Mazda BT50 - At A Glance

1 January 2008 · posted by Staff

The Mazda BT50, details at a glance – Bloody Terrific!

Exterior

• All-new exterior design with single-fascia front end integrating the grille, bumper, headlamps and fog lamps (depending on grade)
• Large grille design with wide wing bars and a chrome-plated Mazda logo
• Chrome door handles, side mirrors, tailgate handle, rear badging (depending on model)
• Three cab versions seating two or three (Single Cab), four (Freestyle Cab) or five passengers (Dual Cab)
• A longer body (+ 70 mm), taller door panels (+ 30 mm) and taller cargo box sides (+ 60 mm)

Interior

• New dashboard design with silver-look centre stack
• Larger seats with 43 mm taller seatback bolsters and thicker sides for better side support
• High-elasticity urethane foam material used in the seat cushions for more comfort
• Ventilation system now with two intake ducts for better heating and cooling performance
• Extensive engine and wind noise reduction, combined with more insulation, for lower cabin noise
• New slide-out tray above the glove box robust enough for 10kg
• New floor console storage box with integrated removable ashtray, three cupholders for front passenger and two cupholders for back passengers (depending on grade)
• Power adjustable side mirrors, one-touch driver’s power window, power door lock/unlock from the driver’s seat (depending on grade)
• A keyless entry system is standard on all models

Powertrain

• Newly-developed MZR-CD 2.5 and 3.0-litre common-rail turbo diesel with intercooler
• 2.5-litre, common-rail, DOHC 16-valve diesel engine that is more refined and fuel efficient
• It produces an additional 23 kilowatts more power (now 105kW at 3500rpm) and 59 Newton metres more torque (now 330Nm at 1800rpm)
• The Single Cab BT-50 consumes 8.3L/100km compared with 9.7L/100km (a 14.4 per cent improvement) for the equivalent B Series model according to ADR 81/01 fuel tests
• Mated to a new five-speed manual gearbox it can accelerate from 0-100kmh in just 10.4 seconds.
• 4×4 Single Cabs, Freestyle and Dual Cabs in both 4×2 and 4×4 specification – are powered by a new 3.0-litre common rail, DOHC 16-valve diesel engine that develops 115kW at 3200rpm (up 33kW) and 380Nm at 1800rpm (up 109Nm) on the superseded 2.5-litre diesel engine.
• Fuel consumption has been improved with five-speed manual models consuming on average 9.2L/100km, down from 10.1L/100km for the B Series. Range-topping Dual Cab SDX 4×4 models are also offered with a five-speed automatic transmission.
• Maximum payload has improved over B Series from 1371kg to 1430kg and braked towing capacity has jumped from 1800kg to 2500kg.
• Manual five-speed gearbox and 2WD or 2WD/4WD transmission with remote free wheel system
• Limited-slip differential for all 4×4 models
• Larger transfer case for 4WD models that translates higher torque into more traction
• Up to 2,500kg towing capacity (3.0-litre models)

Chassis & Safety

• Overlapped, cross-braced ladder frame with shear-type mounts for strength and rigidity
• Double wishbone front suspension with larger 32 mm diameter dampers for improved ride comfort
• Larger rear dampers and longer leaf springs (+120 mm) for more carrying strength and better damping performance
• Front airbags are optional on Single Cab 4×4 models and standard on the rest of the range
• ABS anti-lock brakes with Electronic Brake force Distribution are available on all but the entry Single Cab chassis 4×2 model.
• Steering components improved for predictable steering regardless of load
• Ventilated front disc brakes with new two-piston callipers (4WD models) that improve high speed braking
• Rear brake drums with a load sensing proportioning valve (LSPV)
• Four-wheel ABS and electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) (depending on grade).
• High-efficiency wheel cylinder caps introduced for improved brake feel and pedal performance
• Freestyle Cab with large door reinforcements for superior crash resistance
• Height-adjustable front seatbelts (Dual Cab)
• Child-proof door locks and safety auto-reverse function for driver’s power window

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