I bought a new 2018 xtr with all of the towing options to tow a 3 tonne caravan and the family around Australia for 12 months...

It was perfect... Amazing... And didn't miss a beat. All laden with 6 tonne it still pulled like a freight train. We even went off road and pulled the van through severe bulldust that was so deep I couldn't have walked through it... The bt just kept pushing through with half throttle. We were aMazed at how good it was.

We only bought the bt initially as it was 15 grand less than the Ford ranger but it was worth it...

Just sold the bt after 30 000km and only made a small loss..

I recommend the bt50 to everyone I meet who needs a tough ute and towing power.

Has stopped coming on at all. Took it back 2 months ago and Mazda said they fixed. Not happy at all. No rear camera and Sat Nav as well. Need as I'm disable. If anyone has this problem please let me know. Thanks

Had 2 2014 model BT 50. replaced a manual transmission at 60,000 klms under warranty. Advised to never tow in 5th gear! On the other BT 50 engine died when the egr cooler failed and let water into the intake, terminal! Now told by a Mazda tech to install an oil catch can to prevent oil and exhaust gas into the intake to prolong engine life. It's legal too. A Mazda tech advised me that there are many issues with the BT 50 engine and in late 2022 Mazda will replace their engine with the D Max!!!!!

I have approached Mazda on this poor fuel economy issue. I have the answer. It's the DPF. Diesel particulate filter. The stats in their website and everywhere else are false! I have also contacted ACCC. This is a clear case of false advertising. They claim the vehicle does 9.7l per 100 urban and 9.3l per 100 on highway. Rubbish! Your lucky if you get 11klm per 100. I just drove to Sydney, empty tank at 700ks. 100ks less than my last BT-50. More importantly, these false tests are generated by our government. Anyone interested in starting a class action lawsuit? I am. Paid 48 K for nothing. You now get better fuel economy out of a petrol vehicle and the fuel is cheaper.

I can only comment on my own experience but I am 45,000 km in and I am more than happy with my BT-50 and the customer service I have received.
I had an issue with the powder coating on my sports bar and it was replaced straight away.
I also was given the wrong information around 10,000 km services changing to 15,000km and for that mistake they did the 40,000 service free of charge and now I am back on track.
Would I recommend one YES.

Purchased a new 2015 Mazda Bt50 XTR

Currently has 64,000ks on it and they’ve been without issue. Plenty of down low power but I honestly expected more from a 3.2L 5cyl. The fuel economy isn’t great.
Best feature, stereo system! Not entirely sure if they’ve convinced me enough to buy another one.

Bought my BT50 dual cab new in Sep 2012,have put 82000 troublefree klms on it, power is great, auto changes smoothly, have had the electric issue in the dash fixed (under warranty), fitted a transmission cooler for towing, always serviced regularly, would recommend Mazda’s to anyone, we now have 3, all with no problems, BT50 has great fuel economy, comfortable to drive, and very reliable, can’t fault it, very happy Customer,

Bought brand new in 2013, and since some early electrical issues behind the dash it’s been a big problematic rollercoaster! Transmission Failure 98Km, Intercooler Failire 115Km, Main Electrical Computer Failure 120Km...! No confidence to go out bush due to many major faults!!! Case investigated to replace by Mazda Australia and got denied, not happy customer! They expected us to buy another vehicle at a discounted price which isn’t good enough after you spend $65k at purchase price to be left with a car that isnt reliable. Not sure how many other BT50’s have had similar faults as ours but it’s very hard to go back for another. No zoom zoom her Mazda!!!

Passenger door opened whilst driving. Now it won’t shut without force. Mazda Australia doesnt think this is a safety issue worth investigating.Anyone else had this problem and been out of warranty.Late 2013 model dual cab 51000 Kay’s.Local dealership was going to fix till they talked to Mazda Australia. Everything else so far I’m happy with. I brought the car 2nd hand with 45000 Kay’s.

This is my 2nd BT50 and i am still very satisfied with it. Just returned from 3 month trip to W.A toured around southern part then returned via Great Central Road and oodnadatta track then Flinders Ranges towing a 2.5 ton off road van doing about 3000 of the 14500 kms on outback dirt roads.

Don't underestimate this 4x4 it has lots going for it. brilliant engine in the bt50, lots of tweek, the auto box is good if treated properly. comfortable to drive awesome seats for the long treks. fuel economy is good, a couple of my own tests showed about 9.5 to 10.5 lt per 100kms. so much room in the cab and lots of gizmos to keep you interested. highly recommend this badge.

I got 1km from the show room after picking up my new bt-50 and smoke was streaming out from underneath the vehicle now after 4 visits back to south tweed mazda, one visit lasting a complete week the problem is still not fixed .. the fuel economy is shocking power varies from great to pathetic have had so many different stories, excuses reasons. Mazda must really think very little of the intelligence of the people that buy their vehicles because time and time again it's been all alot of crap.

Overall a good ute but its back in the shop again for the 4th time with manual gearbox issues. Within 92000km. Manual boxes are a heap of crap!
It was replaced around 50000km and didnt last due to mechanic error at the dealer with a new one installed at 60000km. Now not sure what is going to happen.

Bought the Mazda BT50 XTR dual cab new with 20 inch rims bullbar and lights on impulse in 2014, and over the last three years have done 82000 kms with absolutely no problems, The fuel economy from the 3.2 litre diesel has been excellent. Have used it to tow my caravan, go 4wd in difficult terrain it performed flawlessly. Was very impressed with the 4wd systems including its diff locks and hill decent features.

Mazda invited me and other BT50 owners to their tuff mudder event which showcased what these vehicles are capable of doing, and I must say IO was totally impressed, no way known that i would ever put my vehicle into such extreme situations as was done during this event,.

Traded the Mazda just now on the FORD Ranger Wildtrak.

What can I say, 4wd, power, excellent off road, economy not the best but I drive it like I stole it