Mazda VT-50 pickup truck: specifications and features

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

Perhaps the Asian auto industry has not yet produced such off-road vehicles that could carry more than 1000 kilograms of cargo on complete off-road. And the Mazda BT-50 pickup truck can easily cope with this task. Yes, no one expected such a marketing ploy from the Japanese, famous for their small cars and SUVs. In fact, the BT-50 model is the only one in the line of Japanese-made pickups. This car in its entire history of existence has established itself as a universal all-wheel drive SUV, capable of comfortably moving not only in its element - off-road, but also on asph alt terrain. In this article, we will try to take a closer look at this model and find out what features the Mazda pickup hides.

Photo and design review

Looking at the appearance of the SUV, you can describe it in a few words: bright, memorable, dynamic and sporty. When developing the exterior, Japanese designers put a lot of effort into fitting the new product to these 4 criteria. Ahead, the SUV shows us a huge bumper with integrated foglights, “shrouded” in black plugs. good optics andthe chrome-plated radiator grille with a clearly visible company logo create only a positive impression about the pickup truck. The fact that this is a real SUV, and not some kind of crossover, is evidenced by the high location of the bumper and massive rims. The steel bars on the cargo area just give the car more confidence.

Interior

The interior of the pickup pleases with its high level of assembly. And not only the Japanese surprised us with this. The quality of the finishing materials, the upholstery of the seats and the architecture of the front panel are made at the highest level and tastefully. There is more than enough free space in front and behind. On the way, the Mazda BT-50 pickup shows us a high level of comfort and sound insulation. In general, the interior turned out to be quite successful. Sitting behind the wheel of an SUV, you do not feel at all that this is a pickup truck.

Specifications

The car had a diesel unit with a capacity of 109 horsepower. But recently the Japanese have replaced it with a more powerful and environmentally friendly option. Now the Mazda VT-50 pickup truck is equipped with a 143-horsepower 2.5-liter turbodiesel engine. Units that comply with Euro-3 standards will be supplied to the Russian market. For Europe, these same engines will have Euro-4 emission standards. Despite the fact that, according to passport data, the new Mazda VT-50 pickup truck accelerates to only 145 kilometers per hour, the situation with its fuel consumption is more positive. Instead of the previous 11.3 per hundred, the car spends less than 9 liters of diesel fuel. As for transmissions, the car is stillequipped with a manual transmission.

Price

At the moment, the Mazda VT-50 pickup truck costs about 23.5 thousand dollars in the minimum configuration and 26.6 in the maximum. At the same time, the “base” includes power windows, central locking, heated mirrors and seats. Air conditioning will only be available at an additional cost.