The 2026 Mazda BT-50 is now available with new 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine to replace the previous entry-level 1.9-litre engine, bringing higher outputs, lower fuel consumption, and a 3500kg braked towing capacity across the range, but a $1500 price increase.

Available only in the entry-level XS equipment grade starting with the 4×2 single-cab/chassis variant priced at $37,900 before on-road costs, it produces 120kW of power and 400Nm of torque – gains of 10kW and 50Nm over the 1.9-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel it replaces.

While peak power arrives at the same 3600rpm, the higher torque output peaks from 1600 to 2400rpm compared to the 1.9L engine's 1800-2600rpm spread.

The same engine, codenamed RZ4F-TC, will also be available from October in the Isuzu D-Max , wi

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