The midsize pickup segment is continuing to heat up. We’ve seen various big introductions over the past year or so, and now there’s another new arrival, this time from Mazda Philippines—it’s the new BT-50.
“The BT-50 is an integral and important member of the Mazda family,” said Mazda Philippines president and CEO Steven Tan. “The current-generation BT-50 was launched in 2021 and since then, has been well-received with thousands finding homes across the country.
“The new BT-50, with its bolder design and long list of standard features goes beyond the numbers,” he added. “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.”
You can click play on the embedded video below for a better look. Otherwise, you can scroll on below to learn more about the new Mazda BT-50.
Walkaround: Mazda BT-50 2025
Variants and prices
There are only two variants available at launch. There’s the lower 3.0L AT 4x2 stickering for P1.55 million and the higher 3.0L AT 4x4 Pangolin which goes for P1.85 million. Worth noting here is that the Pangolin Edition has been reworked as the top-of-the-line BT-50. Also, the new Pangolin is more expensive than the previous range-topping trim, but it’s also a bit more affordable than the old Pangolin. You can check out the price list below.
Mazda BT-50 2025 Philippine prices
- Mazda BT-50 3.0L AT 4x4 Pangolin – P1,850,000
- Mazda BT-50 3.0L AT 4x4 Pangolin – P1,550,000
Through its partnership with EastWest Bank, Mazda Philippines is also offering all-in down payment packages for the new BT-50 from April 25 to July 31, 2025. The 4x4 AT Pangolin Edition is available with a P150,000 DP, while the 4x2 AT with a P100,000 AT. Flexible financing terms of up to 60 months are available, and the package already includes chattel mortgage fees, vehicle registration, and other standard expenses.
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Exterior
For this refresh, Mazda has opted for less chrome and a bigger grille for the BT-50’s front fascia. There’s also a new skid plate with a front air curtain as well as two-tone 17- and 18-inch alloy wheels underneath. The top-of-the-line Pangolin gets an added fashion bar on the bed.
As far as dimensions go, the BT-50 still stands at 5,280mm long, 1,870mm wide, and 1,810mm tall (4x4 variant, 1,785mm height for the 4x2) with a 3,125mm wheelbase. Minimum ground clearance is listed at 240mm for the 4x4 and 235mm for the 4x2. Water-wading capacity is at 800mm. Curb weight is 1,896kg for the base variant and 1,971kg for the Pangolin.
Interior
The BT-50 gets black leather seats as standard with power-folding seats for the top-spec trim. Interestingly enough, the base 4x2 variant gets a special leather with Leganu Suede combo inside the cabin with a mixture of Terracotta and black colors.
Tilt and telescopic adjustments are available for the steering wheel, and there are also 60:40 split fold-up seats at the rear.
Engine and Specs
The BT-50 still shares the same platform and engine options as the D-Max, and in the Philippines it gets a 3.0-liter turbodiesel as standard. This puts out 187hp at 3,600rpm and 450Nm at 1,600-2,500rpm.
The suspension is comprised of an independent double wishbone with coil spring up front and leaf springs at the back. Ventilated disc brakes up front and drum brakes are standard across the range. The base variant gets 255/65 R17 road tires, while the Pnagolin is fitted with 265/60 R18 all-terrain rubber.
Extra features
The base BT-50 gets an analog instrument cluster with a 4.2-inch LCD display paired with an eight-inch infotainment system with a six-speaker setup. The higher trim is equipped with a seven-inch LCD instrument cluster and a bigger nine-inch infotainment display with eight speakers in total.
Speed-sensing door locks and rear A/C vents are also included, as well as multiple USB-C charging ports. Cruise control is also standard. The Pangolin gets exclusive advanced driver-assist systems including adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning with front and rear autonomous emergency braking, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and braking, pedal misapplication mitigation, multi-collision braking, and driver attention assist.
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