It seems Mazda is developing all-new straight-six petrol and diesel engines. Yep, it wants to rekindle the spirit of the inline-six engine layout, according to Mazda presentation documents for the 2019 fiscal year. Jalopnik first found the details, having – probably painfully – scouring through the 56-page document. On page […]
Mazda BT-50
2018 Mazda BT-50 GT review (video)
Welcome to the top-of-the-range Mazda BT-50 GT. When it comes to diesel dual-cab utes, the BT-50 is one of the strongest competitors in terms of engine size and power. You’re looking at the likes of the Toyota HiLux SR5, Nissan Navara ST-X, and the Mitsubishi Triton as direct rivals. All […]
Mazda Australia M Day back for 20th year, savings for new vehicles
Mazda Australia is having its annual “M Day” this Saturday, August 11, giving buyers the opportunity to take advantage of added value and special free servicing deals. This is the 20th year Mazda Australia will be putting together its M Day sale, and like previous events, it is for one […]
Facelifted 2018 Mazda BT-50 revealed, on sale in Australia in May
This is it. The facelifted 2018 Mazda BT-50, which has been redesigned exclusively for the Australian market. It goes on sale in May, and will come in as the second and most extensive update for the ute since the current-gen’s introduction in 2011. Mazda fans will instantly notice the new-look […]
2018 Mazda BT-50 facelift previewed, on sale in May
Mazda Australia will launch the facelifted 2018 BT-50 in May, and has sent out this teaser to give us a preview. The company promises “a bold new look” for the popular ute. This is the second extensive update for the BT-50 since it was introduced in 2011. Mazda says the […]
Mazda BT-50 XTR & GT debut new 8.0in touch-screen
To help the Mazda BT-50 cut a bigger slice of the ever-growing dual-cab-ute cake, Mazda Australia is introducing a much-needed technology update for some variants. Mazda Australia teamed up with Alpine Electronics to come up with a new touch-screen media interface for the dash of certain BT-50 models. Up until […]
Next Isuzu D-Max & Mazda BT-50 share powertrains, different bodies
Details of the utes that will succeed the Mazda BT-50 and Isuzu D-Max in around two years have emerged at an Isuzu launch event this week. Many engineers and senior Isuzu staff were on hand to field questions at the Australian launch of the MY17 MU-X, and PerformanceDrive managed to […]
Mazda & Isuzu partner up for next-gen ute
Mazda and Isuzu have entered an agreement to collaborate on the next-generation versions of their respective pick-up utes; the BT-50 and D-Max, respectively. This quashes previous rumours that Mazda would work with Toyota and marry up with the HiLux for its next model. What it does seem to confirm, though, […]