Mazda BT-50

Mazda BT-50
Overview
Manufacturer Mazda
Production 2006–present
Body and chassis
Class Compact pickup truck (2006–2011)
Mid-size pickup truck (2011–present)
Related Ford Ranger
JMC Yuhu
Chronology
Predecessor Mazda B-Series

The Mazda BT-50 (model code J97M) is a compact/mid-size pickup truck produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mazda since 2006. It is a larger version of the predecessor B-Series pickup and is not sold in the Japanese and North American market. Ford has also sold a version of the first generation BT-50 as the Ford Ranger and as the SUV Ford Everest. The second generation Ranger has been designed by Ford Australia, with a Mazda derivative to be sold as the BT-50.

First generation (J97M; 2006–2011)

First generation
Overview
Production 2006–2011[1][2]
Assembly Mazda BT-50:
Rayong, Thailand (AAT)[3]
Bogota, Colombia (CCA)
Quito, Ecuador (MARESA)
Willowvale, Zimbabwe (WMMI)
Silverton, South Africa (Ford Motor Company)
Ford Ranger:
Hai Duong, Vietnam (Ford Vietnam)
Bogota, Colombia (CCA)
Quito, Ecuador (MARESA)
Rayong, Thailand (AAT)
Chongqing, China
Nanjing, China
Taoyuan County, Taiwan
Body and chassis
Class Compact pickup truck
Body style 2-door single cab
2-door extended cab
4-door double cab
5-door wagon (Ford Everest)
Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive
Related Ford Ranger
Powertrain
Engine 2.5 L I4 (diesel)
3.0 L I4 (diesel)
Transmission 5-speed manual
5-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 3,000 mm (118.1 in) (double cab)
Length 5,170 mm (203.5 in) (double cab)
Width 1,804 mm (71.0 in) (double cab)
Height 1,762 mm (69.4 in) (double cab)
Curb weight 1,763–1,878 kg (3,887–4,140 lb)

The BT-50 was launched at the Bangkok Motor Show on March 22, 2006. It shares its Duratorq/MZR-CD 2.5 L and 3.0 L Diesel straight-4 engines with the Ranger. In late November 2006, the new 5-speed automatic transmission with BorgWarner transfer case has been added, as well as side airbags.

The BT-50 received a minor redesign in the first quarter of 2008, with a revised interior and several optional items made standard.

The model sold in Mexico, Central and South America includes the following options:

Ford Ranger

Ford Ranger (2006–2009)
Ford Ranger (2009–2011)

Available in the UK since 2006 and first introduced in Thailand as a 2007 model.[4][5] Like its predecessor, it is mechanically unrelated to the North American pickup of the same name.

The facelifted Ford Ranger was introduced in 2009.

Drivetrain is available in 4x2 or 4x4 configuration. Body styles included Single Cab, RAP (Rear Access Panel) Cab and Double Cab.

LED turning lights were incorporated on door mirrors.

Engine choices include 2.5L and 3.0L Duratorq TDCi turbo diesel engines.[6]

The 2009 facelift of the European vehicle was unveiled in at the Geneva Motor Show.[7]

Safety

Euro NCAP test results
RHD, 4-door double cab pick-up (2011)[8]
Test Points %
Overall:
Adult occupant: 34 96%
Child occupant: 42 86%
Pedestrian: 29 81%
Safety assist: 5 71%

Ford Everest

See also: Ford Everest
2006–2009 Ford Everest

Ford also offers an SUV version of the Ranger, known as the "Ford Everest" in Asia, Central America and the Bahamas, and since late 2009 as a 2010 model, in South Africa where it replaces the Australian sourced Ford Territory. In India it is called the "Ford Endeavour".

The second generation Everest has three rows of seating, rear or four wheel drive. It offers Duratorq diesel engines and two different drivetrains: 4x2 for 2.5 litre 143 hp (107 kW) models, and 4x4 for 3.0 litre 156 hp (116 kW) models. In addition, the redesign featured the new 5-speed automatic transmission with a BorgWarner transfer case, and the new Active-Shift-on-the-Fly (4x4 only) for the first time.

