Mazda BT-50: Mk2 Facelift vs TF Facelift
Verdict
Treat this as old-school savings versus newer ability. The Mazda BT-50 Mk2 Facelift costs RM90,478 against RM148,418 for the Mazda BT-50 TF Facelift, so the RM57,940 jump is not small. For it, the TF gets a 2,999 cc diesel with 188 hp and 450 Nm, an automatic, seven airbags, AEB and a five-year warranty. The Mk2 counters with a manual, 80-litre tank, longer 3,220 mm wheelbase and RM598 road tax, but its 2.2 makes 150 hp/375 Nm and has only two airbags.
Pick the Mazda BT-50 Mk2 Facelift if you want the lower buy-in, manual gearbox, RM598 road tax and longer wheelbase more than extra power and safety kit.
Pick the Mazda BT-50 TF Facelift if you want the 188 hp/450 Nm 3.0 diesel, automatic, seven airbags, AEB and five-year warranty, and can accept the RM1,638 road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda BT-50 Mk2 Facelift RM90,478; Mazda BT-50 TF Facelift RM148,418
- Engine output: Mk2 Facelift 150 hp/375 Nm; TF Facelift 188 hp/450 Nm
- Transmission: Mk2 Facelift manual; TF Facelift conventional automatic
- Safety: Mk2 Facelift 2 airbags and no AEB; TF Facelift 7 airbags and AEB
- Size: Mk2 Facelift 5,365/1,850/1,821 mm; TF Facelift 5,280/1,870/1,810 mm
- Wheelbase and tank: Mk2 Facelift 3,220 mm/80 L; TF Facelift 3,125 mm/76 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 90,478✓ | RM 148,418 |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 2,198 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Power | 150 hp | 188 hp✓ |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 450 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 0.0 s | — |
| Top speed | 0 km/h | 180 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 0 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,365 mm | 5,280 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 1,870 mm |
| Height | 1,821 mm | 1,810 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,220 mm | 3,125 mm |
| Fuel tank | 80 L | 76 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 598✓ | RM 1,638 |
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.
Mk2 Facelift
- RM598 annual road tax
- 80-litre fuel tank
- Longer 3,220 mm wheelbase
- 150 hp and 375 Nm only
- 2 airbags and no AEB
- 3-year warranty
TF Facelift
- 188 hp and 450 Nm
- Conventional automatic gearbox
- 7 airbags and AEB
- RM1,638 annual road tax
- 76-litre fuel tank
- Shorter 3,125 mm wheelbase
Mk2 Facelift vs TF Facelift FAQ
Is the Mazda BT-50 Mk2 Facelift or Mazda BT-50 TF Facelift better?
The Mazda BT-50 TF Facelift is better on power, torque, gearbox convenience, airbags, AEB and warranty. The Mazda BT-50 Mk2 Facelift still suits buyers prioritising lower cost, lower road tax, a manual and a larger 80-litre tank.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda BT-50 TF Facelift is RM57,940 dearer than the Mazda BT-50 Mk2 Facelift.
Which one has lower annual road tax?
The Mazda BT-50 Mk2 Facelift is cheaper to tax at RM598 a year. The Mazda BT-50 TF Facelift costs RM1,638 a year, reflecting its larger 2,999 cc diesel engine.