Boost for BT-50 range
Mazda has added a new 1.9-litre turbo-diesel engine to its BT-50 model range.
With a carbon dioxide (CO2) output of 205g/km on the 3P-WLTP test cycle, the GSX and GTX variants equipped this engine offer the lowest CO2 of any diesel-powered double-cab ute in the New Zealand market, according to the marque.
David Hodge, managing director of Mazda NZ, says: “Customers will welcome the low CO2 output and economical nature of this 1.9-litre powertrain, as well as the considerably lower clean car discount fee. We believe these factors are becoming a more important consideration for buyers.”
The four-cylinder turbo diesel offers strong performance generating 110kW of power and 350Nm of torque, and can tow 3,000kg braked or 750kg unbraked. The maximum payload also increased to 1,150kg for the two-wheel drive (2WD) GSX and to 1,130kg for the 2WD GTX.
Additionally, the GSX grade – both 2WD and 4WD models – has had a suspension update to improve ride quality particularly when unladen, while still enabling appropriate levels of payload to be carried.
Other enhancements to the BT-50’s list of safety equipment include a tyre-pressure monitoring system on GTX, Limited and Takami. The GSX and GTX 2WD are now available priced from $48,740 and $52,740 respectively, including GST and plus on-roads.
