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Posted 2012-01-24 21:23:22
The new 2012 Mazda BT-50 was officially launched in Thailand earler today.
Model Grades:
S Grade it the entry-level of the range, and is fairly sparse when it comes to equipment/spec:
Standard power, 125HP/320Nm 2.2L diesel
6-speed manual
Manual wind-up windows
3x 12V power outlets
2-speaker sound system with CD Player, MP3 support and AUX-in
16" steel wheels with 215/70R16 tires
The V Grade adds to the S:
High power, 150HP/375Nm 2.2L diesel
Electric side mirrors
Electric Windows
Remote Central Locking
2-line LCD multi-function display
USB support for the sound system and 4 speakers
Chrome door handles
16" alloy wheels with 215/70R16 tires
The V ABS Grade adds to the V Grade:
ABS with EBD
Upgrade to 6-speakers
Bluetooth
Upgraded multi-function display
Sunglass holder
Driver's chair with lumbar support
Foglamps
Chrome rear bumper
Chrome grille
Side mirrors with indicators
The Hi-Racer grade adds to the V:
Limited slip differential
Higher ride height
17" wheels with 265/65R16 tires
The Hi-Racer ABS grade adds to the Hi-Racer:
ABS with EBD
Upgrade to 6-speakers
Bluetooth
Upgraded multi-function display
Sunglass holder
Driver's chair with lumbar support
Foglamps
Chrome rear bumper
Chrome grille
Side mirrors with indicators
The Hi-Racer 6AT adds to the Hi-Racer ABS:
6-speed automatic
Automatic headlamps (dusk sensing)
Automatic windshiel wipers (rain sensing)
Cruise Control
Voice Control stereo system
Reversing sensors
The R Grade adds to the Hi-Racer ABS:
3.2L 200HP/470Nm diesel
The R 6AT Grade adds to the High-Racer 6AT:
3.2L 200HP/470Nm diesel
Traction, stability, hill descent and trailer sway control
Yes, for many its the front end thats a bit offputting. I've been told that the chassis is more car-like and smoother than the Ranger, I thought they would have been the same.
Makes one wonder how they will price the 3.2 wildtrak - 100K more might sway many to the mazda, if they can accept the looks. I don't mid the front so much but hate those rear lights - on a dark coloured truck I'd get a set of smoked lights to stop them from being so prominent. Pity there's no cooler box for my beer, so I'd probably still take the ranger:)
Well if my understanding is correct,
The Doublecab 2.2L 150PS/375Nm V ABS CRUISE LEATHER 6AT 2WD 874000 is the same, except slight styling differences, as the the 2.2 Wildtrak 2WD 869,000. That would suggest that the 3.2 Wildtrak 4x4 should be cheaper then the Doublecab 3.2L 200PS/470Nm R ABS DSC CRUISE LEATHER 6AT 4WD 988000
That front will look very good creating a bow-wave when entering a flooded piece of road!
Besides that, the new Ranger, the new D-max and the new Vigo all look more or lesss the same in the front area, so this is at least different!
I have some love-hate feelings with the the new BT-50 design. I also like thats it is quite different to the competitors. The new Ford Ranger looks very good. Both are technical the same. The BT-50 should have a smoother back axle. I will decide when comparing interior design, accessories and price.
We already own the Mazda 3 and also looking for the future CX-5. I am very satisfied with the Mazda brand.
...so no AT doublecab model without leather ?..if not,that makes an XLT the winner...but I do like the Mazda interior design and this is what we most see,from the inside...
After looking at all the interior pictures I'm not sold on the whole "BT50 has a better interior".
The pictures of the leather look more natural but other than that I don't think it's winning by miles!
Makes one wonder how they will price the 3.2 wildtrak - 100K more might sway many to the mazda, if they can accept the looks. I don't mid the front so much but hate those rear lights - on a dark coloured truck I'd get a set of smoked lights to stop them from being so prominent. Pity there's no cooler box for my beer, so I'd probably still take the ranger:)
Ditto on the taillights.
That said, remember when the '73 Chevy came out with wraparound tailights that looked so odd?
