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Mazda BT-50 SDXAlways welcome a diesel 4x4
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As from July 2010 this vehicle was the second biggest seller for Mazda in Australia and achieved commercial vehicle of the year from 4x4 monthly magazine
For the spec nuts the dimensions here are:
And never forget ground clearance of 207 cm not bad but that of course is unladen.
Mazda has in the last 10-15 years has produced commercial vehicles that seem to hold their own with reliability.
Also I will note that to drive these older Mazda 4x4 vehicles in a city environment they seemed to be a tiny bit more user friendly. Maneuverability nicer cabin finish and lighter clutch operation. Dare I sound like a male chauvinistic
but the wife would prefer a older Mazda ute over lets say the old faithful 1991 2.4 diesel hilux.
The rear area is important, 1530 mm long x 1456 mm wide (has limited tie downs 4) This tray size is bigger than most..
For this review I have not hit the cosmetic features too much , yes they are there more chrome bits a bigger looking cabin, aircond power steer, a damn under dash handbrake and expected features . In this market of 4x4 dual cab Nissan and Holden tend to seem to offer more in the extras department.
In summary the BT-50 SDX is a nice looking package priced ok for a vehicle made in Thailand and some good off road 4x4 features. Its drivability on the road is very good with good open road speed and acceleration .
This is one vehicle you would have to line up in your consideration of a new dual cab 4x4.
Consider carefully this is one vehicle you need to go away and think about before you purchase, unless you just love Mazda.
Check out the value for money, payload and fuel usage figures. Its OK
Me, I will take the blue healer out of the back , put in the wife's poodle and head into the city.
BT stands for many things just as the advertising campaign suggests.
Colin Jones
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