Mazda BT-50
| ANCAP Safety Rating | 5 Stars (2022) |
|---|---|
| Body Type | Ute |
What are the most fuel efficient vehicles on the market without a plug?
Dramatically cutting your fuel use is possible without buying a vehicle that plugs into a wall. Here are the most fuel efficient vehicles in each segment.
Mazda adds new grades to BT-50 lineup, including the return of the Thunder
Thunder and Boss model grades have returned to the Mazda BT-50 lineup, while some variants have also earned a 360-degree camera.
2025-26 Wheels Ute of the Year, contender: Mazda BT-50 GT
The Mazda BT-50 hits a lot of the right notes in the dual-cab segment, but there are some crucial areas where it falls a little short.
Which are the 10 best-selling dual-cab utes in Australia?
It’s a segment of the market with lots of interest and lots of new competitors – but which dual-cab ute brands are making the biggest inroads as of late 2025?
2025 Mazda BT-50: New, more fuel-efficient 2.2L turbo-diesel engine added
The Mazda BT-50 has picked up a new 2.2-litre turbo-diesel drivetrain with improvements in performance and fuel consumption.
Best Dual-Cab Utes 2025: Over $50K
This is the category where you’ll find the cream of the crop of utes on the Australian market – but there was one clear stand-out in Wheels Best Dual-Cab Utes: Over $50K.
Battle of the Best Sellers: Wheels group ute test between Ford, Toyota, Mazda and Isuzu
Ford v Holden is dead. Now Australia’s top-selling vehicles are dual-cab utes. Mazda’s prettier new BT-50 can tussle with its Isuzu D-Max twin, but are good looks enough to beat Ford’s Ranger and Toyota’s new HiLux?
2025 Mazda BT-50 first drive
We take Mazda’s 2025 ute out for some trail work.
These were Australia’s top 10 best-selling cars in 2023
It’s no surprise that Australians love the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger, but rising EV demand and supply constraints wrote an interesting tale for the nation’s top 10 best-selling cars in 2023
What are the best alternatives to a Toyota HiLux?
What are the best utes to consider if you’re not getting a HiLux?
Recall roundup: Mazda, GWM, Audi
New recalls issued for the Mazda BT-50 and GWM Ora, along with various Audi vehicles
Australia’s best-value utes
Put aside brand loyalty and you’ll see that some dual-cab utes are better buying than others
End-of-Year New Car Deals in Australia 2023
Looking to purchase a new car before the end of 2023? Good news: There are plenty of bargains about
2023 Mazda BT-50 XT 4×4 review
Mazda’s slick-looking ute has a gravelly engine and a few obviously not-Mazda bits
2023 Mazda BT-50 XTR LE joins the range
A new limited edition Mazda BT-50 is landing, adding an accessory package to save buyers $2500
2022 Mazda BT-50 SP review
Prudent partnership combines car-like comfort and hardworking ethic in Mazda’s mid-range ute
2023 Isuzu D-Max, MU-X and Mazda BT-50 score minor safety updates, revised ANCAP rating
ANCAP has reassessed the related Isuzu D-Max, MU-X and Mazda BT-50 twins following changes to the driver’s knee airbag and instrument panel design
Living with the Mazda BT-50 Thunder
The Mazda BT-50 Thunder joins the Street Machine team
Dual-cab ute safety features explained
How do Australia’s most popular utes compare when it comes to safety? We put it to the test
Mazda 3, CX-30 and BT-50: Orders paused for certain variants
Mazda Australia has issued a temporary stop-sale notice for several variants of the 3, CX-30 and BT-50 due to the parts shortage and high demand
2021 Mazda BT-50 under recall
Only a handful of vehicles are included in the notice
Car vs Ute vs SUV: How the vehicle you buy should guide the way you drive
Exactly what are the real-world dynamic drawbacks of choosing an SUV or dual-cab ute over a passenger car?
2021 Dual-cab ute megatest: Performance and braking comparison
We test the acceleration and braking performance of 11 dual-cab 4×4 utes available in Australia from Mitsubishi, Toyota, Ford, Nissan, Isuzu, Jeep, Mazda, Ssangyong and GWM
2021 Dual-cab ute megatest: Results and summary
With on-road, off-road, performance and tow testing done, we score the top 11 dual-cab utes in Australia
