Images: Mazda Mk.1 BT-50 utility (2006-11)
Released in November 2006, the Mazda Mk.1 Series I (Mk.1-I) BT-50 utility was available in Freestyle and dual cab body types, the former having rear-hinged doors that meant a B-pillar was not required. The BT-50 was powered by either 2.5- or 3.0-litre common-rail, turbo-diesel engines with variable geometry turbochargers. Initially, a five-speed manual transmission was standard across the range, with an automatic transmission restricted to the SDX variant… Read full Mazda Mk.1 BT-50 utility review
Images: Mazda Mk.1-II BT-50 utility (2008-09)
Released in September 2008, the Mazda Mk.1 Series II (Mk.1-II) BT-50 utility introduced an expanded range as the five-speed automatic transmission was more widely available. The Mazda Mk.1-II BT-50 utility could be identified by its five-point grille, new headlights (with a more prominent chrome bezel), tail-lights and door mirrors with integrated indicators. Inside, there were new cloth trims, audio and ventilation controls and red backlighting instead of green for the instrument cluster.
