2012 Mazda BT-50 Pick-Up: Diesel-Only

[whitejeep1989]

http://www.leftlanenews.com/mazda-bt-50.html

From Leftlane News:

Underhood motivation

The outgoing 2.2-liter four-cylinder gas engine is gone from the BT-50′s spec sheet, although it will remain available on the Ranger. In its place in the Mazda are a pair of new oil-burning diesels, which make the BT-50 one of the most powerful offerings in its class in Australia.

The big news is the new 3.2-liter inline-five cylinder already offered in the Ford Transit van (which is unrelated to the smaller Ford Transit Connect sold in North America). Developing 197 horsepower and, more importantly, 347 lb-ft. of torque, the new MZ-CD engine is more than 25 percent torquier and more powerful than the outgoing 3.0-liter unit. In addition, it will give the BT-50 a 7,500 lbs. tow rating, a match for the Ranger.

In addition, a 148 horsepower, 276 lb-ft. of torque 2.2-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel will also be new to the range. The entry-level engine will still be capable of an impressive 5,500 lbs. towing capacity.

[Turbio!]

...in Australia. You tease.

[Gaki]

I'll only care once it makes it stateside.

[J-Tim]

That looks quite fugly though I am sure it'll be a massive seller due to a popularity of 4-door utes these days.

[MRVW00]

It might be the ugliest truck ever.

The "smile" is atrocious, and the taillights are too car like.

It looks like a truck...in drag.

[Merc-MarkO]

My automotive balls are now a shade of blue.