Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the Mazda BT-50 Mk2 saves RM59,890 upfront and RM1,040 each year in road tax, while retaining a 3,220-mm wheelbase and an 80-litre tank. The Mazda BT-50 TF Facelift answers with 188 hp and 450 Nm against 150 hp and 375 Nm, plus a six-speed automatic rather than a manual. Its far fuller safety kit, 18-inch wheels and five-year warranty make it the more complete choice; the Mk2 makes sense when purchase cost and the longer footprint matter most.
Pick the Mazda BT-50 Mk2 if you want the far lower entry price, an 80-litre fuel tank and a 3,220-mm wheelbase, and are happy to shift its six-speed manual yourself.
Pick the Mazda BT-50 TF Facelift if you want 38 hp and 75 Nm more, a six-speed automatic and the substantial safety and convenience upgrade.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda BT-50 Mk2 RM80,528; Mazda BT-50 TF Facelift RM140,418.
- Engine output: 2,198 cc, 150 hp and 375 Nm versus 2,999 cc, 188 hp and 450 Nm.
- Transmission: six-speed manual versus six-speed conventional automatic.
- Airbags and driver aids: driver/front-passenger airbags only versus driver/passenger, front side, front and rear curtain, plus driver’s knee airbags, with…
- Length and wheelbase: 5,365 mm and 3,220 mm versus 5,280 mm and 3,125 mm.
- Warranty and road tax: three years and RM598 yearly versus five years and RM1,638 yearly.
Mk2
- RM59,890 cheaper to buy and RM1,040 cheaper in annual road tax.
- 85 mm longer wheelbase and a 4-litre larger fuel tank.
- Longer 5,365-mm body.
- Six-speed manual instead of the TF Facelift’s six-speed automatic.
- 150 hp and 375 Nm trail the TF Facelift by 38 hp and 75 Nm.
- Lacks the TF Facelift’s stability control, blind-spot monitoring, collision warning and Smart City Brake Support.
TF Facelift
- 188 hp and 450 Nm from its 3.0-litre diesel, paired with a six-speed automatic.
- Much broader safety provision, including curtain airbags, a driver’s knee airbag and adaptive cruise control.
- 18-inch alloys, bi-LED projector headlamps, a 9-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a five-year warranty.
- Costs RM59,890 more and carries RM1,040 more annual road tax.
- Its 3,125-mm wheelbase is 95 mm shorter than the Mk2’s.
- The 76-litre fuel tank is 4 litres smaller than the Mk2’s.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM80,528✓ | RM140,418 |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM598✓ | RM1,638 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, common-rail, turbocharged | 16-valve DOHC with Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Common-Rail Direct Injection |
| Capacity | 2,198 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 150 hp | 188 hp✓ |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 450 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore | 86 mm | 95.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.5 | 16.3 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6MT-LSD | 6AT |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h✓ |
| 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 |
| Weight | 2,091 kg | 2,015 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 76 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Front Tyre | 255/70R16 | 265/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/70R16 | 265/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full-size Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | — | Dunlop AT25 Grandtrek |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Leaf Springs |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars — Equivalent to Ford Ranger with 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 three-point, 1 rear centre lap | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen reflector | Bi-LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustment | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | — | 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 |
| Power Sockets | 1 front | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio with CD, MP3, AUX and USB, 6 Speakers | 9" Infotainment Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 8 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver and Passenger Auto Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
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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Mk2 vs TF Facelift FAQ
Is the Mazda BT-50 Mk2 or Mazda BT-50 TF Facelift better?
The Mazda BT-50 TF Facelift is better equipped and more powerful, with 188 hp, 450 Nm, an automatic gearbox and active safety systems. Choose the Mk2 instead if its much lower purchase cost, lower road tax and longer wheelbase are the priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda BT-50 TF Facelift costs RM59,890 more than the Mazda BT-50 Mk2. Its annual road tax is also RM1,040 higher.
Which BT-50 has the stronger safety package?
The Mazda BT-50 TF Facelift has the stronger package: it adds side, curtain and driver’s knee airbags, stability control, blind-spot monitoring, collision warning, lane-departure warning and Smart City Brake Support. The Mk2 has driver and front-passenger airbags.