Mazda BT-50 In Depth

Press Release

Page 1: Overview
Page 2: Design
Page 3: Craftmanship
Page 4: Driving Performance
Page 5: Utility
Page 6: Safety

Design

Stylish and athletic design that expresses individualism

“The Mazda BT-50 is modelled around a sporty & athletic design theme. While inheriting the tough countenance of its predecessor, the clean lines of the body create sophisticated style that enhances every scene, whether you're actively pursuing work or leisure.� Kunihiko Kurisu; Design Strategic Studio

As befits the new-generation pickup truck, the Mazda BT-50 features a complete redesign of the exterior and interior. While the new look inherits the tough expression of its predecessor, it also presents a sporty and athletic look that is more modern and attractive.

Exterior design with an attitude

The body contours are shaped to present a brawnier look that brings to mind the muscular appearance of a well-trained athlete. Adding a dynamic flair to the styling is the increased height of the door panels and cargo-box walls. And, bringing a sophisticated sedan-like air to the tough image of the exterior design are the clean, modern look of the character line and tasteful placement of chrome-plated parts.

The BT-50 is the first model in its class to introduce a large one-piece front fascia that integrates the grille and bumper. Contributing a luxurious touch is Mazda's characteristic five-point grille with wide chrome-finished bars through the centre and top, and large chrome-plated Mazda symbol. All 4WD models are fitted with front and rear overfenders that create a tougher and more stylish expression, while 2WD models adopt blister fenders with a similar curvature.

One custom design package, available on all body types, does add overfenders and large tyres to give 2WD models the same dynamic exterior styling of the 4WD models, while still maintaining 2WD high-speed performance and fuel economy.

Redesigned lamp units adopt a new multi-reflector headlamp and side lamp mounted within a single housing and framed in black for a modern, sporty look. Creating a unified expression at the rear are the new rear combination lamps that adopt the same design motif. A chrome-plated tailgate handle (on high-grade models) combines with the chromed BT-50 badge to highlight the look of true quality at the rear.

The sporty and athletic design concept is continued right to the pavement, with new 15-inch and 16-inch alloy wheel designs adding extra flair to the performance of the Mazda BT-50.

The wide range of available body colours continues to make it possible for a wide variety of customers to match their tastes. The side stripe* features a dynamic design to add an extra accent. (*Optionally available only for Thai market.)

Interior design with an inviting disposition

The sedan-like atmosphere of the Mazda BT-50's sporty, sophisticated interior is enough to make occupants forget they are in a pickup. With its subdued two-tone colour scheme employing grey as the keynote colour, and with silver-finish accents highlighting details, the interior creates a modern, clean ambience that speaks of high quality. Models for Thai market substitute beige as the keynote colour, introducing an interior package that emphasizes its own elegant yet sporty tone.

The new instrument panel design features individual highlights common to those used in Mazda passenger cars. Three large meters are each framed by a stylish silver ring that instills a look of greater luxury.

A modular audio unit fits cleanly within the centre stack, and is covered by a silver-faced panel that ties well with the clean look of the cockpit.

Three interior-trim packages � fabric, cloth, or vinyl � are available to match the destination market, body type, or model grade.

Seat design that offers the best for your seat

Designed for true driving pleasure, the seats in the Mazda BT-50 offer positive support, a firm hold and comfort that doesn't tire the driver on long trips. The separate front seats match the BT-50's superb handling, holding occupants of all builds firmly in place during quick steering actions or when driving on rough roads. S-shaped springs, new urethane foam material with high elasticity and a completely new internal design create a better fit that provides the best holding characteristics in the class.

The driver and passenger seats include fore-aft slide adjustment (240mm in Freestyle Cab and Double Cab; 180mm in Regular Cab) and can be reclined up to 68° in 34 steps (in Freestyle Cab and Double Cab). Additionally, the steering wheel provides 2° of tilt adjustment. The bench seat for some Regular Cab models is fitted with a foldout centre armrest. Rear seats for the Double Cab models increase torso angle from 20° to 23° for greater comfort, and adopt a new integrated headrest design as well as a large, foldout centre armrest.