Mazda Australia’s new BT-50 range-topper: The Mazda BT-50 Thunder.

Exclusive to the Australian market, the Brand-New Mazda BT-50 Thunder arrives at dealerships with parts developed by Mazda Australia’s in-house engineering team.

“We have been extremely pleased with how the Brand-New Mazda BT-50 has been received by our dealer partners, customers and media since its mid-2020 launch,” said Mazda Australia Managing Director, Vinesh Bhindi.

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“The range-topping, uniquely-Australian BT-50 Thunder makes a strong statement with a bold and assertive aesthetic, while retaining the high level of specification and safety attributes expected of a Brand-New BT-50 model,” he said.

From launch an introductory BT-50 Thunder Driveaway Price of $65,990 for the Dual Cab 4 x 4 manual and $68,990 for the Dual Cab 4 x 4 automatic applies.

Regular Manufacturer’s Retail Listed Pricing sits at $65,990 (plus on-road costs) for manual BT-50 Thunder, or $68,990 in automatic form.

The Mazda BT-50 Thunder on-sale from April, 2021.

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Impressive and aggressive

Mazda BT-50 Thunder’s is based on the top-spec BT-50 GT Dual Cab 4 x 4, giving Thunder top notch safety, connectivity and capability, whether on-road or way outback.

Mazda BT-50 Thunder has a big, bold front-end with a single hoop steel bull bar and a Lightforce dual-row LED lightbar.

BT-50 Thunder’s side profile, with gorgeous blackened 18-inch alloy wheels, wide fender flares and side steps. Around the back, a premium sports bar and an advanced electric roller tonneau, which securely covers a tub liner for additional tray protection.

Pulling the visual together is a set of ‘Thunder’ decals applied to the tub sides.

All-up, the additional equipment adds over $13,000 total value, ensuring the Mazda BT-50 Thunder delivers in the value stakes, too.

Mazda BT-50 Thunder: Drivetrain

Under the bonnet is a turbocharged 3.0-litre, four-cylinder diesel engine with 140kW / 450Nm from 1,600 to 2,600rpm for exceptional pulling power.

Combined-cycle fuel economy is listed at 7.7L/100km for the six-speed manual, or 8.0L/100km with the optional six-speed automatic.

A dual-range 4 x 4 system is fitted as standard, with switchable locking rear differential for further improved traction.

Key specification highlights

In addition to the above, Mazda BT-50 Thunder shares the same safe, technologically advanced yet mechanically robust specification as the BT-50 GT grade, including:

  • Power-adjustable chrome exterior mirrors with power folding and heating functions
  • Brown leather upholstery
  • Driver’s seat with 8-way power adjustment
  • Heated front seats
  • Remote engine start (automatic transmission)
  • Front parking sensors
  • LED Headlamps with auto levelling
  • LED front fog lamps
  • LED signature daytime running lamps
  • Dual-zone climate control air-conditioning with rear vents
  • Leather wrapped steering wheel and gear knob
  • Auto-dimming interior mirror
  • Rear seat with centre armrest
  • 9-inch full-colour infotainment touchscreen
  • Satellite navigation
  • Advanced keyless entry
  • Power windows
  • Carpeted floors
  • Cruise Control (manual transmission)
  • Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go (automatic transmission)
  • Apple CarPlay® (wireless and USB) and Android™ Auto (USB)
  • Bluetooth® hands-free telephone and audio capability
  • DAB+ digital radio
  • Reverse camera
  • Rear-seat USB charging point
  • Airbags SRS (driver, front passenger, side, curtain, driver’s knee and driver’s far-side)
  • Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
  • Attention Assist
  • Automatic High Beam (AHB)
  • Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
  • Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)
  • Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
  • Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK) – Overtaking
  • Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
  • Hill Descent Control (HDC)
  • Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
  • Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
  • Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
  • Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) (automatic transmission only)
  • Locking Rear Differential (LRD) – switchable on/off
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
  • Roll Over Protection (ROP)
  • Secondary Collision Reduction
  • Speed Assist System
  • Traction Control System (TCS)
  • Turn Assist

All Mazda BT-50 exterior colours (Ice White, True Black Mica, Ingot Silver Metallic, Concrete Grey Mica, Gun Blue Mica, Rock Grey Mica and Red Volcano Mica) are available for BT-50 Thunder, with no additional cost.

Peace of mind with Guaranteed Future Value via Mazda Assured

When purchasing through Mazda Finance’s Mazda Assured program, Brand-New Mazda BT-50 customers benefit from Guaranteed Future Value*. This offers lower monthly repayments^ and locks in what the vehicle will be worth to Mazda Finance at the end of the loan (subject to fair wear and tear and agreed kilometres being met) the vehicle’s future trade-in price before the customer drives away.