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    2016 Mazda BT-50

    New from

    $25,570 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    2 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.6 - 9.2 L / 100km

    About the Mazda BT-50

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Mazda BT-50 is a Pickup. Available in Australia from $25,570 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the XT variant and topping out at $53,790 for the GT.

    There are 3 variants of the BT-50 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2015.

    Engine options include 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (nullkW/0Nm) and 3.2L turbo diesel common rail (nullkW/0Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2016 BT-50 is offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Comparative Rating

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    Power to Weight
    65.99 - 86.73 kW/t
    41.51 kW/t
    86.73 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.6 - 9.2 L/100km
    6.5 L/100km
    12.7 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    872 - 1,056 km
    551 km
    1,231 km
    Price
    $25,570 - $53,790
    $18,990
    $63,990
    Warranty (Years)
    2 years
    2 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 5 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,925 - 3,200 kg
    2,720 kg
    3,500 kg
    Gross Comb. Mass
    5,275 - 6,000 kg
    4,435 kg
    6,000 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,500 - 3,500 kg
    1,800 kg
    3,500 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    201 - 237 mm
    171 mm
    314 mm
    Payload Capacity
    1,082 - 1,533 kg
    790 kg
    1,533 kg

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    2016 Mazda BT-50 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Mazda BT-50

    XT

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Length: Regular
      • Body Type: Cab Chassis
      • Cab Type: Single Cab
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Cab Chassis
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Number Of Doors: 2
      • Platform Code: Un46
      • Roof Type: Standard
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 4.0
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 5.5
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.0
      • Bore Engine: 86.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 225
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
      • Engine (l): 2.2
      • Engine (cc): 2198
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 94.6
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 80
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
    • Paint
      • Type: Mica
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20111205
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 2.2 Diesel
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Center
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Number Of Airbags: 4
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Seats
      • Center Front Seat Location: Centre
      • Center Front Seat Type: Bench
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Seating Configuration: 3+0
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 10000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Torsion
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Leaf
      • Suspension Rear Type: Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 3.310
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 24
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 24
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 24
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 24
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 24
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Axle 1 Location: 1
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer

    XTR

    Adds to XT:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Utility
      • Cab Type: Double Cab
      • Local Body Type: Utility
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
      • Rear Step Location: Rear
      • Rear Step Type: Platform
      • Side Step Location: Side
    • Bumpers
      • Rear Colour: Chrome
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Cargo area
      • Tray/tub Type: Straight Side
    • Doors
      • Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
      • Cargo Doors Rear Opening Angle: 90
      • Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Dropping Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 3.0
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 2.5
      • Bore Engine: 89.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 235
      • Engine (l): 3.2
      • Engine (cc): 3196
      • Number Of Cylinders: 5
      • Stroke Engine: 100.7
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
    • Safety
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Number Of Airbags: 6
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 3.550
      • Differential Lock Rear Location: Rear
      • Drive Descent Control System
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Part-time
      • Drive Selection: Manual
      • Transmission Low High Gear Ranges
    • Visibility
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear Side Windows Driver Location: Driver
      • Rear Side Windows Driver Type: Wind-up
      • Rear Side Windows Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Rear Side Windows Passenger Type: Wind-up
    Removes from XT:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Cab Chassis
      • Cab Type: Single Cab
      • Local Body Type: Cab Chassis
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Number Of Doors: 2
      • Platform Code: Un46
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 4.0
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.0
      • Bore Engine: 86.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 225
      • Engine (l): 2.2
      • Engine (cc): 2198
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 94.6
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
    • Safety
      • Front Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Center
      • Number Of Airbags: 4
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Seats
      • Center Front Seat Location: Centre
      • Center Front Seat Type: Bench
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Seating Configuration: 3+0
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 3.310
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear

    GT

    Adds to XTR:
    • Body exterior
      • Platform Code: Un46
    • Engine
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 5.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 246
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 3.730
      • Transmission Description: Automatic
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    Removes from XTR:
    • Engine
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 5.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 235
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 3.550
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Type: Manual
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    2016 Mazda BT-50 Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda BT-50

    The most fuel efficient Mazda BT-50 is the XT with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 7.6L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Mazda BT-50 that uses the most amount of fuel is the GT with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 9.2L of Diesel per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Mazda BT-50 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    See all Mazda BT-50 Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Mazda BT-50?

    The Mazda BT-50 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2016 Mazda BT-50 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mazda BT-50?

    The Mazda BT-50 offers a 2 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Mazda BT-50 FAQs

    The cheapest Mazda BT-50 is the XT that starts from $25,570.

    The most expensive Mazda BT-50 is the GT that starts from $53,790.

    The best towing capacity of a Mazda BT-50 is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: XT, XTR and GT.

    The largest Mazda BT-50 is the XTR which measures 1850mm wide, 5365mm in length and sits 1821mm tall.

    The most powerful Mazda BT-50 is the XTR which has 147kW of power from its 3.2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.

    The Mazda BT-50 is built in Thailand and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mazda BT-50 is the XTR which weighs 3200 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mazda BT-50 uses Diesel.