Bermaz Motor, the official distributor of Mazda vehicles in Malaysia, has launched the facelifted version of the Mazda BT-50 for the local market.
Visually, the changes introduced to the BT-50 include:
- A new grille structure featuring a larger Mazda logo
- Headlights with dual L-shaped daytime running lights (DRL)
- A front bumper now equipped with air curtain components
- New LED taillights
- A larger chrome Mazda logo
- Newly designed wheels
The cabin features a seven-inch digital cluster display, a 9-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, USB charging ports, dual-zone climate control, and air conditioning vents for the second row.
Other equipment includes leather upholstery, an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, a four-way manual passenger seat, and a manual parking brake lever.
This pickup truck retains a 3.0-liter turbo diesel engine that produces 188 hp at 3,600 rpm and 450 Nm of torque between 1,600 and 2,600 rpm.
The engine is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and a four-wheel drive (4WD) system.
Driving features are enhanced with options such as Rough Terrain mode, Hill Descent Control (HDC), drive mode settings (2WD/4WD High/4WD Low), and a rear differential lock.
With a fuel tank capacity of 76 liters, the BT-50 offers a fuel consumption rate as low as 7.76 liters per 100 km.
Safety features include six airbags, ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), a Seat Belt Reminder, and i-Activsense ADAS functions, including:
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
- Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
- Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
- Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Five color options are available: Concrete Gray Mica, Vermilion Latosol Mica, True Black Mica, Geode White Pearl, and Sailing Blue Mica.
This fully imported unit (CBU) from Thailand is priced starting at RM138,000.
