Verdict
At RM129,800, the Jetour T1 undercuts the RM140,418 Mazda BT-50 by RM10,618, while its annual road tax is a far lighter RM120 against RM1,638. The Jetour is the more car-like five-seat SUV, with a 574-litre boot, 360-degree camera and 12.8-inch screen. But the Mazda is a fundamentally different tool: its 3.0-litre diesel produces 450 Nm versus 270 Nm, and sends power to all four wheels rather than the front pair. Choose the BT-50 for its pickup format and muscle; choose the T1 for lower running taxes and everyday SUV equipment.
Pick the Jetour T1 if you want the RM10,618 saving, RM120 annual road tax, a 574-litre boot and a 360-degree camera in a front-wheel-drive SUV.
Pick the Mazda BT-50 if you need a pickup with all-wheel drive, 450 Nm of diesel torque and a full-size alloy spare wheel.
Key differences
- Price: Jetour T1 RM129,800; Mazda BT-50 RM140,418.
- Annual road tax: Jetour T1 RM120; Mazda BT-50 RM1,638.
- Torque: Jetour T1 270 Nm at 2,000 rpm; Mazda BT-50 450 Nm at 1,600 rpm.
- Driveline: Jetour T1 front-wheel drive; Mazda BT-50 all-wheel drive.
- Length: Jetour T1 4,705 mm; Mazda BT-50 5,280 mm.
- Warranty: Jetour T1 seven years/150,000 km; Mazda BT-50 five years/100,000 km.
T1
- RM10,618 lower purchase price and RM1,518 lower annual road tax.
- 574-litre boot, powered boot and 360-degree surround-view monitor.
- Seven-year/150,000-km warranty, plus a 10-year/1,000,000-km engine warranty.
- 270 Nm trails the BT-50's 450 Nm.
- Front-wheel drive versus the BT-50's all-wheel drive.
- Six airbags versus seven, and a space-saver rather than full-size alloy spare.
BT-50
- 450 Nm 3.0-litre diesel and all-wheel drive.
- Seven airbags, including a driver's knee airbag.
- Front parking sensors and a full-size alloy spare wheel.
- Costs RM10,618 more and has RM1,638 annual road tax versus RM120.
- Five-year/100,000-km warranty is shorter than the T1's seven-year/150,000-km cover.
- 9-inch touchscreen and reverse camera lack the T1's 12.8-inch display and 360-degree view.
What the T1 has over the BT-50
What the BT-50 has over the T1
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The BT-50's wheelbase is 325 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The T1 is 97 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM129,800✓ | RM140,418 |
| Body type | SUV | Pickup |
| Segment | C-Segment | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM1,638 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,325/mo✓ | RM1,435/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,654✓ | RM3,997 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC with Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Common-Rail Direct Injection |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 168 hp at 5,500 rpm | 188 hp at 3,600 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 270 Nm at 2,000 rpm | 450 Nm at 1,600 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 95.4 mm × 104.9 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 16.3 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 6AT |
| Gears | 7 | 6 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,705 mm | 5,280 mm |
| Width | 1,967 mm | 1,870 mm |
| Height | 1,840 mm | 1,810 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 3,125 mm |
| Weight | 1,632 kg | 2,015 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | 76 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 574 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 235/65R18 | 265/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/65R18 | 265/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full-size Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | GitiComfort F50 | Dunlop AT25 Grandtrek |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Leaf Springs |
| Front Wheels | 18" Apex Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Apex Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 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 | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 8-speaker sound system | 9" Infotainment Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 8 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Operation (Push Button Start) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View Monitor | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine Warranty | — |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
Used T1 & BT-50 for sale
Our reviews & guides
Jetour T1
Mazda BT-50
T1 vs BT-50 FAQ
Is the Jetour T1 or Mazda BT-50 better?
The Jetour T1 is better for lower upfront cost, low RM120 road tax and SUV equipment. The Mazda BT-50 is better if all-wheel drive, a pickup body and 450 Nm of diesel torque matter more than price and tax.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda BT-50 costs RM10,618 more than the Jetour T1.
Which has more torque and better traction hardware?
The Mazda BT-50 does. Its 3.0-litre diesel makes 450 Nm at 1,600 rpm and uses all-wheel drive, compared with the Jetour T1's 270 Nm at 2,000 rpm and front-wheel drive.
Which one is locally assembled?
The T1 is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the BT-50 is fully imported (CBU) from Thailand. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.
Which has the better warranty?
The T1 carries a 7-year manufacturer warranty against 5 years for the BT-50. T1: 10 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine Warranty.