Mazda to Debut New BT-50 Freestyle with RX-8-esque Door Configuration at Melbourne Auto Show
Less than 8 months, rolled his brand new Mazda BT-50 compact van in a double cabin, the 2010 Australian International Motor Show (goals) in Sydney. Now the Japanese automaker is half addition to the BT-50 family preparation, Freestyle Cab version has a similar configuration on the door with four-door RX-8 Coupe, making its world premiere on Australian soil will in 2011, aims to be held in Melbourne from 1 July 10
Like the Mazda RX-8. second derivatives of the BT-50 sports a full size smaller panels for doors and tailgate hinges on both sides of the cab pillar-less design, Freestyle Cab 1408 mm (55.4 in.) Grand opening for easy entry and exit from the front or rear seats.
Mazda has also been extended by 50 mm rear seats for better thigh support and reliable equipment, child seats, and seat height is increased by 128 mm compared to the current model. If the owner should take the cab to take back seats can be removed.
The new BT-50 Freestyle also has a longer, wider and higher taxes, which the previous model with a total volume of 1453 liters, representing an increase of 266 l.
"Just as we were happy for the privilege of the worldwide debut on the host all-new BT-50 Dual Cab in Sydney last year, we're just happy to be hosting Freestyle Cab global debut in Melbourne this year," says Managing Director Mazda Australia Doug Dickson. "In Australia, the largest market for the brand new BT-50 is no accident that we were asked to host not one but two world veil this important new model. It is only fitting that the Australian public can see first" .
The new generation Mazda BT-50, which was developed in collaboration with Ford (see the new Ranger pick-up here), begin shipping in select markets around the world this year.