Mazda Bounty 1998-2006 used ute review

The Mazda Bounty is a ute built for hard work rather than day-to-day comfort.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Interior

Overall score , 2.6 out of 5

The good

A solid workhorse with a good tray
Models from 2002 get standard dual airbags

The not-so-good

Not a great ute to drive
Prone to overheating
Passenger space restricted

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2006 Mazda Bounty DX

Price

$12,500 to $21,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

2.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged, 86kW/280Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Five-speed manual, four-wheel drive with low-range transfer box

Safety rating

Three-star Used Car Safety Rating

Servicing

10,000km or 12 months

Spare wheel

Full size wheel

Fuel economy

10.1-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Diesel

Length

4998mm

Width

1750mm

Height

1750mm

Towing capacity

700kg (unbraked), 2500kg (braked)

Turning circle

12.6m

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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