It’s just been launched in Australia with its 2.2-liter turbodiesel
Now more macho but still very elegant
I don't like pickups-they're too big for our roads and they don't offer much interior space. On the other hand, I like Mazda-the brand has beautiful and well-crafted cars. Which is why I have mixed feelings
Be kind to all kinds
A number of us on the team have had the pleasure of meeting Garen, one of the most popular rescues of Pawssion Project. Despite being blind after a hit-and-run incident in 2020, he's one of the sweetest, nicest, and
Not just because of the company and the route, but also because of the cars
In this line of work, we've gone on our fair share of long-haul road trips with car brands over the years. The most common destinations are, of course, the less-complicated parts of the north like Clark, Subic, La Union,
With the help of the Katala Foundation
For almost five years, Mazda Philippines has worked in close collaboration with the Katala Foundation to ensure the survival and promote awareness of the endangered Philippine Pangolin.The Mazda BT-50 Pangolin Edition was created out of this partnership, and a unit
by Billy Caluag
Mazda gives its pickup a facelift
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
The D-Max’s posher twin will be here sooner than you think
It may not be the top of mind choice in the pickup class, but one can say that the Mazda BT-50 is a solid pick for those looking for a workhorse. Given that the current model is based on the Isuzu
Will it get the updated diesel?
The Mazda BT-50 is a bit of an underrated pickup. Sure, it's mechanically the same as the Isuzu D-Max, but there a couple of perks for those who choose the Mazda. For starters, it gets a different cabin that
New look, new engine
In case you missed it, the Mazda BT-50 received a heavy facelift this year. It now sports a new front end that puts it more in line with the rest of the company lineup, along with new interior and technology features.
Now with a more ‘CX’ face
Some folks seem to forget that the Mazda BT-50 is one of their options in the pickup class. It used to be the mechanical twin of the Ford Ranger, but these days, it's based on the Isuzu D-Max.And,
Look at the massive emblem on that grille
Damn, is the current-generation Mazda BT-50 already four years old? Man, time flew by fast.It looks like Mazda's truck is getting a mid-cycle refresh for 2025 when the current-generation model turns five. The carmaker has just
Helping the Katala Foundation save the pangolin
They say things are always better the second time around, even when the first one was a resounding success.In December 2020, Mazda Philippines turned over a unit of the previous-generation BT-50, a special Pangolin edition, to the Katala Foundation.
by Dinzo Tabamo
Ready to rock the trails
There is no shortage of special edition Mazda BT-50 versions around the world. Locally, we have the 4x4 Pangolin and the 4x2 Black Edition. But over in Australia, things are a little bit different. Over there, there are off-road ready
Only 50 will be sold at special prices
Over the years, there has been no shortage of special editions of the Mazda BT-50. There have been two Pangolin editions over the years, spanning two generations of the pickup. Now, there's another special edition model that's available for
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
