Khulekani On Wheels
    • Car Reviews
    • Car News
    • Electric
    • Videos
    • Travel
    • About
    • Contact

    New Mazda BT-50 bakkie hits Mzansi

    By Khulekani On Wheels / on Jun 18th, 2021 / in Car News, featured

    New Mazda BT-50 bakkie hits Mzansi

    By Khulekani On Wheels / on Jun 18th, 2021 / in Car News, featured

    By Khulekani Dumisa

    Mazda has finally confirmed the local launch date of its all-new Mazda BT-50. The new bakkie will be fully releveled on 15 July 2021. The new BT-50 units sold in South Africa will be produced in Thailand unlike the D-Max that will be made locally.

    The Design

    Fully-redesigned for the first time in nine years, the Japanese car manufacturer used its Kodo-soul of Motion design language for the new BT-50. The new BT-50 ditched Ford’s T6 platform in favour of Isuzu’s new D-Max platform. Up-front we have a prominent grille with horizontal slats surrounded by slim LED headlights, a look we have seen before on Mazda’s CX SUVs.

    The new BT-50 has a traditional looking side-profile with pronounced haunches. Mazda ditched its old unique rear-lights design for something that looks more conventional.

    The interior

    Mazda has adopted the premium looking interior design of the new Isuzu D-Max for its BT-50. Everything from dashboard, steering wheel, seats and center console has been redesigned. As with all Mazda models, the All-New BT-50 comes standard with a generous level of features, including MZD Connect Infotainment System with a 7 or 9 inch display screen, Apple Carplay and Android Auto, reverse camera, parking sensors

    Safety

    Key safety systems include LED headlamps, Hill Launch Assist, Hill Descent Control, Trailer Sway Mitigation, 7 airbags, Cruise Control to name a few.

    Line-up and engines

    The model line-up consists of three derivatives: Active, Dynamic and Individual, and has been aligned with that of the passenger car range. The Active model features a new 1.9L diesel engine with automatic or manual gearbox, producing 121kW of power and 213Nm of torque. The Dynamic and Individual models feature the new 3.0L 6-speed automatic gearbox that produces 140kW of power and 450Nm of torque. The Individual model is available with the 4×4 drivetrain, whereas all other models are available in the 4×2 drivetrain.

    Pricing

    Pricing is yet to be announced.

    Categories: Car News, featured  /  Tags: Mazda BT-50, New 2020 Mazda BT-50 South Africa, New Mazda BT-50
  • Comment

  • Leave a comment Cancel

    Leave a comment
  • Comment

  • Next articleNew Audi RS3 now quicker and with drift mode or RS Torque Rear driving mode

    Audi RS 3 prototype By Staff Reporter The new Audi RS3 has been partially revealed with ...

  • Previous articlePeople on the Move: Thato Magasa appointed as new Managing Director for Mitsubishi Motors SA

    By Staff reporter Thato Magasa has been appointed as the new Managing Director for Mits...

  • More & Related Articles

    Porsche marks Boxster 25th anniversary with limited-edition model

    By Amanda Mfuphi Porsche is celebrating the 25th birthday of the Boxster with a special anniversary model: the Boxster 25 Years. The limited-edition Boxster 25 Years will be...

    New Mercedes-AMG C 63S E Performance gets a heart transplant

    By Otsile Kadiege After countless teasers and renderings surfacing on the internet, Mercedes-AMG has finally lifted the veil off the much-anticipated C 63S Sedan and Estate. One of...

    Toyota confirms Corolla Hatch GR Sport, for now

    By Staff Reporter Ahead of its official debut at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, Toyota has taken the wraps off its Corolla GR Sport hatchback. Although there aren’t...

    Launch review: Ford Ranger Stormtrak

    By Otsile Kadiege As we edge closer to the unveiling of the much anticipated #NextGenRanger, Ford South Africa revealed the last hurrah of the current model with the...

    Crossing lands with the Opel Crossland X 1.6TD Enjoy Manual

    By Amanda Mfuphi Diesel engines have been a permanent feature in the South African passenger vehicle market and South Africans particularly appreciate and admire them for, amongst other...

    Suzuki Swift scoops prestigious Budget Car of the Year

    By Khulekani Dumisa It seems like there is no stopping the Suzuki Swift. Last month we reported that the Swift was on course to win two prestigious awards...

    New Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé and 911 Carrera Cabriolet introduced

    By Staff Reporter Having recently launched the eight-generation 911 Carrera S and Carrera 4S, Porsche is introducing the ‘entry level’ 911 Carrera Coupe and 911 Carrera Cabriolet. As...

    Audi A4 1.4 TFSi S-Line driven

    By Otsile Kadiege* When I was told I would be given the opportunity to spend two full months with Audi’s compact executive sedan, the 2017 Audi A4 1.4...

    COVID-19

    STAY INFORMED ABOUT THE CURRENT CORONAVIRUS IN SOUTH AFRICA AND VISIT THE OFFICIAL COVID-19 WEBSITE: WWW.SACORONAVIRUS.CO.ZA


    © 2023 Khulekani On Wheels - Managed by Tech Matters