Best Mazda Utes

Purchased from Mount Gravatt Mazda Dec 2022. I did not want to review until I'd done 50,000kms so all opinions and assumptions can be put aside and… Read more

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A Small plug for MGM in here as well. Purchased after not being able to buy a Hilux to replace previous one (12-18month wait) and a D-Max was 6 months away. MGM from the moment I stepped in the door treated me like I was there to but 10 cars. I was only there to get the GT Version but we managed to get a decent discount meaning that I managed to get the SP at a GT Price.

Over last 50,000kms of being daily driven.

Looks: Pleasantly surprised at how they look for a dual cab. being a dark colour it isn't quite menacing, but not sedate either. White looks like a kitchen appliance. Badges blacked out for a better look.

Performance: Certainly, cannot fault the go factor. 3.0l turbo diesel goes well. Tows a 2ton trailer with ease. Enough power to do what you want when you want but not too much that economy is compromised.

Economy: 7.5l/100kms on the Highway (flat run at 100-110km/hr with small load and two people). A solid 10.6 around town with short stop start runs. With a 2 ton trailer it only jumps to around 13l/100kms Over the last 5000kms the average is 10.2l/100kms I'm confident with an empty tray and clear traffic a 7.0l/100km is quite achievable (but boring).

Comfort: For a Dual cab Ute which only carries around 100kgs on a daily basis rides exceptionally well. The electrically adjusted leather (heated) bolstered seats provide a good support. Driving position fully adjustable (I'm 6'2 so need a bit of adjustment). Back row seating accommodates 2 tall adults with ease. I tend to run a little higher pressure in the tyres adding to discomfort but it still rides very well. With 5 Large blokes it rides even better (for the driver, the bloke in the rear middle wouldn't have the same opinion).

Features: Decent ICE Screen (largest in BT-50 range). Most of the buttons and controls are easy to reach and operate. The HVAC controls do take a little bit to get used to and you have to take your eyes off the road.

Radar Cruise control works really well even in heavy traffic. Although the time to cancel the cruise when 100% stopped in traffic could be longer (currently only 3seconds, could be 7-10)

Tyres: The stock Bridgestone Hiway Terrains are quiet but once they got down to around 3mm of tread they because a tad playful in the rear end when wet. I have now upgraded to Falken Wildpeak At4 122's (265/65-18s). These ride a littel harsher than the originals due to heavy side walls and going to a 65 profile almost corrects the speedo (still reads around 2% high so reads 102 at a GPS 100kph)

Cons: Android Auto is wired only so had to buy an additional Bluetooth adapter. That was only $40 so no big deal, but wireless Android Auto would be nice. I believe the new 2025 models are already wireless.

The Crash avoidance system is a tad sensitive, and the vehicle has very heavily braked when I had room to pass a slowing vehicle which the person behind me was not so find of.

The paint work. Why paint a dark car (Mine is Very Dark Blue- Gun Metal) with a white base?!?!? Every small scratch shows as a white line which looks terrible.

Throttle lag. There is a distinct delay in the right foot, fault no longer there as Ultimate 9 Throttle controller (set on U1) has solved the lag issue without any side effects. The Roller Shutter Enclosure for the rear tray takes up a fair chunk of real-estate but the hard top slider is lockable and secure. Does restrict what you can put in the back.

All in all very happy with the vehicle and would buy another BT-50 from MGM again.