All-New Mazda BT-50 Promises Style And Durability

VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA – March 16, 2011: Mazda today released further details of the rigorous testing process that the All-New Mazda BT-50 has undergone to ensure that it is as tough and durable as it is stylish.

The All-New BT-50 has undergone hundreds of thousands of kilometres in testing and countless hours of engineering evaluation to make certain that it is one of Australia’s most reliable utilities when it is launched later this year.

With Australia being home to some of the world’s harshest weather and with driving conditions to match, the All-New BT-50 is prepared for all possibilities. And to prove that it’s ready to go, the All-New BT-50 has successfully completed a long list of gruelling engineering tests over the past few months.

The high speed dyno cell is just one of the many tests that the All-New BT-50 has passed with flying colours.

Mazda Australia engineering and compliance manager, Wayne Watson explains the process. “The dynamometer places loads on the vehicle simulating real world conditions for prolonged periods of time. Worst case situations are selected, such as steep gradients, heavy towing loads, very high speeds or the engine being run constantly at maximum torque and power for extended periods. Once this testing is complete, inspections are carried out on all critical components to ensure they are still within specification and performing as expected.

“Tests such as these ensure that any customer can be confident upon taking delivery of their BT-50, that it has been tested to conditions more extreme than would normally be encountered,” said Watson.

To check out the All-New Mazda BT-50 undergoing testing on the high speed dyno cell, go to http://www.mazda.com.au/Vehicles/Upcoming-Models/All-New-BT-50/Media-Gallery.aspx