As always, a new Ranger will be accompanied by a new Mazda BT-50 (sometimes referred to as the Fighter). The two trucks are nearly identical beneath the different sheetmetal, tub and interior, which by the way Mazda’s designers have decided to take a completely different approach compared to Ford’s straight and macho lines.
The new Mazda BT-50 was apparently inspired by a picture of a lion, which gave the truck’s chief designer Ryo Yanagisawa the impression of a “magnificent predator, with his muscles all bunching up as though he was about to pounce on his prey”. I think the front looks OK but the rear is kind of off.
The interior looks quite car-like and I wouldn’t be surprised if you showed me the interior shot above and told me it came from a regular Mazda passenger sedan.
Mazda hasn’t given out much details on what’s going into the engine bay but I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s pretty much the same 2.2 diesel, 3.2 diesel and 2.5 petrol engines that are going into the new 2011 Ranger.
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Comments on the Mazda BT-50 pick-up truck mostly express mixed reactions, praising its design for being sleek and having a distinctive look that stands out from typical trucks. Some appreciate the interior and exterior styling, while others find the rear design and tail lights unattractive and car-like, which detracts from its rugged appeal. There are comparisons to other trucks like the Ford Ranger, Triton, and Hilux, with some feeling the rear looks unfinished or awkward. Overall, sentiments range from admiration to disappointment.