Mazda’s BT-50 has earned a solid reputation for being one of the toughest and best-looking 4WD in Australia. From tradie workhorse to SuperUte competition winner, 3 generations of BT-50s have been tried and tested in every way imaginable, and they’ve never been found wanting.

It takes a special vehicle though, inside and out, to withstand the harsh conditions Australia can dish out. Dust, sand, and bleaching sun are all a part of the natural makeup, and they can exact a heavy toll on any vehicle’s interior. Add to that a healthy mix of not-so-natural spills, sweaty hands, and damages from keys, tools and other objects, and your BT-50’s seats and armrests can start to look every bit the worse for wear in no time.

What you need is quality aftermarket protection for that finely-blended factory cloth and leather seat trimmings. With seat covers, you can keep your BT50’s cab looking just as handsome as when it was brand new. They’re inexpensive, fit like a glove, and you can refresh them as often as you need to keep your seats looking their best.

What Seat Covers Can Do for Your Mazda BT50

Whether you use your BT-50 as a personal or professional vehicle, you never want to ignore the fact that an attractive, well-maintained interior is an inviting interior. And by getting quality BT50 seat covers, not only are you going to feel good about your car, but you’ll also appreciate what they’re going to do to help preserve your truck’s gorgeous OE interior.

Made from either standard or premium grade neoprene or ultra-heavy duty retro canvas, custom-fitting BT50 covers combine contemporary comfort and style with the insulating and impermeability qualities of materials that are meant to be used just as much as they’re admired. They make for a core of seat covers that are:

· UV- stabilised to protect your factory seats from cracking or bleaching;

· Impervious to accidental rips, tears, or punctures from sharp items; and,

· Water, spill, and moisture resistant, and clean off easily.

BT50 seat covers are tailor-made to satisfy the full array of seating arrangements that Mazda installed in these trucks during the last 25 years of production. That’s a lot of seat configurations, but it covers all the possible single and dual/extra cab seating combinations, including:

· Front bucket seat arrangements, with or without headrests;

· Rear row bench seat with headrest, and freestyle arrangements; and,

· Center consoles and armrest lids.

Whether you purchase them individually or in complete sets, new Mazda BT50 seat covers will make a world of difference in how you feel about your truck. And when it comes to materials, the best aftermarket seat cover manufacturers won’t disappoint you.

Types of Fabrics

Stylish Neoprene Covers

Basic black is easily the most prevalent colour you’re going to find BT50 seat covers in, but it’s for a reason. Mazda has stood consistently behind black, brown, and anthracite BT50 interiors; mainly because they match any exterior colour, but also because they do a wonderful job of concealing the stains and scuff marks that heavy-use vehicles like the BT50 are prone to accumulating.

When you order a new set of stylish, BT50 Premium or Standard rubber-backed neoprene covers, you’ll also get them in black, but your premium choices of stitching colours will include orange, red, charcoal, yellow and blue.

Warp-knit neoprene fabric provides the extra fit and comfort needed to ensure your BT50’s seat covers stay in top form and condition at all times. You can even order them with custom, heat-embossed backrest and headrest embroidery, and personalise your neoprene seat covers with everything from company names and logos to one-of-a-kind stitched designs.

Sturdy Canvas Covers

BT50 seat covers made from 14oz. Ecotex retro or 16oz heavy-duty XP7 are great for seats that see a lot of hard wear and use but still deserve eye-catching protection. With comfortable foam undersides and reinforced panels in the heaviest wear areas, these tough breathable seat covers are perfect for tradies, with the added benefits of:

· High UV and fade resistance;

· Fire retardant fibre construction; and,

· Anti-mould and water resistance.

There’s no messing with these sturdy, ready-for-anything canvas seat covers. They look good, are tailored to fit the full range of BT50 door and body styles, and clean up quickly with a wipe down or machine washing.

They’re the ideal BT50 dual cab seat covers for the full-tilt craftsman who likes a hard-working truck or off-roader who likes getting their hands dirty. And to add a hint of uniqueness to these all-business covers, you can even order them with the same custom embroidery as their neoprene counterparts. After all, a seat cover can be tough and personal too.

BT50 Seat Covers and Airbags

No matter which kind of seat cover you’re looking at, safety still has to come first. That’s why you should only consider seat covers that are engineered to be airbag compatible with the BT50 and have been verifiably tested and certified to meet or exceed Australian safety standards.

For BT50 seat covers, airbag compatibility means using special, tensile-strength threads at the proper locations. These threads are designed to burst whenever the BT50’s airbags are deployed, allowing you and your passengers to remain protected from serious injury in the event of an accident.

By ensuring that the seam-sewn SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbag tags on your BT50’s seat covers are always correctly aligned with the factory airbag tags and seams on your seat, you can sit back in full confidence that your seat covers won’t be a problem if your airbags need to deploy. It’s a final bit of assurance that a set of seat covers that look good to you, can still be good for you.

The Final Word

At the end of the day, the BT50’s cab is a well-thought-out vehicle where the seats make a significant difference. You want to protect them as best you can, for as long as you can, so you need to use the best seat covers available.

High-quality, tailor-stitched BT50 seat covers made from neoprene or canvas are the right choice for durable seat protection that doesn’t take anything away from these vehicles’ bold visual appeal. It’s one of the easiest improvements you can make to your truck, and you’ll love how it makes you feel every time you take a seat.