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Mazda
BT-50
UR·
2011-2020
ute
Top pick
Price (AUD)
$18-35k
Body styles
Single Cab, Extra Cab, Dual Cab
Drivetrain
RWD, 4WD part-time
Origin
Australia
Built in
Thailand
Overview
Twin of the Ford Ranger PX with identical mechanicals — same 3.2L P5AT Duratorq, same ZF 6R80 6-speed auto, same EGR cooler issues. The polarising "smiley" front end on the early UR hurt resale and kept used prices well below the equivalent Ranger. Less popular = less worn = potentially better-condition examples for the money if you can live with the styling. Slightly nicer interior trim than the contemporary Ranger.
Engines & variants
3.2L P5AT (5-cylinder Duratorq turbo diesel)
Engine
Ford-shared
Config
I5 turbo
Displacement
3.2L
Power
147kW
Torque
470Nm
Drivetrain
RWD / Part-time 4WD
0–100
~10.4s
Economy
~9.0 L/100km combined
Tow (braked)
3500kg
Tow (unbraked)
750kg
Transmission
6MT, 6AT (ZF 6R80)
Timing chain / belt / gear
Chain-driven, inspect from 150,000km
Pros
- Identical mechanicals to Ranger PX - cheaper
- Slightly nicer interior trim
- Same parts supply
- Less popular = less worn examples
Cons
- Same Ford 3.2 faults as Ranger
- Polarising "smiley" grille on early UR
- Weaker resale than Ranger
Known problems
high
EGR cooler internal coolant leak
Identical to Ranger PX. EGR cooler will fail.
Fix: EGR cooler replacement or bypass.
high
6-speed auto torque converter shudder
Same ZF 6R80 issues. Transmission overheating when towing without aux cooler.
Fix: Mandatory external trans cooler. Fresh fluid every 60k.
medium
Turbo VGT vane sticking
Same as Ranger.
Fix: VGT clean or replacement.