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1 First generation (19661975)  





2 Second generation (19771983)  



2.1  Engines  







3 Third generation (19831999)  



3.1  Australia  





3.2  Engines  





3.3  Bongo Brawny  







4 Fourth generation (SK/SL; 19992020)  



4.1  Bongo Brawny (SK; 19992010)  





4.2  Bongo Friendee (19952005)  



4.2.1  Engines  









5 Fifth generation  



5.1  Bongo Van and Bongo Truck (S400; 2020present)  





5.2  Bongo Brawny (H200; 2019present)  







6 References  





7 External links  














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Mazda Bongo
Fourth-generation Mazda Bongo Van DX (SLP2V) with dual sliding door
Overview
Manufacturer
  • Toyota/Daihatsu (2019–present)
  • Also called
    • Mazda E-Series
  • Mazda Traveller
  • Mazda Marathon
  • Eunos Cargo
  • Ford Econovan
  • Ford Freda
  • Ford Spectron
  • Nissan Vanette Van/Truck (third/fourth generation)
  • Mitsubishi Delica and Mitsubishi Delica Cargo (fourth generation)
  • Daihatsu Gran Max/Toyota TownAce/LiteAce (fifth generation, S400)[1][2][3]
  • Toyota HiAce (fifth generation, H200 Bongo Brawny)[4]
  • Production1966–present
    Assembly
  • Indonesia: Bekasi, West Java (National Assemblers, 1996–2005); Sunter, North Jakarta (Astra Daihatsu Motor, 2020–present)[5]
  • Malaysia: Shah Alam[6]
  • Philippines: Parañaque (Columbian Autocar Corporation)
  • Taiwan: Taoyuan (Chungli Plant)
  • Zimbabwe: Willowvale (WMMI)
  • Body and chassis
    ClassLight commercial vehicle
    Body style
  • Pickup truck
  • Layout
  • Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive (1977–present)
  • Front mid-engine, four-wheel-drive (1983–present)
  • RelatedKia Bongo

    The Mazda Bongo (Japanese: マツダ・ボンゴ, Hepburn: Matsuda Bongo), also known as Mazda E-Series, and the Ford Econovan, is a cabover van and pickup truck manufactured by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Mazda since 1966. The Bongo name was also used for the Bongo Friendee, which is not a cabover design.

    It has been built with rear-, middle-, as well as front-mounted engines. It also formed the basis for the long-running Kia Bongo range. It is named for the African Bongo, a type of antelope.

    First generation (1966–1975)[edit]

    First generation Mazda Bongo

    Mazda first introduced its small van, the Bongo, in May 1966. It featured a rear-mounted 782 cc water-cooled OHV SA 4-stroke engine driving the rear wheels. The rear-engined Bongo was produced in two versions from 1968, as the F800 was joined by the bigger-engined F1000. This has a 987 ccPB overhead valve inline-four engine with 48 PS (35 kW) at 5500 rpm.[7] The chassis code for the 1-litre model is FPA. Its dimensions were 3,770 mm (148 in) long, 1,500 mm (59 in) wide, 1,700 mm (67 in) height, with a wheelbase of 2,000 mm (79 in), and Vehicle weight of 885 kg (1,951 lb) (commercial delivery van) 910 kg (2,006 lb) (passenger coach), and 775 kg (1,709 lb) (cab-over truck). Mazda also showed an electrically powered version of the van, which could reach 75 km/h (47 mph), and with a 60 km (37 mi) range.[7] but wasn't put into production, and remained a prototype. The engines were shared with Mazda's Familia small car range. Production ended in 1975, due to Mazda suffering serious economic troubles, and upcoming stricter emissions regulations for 1976, influenced by the original United States Federal Clean Air Act of 1963. This model retained the same body shape for its 10-year production life, the later models fitted with inertia-reel seat belts, and separate front parking indicator lights.

    The rear-engined Bongos had a full chassis (using the same Mazda 1000 engine as other variants mounted to a four-speed transaxle at the rear), and were very strong, and due to the low gearing, able to carry half a ton. Due to rust and poor maintenance, these Bongos are now rare. The 1000 pickup which was built for commercial uses, and the cargo and passenger vans all used a double wishbone and coil spring suspension for the front wheels, and a trailing-arm suspension and coil springs at the rear wheels.

    Due to the popularity of the Bongo, Mazda decided to manufacture a minibus, called the Mazda Parkway starting in 1974 until 1997, shared with the larger Mazda Titan truck platform.

