2022 Mazda BT-50 price and specs – UPDATE
Mazda’s ute range picks up a new engine option from its twin under the skin, the Isuzu D-Max, along with more equipment – and a handy button to easily disable over-zealous lane-keeping tech.
UPDATE, 19 November 2021: Mazda Australia has confirmed drive-away pricing for its updated BT-50 ute – the full table has been added towards the bottom of this story.
21 September 2021: The 2022 Mazda BT-50 ute has been updated for the new model year, with the option of a new 1.9-litre diesel engine shared with partner Isuzu, and a flagship SP variant.
The entry-level XS grade – available in 4×2 single-cab, 4×2 dual-cab, or 4×4 dual-cab layouts – has been added for 2022, powered by a new 110kW/350Nm 1.9-litre turbocharged diesel engine shared with its twin under the skin, the Isuzu D-Max (detailed here).
This is exclusively paired to a six-speed automatic transmission, and is rated to tow up to three tonnes (rather than 3500kg on 3.0-litre turbo-diesel models).
The base model Mazda BT-50 XS variant rides on 17-inch steel wheels, with all other standard equipment items unchanged from the identically-specified XT variant, which offers the familiar 140kW/450Nm 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, and 17-inch alloy wheels.
Stepping up, the Mazda BT-50 XTR is powered by the existing 3.0-litre engine and six-speed auto shared with Isuzu.
The Mazda BT-50 GT trim – exclusively available as a 4×4 dual-cab pick-up – gains creature comforts such as electrically-adjustable seats and parking sensors, while a sport-themed Mazda BT-50 SP variant with black accents and unique features is also offered for the first time (pictured above, and detailed at the bottom of this story).
The flagship Mazda BT-50 Thunder dual-cab – based on the GT, and adding a steel bullbar, LED light bar, 18-inch black alloys, side steps, and tub liner – retains its place at the top of the range.
Following customer feedback, the Mazda BT-50’s intrusive lane-keep assist system has also been updated for improved functionality.
Drivers can now disable the at times over-zealous lane-keeping assistance tech by holding down a button on the steering wheel rather than going through several steps in the menu while the vehicle is stopped. It’s unclear why this simple solution is not yet offered on the Isuzu D-Max twin, which uses the same tech.
Seven colours will be offered across the updated range: Ice White, True Black, Mica Ingot, Silver Metallic, Concrete Grey, Mica Gun. Blue Mica, Rock Grey, Mica Red, and Volcano Mica.
The 2022 Mazda BT-50 is due in Australian showrooms next January.
2022 Mazda BT-50 Australian pricing
| Variant, body and drivetrain | Engine | Transmission | Drive-away price |
| XS Single Cab Chassis 4×2 | 1.9-litre | Automatic | $38,490 (for ABN holders) |
| XT Single Cab Chassis 4×2 | 3.0-litre | Automatic | $40,490 |
| XT Freestyle Cab Chassis 4×2 | 3.0-litre | Automatic | $43,990 |
| XT Dual Cab Chassis 4×2 | 3.0-litre | Automatic | $47,490 |
| XS Dual Cab Pickup 4×2 | 1.9-litre | Automatic | $43,990 (for ABN holders) |
| XT Dual Cab Pickup 4×2 | 3.0-litre | Automatic | $45,990 |
| XTR Dual Cab Pickup 4×2 | 3.0-litre | Automatic | $48,990 |
| XT Single Cab Chassis 4×4 | 3.0-litre | Manual | $45,490 |
| XT Single Cab Chassis 4×4 | 3.0-litre | Automatic | $47,990 |
| XT Freestyle Cab Chassis 4×4 | 3.0-litre | Manual | $48,990 |
| XT Freestyle Cab Chassis 4×4 | 3.0-litre | Automatic | $51,490 |
| XT Dual Cab Chassis 4×4 | 3.0-litre | Manual | $52,490 |
| XT Dual Cab Chassis 4×4 | 3.0-litre | Automatic | $54,990 |
| XTR Dual Cab Chassis 4×4 | 3.0-litre | Automatic | $57,990 (for ABN holders) |
| XS Dual Cab Pickup 4×4 | 1.9-litre | Automatic | $51,490 (for ABN holders) |
| XT Dual Cab Pickup 4×4 | 3.0-litre | Manual | $50,990 |
| XT Dual Cab Pickup 4×4 | 3.0-litre | Automatic | $53,490 |
| XTR Dual Cab Pickup 4×4 | 3.0-litre | Manual | $53,990 |
| XTR Dual Cab Pickup 4×4 | 3.0-litre | Automatic | $56,490 |
| GT Dual Cab Pickup 4×4 | 3.0-litre | Manual | $56,990 |
| GT Dual Cab Pickup 4×4 | 3.0-litre | Automatic | $59,990 |
| SP Dual Cab Pickup 4×4 | 3.0-litre | Manual | $62,990 |
| SP Dual Cab Pickup 4×4 | 3.0-litre | Auto | $65,990 |
| Thunder Dual Cab Pickup 4×4 | 3.0-litre | Manual | $65,990 |
| Thunder Dual Cab Pickup 4×4 | 3.0-litre | Auto | $68,990 |
2022 Mazda BT-50 XS and XT standard features:
- 17-inch steel wheels (XS)
- 17-inch alloy wheels (XT)
- LED headlights with manual levelling
- Power-adjustable body-coloured exterior mirrors
- Black cloth seat trim
- Air conditioning
- Power windows
- Vinyl floor
- Cruise control (XT manual transmission)
- Adaptive cruise control with stop and go (automatic transmission)
- 7.0-inch full-colour infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay (wireless and wired) and Android Auto (wired)
- DAB+ digital radio
- Reversing camera
- Rear-seat USB charging point
- Automatic high beam
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Emergency lane keeping system – overtaking
- Hill-descent control (HDC)
- Hill-hold assist
- Lane-departure warning and prevention
- Lane-following assist
- Locking rear differential (4×4 models only)
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Rear parking sensors
- Speed Assist System
- Turn Assist
2022 Mazda BT-50 XTR features (over XT):
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Exterior mirrors with power-folding function
- 9.0-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Satellite navigation
- Advanced keyless entry
- LED headlamps with auto levelling
- LED front fog lamps
- Side steps
- LED signature daytime-running lamps
- Dual-zone climate control with rear vents
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob
- Auto-dimming interior mirror
- Rear seat with centre armrest
2022 Mazda BT-50 GT features (over XTR):
- Chrome exterior mirrors with heating function
- Brown leather seat trim
- Driver’s seat with eight-way power adjustment
- Heated front seats
- Remote engine start (automatic transmission)
- Front parking sensors
2022 Mazda BT-50 SP (over GT):
- Dark metallic grey roof rails
- Black grille
- Gunmetal signature wing
- Gloss black exterior mirrors
- Gloss black door handles
- Satin black 18-inch alloy wheels
- Dark grey side steps
- Driftwood leather and black synthetic suede interior trim
- Manually-operated black roller tonneau cover
- Tub liner
- Gloss black sail-plane sport bar
- Front bumper lower decoration trim
- Gloss black wheel-arch flares
2022 Mazda BT-50 Thunder adds (over GT):
- Single-hoop steel front bull bar
- Lightforce dual-row LED lightbar,
- 18-inch black alloy wheels
- Wheel-arch flares
- Side steps
- Premium sports bar
- Electric roller tonneau
- Tub liner
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