'Refreshed' Mazda BT-50 reaches PH market

MANILA: Mazda Philippines has updated the BT-50 for the local market — receiving significant aesthetic upgrades.

According to Mazda Philippines President and Chief Executive Officer Steven Tan, the aforementioned pick-up truck is “an integral and important member” of the brand’s lineup, saying that its predecessor — unveiled in in 2021 — has been well-received locally.

“The new BT-50, with its bolder design and long list of standard features goes beyond the numbers. Like other Mazda vehicles which are human-centric in their design, it’s an enabler for life’s passions. With that, it’s a compelling choice, regardless of the task at hand,” noted.

Check out what buyers of the 2025 Mazda BT-50 buyers can enjoy.

Vehicle specifications

Exterior

The new Mazda BT-50 measures:

Overall dimensions (length, width, height; in millimeters [mm>)	5,280 x 1,870 x 1,790-1,810
Wheelbase (in mm)	3,125
Ground clearance (in mm)	240
Turning radius (in meters)	6.1
Water wading depth (in mm)	800

Giving the vehicle a one-ton payload capacity and up to 3,500-kilogram towing capacity is its frame made up of high-tensile steel.

Expressing the brand’s latest take on its signature KODO-Soul of Motion design language are appointments that include:

• New Black Metallic Signature Wing grille and hexagonal inserts
• Distinct LED headlights with adjustable leveling control
• Updated front bumper (with the daytime running lights adjusted from the fog lamp cluster to the headlamps)
• Fully-functioning air vents with air curtains underneath the front bumper
• Front skid plate 
• Ridged design along the bottom edge of the tailgate
• New LED taillamps with emergency stop signal function
• Bigger Mazda emblem
• Body-colored sideview mirrors
• Exclusive alloy wheel designs

Additional fitments made exclusive to its crème-de la-crème variation are:

• Black fashion bar with Pangolin badges
• Roof rails
• Two-tone fender flares
• Revolver cargo bed cover
• 18-inch Diamond Cut alloy wheels with All-Terrain tires

Interior

Meanwhile, the new Mazda BT-50 prioritized ergonomics and functionality in its cabin, thanks to these key features:

• Nine-inch touchscreen infotainment system (new Human Machine Interface) with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto-ready
• 360-degree camera
• USB Type C ports
• Black and Terracotta leather with Leganu Suede inserts (available only in the Philippine market)
• Toggle switches and physical knobs
• All-weather floor mats

Per Mazda Philippines, the vehicle’s top-tier offering is outfitted with:

• Eight-way electronically-adjustable driver seat
• Seven-inch liquid crystal display meter cluster
• 15-watt wireless charger
• Eight-speaker sound system
• Dual-zone climate control with rear vents
• Smart Keyless Entry with Remote Engine Start and Walk Away Auto Door Locks

Powertrain

Propelling the 2025 Mazda BT-50 is the same 3.0-liter double overhead cam turbo diesel engine that can dish out:

Maximum output (in horsepower)	187.4
Peak torque (in Newton-meters)	450

Mated to diesel-powered mill is a six-speed automatic gearbox with manual mode.

Other nifty features of the vehicle are:

• Hill Launch Assist and Hill Descent Control
• Rough Terrain Mode
• Shift-on-the-Fly 4x4 system
• Electronic Rear Differential Lock

Driver-assistive technologies

The Mazda BT-50 driver is packed with assistive technologies such as:

Adaptive Cruise Control	Front Autonomous Emergency Braking
Lane Departure Warning	Pedal Misapplication Mitigation (new)
Rear Autonomous Emergency Braking (new)	Rear Cross Traffic Brake (new)
Multi-Collision Brake (new)	Driver Attention Assist (new)

Retailed in Red Earth Metallic, Sailing Blue Metallic, Geode White Pearl (new colors), as well as Ingot Silver Metallic, Concrete Gray Mica, and True Black Mica (carried-over from the previous iteration), the 2025 Mazda BT-50 is available in two variations namely:

Variant	Pricing
Mazda BT-50 3.0L AT 4x2	P1.55 million
Mazda BT-50 3.0L AT 4x4 Pangolin	P1.85 million

The two options are bundled with Mazda’s Five-Year Free Service Plan that incorporates lubricants, parts, and labor replacements as well as the three-year 24/7 Emergency Roadside Assistance.

Per Mazda Philippines, the spruced-up model can be viewed in all dealerships starting Friday (April 25). 

Exclusive All-In Downpayment Campaign

Relatedly, the Mazda Philippines will also have an "exclusive All-In Downpayment Campaign."

Created in collaboration with East West Bank, customers nationwide can avail of the special offer from April 25 to July 31 at any of the 13 Mazda dealerships and is applicable to all BT-50 variants.

For the limited-time promotion, clients may have the BT-50 4x4 AT Pangolin Edition with a P150,000 all-in down payment, or the BT-50 4x2 AT at P100,000 all-in down payment.

The all-in package also includes chattel mortgage, vehicle registration, and other standard expenses, subject to bank approval. 

Also read:

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