A proper upgrade?
The Philippines is no stranger to toughened-up pickup variants hoping to cash in on buyers' obsession with rugged looks. Toyota Motor Philippines has the Hilux Conquest, and Nissan Philippines has the Navara Pro-4X-Japanese trucks that both boast a host
by Drei Laurel
Yes, another one
A pangolin isn't exactly an animal you'd associate with the ruggedness of a pickup truck, but somehow, Mazda Philippines made it work with the release of the BT-50 Pangolin Edition.If you'll recall, the Pangolin Edition was built
by Drei Laurel
We test the workhorse variant of the BT-50 range
We were suitably impressed by the Isuzu-Mazda BT-50 collab when we drove it at the Mazda Philippines HQ. But driving a truck around an empty lot and actually living with it for a few days are two totally different things.
by Niky Tamayo
The rear seat needs to be repaired
Owners of older Mazda BT-50 units are going to want to pay attention here.The Japanese car manufacturer is reminding motorists with BT-50 units produced from 2012 to 2015 to bring their vehicle in for servicing. The culprit? The latch
by Drei Laurel
It sure has the makings of one
After a long wait, Mazda Philippines has now launched the all-new BT-50 in our market. It lands in a segment chock-full of updated nameplates like the Toyota Hilux, Isuzu D-Max, and Nissan Navara. Is it finally ready to
A busy week for the local automotive industry
Does the next-gen pickup have what it takes to compete in the local truck wars?
Mazda Philippines is ending the year with a bang. Less than a month after the launch of the mild-hybrid 3 and CX-30, the company has now unveiled the all-new Mazda BT-50.The BT-50 enters a segment loaded
The Japanese carmaker has rediscovered its truck game
Once upon a time, trucks made up a big part of Mazda's business portfolio. The brand's first product was the 1931 DA cargo trike, which spawned a successful line of cargo trucks that culminated in the gigantic 1971-1974 T-
by Niky Tamayo
Exciting times ahead
Is the Mazda BT-50 about to join the local pickup wars?"Well, Mazda Philippines isn't about to end the year quietly. Only a couple of weeks ago, the carmaker announced mild-hybrid versions of the 3 and the CX-30
Looks like we don’t have to wait too long to find out
Well, Mazda Philippines isn't about to end the year quietly. Only a couple of weeks ago, the carmaker announced mild-hybrid versions of the 3 and the CX-30 as well updates for the 2 and the CX-3, but if
Now that’s how you go out with a bang
The Mazda BT-50 currently available in our market is a really old model. Really. It was introduced way back in 2012 and received a refresh in 2015. Fast forward to 2020, nearly a decade after its debut, and the BT-50
Mazda Philippines has just turned over the unit to the Katala Foundation
Just a few weeks after launching the new BT-50 Pangolin, Mazda Philippines has now officially turned over one unit of the special edition pickup to the Katala Foundation.The Katala Foundation is a non-profit NGO that works to conserve threatened
Planning to buy a truck?
Mazda Philippines isn't done with the current-gen BT-50 just yet. The company is updating its local pickup offering by introducing a tougher, more rugged-looking variant of the vehicle called the Pangolin. If the brand's mission is to
by Drei Laurel
The local automotive industry was pretty busy this week
Like its design, too?
It took a while, but we finally have a real look at the fruits of Isuzu and Mazda's truck development partnership-and boy, is it good-looking.This is the all-new BT-50. It has just been revealed in the
by Drei Laurel
New cars, new teasers, and a bunch of aftermarket mods
To be revealed later this month
Bye-bye, Ford. Hello, Isuzu.Mazda has just teased the next-generation BT-50, and this time around, the nameplate has been built in partnership with fellow Japanese carmaker Isuzu, not Ford. It's set to be revealed on June 17, 2020,
by Drei Laurel
A subtle makeover
It's been a while since we last heard anything about Mazda's pickup, the BT-50. It was launched back in 2012, and production of its refreshed version began in Thailand back in 2015. After that? Nada--until its surprise arrival
by Drei Laurel
Another Japanese pickup to consider
If you're viewing this on a mobile device and can't see the video, please click here.The Mazda BT-50 has finally received a makeover. The updated pickup first surfaced way back in 2015, and it was introduced to the
by Drei Laurel
It was on display at MIAS 2017
The recently concluded Manila International Auto Show shone the spotlight on lots of new and exciting models. This was especially true for Mazda Philippines, which launched three new cars en route to winning the show's 'Best Booth' award. But there was
by Jason Tulio
