2024 Mazda BT-50 dual-cab ute gets tough and takes on Toyota HiLux Rogue and Ford Ranger Wildtrak

By Jeffrey Gibbs

Mazda will soon offer a ‘Pro’ accessory pack for its SP and Thunder top-spec BT-50 utes, which adds mechanical and styling upgrades to better compete with the ‘adventure’ style utes of rivals.

In July 2023, Mazda will offer the BT-50 SP Pro and Thunder Pro packs which cost less than $10,000 and come with suspension and lighting upgrades. These packs present an alternative solution for individuals contemplating purchasing a Toyota HiLux Rogue or Ford Ranger Wildtrak. If anyone is thinking about buying a Toyota HiLux Rogue or Ford Ranger Wildtrak, they can consider Mazda BT-50 SP Pro and Thunder Pro packs as alternative options since both are available from July 2023 and cost less than $10,000 with suspension and lighting upgrades.

The SP Pro pack improves the off-roading capabilities of the more luxurious top-spec Mazda utes through Old

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Man Emu Nitrocharger suspension with a 2.0-inch lift, twin-tube shock absorbers, 18-inch wheels, a Lightforce LED light bar and ‘SP Pro’ decals for $7668.

At $9046, the Thunder variant’s Pro pack includes a single hoop bullbar and LED lightbar, a snorkel, and Old Man Emu BP-51 suspension that has nitrogen-flled dampers with a remote reservoir. Additionally, it is manually adjustable and already somewhat tough. It is also manually adjustable.

The ‘sleek’ headliner for the BT-50 range, which is the SP grade, commences from $68,510 before on-road costs. It costs $73,410 to start the more rugged

Thunder.

The SP and Thunder models of Mazda’s top-spec BT-50 utes will soon be available with a ‘Pro’ accessory pack that adds mechanical and styling upgrades to better compete with rival adventure-style utes.

The ‘Pro’ accessory pack enhances the mechanical and styling features to compete better with rival adventure-style utes.

In July 2023, Mazda will offer the BT-50 SP Pro and Thunder Pro packs at a price below $10,000. These packs include lighting and suspension upgrades. They offer an alternative to the Toyota HiLux Rogue or Ford Ranger Wildtrak for potential buyers. From July 2023, Mazda will offer the BT-50 SP Pro and Thunder Pro packs that cost less than $10,000 and provide suspension and lighting upgrades. These packs present viable alternatives to the Toyota HiLux Rogue or Ford Ranger Wildtrak, for those considering them. The Mazda BT-50 SP Pro and Thunder Pro packs offer alternative options to those who are thinking about buying a Toyota HiLux Rogue or Ford Ranger Wildtrak, costing less than $10,000 and including suspension and lighting upgrades.

The SP Pro pack improves the off-roading capability of the more ‘plush’ of the two top-spec Mazda utes by adding Old Man Emu Nitrocharger suspension with a 2.0-inch lift, twin- tube shock absorbers, 18inch wheels, a Lightforce LED light bar, and ‘SP Pro’ decals for $7668. Continue reading article by scrolling through Top Videos.

At $9046, the Thunder variant’s Pro pack includes a single hoop bullbar, LED lightbar, snorkel, and Old Man Emu BP-51 suspension with manually adjustable nitrogen-flled dampers and a remote reservoir to enhance toughness. It is also manually adjustable. Before on-road costs, the SP grade of the BT-50 range begins at $68,510 and assumes ownership as the “sleek” headliner. Thunder begins at $73,410 and is more rugged.

The Isuzu D-Max’s development cousin powers both with a 3.0-liter four-cylinder turbo-diesel, generating 140kW and 450Nm. They both feature a six-speed automatic transmission.

Mazda has sold 5864 BT-50s until the end of May this year. The Mazda ranks fourth among the top-selling Ford Ranger’s 18,725, the Toyota HiLux (16,993), and the D-Max (8810) with which it shares a platform.

With 5471 sales, the Mitsubishi Triton closely follows behind, claiming the ffth position.