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2023 · Mazda · Diesel

BT-50

3.0TD Double Cab 4x4 Individual

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Cost to own / mo

R9,726

R8/km

Market price

R818,400

Annual total

R116,712

Monthly cost breakdown

Based on 15,000 km/year · SA 2026 rates

FuelR2,793
InsuranceR1,432
MaintenanceR1,172
Licence discR80
Running costs / moR5,477
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR4,249
Cost to own / moR9,726

Specifications

Body type
Double cab
Transmission
Automatic
Engine
3L
Power
140 kW
Torque
450 Nm
Driven wheels
4x4
Seats
5
Fuel consumption
8 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
203 g/km
Maintenance score69/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbocharger
Gears
6-speed
Power peak
3,600 rpm
Torque peak
1,600 rpm

Dimensions & weight

Length
5,280 mm
Height
1,790 mm
Wheelbase
3,125 mm
Ground clearance
240 mm
Kerb weight
2,018 kg
Doors
4

Capacity & range

Fuel tank
76 L
Range
950 km

Towing

Towing (braked)
3,500 kg
Towing (unbraked)
750 kg

Tyres

Front tyres
265/60 R18

Safety

Airbags
7
ABS
Standard
EBD
Standard
Stability control
Standard

Comfort & convenience

Air conditioning
Standard
Climate control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Bluetooth
Standard
USB
2 Front + 1 Rear
Central locking
Keyless
Parking camera
Rear
Front park sensors
Standard
Rear park sensors
Standard
Rain sensor
Standard
Multifunction wheel
Standard
Trip computer
Standard
Daytime running lights
Standard
Headlights
LED
Alloy wheels
Standard
Electric windows
Front + Rear

Ownership

Warranty
3 yr
Service plan
3 yr
How this estimate works

Every figure assumes 15,000 km per year and uses current South African rates. The estimate is the sum of five parts:

  • Fuel— the vehicle’s claimed consumption × 15,000 km × the current price (95 ULP R26.63/L, diesel R27.93/L). Electric vehicles show R0 fuel.
  • Insurance— an actuarial baseline of about 2.1% of the vehicle’s value per year. Not a personal quote; your premium depends on your age, area, history and excess.
  • Maintenance— modelled from each vehicle’s maintenance score (higher score = cheaper to run).
  • Licence disc — estimated by body type as a proxy for weight, since SA licence fees are weight- and province-based.
  • Depreciation— declining-balance value loss on the car’s current age. Shown as a cost, but it’s value lost, not cash spent.

These are estimates to compare vehicles fairly, not quotes or financial advice. Full methodology →

Fuel rates last updated 27 June 2026.

Drive Score

52/ 100

How this Double cab ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.

Value6
Efficiency44
Reliability60
Practicality99

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