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an experience driving this vehicle.
It’s meant for both city driving and the rugged terrain. If you are a lady like myself, all clad in Prada heels, doing long distance in those heels will be such a bad idea.
Dzi Matanhire of Willowvale Mazda Motor Industries had to caution me on the type of shoes I was wearing and how it could cause a serious accident, which is a pity because this girl loves her high heels and I cannot do without them.
When I look at the delivery vans around town, I think companies should actually trade those in for a BT50 because unlike other workhorses, the BT50 comes with standard features which other sedans don’t have.
You have your powerful stereo and air-con which is not even charged as extra.
The single cab 4×2 2.2i, which is petrol, or the 2.5 4×2 diesel will be perfect for a business that does so many deliveries because not only is it good on fuel, it is roomy as well.
The BT50 is chunky, just like its Americanised cousin the Ford Ranger but because it assembled locally, it has its advantages.
The styling is contemporary, with its more angular headlights making it stand out.
Those who follow the vehicle evolution will confirm. The Mazda BT50 comes with a three-year/60 000km warranty and a 13 free Service Plan (That’s 65 000km since it is at every 5 000km).
Customers will also benefit from the Mazda service plan which is a service benefit which comes concurrently with participating vehicle models like this particular one, the BT50, from point of assembly.
The plan covers the four components of service that is the parts, labour, lubrication and consumables.
The end user is therefore guaranteed that qualified technicians at authorised Mazda dealers will fit their vehicles with genuine Mazda parts during the currency of the plan at no extra cost to the client.
The 2.5L engine which I drove delivers about 330Nm of torque at a low 1 800 rpm, yet provides better fuel economy than its competitors with the same engine capacity.
The turbo-diesel power train is mated to a five-speed manual transmission, designed for easy shifting for a more car-like response and handling.
It’s tougher and more muscular. The modern and sporty three-cluster instrument panel is complemented by the bright chrome centre stack housing the integrated high fidelity CD player, AM/FM radio with MP3 capability.
The seats are ergonomically designed with front-seat cushions, side bolsters and bigger headrests to offer better support and comfort for long-distance traveling.
Acceleration is instant, smooth and predictable, while body roll is at a minimum and adhesion to the ground is high even under dynamic driving, thus giving the driver excellent road holding control and confidence.
The brake system is designed for superior braking control under real-world loaded work truck conditions.
Braking is smooth, stable and controlled. The vehicle’s Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system automatically adjusts to the load carried to give confidence to the driver even under maximum payload or towing capacity.
The four-wheel Antilock Brake System (ABS) prevents wheels from locking during sudden braking on slippery conditions.
As a tough workhorse, the BT50 is well equipped to tackle any challenging terrain.
It has extremely tractionable engines and high levels of on-demand torque, the BT50 is an authentic off-roader you can depend on to take you anywhere and to get you back safely.
So there you have it, you need a support vehicle for your trucking business, the farm, or delivery business, and this is the perfect vehicle.
For under US$50 000 with finance options which you can discuss with the sales team this could be that vehicle you have been waiting to buy. There is also after sales service available on sight so no need to worry about breakdowns or lack of parts.
Also when it comes to diagnostics and technical equipment and trained staff, you are assured of convenient professional service all under one roof.
So till next week enjoy, be safe and God bless you.
- Fact D. Jeke is a motoring enthusiast. She can be contacted via email on [email protected] or on facebook . . . Torque with Fact JekeFact Jeke -Motoring
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