Car Buyer's Guide
Advertisement

Overview

The Mazda BT-50 is a five-seat diesel pickup for buyers who need AWD and an automatic transmission in a work-ready double-cab format. Malaysia gets the 3.0 6AT High Plus, powered by a 2,999 cc diesel engine with 188 hp. Prices start from RM140,418.

BT-50 in 2026 — what's new

The BT-50 carries into 2026 unchanged, with no 2026-specific update announced. This is the facelift generation launched in Malaysia in 2025, and the current local range remains a single 3.0-litre turbodiesel AWD automatic variant. The facelift brings a new front-end look, a larger infotainment display and wireless Android Auto; digital meters are also part of the facelift update.

Variant (1)

RM140,418 · est. from RM1,435/mo

Previous model years (1)

Shopping the previous generation? BT-50 TF (2021–2025) →

Colours

across the range — availability varies by variant

  • Concrete Gray Mica Metallic
  • Geode White Pearl Pearl
  • Sailing Blue Mica Metallic
  • True Black Mica Metallic
  • Vermillion Latosol Mica Metallic

Mazda BT-50 buyer's guides & reviews

Verdict

The BT-50 gives Malaysian pickup buyers a 188 hp 3.0-litre diesel, AWD and automatic transmission in its sole High Plus specification. Its RM140,418 entry point is higher than the Nissan Navara, JMC Vigus Pro, Mitsubishi Triton, Foton Tunland and Peugeot Landtrek, although it is RM470 below the Maxus Terron 9. It also sits about RM21,500 below the Isuzu D-Max 3.0D equivalent referenced at launch.

Buying a new BT-50? Sell your old car, get paid in 24 hours

Mazda BT-50 resale value

What a used BT-50 holds of its price, by registration year: the trade-guide value insurers and dealers reference, and the price the market typically asks.

A three-year-old BT-50 holds about 73% of its original value — stronger than the market average of 64%. The slower the line falls, the better it holds its value.
0% 50% 100% 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Age (years)
Mazda BT-50 Market average
Year Trade guide Typical asking Holds
2026 RM140,400 100%
2025 RM101,300 86%
2024 RM87,200 78%
2023 RM81,700 73%
2022 RM78,800 70%
2021 RM79,900 72%
2020 RM71,550 69%
2019 RM66,000 64%
2018 RM59,150 53%
2017 RM50,750 46%

Trade-guide and market listing data, West Malaysia. Actual prices vary with condition, mileage and variant; "holds" compares against that year's new price.

Generations

Rivals to consider

same class, similar money

Mazda BT-50 FAQ

How much is the Mazda BT-50 in Malaysia?

The Mazda BT-50 costs RM140,418 in Malaysia. The range consists of one variant, the 3.0 6AT High Plus.

What do you get in the Mazda BT-50?

The Malaysian BT-50 gets a 2,999 cc 188 hp diesel engine, AWD, a six-speed automatic transmission and five seats. Facelift updates include a larger infotainment display and wireless Android Auto.

Is the Mazda BT-50 available with a manual gearbox in Malaysia?

No. The sole Malaysian BT-50 is the 3.0 6AT High Plus, which uses a six-speed automatic transmission.

Is there a 2026 Mazda BT-50 update in Malaysia?

No 2026-specific update is announced. The BT-50 continues unchanged as the 2025 facelift, with one 3.0-litre diesel AWD automatic variant.

Latest Mazda BT-50 news

Related PaulTan.org Content: Electric: Electric | 2025 | Tech | Malaysia: Malaysia | News: News | Reviews: Reviews