2023 bt50 review

The 2023 BT-50 is a sharp-suited workhorse that borrows the Isuzu D-Max’s bones, then raids Mazda’s wardrobe for the fancy stitching. The 3.0-litre turbo-diesel delivers 140 kW / 450 Nm, with 3,500 kg towing and roughly ~1,000 kg payload, so it’ll lug the trailer and your ego just fine. Ride quality is firm-but-civil, safety tech is generous (AEB, lane-keep, 5-star ANCAP), and the cabin feels more weekend-away than hose-out farm shed. Downsides? The steering isn’t exactly chatty, the leaf-sprung rear can skip unladen, and the infotainment feels more competent than charming. Service costs are sensible, off-road kit is legit, and the range spans tradie-spec to leather-trimmed show-pony. Consult official documentation for exact figures.