The Cooper Motor Corporation (CMC) Uganda has partnered with fuel giant Shell in a deal that will see Mazda BT-50 customers get free fuel worth Shs2m.
Patrick Kajuma, the Brand Manager Mazda that the partnership will create significant impact for both brands, particularly with the ever-fluctuating fuel prices.
“The partnership is a reflection of how both Mazda and Shell can work together to make journeys for motoristsbetter.
At CMC, our customers always come first. And that is why we are supporting them by creating a campaign that gives them an opportunity to enjoy both free fuel and service,” Kajuma said adding that, “we are looking forward to continuing our partnership with forward in the year ahead.”
Mark Mutungi, the Brand Manager Vivo Energy said that the partnership is aimed at proving Mazda BT-50 customers with the best products and services. “The current hard economic times spelled by the Corona Virus have more than ever compelled companies to offer services that ease financial pressure on the clients,” Mutungi said.
Boasting the muscular strength and unquestionable power, the Mazda BT-50 provides the driveability, stylish design, and unparalleled safety synonymous with the Mazda brand. The Mazda BT-50 car uses advanced common-rail direct injection to squeeze more power from less fuel.
Fitted with a lag reducing turbo-charger, the 2.2L engine pumps out power of 110KW and 375Nm of torque. “A litre of fuel will take you for 14Kms at an average speed of 100-120km/hr. This means that the Mazda Bt-50 produces much power of 110kw/150hp@3700rpm and consumes less fuel.
Thus, at a displacement of 2200cc, the vehicle uses less fuel to produce much power hence no vehicle can be compared to Mazda BT-50. Other
vehicle displacements will be 2500cc and above but with less power of
75-100kw,” Kajuma said.
Great on your wallet as well as on the road, the Mazda BT-50 offers excellent fuel economy for a vehicle of its size.
Powerful Engine
Mazda BT-50 carries over a tried and tested five-cylinder engine that beats most pick-up trucks when it comes to power and torque outputs.
It features low-range and high range 4WD, along with a rear differential lock and hill descent control features. The BT-50 features a 3.5-tonne towing capacity and a 1084kg payload, including passengers. So, outstanding performance and decent fuel economy are a given across the rest of the range. Acceleration of the Mazda BT-50 with the 3.2 is very impressive, both off the mark, and while you’re overtaking.
And the auto transmission integrates beautifully with the 3.2-litre diesel. Towing performance is beyond adequate. The Mazda BT-50 offers one of the strongest engines in the ute market, a 3.2 litre, five-cylinder turbo-diesel that is quite fuel-efficient.
Stability control is standard, as are head-protecting side-curtain airbags for rear passengers. Just as impressive off-road, the powerful engine of the Mazda BT-50 provides all the grunt and brute strength required to cement this capable car’s excellent reputation for handling rough roads and deeply rutted tracks.
Add to this outstanding traction control, and you have a vehicle that is more than capable of conquering steep inclines to reach the top of challenging grades.
Body
The Mazda BT-50 comes with a high tensile steel and durable body that keeps the overall weight down. The suspension and features like hill decent control, the rear locking differential and low-reduction gearing
ensure it can conquer tricky terrain. Kajuma explains that the Mazda is the only vehicle whose ground clearance is 237mm. “
It’s well raised and balanced (Gross vehicle weight-2050kgs) to go through the bumpy and rugged roads of Uganda,” he adds.
Safety
The Mazda BT-50 High comes with an ABS and is fitted with six airbags (dual front, front side, full length curtain), anti-lock brakes with electronic brake force distribution and brake assist, electronic stability and traction control with roll stability control and Trailer Sway Control (TSC), front seatbelts with load limiters. The TSC adjusts braking and torque to correct any side-to side swingingbmovement of towed loads.
The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) helps keep traction in all directions, managing the engine power and braking force delivered to individual wheels to avoid skidding or loss of grip. Every seat is armed with three-position seatbelts with Dual Cab models featuring Roll Stability Control (RSC) which monitors one’s driving data and applies appropriate measures to prevent rollover.
INTERIOR
The interior is decked out with quality trims and finishes. * Standard Equipment: Cloth and leather seat trims, height adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support, dual-zone climate control, carpet flooring, leather-clad steering wheel and gear selector, trip computer, auto headlights, 17-inch alloy wheels * Infotainment: 7.8-inch touchscreen, satellite navigation including off-road maps, CD player, AM/FM radio, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity.
