2025 Mazda BT-50 pickup truck teased with angry face and huge badges,

The midsize pickup will follow the underpinnings of the Isuzu D-Max, benefiting from a “comprehensive redesign from the inside out.”

Mazda has released the first teaser of the facelifted BT-50 in Australia, announcing it will debut on October 18. The midsize pickup will benefit from styling and technology upgrades to stay fresh against rivals such as the Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux and Mitsubishi Triton.

The BT-50 was launched in 2020 and received a slight refresh in 2024. However, 2025 will be the year of an even more substantial facelift, described as a “complete redesign from the inside out.”

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The focus of the teaser is the front end, which features more aggressive LED headlights reminiscent of the Mazda CX-5. We can also see a revised grille and what appears to be the largest version of the Mazda badge ever installed on a production car.

In addition to a sharper exterior design, the pickup will benefit from enhanced interface, safety features and functionality. The Mazda BT-50 is based on the Isuzu D-Max, which received a mid-life refresh a year ago, giving us a glimpse into the future.

The facelifted Mazda is likely to inherit the new 7-inch digital instrument cluster closely related to the Isuzu, such as revised switchgear under the 9-inch infotainment system, additional USB-C ports, remote engine start functionality, and some additional ADAS. The truck also gets Isuzu’s Rough Terrain Mode setting, which improves traction in more challenging off-road conditions.

Under the hood, we expect powertrain options to remain. The outgoing BT-50 is available with a 1.9-liter turbodiesel with 148 hp (110 kW/150 hp) or a more powerful 3.0-liter turbodiesel with 187 hp (140 kW/190 hp). The engine is mated to a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission, sending power to the rear wheels or all four wheels, depending on the version.

The BT-50 is Mazda’s second best-selling model in Australia, behind the popular CX-5. However, the truck was recently axed from New Zealand and South Africa and failed to attract buyers. The Mazda BT-50 and Isuzu D-Max are both produced in Thailand.

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