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Mazda BT-50 
Manufacturer Mazda Also called Ford Ranger Production 2006–present Predecessor Mazda B-Series Body style Pickup truck The Mazda BT-50 (model code J97M) is a 1-ton pickup truck from Mazda. It is a larger version of the predecessor B-Series pickup and is not sold in the Japanese and North American market. Ford has also sold a version of the first generation BT-50 as the Ford Ranger. The second generation Ranger has been designed by Ford Australia, with a Mazda derivative to be sold as the BT-50.
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First generation (J97M; 2006–2011)
First generation 
Also called Ford Ranger Production 2006–2011[1][2] Assembly Mazda BT-50
Rayong, Thailand (AutoAlliance)[3]
Bogota, Colombia
Quito, Ecuador
Ford Ranger
Hai Duong, Vietnam
Bogota , Colombia
Quito , Ecuador
Rayong, Thailand
Chongqing, China
Nanjing, China
Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
Santa Rosa City, Laguna, Philippines[4][5]Body style 2-door pickup truck
4-door pickup truck
5-door wagon (Ford Everest)Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive Engine 2.5 litre WLT Diesel
3.0 litre DieselThe BT-50 was launched at the Bangkok Motor Show on March 22, 2006. It shares its Duratorq/MZR-CD 2.5 L and 3.0 L Diesel straight-4 engines with the Ranger. In late November 2006, the new 5-Speed automatic transmission with BorgWarner transfer case has been added, as well as side airbags.
The BT-50 received a minor redesign in the first quarter of 2008, with a revised interior and several optional items made standard.
The model sold in Mexico, Central and South America includes the following options:
- A 2.6 L straight-4 4x4 only. Same Motor and transmission used in the previous Mazda B2600.
- A 2.2 L straight-4 4x2 only. Entry level model same as the old B2200.
- A 2.5 L Diesel straight-4 Either 4x2 or 4x4.
Ford Ranger
Available in the UK since 2006 and first introduced in Thailand as a 2007 model.[6][7] Like its predecessor, it is mechanically unrelated to the North American pickup of the same name.
Ford Ranger (2006–2009)
Ford Ranger (2009–2011)The facelifted Ford Ranger was introduced in 2009.
Drivetrain is available in 4x2 or 4x4 configuration. Body styles included Single Cab, RAP (Rear Access Panel) Cab and Double Cab.
LED turning lights were incorporated on door mirrors.
Engine choices include 2.5L and 3.0L Duratorq TDCi turbo diesel engines.[8]
The 2009 facelift of the European vehicle was unveiled in at the Geneva Motor Show.[9]
Safety
Euro NCAP test results RHD, 4-door double cab pick-up (2011)[10] Test Points % Overall: 
Adult occupant: 34 96% Child occupant: 42 86% Pedestrian: 29 81% Safety assist: 5 71%
Ford Everest
See also: Ford Everest
2006–2009 Ford Everest
Ford also offers an SUV version of the Ranger, known as the "Ford Everest" in Asia, Central America and the Bahamas, and since late 2009 as a 2010 model, in South Africa where it replaces the Australian sourced Ford Territory. In India it is called the "Ford Endeavour".The truck has three rows of seating, rear or four wheel drive, and 2.5 L Diesel or 2.6 L petrol engines. It rides on a 2860 mm (112.6 in) wheelbase. The Everest was introduced in March 2003, and is built at the AutoAlliance Thailand plant in Rayong,[11] and as CKD kits in other countries (Chengalpattu, India;[12] and and Hai Duong, Vietnam[13]).
The second generation Everest offers Duratorq diesel engines and two different drivetrains: 4x2 for 2.5 litre 143 hp (107 kW) models, and 4x4 for 3.0 litre 156 hp (116 kW) models. In addition, the redesign featured the new 5-speed automatic transmission with a BorgWarner transfer case, and the new Active-Shift-on-the-Fly (4x4 only) for the first time.
In the United States, Ford had planned to name an extended length version of the Ford Expedition the Everest in 2006 as a replacement for the Ford Excursion, but Ford changed their mind at the last minute and decided to rename it the Expedition EL.[14]
In mid 2009, the Everest received a facelift in South East Asia. This facelift is in line with the Ranger's recent update. This facelifted 2009 edition of the Ford Everest continues to be available with either a 2.5 liter turbodiesel with 143 PS, or a 3.0 liter turbodiesel with 156 PS.
There is also a model for east Africa with 2.5 liter turbodiesel with only 107 PS (80 KW), torque 268/2000. In Singapore, the Everest is used by Singapore Guards as a Protected Light Utility Vehicle.
