2021 Mazda BT-50 review: On-road and off-road detailed review

The all-new Mazda BT-50 shares a platform with the new Isuzu D-Max, but what are the other differences? Paul Maric tests out the 2021 Mazda BT-50 and does on-road and a little bit of off-road driving, along with a detailed review of the features and technology.

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Intro: 00:00
Exterior: 01:08
Interior: 03:44
Infotainment: 05:05
Safety Tech: 07:18
Practicality: 08:28
On-road: 11:12
Off-road: 14:55
Verdict: 17:02

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[soapbox]

You are slowly becoming my favorite go to reviewer. No BS straight to the point.

Great job, pal. Keep them coming.

[ezekielwebb]

50 thousand subscribers your going great Paul keep up the great reviews and good job to your team aswell

[deanfullford]

Thanks Paul another great review. I was set on the D-Max but not prepared to wait 6 months for a car. Test drove the BT50 XTR and bought it that day. A black bullbar, snorkel and canopy and pick it up in a couple of weeks. Couldn’t be happier

[Seanology]

Only recently started looking at dual cabs... your reviews of the DMAX and Amarok etc have been very valuable, easy to digest and good camera work. Well done mate. Best reviews on here for sure.

[notsuree]

I just got my one, top of the range (Limited black) here in new zealand and love it, specially with all that technology, make my drive home from work breeze as i live in Auckland and takes me 1 hours and a bit for 23kms.

[nikstudio]

Paul is my favorite. Honest and highly informative.

[Naessey]

Great review. Hope you get more subscribers. One of the best reviewers in Australia. Straight to the point. Snappy. Keep up the great work. Oh, still like the DMax.

[mickj]

Terrific review, Paul. The BT-50 is the better choice, given your detailed features over the D-Max! I'd say it's the best choice in the entire segment!
I have the 2018 D-Max, and I love it, but if I was in the market for a new dual cab, the new BT-50 would be my choice, hands down!
Keep those detailed reviews coming, thanks Paul.

[ilyassaid]

Mazda's design is impressive...love the styling

[DanielJW]

I definitely think that this is one of the best looking pickup´s. It´s uper there with the new Nissan Navara!

[sierracharlie]

0-50k Subs in record time mate, well done !

[dusty_rhodes]

I am actually looking to buy a dual cab Ute in the next few months. I love your reviews. They’re perfectly detailed. HOWEVER I still don’t know which Ute I should lean towards 🤷🏽‍♂️

[quakerz]

Thanks for the review mate. love my BT's and was keen to know about the new model.

[petecotter]

I would express my unbiased opinion on this car owning one for a year and a avid racer and ex automotive Engineer… It has a great driveline, great torque and economy. The electronics are well below par and dangerous. Car would brake hard for no reason in different circumstances and surprised I never had an accident in it. Lane assist would run off the road and want to push into traffic. Or, if overtaking a parked car, It would pull you towards the parked car. The seat was horrible and the neck position would push it forward, would always have a sore back if drove it more than 30 min.

After contacting the dealer a few times, they admitted this (on phone) that the electronics are an issue and many customers were concerned and nothing can be done about it. They checked it out and nothing was wrong with it??? BS

After having an incident where we almost had a very serous accident because it decided emergency brake for no reason, I decided to sell it ASAP.

[joecard]

Nice Mazda!
Really upscale than the D-Max.
Thanks CarExpert for the awesome review!!! ❤❤❤

[hellnah]

Finally, it's here! I was waiting for this video for AGES!!

[samB_o]

Just found your channel Paul, love the reviews! Triton when??? I just ordered one, want to hear your thoughts :)

[MrMalemodelalex]

I literally found your channel 2 days ago and I must say I like it. You are consistent, informative & straight to the point. As much as I like "Doug DeMuro" he could learn a couple of things from you! Cheers

[vantom]

this Mazda BT50 pick up design is the definition of City LifeStyle

[bryneg]

Test drove the 3.0 today, it spins it's wheels quite abit when launched, alot more with the TRC off haha. The back end also comes loose easily when cornering, and it quite easily controlled. Definitely suited for a driving enthusiast.