- Mazda announced a facelifted version of the BT-50 with a revealing teaser.
- The Isuzu-based pickup will adopt fresh styling and more tech inside the cabin.
- The official debut of the 2025 Mazda BT-50 is scheduled for October 18.
Mazda just dropped a teaser for the facelifted BT-50 in Australia, hyping up its October 18 debut. The midsize truck is gearing up for a round of styling and tech upgrades, apparently to keep up with the Joneses—or in this case, the Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, and Mitsubishi Triton.
The current-gen BT-50 hit the scene in 2020 and got a sprinkle of updates for 2024, but 2025 is set to bring a more serious overhaul. Mazda’s calling it a “comprehensive redesign inside-out,” so expect more than just a subtle makeover.
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The teaser zooms in on the front, showing off sharper LED headlights that echo the Mazda CX-5’s look. There’s also a redesigned grille and what looks like the biggest Mazda badge to ever make it onto a production vehicle.
Alongside the new exterior, the BT-50 is expected to get some functional upgrades, including a revamped interface, improved safety features, and more tech. Given the BT-50 is basically a re-skinned Isuzu D-Max (which itself received a refresh last year), we’ve got a pretty good idea of what’s coming.
It’s very likely the BT-50 will inherit the D-Max’s 7-inch digital instrument cluster, updated switchgear below the 9-inch infotainment, extra USB-C ports, remote engine start, and a few additional driver assists. The truck could also gain Isuzu’s Rough Terrain Mode setting, which improves traction in more challenging off-road conditions.
Under the hood, we expect carry-over powertrain options. The outgoing BT-50 is available with a 1.9-liter turbodiesel producing 148 hp (110 kW / 150 PS), or a beefier 3.0-liter turbodiesel with 187 hp (140 kW / 190 PS). The engine are mated to a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission, sending power to the rear or all four wheels depending on the version.
The BT-50 is Mazda’s second-best-selling model in Australia, right behind the CX-5. However, it’s been pulled from New Zealand and South Africa after struggling to gain traction. Production for the BT-50 is handled in Thailand, alongside the Isuzu D-Max.