Revealed to the world in October, the facelifted Mazda BT-50 was launched on the current Thai Motor Expo. That is the second revision for the Isuzu D-Max-based pick-up truck, receiving a number of the current updates that had been additionally given to its shut relation.
The BT-50 is on the market in Freestyle and double cab variations respectively, with costs starting from 762,000 baht (RM98,100) to 1,352,000 baht (RM174,100). The bottom FSC 2.2 XS Hello-Racer and DBL 2.2 XT Hello-Racer are powered by Isuzu’s new 2.2 litre RZ4F-TC Ddi MaxForce four-cylinder turbodiesel that was simply added to the D-Max, changing the 1.9 litre RZ4E-TC Ddi BluePower mill.
Outputs are rated at 163 PS at 3,600 rpm and 400 Nm of torque from 1,600 to 2,400 rpm, will increase of 13 PS and 50 Nm. Additionally new is an eight-speed Rev Tronic computerized gearbox that gives two further ratios, though the only Freestyle cab is simply provided with a six-speed guide.
In the meantime, the range-topping 3.0 XTR Hello-Racer and 4×4 fashions soldier on with the identical 190 PS/450 Nm 3.0 litre 4JJ3-TCX engine and six-speed auto as earlier than, with the 4×4 model clearly gaining a digital four-wheel-drive system and a locking rear differential.
The BT-50’s second facelift brings with it a much more complete revision to the truck’s design. The brand new entrance finish encompasses a huge new grille with “dashes” for inserts, together with a thick darkish chrome encompass that brings to thoughts the electrical EZ-6 sedan. The pinnacle- and taillights have additionally been restyled with L-shaped gentle signatures, first seen on the facelifted CX-5.
Aerodynamics have been improved by new air curtain inlets on the entrance bumper corners, lowering gas consumption. The XTR variants achieve a crimson grille insert, gloss black physique cladding, a silver entrance skid plate and a sports activities bar. Finishing the look are new 18-inch alloy wheels, completed in two-tone on the common fashions and full black on the XTR.
Inside, the adjustments are extra refined, led by the D-Max’s seven-inch digital instrument show that replaces the previous 4.2-inch multi-info show, now displaying car tilt info. The infotainment system with an eight- or nine-inch touchscreen additionally now helps wi-fi Android Auto (Apple CarPlay was already wi-fi), whereas on the again, you’ll now discover USB-C ports on double cab fashions.
Forward of the entrance passenger sits a brand new cowl for the higher dashboard with six trapezoidal cutouts. The three.0 XTR fashions achieve new Maztex fake leather-based and suede upholstery with terracotta highlights and embroidered BT-50 logos.
By way of driver assists, the BT-50 now comes with blind spot monitoring, rear cross visitors alert with auto brake and a driver consideration monitor, becoming a member of the prevailing autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise management with cease and go, lane departure warning and pedal misapplication management. Nonetheless, these are nonetheless solely obtainable on the top-spec XTR variants.
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