Mazda Australia has been continuously upgrading the third-gen BT-50 since its debut in 2020 with new trims and a large number of genuine accessories. The latest addition is two new accessory packs designed to improve its off-road prowess and visual presence – the sportier SP Pro and the rugged Thunder Pro.

Thunder Pro: Ready to Conquer the Australian Wilderness

The Thunder Pro is based on the flagship Thunder trim of the BT-50. The standard model already comes fitted with an off-road bumper, bullbar, lightbar, 18-inch alloy wheels, and fender flares, but the Pro adds a snorkel, a pair of additional Lightforce LEDs (1 lux of illumination at a distance of up to 1.1 km), and side decals.

More importantly, the Thunder Pro package includes the locally developed and tested Old Man Emu BP-51 suspension featuring nitrogen-filled dampers with a remote reservoir. Mazda says that the suspension is destined for medium-load use and is manually adjustable for compression and rebound allowing drivers to personalize the driving experience according to the circumstances.

SP Pro: Sportier and More Stylish

The Mazda BT-50 SP Pro upgrades the stock SP trim with a new set of 18-inch wheels, a Lightforce LED lightbar integrated within the grille (1 lux of illumination at a distance of up to 569 m), and side decals. In the chassis department, the SP Pro gets a Nitrocharger suspension with upgraded springs, twin-tube shock absorbers, and a lift kit of up to 2 inches (51 mm).

Availability and Pricing

The new Mazda Genuine Accessory packages for the BT-50 will be available to order from July 2023 through Australian dealerships. Interested parties can spec them as part of a new vehicle order or install them to an existing BT-50. The SP Pro is priced at AU$ 7,668 (US$ 5,136) and the Thunder Pro costs AU$ 9,046 (US$ 6,058).

Powertrain Options

The Mazda BT-50 shares its underpinnings with the Isuzu D-Max and is available with two turbodiesel powertrains. The 1.9-liter engine produces 147 hp (110 kW / 150 PS) and 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) of torque, while the 3.0-liter engine is good for 188 hp (140 kW / 190 PS) and 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) of torque. Both are mated to a six-speed automatic gearbox sending power to all four wheels through a 4WD system.

Conclusion

Mazda Australia has been continuously upgrading the third-gen BT-50 since its debut in 2020 with new trims and a large number of genuine accessories. The latest addition is two new accessory packs designed to improve its off-road prowess and visual presence – the sportier SP Pro and the rugged Thunder Pro. The Thunder Pro package includes the locally developed and tested Old Man Emu BP-51 suspension featuring nitrogen-filled dampers with a remote reservoir, while the SP Pro gets a Nitrocharger suspension with upgraded springs, twin-tube shock absorbers, and a lift kit of up to 2 inches (51 mm). The new Mazda Genuine Accessory packages for the BT-50 will be available to order from July 2023 through Australian dealerships.