This 2021 Mazda BT-50 Bakkie Is Set To Be Launched In South Africa
This 2021 Mazda BT-50 Bakkie Is Set To Be Launched In South Africa. Mazda doesn’t offer pared-back ‘traffic controller’ models aimed at fleets on a budget. The only model in the line-up available with a cab-chassis is the XT and even it includes carpeted floors and alloy wheels. As we already know, the third-generation BT-50 is based on the all-new Isuzu D-Max and shares its 3.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine. It produces 140kW of power and 450Nm of torque and is mated to either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission.
Like the D-Max, the BT-50 has a much longer list of safety equipment than before. All BT-50 and D-Max models come standard with autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning and rear cross-traffic alert, among other features. The starting price for the Mazda BT-50 is R529 216.
All 2021 Mazda BT-50 models use a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine producing 140kW of power and 450Nm of torque. It’s mated to either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. Four-wheel drive models feature switchable 2H, 4H, and 4L options plus a locking rear differential. All models feature a braked towing capacity of 3500kg and an un-braked capacity of 750kg. Payload ranges between 1055kg and 1186kg.
The 2021 Mazda BT-50 consumes 7.7L/100km on the combined cycle in the automatic-only 4×2 dual cab ute. The same figure applies to the manual 4×4 dual cab ute. 4×2 dual cab chassis and 4×4 dual cab ute models consume 8.0L/100km when equipped with an automatic transmission. All single-cab chassis and Freestyle cab chassis models consume 8.0L/100km.
The 2021 Mazda BT-50 measures 5280mm long as a dual-cab chassis, dual-cab ute or Freestyle Cab and 5320mm long as a single-cab chassis. Height varies: all cab-chassis models are 1800mm tall, while XT dual-cab utes are 1785mm tall and all other utes are 1790mm tall. All 2021 Mazda BT-50s are 1870mm wide, have a braked towing capacity of 3500kg and an unbraked towing capacity of 750kg.
All 2021 Mazda BT-50 models come standard with autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, rear cross-traffic alert, turn assist, driver attention monitoring and anti-lock brakes. There are also front, side and curtain airbags, plus a driver’s knee airbag and a front-centre airbag. Automatic models also feature lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control.
