Verdict
The BT-50 costs RM140,418 against the CX-30’s RM122,409, and the RM18,009 gap brings a 3.0-litre diesel with 450 Nm, all-wheel drive, adaptive cruise control and more active-safety hardware. It is also a very large 5,280 mm pickup, which will matter in tight Malaysian parking spaces. The CKD CX-30 is 885 mm shorter, returns a rated 6.4 L/100 km and has a 430-litre boot, sunroof and head-up display. For daily urban use, it is the easier call; choose the BT-50 for its torque and truck format.
Pick the Mazda BT-50 if you need 450 Nm diesel pull, all-wheel drive and a 5,280 mm pickup body with a full-size alloy spare.
Pick the Mazda CX-30 if you want a smaller 4,395 mm SUV with rated 6.4 L/100 km consumption, a 430-litre boot and lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda BT-50 RM140,418; Mazda CX-30 RM122,409.
- Engine and torque: Mazda BT-50 2,999 cc diesel, 188 hp and 450 Nm; Mazda CX-30 1,998 cc petrol, 162 hp and 213 Nm.
- Driveline: Mazda BT-50 all-wheel drive; Mazda CX-30 front-wheel drive.
- Size: Mazda BT-50 5,280 mm long and 1,810 mm tall; Mazda CX-30 4,395 mm long and 1,540 mm tall.
- Road tax: Mazda BT-50 RM1,638 per year; Mazda CX-30 RM439 per year.
- Top speed: Mazda BT-50 180 km/h; Mazda CX-30 196 km/h.
BT-50
- 450 Nm from a 3.0-litre turbo diesel.
- All-wheel drive and 18-inch alloy wheels.
- Adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and Smart City Brake Support.
- RM18,009 pricier and RM1,199 more in annual road tax.
- At 5,280 mm long, it is 885 mm longer than the CX-30.
- No sunroof or head-up display.
CX-30
- Rated fuel use of 6.4 L/100 km.
- 430-litre boot, 60:40 split-folding rear seat and powered tailgate.
- Sunroof, head-up display and walk-away auto lock.
- 213 Nm is 237 Nm down on the BT-50.
- Front-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive.
- No blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking or lane-keeping warning listed.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM140,418 | RM122,409✓ |
| Body type | Pickup | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,638 | RM439✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Common-Rail Direct Injection | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,999 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 188 hp✓ | 162 hp |
| Torque | 450 Nm✓ | 213 Nm |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 95.4 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 16.3 | 13 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6AT | SkyActiv-Drive |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mazda |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | — | 6.4 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 196 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,280 mm | 4,395 mm |
| Width | 1,870 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,810 mm | 1,540 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,125 mm | 2,655 mm |
| Weight | 2,015 kg | 1,441 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 76 litres | 51 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/60R18 | 215/65R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/60R18 | 215/65R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size Alloy | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop AT25 Grandtrek | Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | G-Vectoring Control Plus |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | 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 two outer rear passenger seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Emergency Stop Signal |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | Folding Bench with Tip-up Under-seat Storage | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| Sunroof | — | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9" Infotainment Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 8 Speakers | 8.8" MZD Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Bluetooth, 8 Speakers, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Powered with Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | 7" TFT LCD Digital Instrument Cluster Display with Analogue Dials |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 5-year/100,000 km Free Service |
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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BT-50 vs CX-30 FAQ
Is the Mazda BT-50 or Mazda CX-30 better?
The CX-30 is better for everyday urban use: it is 885 mm shorter, has a 430-litre boot and rated 6.4 L/100 km fuel use. Pick the BT-50 if 450 Nm diesel torque, all-wheel drive and pickup practicality matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda BT-50 costs RM18,009 more than the Mazda CX-30. Its annual road tax is also RM1,199 higher.
Which has more safety assistance equipment?
The BT-50 has the stronger listed package, adding blind-spot monitoring, Smart City Brake Support, collision warning and lane-keeping warning. Both get seven airbags, ABS/EBD, stability control, ISOFIX and a reverse camera.