Mazda BT-50: TF vs TF Facelift
Verdict
The Mazda BT-50 TF is the cheaper, more basic buy: RM92,729, a two-seat manual with 148 hp, 350 Nm and RM399 road tax. The Mazda BT-50 TF Facelift asks RM148,418, but the extra RM55,689 gets a five-seat cabin, automatic gearbox, 188 hp, 450 Nm, seven airbags and AEB. For a Malaysian buyer, this is less about a subtle facelift and more about use case. If it doubles as family transport, the newer truck is much easier to justify. If it is mainly a work vehicle, the old one keeps costs down.
Pick the Mazda BT-50 TF if you want the lower buy-in, lower RM399 road tax and can live with two seats, a manual gearbox and less safety kit.
Pick the Mazda BT-50 TF Facelift if you need five seats, an automatic gearbox, stronger 188 hp/450 Nm output, seven airbags and AEB.
Key differences
- Price: RM92,729 vs RM148,418
- Seats: 2 vs 5
- Engine: 1,898 cc vs 2,999 cc
- Output: 148 hp/350 Nm vs 188 hp/450 Nm
- Transmission: manual vs conventional automatic
- Safety: 2 airbags/no AEB listed vs 7 airbags/AEB
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 92,729✓ | RM 148,418 |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 1,898 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Power | 148 hp | 188 hp✓ |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 450 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,320 mm | 5,280 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 1,870 mm |
| Height | 1,770 mm | 1,810 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,125 mm | 3,125 mm |
| Fuel tank | 76 L | 76 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 399✓ | 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.
TF
- RM55,689 cheaper to buy
- RM399 yearly road tax
- Same 3,125 mm wheelbase
- Only 2 seats
- 2 airbags and no AEB listed
- Lower 148 hp and 350 Nm
TF Facelift
- Stronger 188 hp and 450 Nm
- 5-seat cabin
- 7 airbags plus AEB
- RM55,689 pricier
- RM1,638 yearly road tax
TF vs TF Facelift FAQ
Is the Mazda BT-50 TF or Mazda BT-50 TF Facelift better?
The Mazda BT-50 TF Facelift is better for most mixed-use buyers because it has five seats, an automatic gearbox, 188 hp, 450 Nm, seven airbags and AEB. The Mazda BT-50 TF makes sense if cost matters more and two seats are enough.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda BT-50 TF Facelift costs RM55,689 more: RM148,418 against RM92,729. Its yearly road tax is also higher at RM1,638 versus RM399.
Which one is better for carrying passengers?
The Mazda BT-50 TF Facelift is the clear pick for passengers, with five seats versus just two in the Mazda BT-50 TF. Both have the same 3,125 mm wheelbase, but the seating count changes the use case completely.