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Mazda's refreshed, new-look BT-50 workhorse is now in showrooms, but manual variants are now discontinued and prices are up for 2025.
Mazda’s facelifted 2025 BT-50 ute line-up has landed with price rises across the trimmed down line-up after the discontinuation of manual variants and the flagship Thunder – though the latter could return at a later stage.
As a result, the 2025 BT-50 range is offered in 15 variants, down from the 21 grades on offer last year, with the base XS and XT also available with a Standard Tray option from $3021.63.
The line-up still kicks off with the 4x2 Single Cab Chassis XS, now priced at $36,400 before on-road costs, an increase of $880.
The XT version of the same body style is also $880 up, now positioned at $39,400, while the Freestyle Cab Chassis moves up $980 to $43,000.
In 4x2 Dual Cab Chassis XT form, prices are up the smallest (+$550 to $46,610), while the 4x2 Dual Cab Pickup versions of the XT and XTR are now $48,210 (+$750) and $53,790 (+$2250) respectively.
Moving to the 4x4 line-up, the Single Cab Chassis XT is $1230 dearer at $47,250 and the Freestyle Cab Chassis XT is $1480 for expensive than before at $51,000.
The XT, XTR and GT grades of the 4x4 Dual Cab Chassis are now priced at $54,620 (+$790), $59,650 (+$1770) and $63,070 (+$1810).
The 4x4 Dual Cab Pickup line-up is offered in four flavours – XT ($56,220), XTR ($62,750), GT ($66,170) and SP ($71,500) – with prices rising between $990-$3510.
All versions are powered by a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine, outputting 140kW/450Nm, barring the entry-level XS that features a 110kW/350Nm 1.9-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder.
Both engines are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.
However, somewhat justifying the price rise in the 2025 model is the standard inclusion of an 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen (up from seven inches), which also now has wireless Android Auto in addition to the wire-free Apple CarPlay.
Other standard features include 17-inch steel wheels, LED headlights and black cloth interior, while safety systems extend to adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, a reversing camera, blind-spot monitoring, traffic sign recognition, and rear cross-traffic alert.
Stepping up to the XT grade adds 17-inch alloy wheels, as well as the beefier engine, with 4x4 models scoring a locking rear differential and Rough-Terrain drive mode, pick-up body styles featuring an assisted tailgate and rear parking sensors, and the dual-cab versions featuring rear air vents.
On the outside, XTR variants are distinguished by 18-inch machined alloy wheels, front LED fog lamps, auto-levelling headlights, power-folding mirrors, side-steps and daytime running lights, while inside it scores a 9-inch infotainment touchscreen with satellite navigation, dual-zone climate control, keyless entry, and a tyre pressure monitor.
Pickup versions of the XTR also feature a tow bar and tubliner.
Stepping up to the flagship, for now, GT nets buyers heated side mirrors, leather seats, electronically adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, front parking sensors, remote engine start, and a manually operated roller tonneau cover.
Blacked-out exterior highlights also feature, including 18-inch alloy wheels, sail plane sports bar, side steps, fender flares, roof rails, door and tailgate handles, and side mirror caps.
The 2025 Mazda BT-50 is in showrooms now.
2025 Mazda BT-50 price in Australia
Note: All prices above exclude on-road costs.
2025 Mazda BT-50 XS standard features:
2025 Mazda BT-50 XT adds (over XS):
2025 Mazda BT-50 XTR adds (over XT):
2025 Mazda BT-50 GT adds (over XTR):
2025 Mazda BT-50 SP adds (over BT-50 GT):
The optional Standard Tray, available on XS, XT, XTR costs:
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