LDV Terron 9 vs Mazda BT-50

The LDV Terron 9 starts from $50,990 before on-road costs, while the Mazda BT-50 opens at $36,400. That makes the Mazda BT-50 the more affordable entry point by $14,590.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $56,089 and $40,040 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mazda BT-50 by roughly $1,140 in fuel alone.

Both the LDV Terron 9 and Mazda BT-50 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the LDV Terron 9 and 86% for the Mazda BT-50.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The LDV Terron 9 packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 4 in the Mazda BT-50.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the LDV Terron 9 and 6 in the Mazda BT-50.

The LDV Terron 9 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mazda BT-50 gets a 7-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The LDV Terron 9 stands out with MG Sound audio that you will not find on the Mazda BT-50. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The LDV Terron 9 uses a Diesel Turbo producing 163kW and 520Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.8 seconds.

The Mazda BT-50 responds with a Diesel making 120kW and 400Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.9 seconds.

The LDV Terron 9 has the clear power advantage at 163kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the LDV Terron 9 is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The LDV Terron 9 measures 5,500mm long on a 3,300mm wheelbase, 180mm longer than the Mazda BT-50 at 5,320mm (3,125mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the LDV Terron 9 generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Mazda BT-50 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,252/year for the LDV Terron 9 and $2,024/year for the Mazda BT-50. That is a $228 annual difference in favour of the Mazda BT-50.

Estimated annual total: $2,252 (LDV Terron 9) vs $2,024 (Mazda BT-50). The Mazda BT-50 saves you roughly $228 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 200,000km (LDV Terron 9) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda BT-50). The LDV Terron 9 has longer coverage.