2023 Mazda BT-50 4x2 flaunts sportier look with new Black Edition

Updated Mar 28, 2023 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

It is available for Php 1.430M.

Mazda Philippines rolled out a new variant for the BT-50 pickup truck with the Black Edition.

Mazda BT-50 front view

Mazda BT-50 4x2 Black Edition

The Mazda BT-50 4x2 Black Edition follows the introduction of the Pangolin Edition 2 last November 2022. Based on the mid-spec BT-50 4x2 AT variant, the new edition comes with a sporty appeal thanks to the addition of black accents.

Exterior-wise, the three-dimensional signature wing grille received a high-gloss black finish flanked by LED front lighting. It is complemented by new 17-inch gloss black alloy wheels wrapped in 255/65 R17 highway-terrain tires.

Mazda BT-50 side view

It comes with a black treatment inside and out

Available exterior colors are Ice White, Ingot Silver Metallic, Concrete Gray Mica, Rock Gray Mica, Red Volcano Mica, and Gun Blue Mica.

Other exterior bits include power folding side mirrors, side step boards, a bedliner, and a new tailgate assist for easier loading and unloading of cargo.

Mazda BT-50 interior view

The seats come with a combination of black and gray

Inside, the black theme continues, with the seats getting bespoke black leather with gray accents and contrast stitching. To make the interior feel more exclusive, the front headrests are embossed with the “Black Edition” logo. Moreover, the steering wheel gets a black leather treatment.

The cabin is installed with a 7-inch infotainment touchscreen system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and six speakers. In terms of safety, the vehicle has dual SRS airbags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control with traction control, and hill descent control, among others.

Mazda BT-50 interior view

The Black Edition package is carried over into the interior

The Mazda BT50 Black Edition is powered by a 3.0-liter inline-4 turbodiesel engine also found in the Isuzu D-Max. It is capable of generating 187 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque. A 6-speed automatic transmission is used to send power from the engine to the rear wheels only.

“After the launch and success of the Mazda BT-50 4x4 Pangolin Edition 2, we listened to customer feedback and decided to offer a value-oriented package for the BT-50 4x2, befitting Mazda’s premium positioning,” said Mazda Philippines President and CEO Steven Tan.

Mazda BT-50 rear view

The BT-50 Black Edition comes out as a sportier-looking truck

The Black Edition package comes as a factory-installed, no-cost option for the first 50 customers at Php 1,430,000. It is also offered with a 5-year free service plan and a 3-year bumper-to-bumper warranty.

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Know more about Mazda BT-50 2024

Mazda BT-50

The third-generation Mazda BT-50 2023 is the latest pickup truck offering from the Japanese marque. It still remains to be a body-on-frame model, and it is based on the third-generation Isuzu D-max. 

For the Philippine market, the Mazda BT-50 for 2023 is available in three variants. These come with a price ranging from Php 1,390,000 to Php 1,858,000, with the BT-50 4x4 MT as the entry-level variant, and the BT-50 Pangolin Edition 2 4x4 AT as the top-spec variant. 

Under the hood of the BT-50 is a 3.0-liter 4JJ3-TCX inline-4 turbodiesel engine. At maximum, it can produce up to 187 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque. Available transmissions include a six-speed automatic and a five-speed manual. For drivetrains, only the top-spec variant comes with 4x4. 

Size-wise, the new BT-50 2023 Philipines is 5,280mm long, 1,870mm wide, and 1,800mm in height. It also has a wheelbase of 3,125mm. 

Competing against the Mazda BT-50 in the Philippine market is the Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi Strada, Isuzu D-Max, Nissan Navara, Ford Ranger, Maxus T60, etc.

₱ 1,390,000 - ₱ 1,858,000

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