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Posted 2012-01-25 11:00:27
stefan2519, on 2012-01-25 07:40:55, said:
Well if my understanding is correct,
The Doublecab 2.2L 150PS/375Nm V ABS CRUISE LEATHER 6AT 2WD 874000 is the same, except slight styling differences, as the the 2.2 Wildtrak 2WD 869,000. That would suggest that the 3.2 Wildtrak 4x4 should be cheaper then the Doublecab 3.2L 200PS/470Nm R ABS DSC CRUISE LEATHER 6AT 4WD 988000
The 3.2L Wildtrak has a number of spec upgrades over the top-model BT-50:
18" alloy wheels
Reversing Camera
Drink Cooler
6 Airbags
Wildtrak Roof bars
Wildtrak Rollbar
Wildtrak Box rails
Electric driver's chair
Is is going to have massive depreciation? I guess the same question goes for the Ford. That's the main thing that would put me off the Ford/Mazda when I replace my 4x4 D-Max next year. As someone who replaces their cars every 3-4 years resale is a major factor.
Glad I decided on the Ranger XLT 6AT when I did instead of waiting to see what Mazda offered as I'd have been disappointed! There is no Automatic option like Ford offer with their XLT, only their top model which is 874,000baht. And not sure what the fuss about the interior is all about either, very similar to the Ranger.
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Posted 2012-01-25 16:22:33
Big Guns, on 2012-01-25 14:54:07, said:
Is is going to have massive depreciation? I guess the same question goes for the Ford. That's the main thing that would put me off the Ford/Mazda when I replace my 4x4 D-Max next year. As someone who replaces their cars every 3-4 years resale is a major factor.
Only time will ultimately tell, but those in the business of projecting depreciation are all pegging the BT-50 to take the biggest resale hit. Not very surpising given it's somehwat polarising design.
rixalex, on 2012-01-25 16:08:06, said:
Just a small thing, but the gear shift seems unnaturally off-set to left, to the passenger side. Is it like this in the Ranger?
Dropped by Phuket Mazda today, and the BT50 looks so much better in the flesh. While Ranger is a Vigo look alike, just like Dmax/colorado, BT 50 stands out with its Chris Bangled zoom zoom. In flesh the very high rearend of hood somehow reducees the smiling grill. and the red lights/glasses on hatch are perfect for hidden Highwaypolice lights
But in the end its all down to numbers, as I am not gadgetfocused, dont need reverse camera or dvd crap, dont want rollbar or WT decors, but take them as needed for 3,2 auto4x4 in Ranger
I still havent bought any first time scheme car, as I found tax rebate on the Mazda2 I got a month ago to low so got it in my name
So Mazda Bt50 3,2 auto 4x4 top spec could turn out to cost only 900k baht, ad to that 2,15% interest at 48 months and free insurance and tax/plate/book
ad to that a Phuket dealer with straight deals, I might go zoom zoom, and they make it in TRUE RED. If I go first time buyer scheme on this one, I can just as well chose a color I like as I have to keep it 5 years
Now I have to read in brochure if this top spec does it or not, seems I dont get radar with the cruise in any of them
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Posted 2012-01-25 17:22:57
katabeachbum, on 2012-01-25 17:08:12, said:
Dropped by Phuket Mazda today, and the BT50 looks so much better in the flesh.
Yep, it sure does.
I think it's probably going to fare similar to the Triton - when it first came out few ppl liked it, but after a couple of years on the market it had started growing on people enough to have majority acceptance.
katabeachbum, on 2012-01-25 17:11:55, said:
MoonRiverOasis, on 2012-01-25 16:22:33, said:
The stick in the Ranger is in dead center.
both have auto stick/tiptronic off center left
Ranger stick:
Perhaps the BT-50 MT stick is also center? Have only seen AT's so far.
Dropped by Phuket Mazda today, and the BT50 looks so much better in the flesh.
Yep, it sure does.
I think it's probably going to fare similar to the Triton - when it first came out few ppl liked it, but after a couple of years on the market it had started growing on people enough to have majority acceptance.
katabeachbum, on 2012-01-25 17:11:55, said:
MoonRiverOasis, on 2012-01-25 16:22:33, said:
The stick in the Ranger is in dead center.
both have auto stick/tiptronic off center left
Ranger stick:
That's the manual. Perhaps kbb was refering to the auto stick?
That's the manual. Perhaps kbb was refering to the auto stick?
Probbaly - I though the same right after hitting the submit button, heh
For me, stick = MT - that's my excuse anyway
Speaking of sticks and such, my only experience of manual in this sort of vehicle was a Prerunner and i found it awful. Not so much the gear change but the clutch. It was so high and the travel in it so long, i had to move my leg and bend it up for every gear change. Terrible. Is this usual for this sort of vehicle?
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