.Mazda_ph offers a different take to the oh-so-common rough-and-tough image associated with pickup trucks. Mazda MazdaPhilippines MazdaBT50 BT50 CarGuidePH
Ask a 7-year old kid to name a truck, and chances are they’d come up with something that sounds like a character from Mad Max. You could get names like Rictus Erectus, Furiosa, and Mudguts—yes, these are actual Mad Max characters. And then, there’s the Mazda BT-50 Pangolin. The what, you ask? The pangolin. The scaly anteater with poor vision, no teeth, and rolls up when threatened.
Like the previous special edition truck, this one’s all about aesthetics. But unlike the previous one, the current BT-50 Pangolin is available as a factory-installed accessory pack. This means a BT-50 4x4 won’t be turned into a Pangolin until a customer ticks the pack. And no, existing BT-50s can’t be converted into a Pangolin post purchase either.
Now that we’ve discussed the Pangolin pack’s pros and cons, the rest of the mechanicals is every bit the same as before. Perhaps the biggest issue anyone would have, especially for out-of-shape motoring journalists, is the heavyweight steering. The hydraulic setup requires a bit of muscle, especially during low-speed turns and maneuvers. It’s the sole chink in an otherwise solid platform package that includes a well-composed ride and excellent off-road credentials—240 mm ground clearance, 800 mm water wading depth, and a rear locking differential to go with its part-time 4x4 system.
The front seats are supportive and it offers a good amount of movement for the driver to get their preferred position. It offers six ways of electric movement plus adjustable lumbar support. The steering wheel also adjusts for rake and reach as well. Meanwhile, the rear seats are comfortable, easily fitting three six-footers abreast with adequate knee and headroom. When not carrying people, the seats flip up in a 60/40 split enabling BT-50 owners to fill in the rear quarters with boxes.
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