Model Years Engine type/code Power, torque@rpm Diesel engines 2.5 MZR-CD 2006– 2,499 cc (2.499 L; 152.5 cu in) I4 Duratorq TDCi 143 PS (105 kW; 141 hp)@3500, 330 N·m (240 lb·ft)@1800 3.0 MZR-CD 2006– 2,953 cc (2.953 L; 180.2 cu in) I4 Duratorq TDCi 156 PS (115 kW; 154 hp)@3200, 380 N·m (280 lb·ft)@1800 Model Selections Diesel engines 2.5 MZR-CD 5-speed manual 3.0 MZR-CD 5-speed manual, 5-speed automatic Model Years Acceleration (0–100 km/h) top speed Diesel engines 3.0 MZR-CD 2006– 10.4 105 mph (169 km/h) (4x2 single), 98 mph (158 km/h) (4x4 single, double) 2.5 MZR-CD 2006– 13.3 105 mph (169 km/h) Productions
European and Thai models of the Ford Ranger and Mazda BT-50 are built in Thailand.
Southern Africa Ford Ranger and Mazda BT 50 is built in Pretoria, South Africa.
Latin American Mazda BT-50s are built in Colombia.
The Mazda BT-50 is not sold nor built in Japan.
Second generation (2011–)
A full model change of Mazda BT-50 was revealed on October 2010 at the Australian International Motor Show.[15][16] It is based on the Ford Ranger (T6).
While the BT-50 version was designed by a Mazda team based at Ford Australia's design center in Melbourne, both Ford and Mazda worked independently. Of the exterior panels, only the windscreen, roof and rear screen is common between the Ranger and BT-50, although the underpinnings are largely the same.[17] Mazda BT 50 will be produced in Thailand and South Africa.
Ford Ranger
Main article: Ford Ranger (T6)References
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- ^ "Ford Ranger - the powerful & reliable pick-up truck from Ford". Ford.. http://www.ford.co.uk/Commercialvehicles/Ranger. Retrieved 2011-10-22.
- ^ "(Thailand) Co., Ltd". AutoAlliance. http://www.autoalliance.co.th/aat-info/products.html. Retrieved 2010-07-17.
- ^ "Facilities | Ford Motor Company Newsroom". Media.ford.com. http://media.ford.com/plant_display.cfm?plant_id=52. Retrieved 2011-07-16.
- ^ "Ford Malaysia - Ranger TDCi". Ford.net.my. http://www.ford.net.my/ranger_main.asp. Retrieved 2011-07-16.
- ^ "Ford Ranger (06 on) new vans for sale, reviews, pictures and prices". Parkers. http://www.parkers.co.uk/vans/ford/ranger-2006.aspx. Retrieved 2011-10-22.
- ^ "ALL NEW FORD RANGER MAKES WORLD DEBUT IN THAILAND Ford press release, March 7, 2006". Media.ford.com. 2006-03-07. http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=22845. Retrieved 2011-07-16.
- ^ Lavrinc, Damon (2009-02-19). "Geneva Preview: Ford Ranger gets European makeover". Autoblog.com. http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/18/geneva-preview-ford-ranger-gets-european-makeover/. Retrieved 2011-07-16.
- ^ Shunk, Chris. "Geneva 2009: Euro Ford Ranger taunts American light-truck buyers". Autoblog.com. http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/04/geneva-2009-euro-ford-ranger-taunts-american-light-truck-buyers/. Retrieved 2011-07-16.
- ^ "Euro NCAP results for RHD, 4-door double cab pick-up". euroncap.com. 2011. http://www.euroncap.com/files/450_datasheet.pdf.
- ^ "Ford. Ford In Thailand". Car-cat.com. http://car-cat.com/firm-1131.html. Retrieved 2010-07-31.
- ^ "Ford. Ford In India". Car-cat.com. http://car-cat.com/firm-698.html. Retrieved 2010-07-31.
- ^ "Facilities | Ford Motor Company Newsroom". Media.ford.com. http://media.ford.com/plant_display.cfm?plant_id=133. Retrieved 2010-07-31.
- ^ "Spy Shots: 2007 Ford Everest from". Edmunds.com. 2009-01-22. http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/GeneralFuture/articleId=105986. Retrieved 2011-07-16.
- ^ "New Mazda BT-50 (Fighter) to debut in Australia". http://paultan.org/2010/09/13/new-mazda-bt-50-fighter-to-debut-in-australia. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
- ^ Davis, Brett (2010-09-13). "Mazda BT-50 to debut at Sydney Motor Show". Caradvice.com.au. http://www.caradvice.com.au/83248/mazda-bt-50-to-debut-at-sydney-motor-show/. Retrieved 2010-10-16.
- ^ http://goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/66ADA05055FB5CC3CA2577C000059F2B
External links
- Official UK website model page
- Thailand site
- Official australian website model page
- Oficial Mazda Web site from Colombia
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