Mazda pick-up series gets new luxury Intrepid version

The refined, upgraded Mazda BT-50 line-up of pick-ups now on sale in the UK introduces a new range-topping ‘Intrepid' model with a 3-litre, 156ps turbo diesel engine, five-speed automatic transmission and leather interior.
All upgraded models inherit the athletic looks of the previous model, while incorporating a further touch of brawny truck toughness into the exterior design. Combined with a broader range of exterior colours, the refreshed appearance conveys rugged reliability and an even stronger on-road presence.

"The upgraded Mazda BT-50 range is more boldly styled and better equipped and, in response to British customer feedback, now offers buyers in the UK a new ‘Intrepid' model with more power and more comfort.
Across the range, all the technical and practical attributes of the predecessor are retained, including its car-like driving dynamics, and valuable upgrades, such as ABS as standard, and an improved MP3-compatible audio system with auxiliary input jack. These enhancements, plus fresh exterior colours, will boost the appeal of Mazda's pickup," comments Mazda UK's sales director Mark Cameron.
The five-strong range of upgraded Mazda BT-50 models is priced from £10,830.74 (Commercial Vehicle, on-the-road) for the 4x2 Single Cab and rise to £18,680.96 (CV OTR) for the new range-topping 4x4 Double Cab 3.0 Intrepid model.
Currently, a range of customer savings on retail sales only until 31 December 2008 offers outstanding concessions of up to £1,981 including VAT, meaning that Mazda BT-50 ownership can begin at only £10,495 (CV OTR), whilst Intrepid is offered at just £16,995 (CV OTR).
For a limited period, Mazda is offering a series of ‘customer savings' for VAT-registered retail customers. These ‘savings' rise up to £1,981 (including VAT), depending on model, on retail sales until 31 December 2008 and mean that Mazda BT-50 ownership can begin at just £10,495 (CV OTR) for VAT-registered customers during this period.