Verdict
The RM49,940 gap is substantial, but the Mazda BT-50 TF Facelift brings a 3.0-litre 188 hp/450 Nm diesel, six-speed automatic and a far fuller safety suite than the Mazda BT-50 Mk2 Facelift’s 2.2-litre 150 hp/375 Nm manual. It also adds adaptive cruise control, Smart City Brake Support, blind spot monitoring and eight airbags. The older truck remains the rational budget choice, with a 3,220 mm wheelbase and 80-litre tank against 3,125 mm and 76 litres, but its equipment shortfall is stark.
Pick the Mazda BT-50 Mk2 Facelift if a much lower entry price, manual gearbox, longer 3,220 mm wheelbase and 80-litre fuel tank matter more than active safety and cabin tech.
Pick the Mazda BT-50 TF Facelift if you want 188 hp, 450 Nm, a six-speed automatic, eight airbags and modern driver-assistance systems.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda BT-50 Mk2 Facelift RM90,478; Mazda BT-50 TF Facelift RM140,418.
- Engine output: 2,198 cc, 150 hp and 375 Nm versus 2,999 cc, 188 hp and 450 Nm.
- Transmission: six-speed manual versus six-speed conventional automatic.
- Wheelbase and fuel tank: 3,220 mm and 80 litres versus 3,125 mm and 76 litres.
- Safety: two airbags and no stability control versus eight airbags with stability control, SCBS and blind spot monitoring.
- Wheels: 16-inch alloys with 255/70R16 tyres versus 18-inch alloys with 265/60R18 tyres.
Mk2 Facelift
- RM49,940 less to buy
- Longer 3,220 mm wheelbase
- Larger 80-litre fuel tank
- 150 hp and 375 Nm trail the TF Facelift’s 188 hp and 450 Nm
- Six-speed manual only
- Two airbags, with no stability control, SCBS or blind spot monitoring
TF Facelift
- 188 hp and 450 Nm 3.0-litre diesel
- Six-speed automatic with Tiptronic
- Eight airbags, stability control, SCBS and adaptive cruise control
- RM49,940 more expensive
- Shorter 3,125 mm wheelbase
- Smaller 76-litre fuel tank
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM90,478✓ | RM140,418 |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM598✓ | RM1,638 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, common-rail, turbocharged | 16-valve DOHC with Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Common-Rail Direct Injection |
| Capacity | 2,198 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 150 hp | 188 hp✓ |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 450 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore | 86 mm | 95.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.5 | 16.3 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6MT-LSD | 6AT |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,365 mm | 5,280 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 1,870 mm |
| Height | 1,821 mm | 1,810 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,220 mm | 3,125 mm |
| Weight | 2,091 kg | 2,015 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 76 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Front Tyre | 255/70R16 | 265/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/70R16 | 265/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full-size Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | — | Dunlop AT25 Grandtrek |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Leaf Springs |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars — Equivalent to Ford Ranger with 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 three-point, 1 rear centre lap | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen reflector | Bi-LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustment | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | — | Folding Bench with Tip-up Under-seat Storage |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 front | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio with CD, MP3, AUX and USB, 6 Speakers | 9" Infotainment Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 8 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver and Passenger Auto Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Mk2 Facelift vs TF Facelift FAQ
Is the Mazda BT-50 Mk2 Facelift or Mazda BT-50 TF Facelift better?
The Mazda BT-50 TF Facelift is the better-equipped and more powerful truck: 188 hp, 450 Nm, an automatic gearbox, eight airbags and active safety systems. The Mk2 Facelift makes more sense only when its lower cost, longer wheelbase and larger tank are the priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda BT-50 TF Facelift costs RM49,940 more than the Mazda BT-50 Mk2 Facelift. That extra outlay brings the 3.0-litre automatic powertrain and major safety, infotainment and convenience additions.
Which BT-50 has the stronger safety equipment?
The Mazda BT-50 TF Facelift does. It has eight airbags, stability control, Smart City Brake Support, collision warning, blind spot monitoring, lane-departure warning and adaptive cruise control. The Mk2 Facelift has driver and front-passenger airbags plus ABS/EBD.
