All-new Mazda BT-50 will make PH debut next week

Mazda Philippines will be launching its new challenger in the pickup truck segment next week. The all-new 2022 Mazda BT-50 is finally arriving in the country, after more than a year of making its global debut.  

All-new Mazda BT-50

Mazda’s all-new pickup truck is set to debut on November 17, according to a report published by Carguide.ph. The technical details such as specs, pricing, and variants of the 2022 BT-50 have yet to be shared by Mazda Philippines. But, we do know that it is based on the third-generation Isuzu D-Max. 

Mazda and Isuzu decided to team up to develop a new pickup truck last 2016, which means that the all-new BT-50, and the third-gen D-Max share the same platform. The teaming up of the two Japanese automakers also put an end to the long-term partnership of Mazda and Ford. In case you forgot, the outgoing BT-50 is based on the Ford Ranger.  

2021 Isuzu D-Max

With that in mind, the global spec 2022 Mazda BT-50 is powered by the same diesel engines that are equipped on the all-new Isuzu D-Max. This could give us an idea that Mazda Philippines could most likely offer the 2022 BT-50 with two engine options: a 3.0-liter or a 1.9-liter turbodiesel engine.

The 3.0-liter turbodiesel engine delivers 190 hp and 450 Nm of torque, while the 1.9-liter power unit generates 150 hp and 350 Nm. The engine can be mated to either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. 

The exterior styling of the all-new Mazda BT-50 is different from the one you see on the D-Max, for obvious reasons. The BT-50 is integrated with Mazda’s Kodo design language, which explains why its front end resembles the car brand’s CX series vehicle lineup.  

The all-new Mazda BT-50 comes with a two-tone interior

The interior layout is also not the same, with the Mazda BT-50 leaning towards having a slightly more refined cabin. The Japanese automaker shared that the BT-50 is developed with the intention of making travel and the time spent inside the vehicle “exceptionally pleasant.”  

The global spec all-new Mazda BT-50 features a 9.0-inch infotainment system is integrated with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. It also comes with a digital instrument cluster, an eight-speaker sound system, dual-zone automatic climate control, keyless entry/start, and front and rear parking sensors. 

The Mazda BT-50 features a new design on its wheels

In terms of safety, the 2021 BT-50 is integrated with a wide range of features, which include autonomous emergency braking (AEB), adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and a blind-spot monitoring system.

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