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3.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4
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Mazda BT-50 Thunder (2022) price & specs
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Overview
The 2022 Mazda BT-50 Thunder is a four-wheel drive, 4-door Utility that was released to the Australian market on 5th April 2022. The Mazda BT-50 is regarded as a Pickup built in Thailand with prices starting at $68,190 before on-road costs.
This Mazda BT-50 is powered by a 3.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 140 kW of power (at 3600 rpm) and 450 Nm of torque (at 1600 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Mazda claims the BT-50 Thunder uses 7.7L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 200g of CO2. It has a 76L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 987km per full tank
The Mazda BT-50 measures 1790mm (70.5 inches) in height, 5470mm (215.4 inches) in length, 1870mm (73.6 inches) in width with a 3125mm (123.0 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2203kg (4856.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The BT-50 Thunder comes standard with 265/60 R18 front tyres and 265/60 R18 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 60 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2022 Mazda BT-50 Thunder has a 240mm ground clearance with a 3500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
56.85 - 83.09 kW/t
47.8 kW/t
172.44 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
6.7 - 8 L/100km
6.7 L/100km
12.4 L/100km
Vehicle Range
950 - 1,134 km
658 km
1,159 km
Price
$33,550 - $71,290
$23,740
$219,950
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 6 years
1 year
4 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
3,000 - 3,100 kg
2,700 kg
5,352 kg
Gross Comb. Mass
5,500 - 5,950 kg
4,435 kg
12,837 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
3,000 - 3,500 kg
1,800 kg
6,171 kg
Approach Angle
25.8 - 30.4°
15.2°
40.7°
Departure Angle
23.9 - 25.6°
15°
29.2°
Breakover Angle
23.3 - 24.3°
18°
27°
Ground Clearance Unladen
235 - 240 mm
174 mm
300 mm
Payload Capacity
887 - 1,380 kg
693 kg
1,759 kg
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Dimensions
5,470 mm
1,870 mm
inc mirror: 2,160 mm
inc mirror: 2,160 mm
1,790 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,470 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,870 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,160 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,790 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,125 mm |
| Turning Circle | 12,500 mm |
| Load Capacity | 897 mm |
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Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 171
CO2 Level (Combined): 200
CO2 Level (Urban): 251
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Bore Engine: 95.4
Engine (cc): 2999
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: 4jj3-Tcx
Engine (L): 3.0
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 104.9
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 20.1
Main Capacity (L): 76
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 16.7
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 9.0
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 2
Instrument Cluster 2 Screen Size (in): 4.2
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 987
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 613
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 13.0
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.7
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 37
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 31
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 15.2
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.6
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 43
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 36
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 10.3
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 9.7
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 29
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 24
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.7
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 190
Maximum Power (kW): 140
Maximum Torque (Nm): 450
Measurement Standard: DIN
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3600
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1600
Differential Lock
Location: Rear
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Part-Time
Selection: Manual
Dual Range Transmission
2wd High Low Transfer Selection: 2WD
4wd High High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd High
4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low
Transmission
Description: Manual
Low High Gear Ranges: yes
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 2
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Torsion
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Leaf
Rear Type: Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 110
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 265
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 110
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 265
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Location: 1
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Body Style
Body Type: Utility
Cab Type: Double Cab
Local Body Type: Utility
Platform Code: TF
Roof Type: Standard
Wheelbase Type: Short
Mud Flaps
Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Step
Step Location: Rear
Rear Step Type: Platform
Step Location: Side
Brush Guard
Type: Rigid
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Tray/Tub
Lockable Tub Cover: yes
Liner: Composite
Cover: Tonneau Cover
Type: Straight Side
Cargo Area Dimensions
Height (in): 19.3
Length (in): 61.9
Length (mm): 1571
Loading Floor Height (in): 32.8
Loading Floor Height (mm): 833
Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 44.1
Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1120
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12500
Front Overhang (in): 35.6
Front Overhang (mm): 905
Front Track (in): 61.8
Front Track (mm): 1570
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 9.4
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 240
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 41.0
Overall Height (in): 70.5
Overall Height (mm): 1790
Overall Length (in): 215.4
Overall Length (mm): 5470
Overall Width Folded Mirror (in): 75.8
Overall Width Folded Mirror (mm): 1926
Overall Width (in): 73.6
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 85.0
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2160
Overall Width (mm): 1870
Rear Overhang (in): 49.2
Rear Overhang (mm): 1250
Rear Track (in): 61.8
Rear Track (mm): 1570
Wheelbase (in): 123.0
Wheelbase (mm): 3125
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 25.8
Departure Angle: 24.2
Cargo Doors
Location: Rear
Rear Opening Angle: 90
Rear Operation: Dropping Gate
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Paint
External Colour: Gray
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Chrome
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Chrome
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Rear Side Windows
Location: Driver
Driver Type: Wind-Up
Location: Passenger
Passenger Type: Wind-Up
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Front Axle Weight (kg): 1450
Front Axle Weight (lb): 3197
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 7716
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Train Weight (kg): 5950
Gross Train Weight (lb): 13118
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3100
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6834
Payload Allowance (kg): 897
Payload Allowance (lb): 1978
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2203
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4857
Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1910
Rear Axle Weight (lb): 4211
Tare Weight (kg): 2147
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 350
Audio System
Audio Player Reads MP3: yes
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 8
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Other Months Subscription Included: 0
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Includes Walk Away Locking: yes
Type: Automatic
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 1
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 1
Floor Covering
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Luxury Trim
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 8
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 83.00
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 89.00
ANCAP Date Tested: 20200101
ANCAP Overall: 5.00
ANCAP Pedestrian: Good
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 67.00
ANCAP Rating Year: 2020
ANCAP Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 84.00
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: 3.0 Dual Cab Utility
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Buzzer: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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