Mazda BT-50 ute to become Isuzu D-Max twin

[FPV GTHO]

Originally Posted by Pepscobra

But that now means less numbers which may mean less development investment from Ford?
Remember, the Ford Ranger is only really sold in Australia and SE Asia. I don't know what the total numbers are that are made globally, but can't be that much?
Having the Ranger/BT-50 Twins meant that development dollars went further.
Ranger is on it's own now.

The Ranger is sold practically everywhere but North America, with assembly in Thailand, South Africa, Argentina and China. I would think in the future it will start sharing parts with F series like it does now with Transit to share costs.

[Vesper Martini]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Sold in over 180 countries, and Mazda versions would only make up a small faction of sales. So no loss.

Im assuming Everest is on the same production line as ranger too

[simon varley]

more or less, but no Everest built in South Africa as it doesn't sell in Europe. There's also a KD facility in India

[vztrt]

Originally Posted by simon varley

more or less, but no Everest built in South Africa as it doesn't sell in Europe. There's also a KD facility in India

Everest is now built in south africa as well.

[mike_nofx]

I didn't realise Mazda was known as a "Sports Car" manufacturer??

http://www.news.com.au/technology/in...10e7d51e34a3c0