    Second generation (1977–1983)[edit]

    Second generation Mazda Bongo (pre-facelift)
    Second generation Mazda E2200 (facelift)

    After a two-year hiatus, the next Bongo van appeared in September 1977. It was a mid-engine rear wheel drive vehicle. Ford sold this version of the van as the Ford Econovan, while Mazda sold it for export as the E1300, E1400, and E1600, depending on engine size. Beginning in October 1979 a 2.2-litre diesel engine was also available in commercial versions, sold in export as the E2200. This appeared in the passenger version "Bongo Multi Wagon" in February 1980.[8] The Bongo Multi Wagon had originally been sold with a 1.8-liter petrol engine only. As the E1600, this model went on sale in Great Britain in 1982, only a year before being replaced. The British market only received the long wheelbase 1-tonne panel van version with small, twinned rear wheels. The UK model has a five-speed manual gearbox with a column mounted shifter.[9]

    This generation was also manufactured by Kia in South Korea, as the Kia Bongo and Ceres. The Bongo/Ceres underwent a number of facelifts, and was still available as late as 1999.

    The original version has round headlights, and no grille; after a January 1981 facelift the second generation Bongo/E-series had rectangular headlights, and a more traditional grille.[8] The first generation of the Bongo was the best-selling Mazda vehicle from its introduction until 1981, when it was surpassed by the front-wheel drive Mazda Familia.

    In Australia, rebadged versions were sold as the Ford Econovan as a SWB petrol van (with and without side windows), LWB petrol van (with and without side windows), and LWB diesel van guises (windowless). SWB and LWB window petrol vans also sold in passenger-carrying Ford Econowagon form.[10] Luxury-oriented passenger models were sold under the Ford Spectron name as high-roof eight-seaters.[11]

    Engines[edit]

    Third generation (1983–1999)[edit]

    Third generation Mazda E2000 (export-market name for the Bongo)

    The Bongo was redesigned in 1983 with new engines. It was also sold by Ford in Asia as the "Spectron" (passenger version) or as the "J80" (cargo model). In Australia, the Bongo was sold by Mazda as the E-series, with Ford also retailing the commercial version as the "Ford Econovan" and the passenger version as the "Ford Spectron" (1983–1990). From 1994 onwards, the Bongo was also sold by Nissan as the Vanette. In South Korea this was built as the Kia Wide Bongo. In South Africa, it was sold as the Ford Spectron.

    During the 1980s, Toyota, Nissan, and Mitsubishi all sold versions of their utility vans in the United States, however none achieved any real market success and so Mazda decided not to bring the Bongo to the US. Instead, they created the more passenger car-like MPV for the American market

    Australia[edit]

    In Australia, it was sold as the Mazda E-series and the Mazda Traveller [12] and also as the Ford Econovan and Ford Spectron. The entry-level Econovan offered a 4-metre (13.1 ft) length, 1.8-litre petrol engine, five-speed manual of four-speed automatic, single rear wheels, in three-seater steel-sided or six seater XL window-sided forms.[13] Prior to 1986, there was also a 1.4-litre engine and five-speed manual option available as a steel-sided van with single- or dual-rear wheels, and as a passenger-carrying XL van with single-rear wheels.[14][15]

    The 4.4-metre (14.4 ft) long Econovan Maxi offered a high roof, 2.0-litre petrol engine with five-speed manual or four-speed automatic, single rear wheels, and three-seater steel-sided or six seater XL window-sided forms.[13] Dual rear wheels were available for the 2.0-litre petrol or a 2.2-litre diesel, both with five-speed manual and as steel-sided vans.[13]

    The 4.7-metre (15.4 ft) long Econovan Maxi van was also high roofed, but steel-sided only.[13] Powertrain and rear wheel setups were the same as the 4.4-metre Maxi.[13] In 1986, four-wheel drive became an option for the 4.7-metre long model in conjunction with the windowed body work, manual transmission, and 2.0-litre engine.[16] A cab chassis version was offered on the 4.7-metre chassis, with 2.0-litre petrol engine with five-speed manual.[13] It was available as a two-door, three-seater model with 1.5-tonne (3,300 lb) payload and as a four-door, six-seater "Crew Cab" with 1.4-tonne (3,100 lb) payload.[13]

