DON’T BUY A FORD RANGER OR TOYOTA HILUX BEFORE WATCHING THIS: 2023 Mazda BT-50 Review

STOP! Don’t buy a Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi Triton… or any other Ute!

The 2023 Mazda BT-50 XTR LE is here, a limited edition BT-50 based on the Isuzu D-Max Ute/bakkie/truck/pickup. In today’s in-depth review, we will taking a closer look at what makes the BT-50 such a great mid-range Ute. So should you cancel your order on the Ford Ranger or Toyota Hilux? Stay tuned because in this video we will answer that very question!

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[DATHFARY]

I've had my 2021 BT 50 XTR for a year now. I bought it new for 55k. My parents just recently bought a new V6 Ford Ranger XLT for 73k. Let's put it this way, with the 20k difference in the pricing, I've added wheels, AT tyres, bullbar, winch, custom made ally tray, a canopy, spotlights, full length bash plate, a catch can, a stainless snorkel, and other various smaller items... 20k goes a long way in terms of mods.
The Ranger is beautiful to ride in and is no doubt a refined vehicle, but for 10-20k more than the competitors? I don't think it's good value for money compared to other options, unless you really want the V6 and rear disc brakes for towing like my parentals.

[raymadani]

Mate, I love your reviews and personality. Humble and funny.

[whatever_]

Heard 2 reasons for it! the tub bar was to minimize roof crushing during roll over, mostly seen in rock climbing groups.. In African countries it's for not damaging the body work when carrying logs or pipes etc.. You can put weighted stuff against it, the African version makes sense to me

[lesklower]

The Mazda BT50 is sort of the forgotten ute but what l found interesting they share the same engine as that is in the Isuzu D max l dolike Mazdas and have owned two of them and one was a 2004 Mazda Bravo rwd ute

[wingzero]

I have bt-50 sp I love it great travel car too

[flyingduck]

Hi Matt great review of the mazda BT-50. I’m currently looking at purchasing a mazda bt-50 tf xtr or the Mitsubishi tirton mr gsr. Really torn between them both 😅 what are your thoughts? Which one would you lean towards more. Thankyou & keep up the great work 😊.

[with-eyezsee]

Those bull bar/front bars absolutely destroy the car

[tugboat]

Great video. Money wise this or Navara warrior or Triton GLS. The Triton GLS is $6k cheaper. Warrior looks mean same price as the Mazda. It's doing my head in. Thanks

[harrycrumb]

I pick up my 2024 bt50 extra cab 4x4 2 door in 6 weeks
Yes it’s basically the same as the Isuzu however I paid $51k on road and the Isuzu is $63k on road
That’s a huge price difference

[johnclark]

A good alternative to the D Max which I've just been told there's a six month wait for.

[adrianlowe]

Or the D-max X-terrain is $65, 990 drive away for the same car with more tech.

[tianelle]

wow, i really love the front face of that, so unique and rare 😊

[sublerm]

After sales service on my Mrs Mazda has been excellent in comparison to past experiences with other dealers. After owning a ranger this is holding some weight in my next purchase decision. Has anyone had bad experiences with Mazda?

[Bunker_dilemma]

d max and bt 50 are the same with the exception of the rear off the road lock mechanism making it a more reliable off the road truck.

[wingzero]

what are the oem bull bar daytime running lights globe t ?? what? and the indicator globe t?? what? As I'm looking at a led upgrade and not wanting to undo the plates till I get the globes.

[kp-drtt]

I sold my Raptor and bought myself a GWM cannon X. It’s the best purchase of my life. I saved $50k and put that money for a deposit for another property

[JeremyGeduldt-mh]

Mazda BT-50 Australia sold the most Aussies love the BT-50 .

[TheHayabusa]

Great review! Any plans on road testing the GWM Tank 300 hybrid? That, will look great driving down Nepean Highway..

[ja]

Driven one, doesn't compare. Underpowered, unrefined. I'm happy with my V6 RA Ranger thanks. The extra "8k" I paid is worth it. When you're dropping 60 to 70k on a dual cab, what's another 8. The niche touches of the ranger make it all the better.