Mazda's ALL NEW BT-50 is HERE!!
10-15-2010, 12:04 AM
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because there are countries outside of the US. In Australia, SE Asia, Phillipines, SA etc the Mazda Trucks sell really well and are quite good for their price. This truck isnt intended for US and will probably not be brought here at all.
google search Mazda Bakkie for your edification
google search Mazda Bakkie for your edification
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/256883
Come to think of it, the BT-50 might be a Ranger in disguise... That's how the previous B-Series trucks were, Ford parts with a Mazda badge.
BTW, my B3000 had suicide doors, I could imagine that the RX8 engineers partly have used the idea from it
10-15-2010, 02:43 AM
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Mazda trucks still baffle me, but the more I look around, the more old Mazda light pickups I see trundling around day to day, quietly (so to speak) doing their job without all the obnoxious 'tude of the big American trucks. They must be doing something right to still be on the road after everything else has turned to rust, I guess.
10-15-2010, 02:55 AM
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The Commodore Ute, it NOT in the same class as the BT-50, one is a purpose built, the other is a car with the back cut off, the Holden is larger and has a slightly larger payload, and is Not latest design Regs....it is 4 years Old, this Holden would NOT comply if built new today for 2012 MY...Fact.
For memory Mazda Australia is looking to sell between 600 and 1000 BT-50's a month, a lot more than the US..
After all Mazda's in Australia is their largest market in the world.
More people here purchase a Mazda than any other market/country..including Japan...
New Zealand 2nd, Israel 3rd.% wise.
For memory Mazda Australia is looking to sell between 600 and 1000 BT-50's a month, a lot more than the US..
After all Mazda's in Australia is their largest market in the world.
More people here purchase a Mazda than any other market/country..including Japan...
New Zealand 2nd, Israel 3rd.% wise.
10-15-2010, 03:12 AM
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10-15-2010, 03:45 AM
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Official Launch by #1 Mazda BIG Boss Takashi Yamanouchi, I am surprised how well he speaks English, the first time I have heard from him, he sounds very switched on and impressive.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rwA9lr4LHg
Another Pre-Launch Teaser..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0KsGOzeu6A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rwA9lr4LHg
Another Pre-Launch Teaser..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0KsGOzeu6A
10-15-2010, 07:52 AM
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Some here may be too young to remember when Japanese B series Mazda trucks were a real force to be reckoned with and won many awards and accolades as a light pickup truck. 86-93 B2000, B2200, B2600 were all REALLY good trucks; they drove very smooth, somewhat like cars. I worked at the dealer in 94 when the re-badged Ford Rangers replaced the Japanese trucks. That was a sad day.
BT50 will do quite well in the markets it is designed for. Those who don't get it (In their market) are the same crowd who don't 'get it'.
Paul.
BT50 will do quite well in the markets it is designed for. Those who don't get it (In their market) are the same crowd who don't 'get it'.
Paul.
10-15-2010, 10:20 AM
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Before that the starter B1500 and then B1600..
10-15-2010, 10:46 AM
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Nice truck but if you really tow anything that little truck is useless. That F350 above may look ugly but it will Tow 15,000 pounds all day long.
But for hauling light stuff and cruising around town it looks like a nice little truck. You Aussies get all the cool small trucks. Especially the Diesel 4x4's.
But for hauling light stuff and cruising around town it looks like a nice little truck. You Aussies get all the cool small trucks. Especially the Diesel 4x4's.
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10-15-2010, 11:29 AM
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True, my first Mazda was a '99 B3000 Troy Lee Edition (before the RX-8). I bought it instead of the Ford Ranger Spalsh Edition. I only spent $19k for mine, extended cab, lifted, 17 inch tires, and with a 3L V6; all stock. Whereas the Ranger with only the standard equipment cost almost the same.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/256883
Come to think of it, the BT-50 might be a Ranger in disguise... That's how the previous B-Series trucks were, Ford parts with a Mazda badge.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/256883
Come to think of it, the BT-50 might be a Ranger in disguise... That's how the previous B-Series trucks were, Ford parts with a Mazda badge.
But as Paul points out above , up until 94 they were Mazda trucks. After that, because of some tarriff issues and Mazda's own financial troubles, they were rebadged Rangers. Outside the US they continued producing their own truck.
These BT-50s are Mazda designed and built . Mazda and Ford do share a plant in Thailand where these will be produced for the world market but its a Mazda product not a rebadged Ranger.
10-15-2010, 11:36 AM
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here's the new Ford Ranger for the world market produced at teh same Thailand plant . Launched at Australia motor show as well and not destined for the US either
http://www.detnews.com/article/20101...11-Ford-Ranger
http://www.detnews.com/article/20101...11-Ford-Ranger
10-15-2010, 12:01 PM
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As for "which looks better"..
The VW Amarok (made in Argentina) debut at Sydney Show also, tried to upstage Mazda and Ford.
Now, the BT-50 looks FAR more up to date than this South American looking relic.
Really, VW's look all the same, apart from Beetle.
Even the new Ranger looks Old..
In Australia I can tell you now the BT-50 will kill the Ford sales wise.
The VW Amarok (made in Argentina) debut at Sydney Show also, tried to upstage Mazda and Ford.
Now, the BT-50 looks FAR more up to date than this South American looking relic.
Really, VW's look all the same, apart from Beetle.
Even the new Ranger looks Old..
In Australia I can tell you now the BT-50 will kill the Ford sales wise.
10-15-2010, 12:12 PM
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Now with 25% more fluff..
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Do not like.
It looks like a Mazda minivan designer and a stay at home soccer mom got together and designed it.
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10-15-2010, 04:42 PM
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Yeah my dad watched the Titans come off the line in TN back in 04' and bought one immediately and after and it has had 130,000 plus trouble free use and tows heavy loads often. I think they are pretty good looking as well.
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10-15-2010, 07:03 PM
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But really, you think the Ford F series is pretty??,masculine, it is UGLY..
Gee I luvs ya all guys, but Americas taste has always been *** bound!
10-15-2010, 07:15 PM
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Makes a Hummer look good..what a money maker that was for the US.
10-15-2010, 07:18 PM
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Personally, I think most trucks that are coming out are HIDEOUS. The BT-50 included. I like the look of the new Chevy/GMC trucks, but I still would not want one.
10-15-2010, 07:20 PM
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Glad you're laughing, so was I with your posts
