Mazda Bongo (also Mazda E-Series and Mazda Access ) - a van made by the Japanese company Mazda , since 1966. According to the location of the engine, the car was produced and the rear-engine and mid-engine and front-engine. Mazda Bongo formed the basis for a wide range of Kia Bongo.
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Manufacturer | Mazda |
Years of production | 1966 - present |
Class | Van |
Other designations | Mazda E-Series Mazda Access Ford Econovan Mazda marathon |
Design | |
Body type | van |
Wheel formula | 4 × 2 |
Engine | |
2.0 liter petrol FE SOHC I4 2.5 L petrol RF-V V6 2.5 l turbo diesel WL-T | |
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Related | Kia bongo |
Segment | M segment |
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First generation
Mazda introduced its van, Bongo, in May 1966. It was distinguished by a water-cooled 4-stroke engine located at the rear, with a volume of 782 cm³, driven by rear wheels. These cars were released in two versions: F800 and F1000. They had a four-cylinder engine volume of 987 cm ³, 48 hp (35 kW) at 5500 rpm [1] Mazda also showed versions of the electric-powered van, which could reach speeds of up to 75 km / h. [one]
Rear-engined Bongo were very load-carrying and due to the low gearbox, and capable of carrying 1.5 tons. Due to corrosion and poor maintenance, today these cars are almost gone.
Second generation
The next Bongo van appeared in September 1977. He had a mid-engine layout and drive to the rear wheels of the car. Ford sold this version of the van as a Ford Econovan, while Mazda for export sold it as an E1300, E1400, and E1600, depending on engine size. This generation was also produced by Kia in South Korea (Kia Bongo and Ceres). Bongo / Ceres has undergone several changes and was made until the end of 1999.
Engines
- 1977-1979: 1272 cm³, TC, 60 hp (44 kW) / 77 hp (57 kW), JIS (Japan) - BA2T8
- 1978-1982: 1586 cm³, NA, 80 hp (59 kW) / 82 hp (60 kW), JIS (Japan) - BA2N9
- 1979–1980: 1415 cm³, UC, 70 hp (52 kW)
Third Generation
Bongo was redesigned in 1983, got a new engine. Sold by Ford in Asia as Spectron. In Australia, Bongo was marketed by Mazda E-series and in Asia as the Ford “Econovan” and the passenger version of the Ford “Spectron” (1983–1990). Since 1994, for a while, Bongo was sold by Nissan, like Nissan Vanette , later replaced by their own design. And even in South Korea, it was produced as the “Kia Wide Bongo”.
Engines
Petrol
- 1984-1985: 1415 cm³, UC engine.
- 1983-1988: 1789 cm³, F8 engine.
- 1983-1988: 2000 cm³, FE engine.
Diesel
- 1984-1995: 1998 cm³, diesel RF-T.
- 1983–1995: 2209 cm³, diesel R2.
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Bongo Brawny
The new version with an extended base, known as Bongo Brawny, was developed in three months. In export markets, these models were sold as E-series cars. In Australia, Ford sold the long version as the Econovan Maxi.
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Fourth generation
In June 1999, a new generation of vans and trucks went on sale. Among them were the Mazda E-series, Ford Econovan, Mitsubishi Delica and Nissan Vanette . This is the latest generation of self-developed Mazda Bongo vans and trucks.
A new generation of minibuses and Bongo trucks, which also had E-series names from Mazda for Europe, Ford Econovan, Mitsubishi Delica and Nissan Vanette. This model was approved on the SK platform, which is based on the previous generation of the SS / SE model. The difficult conditions of Mazda’s management at that time could not allow it to build a completely new branded platform. Different engines were installed on this model: gasoline 1.8L EGI F8-E (90PS) and diesel 2.2L R2 (79ps) engines. Were offered a long and short base vans, as before.
- November 1999: The renamed model Mitsubishi Delica is released only for Japan.
- December 2003: minor changes and new Fuel direct injection diesel model.
- November 2005: minor update of outdoor lighting.
In 2006, the E1800 (SKW0) model for the Australian market was discontinued.
- August 2007: DPF introduced for diesel models. Installed power windows and central locking on all models of trucks.
- May. 2009: The production of 2WD models for Nissan was stopped. What Nissan introduced the NV200 Vanette own development
- August 2010: Minor update for the entire lineup. A new 1.8 petrol engine L8 was installed, a large center console and a box, such models received the model code SKP2T / SKP2L.
- In 2011, the E1800 (SKW0) was discontinued for the New Zealand market.
- October 2011: The renamed Mitsubishi Delica model is discontinued. Delica is now friends with Nissan and is stamped on the basis of the NV200 Vanette.
- March 2012: Mazda announced that it will be the last generation Bongo (vans and trucks). Mazda will exit the commercial segment of car production and focus on fuel efficient cars [2] .
- June 2012: Minor security update. Rear sticker (nameplate) is updated. MAZDA minivans are removing vans from production.
- February 2016: Minor update. The new engine is reconfigured, fuel economy is increased. Automatic now become 5-speed, double disc clutch disappears. Applies 4W-ABS and keyless entry for all models. There are new model codes SLP2V / SLP2M.
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Bongo Brawny
Bongo Brawny has retained many of the details of the previous generation, such as, for example, sliding doors, which makes it very similar to the model of the previous generation. In the export market was sold as E-series, although the base has become less than before. Production of the Bongo Brawny was discontinued in 2010.
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Bongo Friendee
Bongo Friendee was launched in 1995. This eight-seater minivan has also been sold in the Japanese domestic market since Ford Freda .
As a rule, they installed automatic transmissions, and there were versions 2WD (SGL3, SGEW - 2 liters gasoline, SG5W - 2.5 liters gasoline, SGLW - 2.5 liters diesel) and 4WD (SGLR - 2.5 liters diesel). The 2.5-liter turbo diesel is common in Japan, although a version of the 2.5-liter V6 petrol engine is available.
Gasoline engines are quite traditional. The diesel engine has three valves per cylinder and a variable geometry turbine (since 1999). The design features include an unusual layout. In the presence of the hood, the engine is located under the front row of seats.
Mazda Bongo Friendee had options of five, six (option "camping") and eight-local configuration. The seats of the second and third rows are mounted on common guide rails and, if desired, are easily rolled out of the vehicle for the transport of oversized cargo. Many models have an “Auto Free Top” lifting roof where 2 people can sleep. The car can be equipped with a sunroof, electric curtains, multimedia system with one or two monitors.
In June 1998, Mitsubishi Motors began to resell Bongo. In some markets, the car was known as the “Mazda Access”. In 1999, restyled. 2.5 liter turbodiesel received electronic fuel injection control. Air conditioning , climate control and electric blinds appeared as standard equipment.
Engines
Petrol
- 2.0 liter FE engine, SOHC , four-cylinder engine I4.
- 2.5 liter J5 engine, V6 engine.
Diesel
- 2.5 l WL-T turbo diesel.
Notes
- ↑ 1 2 ク 車 ガ イ イ ド ブ Japanese Japanese: Japanese motor vehicles guide book. (jap.) Vol. 20. 1973/1974. October 30, 1973. Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (Japan). P. 185.
- ↑ Mazda Withdraws from Commercial Vehicle Production to Focus on Fuel Efficient Cars | Integrity Exports