One of the leading car brands in southern Africa, Mazda, claims the brand-new BT-50 bakkie is ‘reborn and rebuilt from the ground up’.
Bold, balanced, stylish and capable, the vehicle is available in two engine variants; the 1.9L DE or 2.0L DE. The 1.9L DE engine has a 4×2 powertrain in both manual and automatic, while the 3.0L DE engine has a 4×4 powertrain available in automatic only, and 4×2 in manual only.
The bakkie does not only appeal to business users but to a wide range of customers, which includes families and pleasure-seekers. Recreational buyers who enjoy both the outdoor and urban lifestyle will surely enjoy the bakkie.
The new BT-50 maintains the versatile practicality and exhilarating driving performance and boasts side-steps, rear combination lamps, 17-inch aluminium wheels, Bluetooth, a multifunctional steering wheel as well as cruise control in the Dynamic model.
Standard features in the new BT-50 include an MDZ connect infotainment system that comes with a seven- or nine-inch display screen that puts it all at your fingertips. Intuitive smartphone connectivity, like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, keeps you connected to a world of functionality and entertainment. The bakkie also features LED headlights, reverse camera, parking sensors, Trailer Sway Mitigation System and seven airbags.
The BT-50 is available in three derivatives; Active, Dynamic and Individual and comes in seven exterior colour options; gun blue, rock grey, red volcano, ice white, ignot silver and concrete grey.
Some of the key features include an engine power output of 121kW of power and 213Nm of torque, smart advanced keyless entry, auto cruise control, air-conditioning, auto door lock, daytime running lamps and an auto dimming rear-view mirror.
Dubbed as more than a bakkie by car enthusiasts, the Mazda BT-50 bakkie has a three-year unlimited kilometre service plan, three-year unlimited kilometre warranty as well as a three-year unlimited kilometer roadside assistance.
Make sure to visit BB Mazda Polokwane, situated at the corner of Rissik and Schoeman streets, for a test drive!
