Completed Exteriors Pros and Cons Discussion on 2022 Mazda BT-50

If a person is planning on acquiring a pickup truck, most likely, that person is planning to have an off-road adventure. In some circumstances, some people need a pickup truck to move several pieces of stuff across cities. But with whatever they are planning to do with a pickup truck like the Mazda BT-50, it is necessary to know its pros and cons to gauge whether it would be the perfect fit for their needs and wants.

Here are some of the pros and cons of the 2022 Mazda BT-50:

Pros

It is the most demure-looking pickup truck in its class.

The trend in mid-size pickup trucks goes with the rugged and aggressive-looking exterior design and body build. However, Mazda has crossed the line and gone for their classic elegant-looking approach, even for a car capable of bringing the driving hype beyond a day-to-day city route. We have always known Mazda to have a luxurious approach to exterior and interior aesthetics, and they have kept that approach. It is impressive how Mazda has successfully managed to bring out an aggressive presence to a high-functioning pickup truck without sacrificing its legacy.

Its interior is stunning and elegant.

As I have said, Mazda has always been known for its well-designed car models. Whenever you see a sophisticated-looking car on the road, there is a chance that you have seen a Mazda. And as impressive as its exterior, the splendid craftsmanship continues when you enter its cabin. Even though Mazda BT-50 is not expected to have an elegant interior finish, it does have. The beauty of the cabin reflects the beauty outside. The trims and materials used are mostly soft leather for the top-of-the-line variant, and even though the lower variants come in urethane materials, it doesn't affect the overall interior styling of the BT-50.

It comes with several additional storage areas.

If you opt to get a pickup truck, most likely the reason behind it is because you have a lot of stuff to move around and out of the city. Aside from the fact that the BT-50 measures relatively longer than its other competitors in the market, which enables you to load more cargo, it is engineered to have some strategic places to put additional stuff. The rear seats also serve as a covering for an additional storage space perfect for clothes or shoes. The dashboard also comes with a split glove compartment to provide more storage space for your immediate needs.

The safety sensors are sensitive.

If there is an award for the most responsive safety sensor in the automotive industry, then the Mazda BT-50 is a candidate. There are no chances that you would feel neglected with the safety and security features of the BT-50 as its sensors are sensitive to keep you well-assisted while you’re driving. It will immediately notify you whenever you’re out of your lane, or if you are getting close to a vehicle or a pedestrian, which is a reliable caution to maintain a good driving practice.

Cons

It is the most demure-looking pickup truck in its class.

Mazda has been praised because of its sophisticated exterior approach to a pickup truck entry like the Mazda BT-50. It has maintained its legacy in introducing elegantly designed vehicles in the market despite the trend in the pickup truck class. However, some people are not a fan of an elegant-looking pickup truck. Instead, they prefer the standard muscular and aggressive-looking pickup truck. They say that the BT-50’s demure-looking exterior is irrelevant to its off-road functionality and that other pickup truck models look fit to take the roughness of an off-road adventure. It looks sophisticated, but it seems inappropriate to some people.

It doesn’t have other engine options.

Mazda BT-50 looks good and performs impressively because of its powerful 3.0-liter engine. However, some people have decided to have it because of its sophisticated beauty and not for a weekly off-road driving adventure. That is why some were disappointed that it only comes with a 3.0-liter engine rather than having a lower engine variant that is fit for city driving. If it is marketed as an executive-looking vehicle, it would be desirable to provide an engine option appropriate for a daily city drive.

It is the bounciest in its class.

Riding comfort is one of the primary concerns in gauging whether a pickup truck is considered fun to drive on and off-road. If a vehicle was intended to take arduous terrains like the Mazda BT-50, then it should be supported by a nice riding comfort to compensate the passengers. However, BT-50 is a little bit short regarding this matter, which places it under its competitors.

The safety sensors are too sensitive.

Sensitive safety sensors are helpful, and we can all agree on that. However, if the safety sensor is too sensitive, like the BT-50, as I have already mentioned above, it could be annoying to the passengers, especially to the driver. There are certain circumstances when we change and touch lines or get closer to the car in front of us; in those circumstances, the BT-50’s alarms could somehow annoy the driver.

Also Read: An Overview of the 2022 Mazda BT-50

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