    In December 1985, Ford updated the Econovan in Australia to upgrade the engines for unleaded petrol.[17] The petrol engine fitted to 4.0-metre Econovan increased in displacement from 1.4 to 1.8 litres, and the 4.4-metre Maxi had its petrol engine increased from 1.8 to 2.0 litres.[17] The 4.0- and 4.4-metre Econovan also gained the availability of four-speed automatic, previously fitted only to the Spectron vans.[17] The 4.7-metre Maxi van, previously available only with dual rear wheels, was now also available with single rear wheels, although crew cab and cab chassis models remained as dual rear wheel propositions.[17] Ford stated that all petrol manuals and the 4.4-metre petrol automatic Maxi were designed to run on both leaded and unleaded fuel, although the 4.0-metre petrol automatic will run only on unleaded.[17] At the same time as these powertrain updates, Ford also made some cosmetic changes to the Spectron.[17] The low-roof Spectron added colour-keyed bumpers and a new side stripe, matched to a new beige cloth interior trim, and on the XLT the old beige interior colour switched to grey.[17]

    Engines[edit]

    Petrol

    Diesel

  • Mazda Bongo Wagon (Japan; second facelift)
    Mazda Bongo Wagon
    (Japan; second facelift)
  • Mazda Bongo (Japan; second facelift)
    Mazda Bongo (Japan; second facelift)
  • Ford Spectron (Australia; pre-facelift)
    Ford Spectron (Australia; pre-facelift)
  • Ford Econovan (Australia; first facelift)
    Ford Econovan
    (Australia; first facelift)
  • Ford Econovan (Australia; first facelift)
    Ford Econovan
    (Australia; first facelift)
  • Nissan Vanette (Japan; second facelift)
    Nissan Vanette (Japan; second facelift)
  • Nissan Vanette (Japan; second facelift)
    Nissan Vanette (Japan; second facelift)
  • Mazda Bongo (Japan)
    Mazda Bongo (Japan)
  • Bongo Brawny[edit]

    A new long-wheelbase version known as the Bongo Brawny was also introduced, three months before the regular Bongo. The Brawny was larger than the regular Bongo in by all key measures (wheelbase, length, width, height, and weight). In export markets this model was again sold as the E-series. In Australia, Ford differentiated the long-wheelbase versions with the "Econovan Maxi" identifier. In Korea, it is also known as Kia Wide Bongo for truck variant and Kia Besta for van variant

  • Mazda Bongo Brawny Wagon (Japan; first facelift)
    Mazda Bongo Brawny Wagon
    (Japan; first facelift)
  • Mazda Bongo Brawny (Japan; second facelift)
    Mazda Bongo Brawny
    (Japan; second facelift)
  • Ford Econovan Maxi (Australia; pre-facelift)
    Ford Econovan Maxi
    (Australia; pre-facelift)
  • Ford Econovan Maxi (Australia; first facelift)
    Ford Econovan Maxi
    (Australia; first facelift)
  • Ford Econovan Maxi (Australia; second facelift)
    Ford Econovan Maxi
    (Australia; second facelift)
  • Fourth generation (SK/SL; 1999–2020)[edit]

    Mazda Bongo Van with single sliding door
    Mazda Bongo Van DX with dual sliding door
    Mazda Bongo Truck
    Interior

    In June 1999, a new generation of Bongo vans and trucks went on sale, which were also rebadged as the Mazda E-series, Ford Econovan, Mitsubishi Delica Van/Truck, and Nissan Vanette. This model adopted the SK platform which was based on the previous generation SS/SE model. This was sold at various Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers.[18] On August 20, 2010, an upgraded Bongo truck/van were officially released in Japan.[19]

    Mazda's difficult business environment at the time meant they could not afford to build a full brand new platform. A petrol 1.8-litre EGI F8-E with 90 PS (66 kW) and a diesel 2.2-litre R2 with 79 PS (58 kW) were available. Mazda announced that this is the last generation of in-house designed Bongo vans and trucks in March 2012. Mazda discontinued the Bongo in 2020 and it will focus on fuel efficient passenger cars.

  • Nissan Vanette (GL trim)
    Nissan Vanette (GL trim)
  • Ford Econovan (Australia)
    Ford Econovan (Australia)
  • Bongo Brawny (SK; 1999–2010)[edit]

    The longer version of the Bongo, the Bongo Brawny was released in June 1999. This model also adopted the SK platform which is based on previous generation SS/SE model. Like the previous generation, the Bongo Brawny was larger in all key dimensions. It was available in both regular 2400 mm and long 2600 mm wheelbases. The Brawny retained many of the parts of the previous generation, such as the sliding side doors, and looks rather similar to the previous generation model. The E-series label continued to be used in export markets, although they were now fewer than before. The Bongo Brawny was discontinued in August 2010.

