Pricing for the all-new Mazda BT-50 has been announced ahead of the redesigned ute’s official October 1 on-sale date and the bad news is a base price hike of more than $15,000.
That’s because the 2020 Mazda BT-50 launches in Australia only in dual-cab form (single-cab and Freestyle extended-cab body styles won’t be available until 2021), so there is no replacement yet for the existing entry-level XT Single Cab Chassis 4x2 manual ($29,060 plus ORCs).
Therefore, the cheapest new BT-50 is the XT Dual Cab Chassis 4x2 auto priced at $44,090 plus on-road costs, which is also $3390 dearer than the new Isuzu D-MAX Crew Cab Chassis SX auto on which it’s based ($40,700).
Further up the range, the 2020 Mazda BT-50 Dual Cab Chassis 4x4 XT manual is priced at $49,360 (up $3350), the Dual Cab Pickup 4x4 XTR manual is $54,710 (up $1760) and the range-topping Dual Cab Pickup 4x4 GT manual is $56,990 – up $160.
Since its reveal in June, Mazda has announced full specifications as well as a broader range of genuine factory accessories for the new BT-50.
As we’ve reported, apart from its more aggressive new design, Mazda’s new ute comes with a host of extra standard equipment and safety technologies, and the company today said it will bring $3500 of added customer value across the range.
“Our dealers are stocked with brand-new Mazda BT-50 Dual Cabs and we are very excited to showcase this new ute to the local market,” said Mazda Australia managing director, Vinesh Bhindi.
“With cutting-edge safety technology, impressive all-terrain performance and a smooth and efficient drivetrain, brand-new BT-50 offers exceptional value across the range, while meeting the demands of the modern customer.”
Also aimed at softening the blow from higher prices, the Japanese brand today announced a Guaranteed Future Value (GFV) plan for the new BT-50 via its Mazda Assured program.
Customers who purchase a new BT-50 through Mazda Finance will be given a minimum value at the end of their finance contract. Should they decide to return or trade-in their ute at that point, the agreed value will be put against their final payment subject to fair wear and tear conditions and agreed kilometres being met.
Mazda also says its BT-50 finance deal will offer lower monthly repayments compared to a similar term with no GFV or equivalent balloon final payment. However, total interest charges will be higher if a GFV or balloon final payment is selected.
Of course, the new BT-50 comes with Mazda Australia’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre factory warranty including roadside assist, and service intervals are 12 months or 15,000km. Capped-price service (Mazda Service Select) program details for new BT will be announced soon.
To recap, all new BT-50s are powered by an Isuzu-sourced 140kW/450Nm 3.0-litre turbo-diesel, which combined with weight savings of around 50kg depending on the model makes it quicker than before.
Combined fuel consumption is stated at 7.7L/100km for auto-only 4x2 Dual Cab Pickup models, and 4x4 Dual Cab Pickup manuals. Automatic 4x4 Dual Cab Pickup and 4x2 Dual Cab Chassis consume 8.0L/100km.
All models are rated to tow up to 3500kg (750kg unbraked), all cab/chassis models come standard with an alloy tray, payloads range between 1055kg and 1106kg.
See below for full pricing for the 2020 Mazda BT-50 range, including the choice of 4x2 and 4x4 drivetrains, six-speed manual and automatic transmissions, and Dual Cab Chassis or Dual Cab Pickup body styles across three trim levels: XT, XTR and GT.
How much does the 2020 Mazda BT-50 cost?
XT Dual Cab Chassis 4x2 Automatic – $44,090
XT Dual Cab Pickup 4x2 Automatic – $45,490
XTR Dual Cab Pickup 4x2 Automatic – $49,470
XT Dual Cab Chassis 4x4 Manual – $49,360
XT Dual Cab Chassis 4x4 Automatic – $51,860
XT Dual Cab Pickup 4x4 Manual – $50,760
XT Dual Cab Pickup 4x4 Automatic – $53,260
XTR Dual Cab Pickup 4x4 Manual – $54,710
XTR Dual Cab Pickup 4x4 Automatic – $57,210
GT Dual Cab Pickup 4x4 Manual – $56,990
GT Dual Cab Pickup 4x4 Automatic – $59,990
* All prices exclude on-road costs