# The Mazda BT-50 is six years old and well into its mid-cycle facelift.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-11 · The Canberra Times*

## Key points

- Mazda's supply contract with Isuzu for the BT-50 ends in about four years.
- Mazda is considering a future BT-50 based on the Toyota Tacoma platform.
- Toyota is actively exploring making the Tacoma available in right-hand-drive for Australia.
- Mazda has not yet decided on its next ute partner after the Isuzu contract expires.

**Companies:** Mazda, Isuzu, Toyota
**Countries:** Australia, Japan, Mexico

[Read the full story on The Canberra Times](https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9220299/popular-utes-future-up-in-the-air/)

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