  • Mazda Bongo Brawny (GL Trim)
    Mazda Bongo Brawny (GL Trim)
  • Mazda E2000i (New Zealand)
    Mazda E2000i (New Zealand)
  • Mitsubishi Delica Cargo (GL Trim)
    Mitsubishi Delica Cargo (GL Trim)
  • Mazda E2200 truck (Turkey)
    Mazda E2200 truck (Turkey)
  • Ford Econovan Maxi (Australia; pre-facelift)
    Ford Econovan Maxi (Australia; pre-facelift)
  • Ford Econovan Maxi (Australia; facelift)
    Ford Econovan Maxi (Australia; facelift)
  • Bongo Friendee (1995–2005)[edit]

    Mazda Bongo Friendee with Auto Free Top
    Mazda Bongo Friendee facelift
    Ford Freda

    The Bongo Friendee was introduced in June 1995, based on the SG platform. It was an eight-seater minivan, and was also sold on the Japanese home market as the Ford Freda.[21]

    It was usually, but not exclusively, available with an automatic transmission, and came in 2WD (SGL3), and 4WD (SGL5) versions. The 2.5-litre turbo-diesel was common in Japan, although there a 2.5-litre V6 petrol version was available.

    The Mazda Bongo Friendee was an eight-seater minivan. Some had Mazda factory-fitted kitchens. Many were imported to the UK, and converted to camper vans. All of them had fold-down seats downstairs to make a double bed, and on many models there was an "Auto Free Top" elevating roof which could sleep two more people. Flat-top versions were also available in Hong Kong, and sold by official dealer.

    In September 2001, a facelifted version appeared, with a revised body style and different engines, although the 2.5 turbo-diesel continued unchanged. Air conditioning and climate control was fitted as standard, and electronic blinds, and electric side door were commonly fitted options.

    Engines[edit]

    Petrol

    Diesel

    Fifth generation[edit]

    Bongo Van and Bongo Truck (S400; 2020–present)[edit]

    The Bongo was reintroduced in July 2020 in Japan and based on the Daihatsu Gran Max.[22][23] It is available in van and truck model.

  • Mazda Bongo Van DX (S403Z)
    Mazda Bongo Van DX (S403Z)
  • Bongo Brawny (H200; 2019–present)[edit]

    The Bongo Brawny was reintroduced in April 2019 in Japan as a badge engineered fifth-generation Toyota HiAce.[4] Unlike the previous model, it is intended to be a larger commercial van as opposed to a passenger van.

  • Mazda Bongo Brawny Van DX (TRH200M)
    Mazda Bongo Brawny Van DX (TRH200M)
  • References[edit]

    1. ^ "Nieuwe Mazda Bongo speelt leentjebuur bij Daihatsu".
  • ^ Media, Kompas Cyber (18 July 2020). "Mazda Luncurkan Bongo, Kembaran Daihatsu Gran Max tetapi Lebih Canggih Halaman all". KOMPAS.com.
  • ^ Sudjatmiko, Suryo. "Mazda E2000 Terbaru, Rebadge Gran Max". Oto Driver.
  • ^ a b "2019 Mazda Bongo Brawny is a rebadged Hiace delivery van - Auto News". AutoIndustriya.com. April 24, 2019.
  • ^ Tresnady, Tomy (2020-07-18). "Mazda Bongo Jadi Kembaran Daihatsu Granmax" [Mazda Bongo becomes a Daihatsu Granmax twin]. Uzone.id (in Indonesian). PT. Metra-Net. Archived from the original on 2020-08-05.
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  • ^ a b Mazda Annual Report 1980, Hiroshima, Japan: Toyo Kogyo Co., Ltd., March 1981, p. 7
  • ^ Kennett, Pat, ed. (May 1982). "What's New: New Mazda panel van". TRUCK. London, UK: FF Publishing Ltd: 17.
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  • ^ "Ford Spectron brochure (Australia)". Ford Australia. January 1983. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
  • ^ "Mazda Traveller Van Sales Brochure | eBay". December 6, 2018. Archived from the original on 2018-12-06.
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  • ^ "Ford Econovan Maxi 4WD specification sheet (Australia)". Ford Australia. 1986. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
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  • ^ "MAZDA NEWSROOM|Mazda Releases Upgraded Bongo van and Truck in Japan|NEWS RELEASES".
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  • ^ "MAZDA 100TH ANNIVERSARY | LEGENDARY MAZDAS - BONGO FRIENDEE | MAZDA". www2.mazda.com. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
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