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The Ranger's other half
Mazda is differentiating the new BT-50 from its Ford sibling with more car-like interior design and comfier ride quality
Mazda's second-generation BT-50 may not exactly be the vehicle choice of enthusiasts, but it certainly will be among the highest-selling all-new models to be launched in the Thai market this year.
Late last year, Thais got a glimpse of the Mazda's new workhorse at the Motor Expo, although official sales start on Jan 24.
Is the BT-50 _ now additionally carrying the Di-Thunder Pro moniker _ a winner? When it comes to pure product substance, the answer is nearly, as Life found out during its first taste of the vehicle at Bridgestone's proving grounds in Saraburi province.
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About the author
- Writer: Richard Leu
- Position: Motoring news Editor