In the United States, Ford had planned to name an extended length version of the Ford Expedition the Everest in 2006 as a replacement for the Ford Excursion, but Ford changed their mind at the last minute and decided to rename it the Expedition EL.[9]

In mid-2009, the Everest received a facelift in South East Asia. This facelift is in line with the Ranger's recent update. This facelifted 2009 edition of the Ford Everest continues to be available with either a 2.5 liter turbodiesel with 143 PS, or a 3.0 liter turbodiesel with 156 PS.

There is also a model for east Africa with 2.5 liter turbodiesel with only 107 PS (80 KW), torque 268/2000. In Singapore, the Everest is used by Singapore Guards as a Protected Light Utility Vehicle.

A Third facelifted model of the Everest was unveiled at the Manila International Auto Show in April 2013. On 29 April 2014, The third facelift Ford Endeavour was launched in India. The facelift Endeavour features a touch-sensitive SATNAV entertainment system with Navigation Bluetooth audio control and reverse parking camera. The third facelift Endeavour is a manual variant comes with a 2.5-liter Duratorq TDCi paired to a five-speed manual transmission.

ModelYearsEngine type/codePower, torque@rpm
Diesel engines
2.5 MZR-CD2006–2,499 cc (2.499 L; 152.5 cu in) I4 Duratorq TDCi143 PS (105 kW; 141 hp)@3500, 330 N·m (240 lb·ft)@1800
3.0 MZR-CD2006–2,953 cc (2.953 L; 180.2 cu in) I4 Duratorq TDCi156 PS (115 kW; 154 hp)@3200, 380 N·m (280 lb·ft)@1800
ModelSelections
Diesel engines
2.5 MZR-CD5-speed manual
3.0 MZR-CD5-speed manual, 5-speed automatic
ModelYearsAcceleration (0–100 km/h)top speed
Diesel engines
3.0 MZR-CD2006–10.4105 mph (169 km/h) (4x2 single), 98 mph (158 km/h) (4x4 single, double)
2.5 MZR-CD2006–13.3105 mph (169 km/h)

Productions

European and Thai models of the Ford Ranger and Mazda BT-50 are built in Thailand.

South African Ford Ranger and Mazda BT-50 models is built in Pretoria, South Africa.

Latin American Mazda BT-50s are built in Colombia. Replaced by the Ford Ranger T6 built in Argentina since 2012.

The Mazda BT-50 is not sold nor built in Japan.

Second generation (2011–present)

Second generation

2012 Mazda BT-50 3.2 Crew Cab
Overview
Production 2011–present
Assembly Rayong, Thailand (AAT)
Silverton, South Africa
Designer Ryo Yanagisawa[10]
Body and chassis
Class Mid-size pickup truck
Body style 2-door single cab
2-door extended cab
4-door double cab
Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive
Related Ford Ranger
Powertrain
Engine MZ-CD 2.2L I4 diesel[11]
3.2 L I5 (diesel)
Transmission 6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 3,226 mm (127.0 in)
Length 5,359 mm (211.0 in)
Width 1,849 mm (72.8 in)
Height 1,741 mm (68.5 in) (single cab)
1,837 mm (72.3 in) (double cab)
1,856 mm (73.1 in) (freestyle cab)
Kerb weight 1,708–2,051 kg (3,765–4,522 lb) [11]

A full model change of Mazda BT-50 was revealed on October 2010 at the Australian International Motor Show.[12][13] It is based on the Ford Ranger (T6).

While the BT-50 version was designed by a Mazda team based at Ford Australia's design center in Melbourne, both Ford and Mazda worked independently. Of the exterior panels, only the windscreen, roof and rear screen are common between the Ranger and BT-50, although the underpinnings are largely the same.[14] Mazda BT-50 is produced in Thailand and South Africa.

Ford Ranger

Main article: Ford Ranger (T6)

References

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  14. http://goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/66ADA05055FB5CC3CA2577C000059F2B

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