The 2025 Mazda BT-50 has finally made its debut in the Philippines, receiving a mid-cycle facelift to make the Isuzu D-Max-based pickup even more compelling as competition continues to heat up. Most of the changes are focused on the design, and it helps in putting the BT-50 in line with Mazda’s newer crop of vehicles.
Starting with the front, where most of the changes happen, the BT-50 gets a sportier interpretation of the brand’s wing-shaped grille. The design, which now consists of a mesh pattern and thicker bezels surrounding the grille, echoes a similar vibe to what’s found in the CX-5. The LED headlights now contain circular L-shaped elements, in which these are the LED daytime running lights for the 4×4 Pangolin. The 4×2, on the other hand, gets dot-type LED daytime running lights.
The side profile remains largely unchanged, except for the addition of new alloy wheel designs for all variants–17 inches in the case of the 4×2, and 18 inches for the 4×4 Pangolin. This is also complemented by a sports bar with a Pangolin logo. Yes, unlike before, Pangolin is now the range-topping variant as opposed to being a special edition model. Lastly, the rear end gets new LED taillights, along with a new tailgate design for a more interesting look.
As expected, just like the recently facelifted D-Max, the 2025 Mazda BT-50 features similar interior changes. The horizontal dash design remains largely unchanged, while the BT-50 4×4 Pangolin also inherits the same 7-inch digital gauge cluster from the facelifted D-Max. The upper dash compartment cover has also received a slight redesign, while the 4×2 variant ets a black and saddle brown leather and synthetic suede upholstery created by a local supplier. For the ranget-topping 4×4 Pangolin, you get black leather upholstery, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, and an 8-speaker sound system.
The infotainment system in the BT-50 is likewise new, and unlike in the D-Max for the Philippines, Mazda Philippines continues to use the BT-50’s factory global infotainment system. This gets a larger 7-inch in the 4×2 or 9-inch screen in the 4×4 Pangolin, and it gets a new operating system, complete with wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto. A 15W fast wireless charger is also fitted in the 4×4 Pangolin.
Under the hood of the 2025 Mazda BT-50 is the same 3.0-liter Isuzu 4JJ3-TCX turbo four-cylinder diesel that still produces 190 hp and 450 Nm. This is mated to either a six-speed manual or automatic, while 4×4 variants will come with a locking rear differential as standard and a new Rough Terrain Mode. The D-Max also inherits Isuzu’s camera-based advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) called Smart Duo Cam, which includes the usual automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, automatic high beam, adaptive cruise control, blind spot warning, rear cross traffic alert, Post-Collision Brake, and Pedal Misapplication Mitigation. Finally, a new 360-degree camera system is fitted on all variants.
Mazda Philippines has priced the new BT-50 extremely competitively. The 4×2 starts at P1,550,000, while the range-topping 4×4 Pangolin retails for P1,850,000. This makes the 4×4 Pangolin one of the most affordable top-of-the-line pickups among Japanese brands. Coupled with Mazda’s unparalleled five-year free maintenance, you’ve got a pickup that’s packed with value and style.
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