Mazda BT-50 2021 review: GT off-road test

[@trevorevans7101]

Looks way better than the previous model. Another good choice among many.

[@biondiwiyono5431]

Def not complaining with the transition to Isuzu-based, because we all know how reliable those isuzu engines are

[@Cooliemasteroz]

It looks too nice to take off road unlike the Dmax which looks a bit more rugged and truck like. It would have been good to compare the torque curve with the old ranger as I think the Isuzu engine might actually have more torque at the lower rev range which could make it just as good if not better even though the maximum torque is less than the old BT50 engine.

[@ronpancik7908]

just bought a BT50 on friday nice drive going to take it around Australia towing a off-road van

[@enyakiwiyachts8333]

Hi Ron, what did you get? More importantly what did they string you? I pick up mine on Monday.

[@pauloyoshizaki2103]

BT - 50 : Motor - 4 Cilindros : 3.0 L : Turbo - Diesel : Tração : (4x4) Rodas : Top - Torque : 450 Nm : Top : Potência - Força : Top - Designer - Lindo !!! - Beatfill !!! BT - 50 : Pick - up : MAZDA .

[@varzacwarin782]

Looking much better than previous model! Great system, I trust Dmax!

[@Urkuwayku]

In Ecuador, the DMax is assembled in the country and comes with a 2.5 diesel motor (with turbo). Despite being an Isuzu, in Ecuador the DMax is sold as a Chevrolet (something seems wrong about that!). The Mazda is assembled in Thailand and comes with a 3.0 diesel motor (no turbo). The speed advantage of the 3.0 is palpable. I've driven the Chevy DMax for over 200,000 kms and the Mazda BT-50 for about 100K -- both rough farm work and occasional four-wheeling about the Andes. The Ecuadorian DMax chassis needs to be adjusted every year and the doors and bed gate rattle. According to my experience, the difference in quality is substantial and well worth the premium price (about 20%) for a BT-50.

[@dannytuomo]

I would like to see the power and torque curves compared to the old 5 cylinder version. Peak power doesn’t really mean anything if it’s only peaking at redline

[@Lesiba2]

it looks descent, better than the outgoing model. Maybe the reason Mazda never sold so many units was because of its aesthetics.

[@mowerman60]

A test with decent tyres would have been good. I take delivery of my new bt50 next week and it will have a new set of all terrains straight away.

[@carsguide]

Yep, fair call, but manufacturers usually provide journos with press vehicles that have standard showroom rubber, unless the vehicle in question is a Rubicon, Raptor et al, so we're kind of hamstrung in that dept. Any vehicle will perform even better off-road with terrain-appropriate tyres, and also with tyre pressures adjusted to suit the terrain. Thanks for watching and commenting, mate. Have fun in your new BT-50! - Crafty

[@anthonyhawken6566]

Before watching this video I am going to make some guesses. 1 It is really an Isuzu Dmax in disguise. 2 It drives like the Dmax. 3 The convo will keep coming back to Dmax. 4 It doesn't look any near as good as the Dmax. Dmax, Dmax, Dmax.

[@anthonyhawken6566]

Ok a couple miss guesses. I think it's interesting that the Ranger was mentioned just as much if not more than the Dmax. So long story short the BT50 was not and still is not a Mazda. As Mr. Craft said the important stuff is the Mechanicals. This was all Ford and is now all Isuzu. And the Isuzu cosmetics are still better looking than the Mazda in my opinion.

[@reddwarf63]

Its the She-Max

[@liamwindsor5854]

Don’t forget smaller motor, less nm and kw

[@TheMelbournelad]

What about Dee nuts?

[@kentaylor2950]

I prefer the DMax, but if I had to spend it on something the Triton still wins because the value is just better. Need more reviews of the Triton off road.

[@dratempest610]

Great review Crafty , honest as always ! Would be nice to see a v6 diesel/petrol engine options at some stage down the track.

[@kingwillbisthebest]

Actually looks good IMO. Looking forward to the rumoured more offroad ready variant that will compete with the Ranger Raptor. I have heard there may be a more powerful diesel coming. Any truth to that?

[@dratempest610]

Yes agreed, I heard about that! Looking forward to see how the Mazda shapes up , but form the photos it looks great.

[@darrenhodgson2026]

Plus I want to see how other company’s make there bull bars fit & look of it after fitting.

[@atkrea]

Hi, is this the black color, or meteor grey? thanks in advance

[@jeremygeduldt936]

The Mazda BT-50 is based on Isuzu D-Max platform.

[@23voquangtruong7]

i want to know about something.Does BT 50 have center differential,2-wheel fast drive system , 2 slow drive system?

[@tacostwowheels4934]

Nice upload!!

[@robdodin8921]

I think your reviews are a little biased.......?? How can you say the new BT50 is 'identical' to the DMax, same everything except for the skin, you actually say you have already reviewed the DMax and it drives, feels, handles the same etc....yet you give the BT50 a score of 7.8 and the DMax a score of 8.0 - Should be the same score.

[@brendanharbridge3179]

Different interior and looks, different body weight which leads to a different suspension feel

[@robdodin8921]

Brendan Harbridge yeah the BT50 has a better interior for a start

[@brendanharbridge3179]

@@robdodin8921 that soft pad to rest the leg on for long drives would be something once youve had you wouldn't want to go without

[@robdodin8921]

Brendan Harbridge yep agree. I know the BT50 has it, not sure about the DMax

[@brendanharbridge3179]

The dmax doesnt.

[@sedrixhernandez1833]

Nice car

[@garysmeltzer1933]

How will it go on the beach

[@NabilNashar]

Calls the video off-road test Proceeds to mention the 1st even remotely off-road related spec at 5:55

[@TheMelbournelad]

Yeah pretty standard for car reviews on KZbin as tend to do a recap at start of video about the car due to how people search and algorithms. Thanks for the time stamp though mate.

[@bishnugurung3908]

Its design makes me to wear suits and drive without hesitation.

[@3XICS]

Hmm... More evidence that the so called returned isuzu traction control is as bad as the previous generation. Rear diff lock is great but not a perfect solution since it turns of traction control on front.

[@davidlendzyk8684]

Hey Mazda , get selling this truck in Canada please !

[@Scomak]

"off-road test" - 6mins of 10min video is a regular on road car review... wtf guys - the off road part was just old mate rehashing that it's a d-max, just while he's on a dirt track.... yawn - 3/10 on this video, at least got some good footage of Dolphin Point / Ulladulla

[@jerrymyahzcat]

No Petrol version then?

[@aldogutierrez8240]

In Bolivia we only get the petrol version. No diesel version for us :(

[@yeheehehe5209]

ممتاز 👍🇯🇴

[@adolfadolfvich3253]

🎥 👍

[@jeremygeduldt936]

The Mazda BT-50 will not be able to change again all SUV'S look the same minor changes Mazda all models look similar except for MX-5 & MX-30 all available in Australia.

[@autismchannel2388]

Australians are discreetly biased to Ford.

[@sandman4life9119]

Offroad test ? What the hell did I just watch. Worst reviewer ever.