Mazda Philippines is one with Katala Foundation, a non-profit Philippine NGO that protects and conserves wildlife, as it uses its platform to raise awareness for Pangolins by launching the BT-50 4x4 Pangolin Special Edition.
Pangolins are critically endangered species and are the world’s most trafficked mammal. Mazda Philippines said that just like the Mazda BT-50, the Philippine Pangolin is reserved, yet high proficient, and a hard worker. Both parties are hopeful that the BT-50 Pangolin will inspire the conservation of the endangered mammal.
The Mazda BT-50 Pangolin Special Edition
The Mazda BT-50 Pangolin is equipped with a custom-made 17-inch ROTA alloy wheel. This helps the pickup strengthen its off-roading capabilities and it supports its 800 mm water wading depth. The custom-made ROTA wheels are complemented by a set of fender flare extensions.
Further enhancing the BT-50 Pangolin’s pickup truck toughness is a new lightweight aluminum black matte roof rack. With this, the BT-50 Pangolin is added with a more cargo-carrying capacity to the pickup truck’s 1,214 liters of available cargo volume.
The Pangolin surely turned the BT-50 into a tougher beast
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Inside, passengers are benefited with a 7-inch touch screen JVC infotainment screen that supports both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Both the leather seats and leather steering wheel are blacked-out which creates a premium and elegant double cab feel.
The BT-50 4x4 Pangolin is powered by Mazda’s potent 3.2-liter 5-cylinder diesel engine capable of making 200 hp and 470 Nm of torque. The engine has the highest displacement available in the local pickup segment that helps drivers cruise through roads with ease and comfort.
The specialized Pangolin decals
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As for the pricing, the BT-50 Pangolin comes with an introductory price of Php 1,400,000, a reduction of Php 150,000 from the regular BT50 4x4. The BT-50 Pangolin is available in six colors, namely Cool White, True Red, Titanium Flash, Jet Black, Aluminum Metallic, and Deep Crystal Blue.
Moreover, the BT-50 4x4 Pangolin also comes with Mazda 5-year free service plan that includes 10 periodic maintenance service (PMS) schedules over five years or 100,000 kilometers, whichever comes first.
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“What an appropriate choice Mazda made to give the much-needed attention that the Palawan Pangolin deserves,” says Katala Foundation’s Program Director, Indira Lacerna-Widmann. “We hope that with this vehicle, we will have the right direction to achieve the conversation status of this species. It’s an honor for us.”
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Know more about Mazda BT-50 2024
The third-generation Mazda BT-50 2024 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 2024 is available in three variants. These come with a price ranging from Php 1,390,000 to Php 1,908,000, 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 2024 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 are the Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi Strada, Isuzu D-Max, Nissan Navara, Ford Ranger, Maxus T60, etc.
Mazda BT-50 Launch
The newest Mazda BT-50 was launched for the Philippine market in November 2021. It replaces the older BT-50 which has been around locally since 2013. Other markets however received by new BT-50 earlier in 2019.
The new version of the BT-50 shares a platform with the Isuzu D-Max. And like the said model, the new BT-50 comes with a handful of improvements for its on-board tech, as well as its mechanical components.
Mazda BT-50 Exterior
While its roots are apparent in its general body shape, the third-gen BT-50 was provided with characteristics that are uniquely Mazda. For instance, it gets the hexagonal front grille, as well as a pair of sharp-looking LED headlamp clusters. These of course are also found on other Mazda models like the CX series of crossovers.
Exterior features include rain-sensing wipers, a set of 18-inch wheels, power-adjustable side mirrors with power fold, and roof rails for the top-spec 4x4 variant.
Size-wise, the BT-50 2024 Philippines comes with a length of 5,280mm, a width of 1,870mm, a height of 1,800mm, and a wheelbase length of 3,125mm.
Mazda BT-50 Interior
Like most trucks in the market today, the new BT-50 can comfortably seat up to five occupants. Its interior space, however, was designed to be more premium in look and feel. Furthermore, it also comes standard with a dual-zone automatic air-conditioning system, electronically adjustable front seats, leather seats, and many other niceties.
Technology & Safety Features
Safety-wise, the top-spec BT-50 4x4 comes with the Mazda I-Activsense suite of driver-assist technologies. This includes features like automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, and rear-cross traffic alert, among others. It also gets 7 airbags at most, as well as the usual safety features like stability control, traction control, and anti-lock braking with electronic brake-force distribution, among others.
For entertainment, the top-spec 4x4 variant gets a 9-inch touchscreen headunit. Its connectivity options include Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It is then linked to an 8-piece speaker system. The other trims then have a seven-inch headunit with the same connectivity options, but it is linked to a six-piece speaker system.
Platform & Chassis
The BT-50 shares a platform with the Isuzu D-Max. As such, it also uses a ladder-frame chassis. For suspensions, the Mazda-branded truck uses a double-wishbone for the front and a leaf spring suspension for the rear. It then uses a ventilated front disc brake and a rear drum brake.
Engine & Drivetrain
Under the hood of the 2024 Mazda BT-50 is a 3.0-liter turbodiesel engine. At maximum, it can make up to 187 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque. For transmissions, it either gets a five-speed manual gearbox, or a six-speed automatic tranny with sequential shift.
The entry-level and mid-spec trims of the BT-50 use a 4x2 drivetrain. Only the top-spec variant comes with a 4x4 and a locking rear differential.
Mazda BT-50 Q&A
1. How much is the Mazda pickup BT-50 in the Philippines?
The price of Mazda BT-50 2024 in the Philippines ranges from P1,390,000 to P1,908,000.
2. Is the Mazda BT-50 reliable?
The Mazda BT-50 is generally considered a reliable pickup truck. It is built with high-quality materials, has a solid construction, and is equipped with durable components that can withstand tough driving conditions.
3. Is the Mazda BT-50 fuel efficient?
The Mazda BT-50 is generally considered to be a fuel-efficient pickup truck, especially compared to other similarly-sized vehicles in its class.
4. What engine is in the BT-50?
The Mazda BT-50 is available with either a 2.2-liter 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine or a 3.2-liter 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine.
5. Is the Mazda BT-50 automatic?
Yes, the Mazda BT-50 is available with an automatic transmission.
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