The first generation Mazda BT-50 pickup truck was born in 2006 (after replacing the "old woman" on the conveyor in the person of the "B-2500" model) ... in 2007 this car reached the Russian market, and already in 2008 it experienced a quick update.
The truck was produced at factories in Thailand and South Africa until 2011, and its sales were carried out all over the world (with the exception of Japan and the USA).
The design of the appearance of the Mazda BT-50 cannot be called bright or aggressive. Most likely, he is calm, measured and brutal.
Smooth lines, complete absence of sharp edges, fairly simple front and rear optics. But maybe all this is for the best? After all, a Japanese pickup truck looks organically not only in the countryside or off-road with a full body of cargo, but also in city traffic against the backdrop of a small car.
The outer dimensions of the body of the Mazda BT-50 are impressive. The length of the vehicle is 5075 mm, and the distance from the front to the rear axle can be measured as 3000 mm. The truck is 1805 mm wide and 1755 mm high. The width of the front and rear track of the "Japanese" is respectively equal to 1445 and 1440 mm, the height of the ground clearance (clearance) - 207 mm.
In the curb condition, the pickup truck weighs 1725 kg, and its gross weight can reach three tons.
The interior of the car is simple, without any hint of luxury. At the same time, high-quality fabrics and plastics pleasant to the sight and touch are used inside. Yes, and everything is assembled soundly, without gaps and well-fitted parts. The dashboard is made without design frills, however, the information content is at the proper level, and there will definitely not be any problems with the perception of readings.
The central panel contains only the most demanded organs - an audio system with a small monochrome display and a climate control unit in the cabin. Although several solutions look unusual - this is a "slider" located under the air conditioner controls and is responsible for switching ventilation from closed to open mode, as well as a handbrake in the form of a giant "suction". But still, the interior space of the Mazda BT-50 can be characterized as follows - everything is simple, thoughtful and intuitive.
The front seats of the Japanese pickup truck have a good profile, and a large selection and range of adjustments allow people of different sizes to choose the most comfortable position.
The formally three-seater rear sofa (performed by "Dual Cab") has only two headrests - a kind of hint that the three of them are better off not meddling in there. There is little space in the back, the passengers' legs will rest on the front seats, and the vertical backrest will clearly cause discomfort on long trips.
Specifications. For Mazda BT-50 of the first generation in Russia, one engine was proposed - this is a four-cylinder 16-valve turbodiesel, which has a Common-rail power system and an intercooler in its arsenal. With a displacement of 2.5 liters, the engine produces 143 horsepower at 3500 rpm and 330 Nm of peak torque, which is generated at a crankshaft speed of 1800 rpm.
A 5-speed manual transmission is responsible for transferring traction to the drive wheels.
By default, the Mazda BT-50 has rear-wheel drive, and the off-road pickup arsenal includes a plug-in all-wheel drive system. The front axle is mechanically activated by simply moving the transfer case lever to the "4H" position.
Of course, the Mazda VT-50 is not a sports car, but its dynamics and speed are at a decent level. For the "first hundred" the arrow on the pickup speedometer leaves after 12.5 seconds, and is maximally capable of accelerating to 158 km / h.
In urban mode, the "Japanese" consumes 10.9 liters of diesel fuel per 100 kilometers, on the highway - 7.8 liters, and in the combined cycle of movement the consumption of diesel fuel is 8.9 liters.
The Mazda BT-50's suspension is truly off-road. Front - torsion bar, rear - with springs and continuous axle. Ventilated disc brakes are used on the front wheels, and drum brakes on the rear. The steering is complemented by a hydraulic booster.
Complete set and prices. The production of the first generation Mazda BT-50 was completed in 2011, so now you can buy a car in Russia only on the secondary market. Depending on the configuration, year of manufacture and technical condition, the cost of a pickup truck varies from 400,000 to 800,000 rubles (as of 2018). At the same time, the basic version has very meager equipment - a pair of front airbags, a fabric interior, power steering and standard audio preparation.
The top-end version of the "first BT-50" can additionally boast: side airbags, ABS, air conditioning, electric windows in a circle, standard "music", heated front seats, outside mirrors with electric adjustment and heating, as well as a central lock.
