Once upon a time, Ford and Mazda were pretty close, sharing platforms, technology, and even vehicles. The Mazda B2500 was just a rebadged Ford Ranger and the few differences come down to minor cosmetics. As we all know though, both the B2500 and Ranger went out of production…at least for American buyers. Outside of the U.S. is a different matter though, as the B2500 lives on as the BT-50 in places like Australia, where the small-ish Mazda pickup is getting a minor facelift for the 2016 model year.

Less swoopy headlights and new wheels are the big differences from the outgoing 2015 model.

Built and sold in Thailand (and based on the global, not-for-America-Ford Ranger), the Mazda BT-50 is also offered to buyers in the Land Down Under with a choice between one of two diesel motors; the base 2.2-liter I4 turbodiesel, and the train-pulling 3.2-liter five-cylinder turbodiesel.

Both motors come paired to a six-speed manual transmission, but only the bigger oil-burner has a six-speed automatic option, though either model can be outfitted with four-wheel drive. The 3.2-liter motor offers as much as 198 hp and 346 lb-ft of torque while returning fuel economy that American trucks can only dream about.

The changes for this mid-cycle refresh (the BT-50 only debuted in 2011) include minor changes to the front fascia, new alloy wheels, and different headlights. On the inside, Mazda says there are newer, high-quality materials for a more upscale feel, and adds an optional rearview camera. In other words, it’s a very minor refresh for a truck we’d love to have.

Alas, America’s 25-percent import tax on pickup trucks means this is one Mazda we’re unlikely to ever see.