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{{short description|Light commercial vehicle manufactured by Mazda}}
{{Distinguish|Kia Bongo}}
{{Infobox automobile
| image = Mazda Bongo Van DX SLP2V.jpg
| caption = Fourth-generation Mazda Bongo Van DX (SLP2V) with dual sliding door
| manufacturer = {{unbulleted list
  | [[Mazda]] (1966–2020)
  | [[Toyota]]/[[Daihatsu]] (2019–present)
  }}
| aka = {{unbulleted list
  | Mazda E-Series
  | Mazda Traveller
  | Mazda Marathon
  | [[Eunos (automobile)|Eunos]] Cargo
  | [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] Econovan
  | Ford Freda
  | Ford Spectron
  | [[Nissan Vanette|Nissan Vanette Van/Truck]] (third/fourth generation)
  | [[Mitsubishi Delica]] and [[Mitsubishi Delica|Mitsubishi Delica Cargo]] (fourth generation)
  | [[Daihatsu Gran Max]]/[[Toyota LiteAce#S400|Toyota TownAce/LiteAce]] (fifth generation, S400)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoweek.nl/autonieuws/artikel/nieuwe-mazda-bongo-speelt-leentjebuur-bij-daihatsu/|title=Nieuwe Mazda Bongo speelt leentjebuur bij Daihatsu}}</ref><ref name="kompas">{{Cite web|url=https://otomotif.kompas.com/read/2020/07/18/102800615/mazda-luncurkan-bongo-kembaran-daihatsu-gran-max-tetapi-lebih-canggih|title=Mazda Luncurkan Bongo, Kembaran Daihatsu Gran Max tetapi Lebih Canggih Halaman all|first1=Dio | last1 = Dananjaya | first2 = Agung | last2 = Kurniawan |website=KOMPAS.com| language = id | date=18 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://otodriver.com/berita/2020/mazda-e2000-terbaru-rebadge-gran-max-mazcbiahmax|title=Mazda E2000 Terbaru, Rebadge Gran Max|first=Suryo|last=Sudjatmiko|website=Oto Driver}}</ref>
  | [[Toyota HiAce (H200)|Toyota HiAce]] (fifth generation, H200 Bongo Brawny)<ref name="hiacebrawny">{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-industry-news/want-the-old-toyota-hiace-check-out-the-mazda-bongo-brawny.html|title=2019 Mazda Bongo Brawny is a rebadged Hiace delivery van - Auto News | date=April 24, 2019|website=AutoIndustriya.com}}</ref>
  }}
| production = 1966–present
| assembly = {{unbulleted list
  | Japan: [[Hiroshima]] ([[Hiroshima (Mazda factory)|Hiroshima plant]], 1966–2020); [[Inabe, Mie]] ([[Toyota Auto Body]], H200 Bongo Brawny)
  | Indonesia: [[Bekasi Regency|Bekasi, West Java]] (National Assemblers, 1996–2005); [[Sunter, Jakarta|Sunter, North Jakarta]] ([[Astra Daihatsu Motor]], 2020–present)<ref>{{cite web | url = https://uzone.id/mazda-bongo-jadi-kembaran-daihatsu-granmax | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200805181204/https://uzone.id/mazda-bongo-jadi-kembaran-daihatsu-granmax | archive-date = 2020-08-05 | title = Mazda Bongo Jadi Kembaran Daihatsu Granmax | trans-title = Mazda Bongo becomes a Daihatsu Granmax twin | language = id | first = Tomy | last = Tresnady | date = 2020-07-18 | work = Uzone.id | publisher = PT. Metra-Net }}</ref>
  | Malaysia: [[Shah Alam]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://media.ford.com/plant_display.cfm?plant_id=50 |title=Plant information |publisher=Ford Motor Company |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091004132129/http://media.ford.com/plant_display.cfm?plant_id=50 |archive-date=4 October 2009}}</ref>
  | Philippines: [[Parañaque]] (Columbian Autocar Corporation)
  | Taiwan: [[Taoyuan, Taiwan|Taoyuan]] ([[Ford Lio Ho Motor|Chungli Plant]])
  | Zimbabwe: [[Willowvale, Harare|Willowvale]] ([[Willowvale Mazda Motor Industries|WMMI]])
  }}
| class = [[Light commercial vehicle]]
| body_style = {{unbulleted list
  | [[Van]]
  | [[Pickup truck]]
  }}
| layout = {{unbulleted list
  | [[Rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive]] (1966–1975)
  | [[Front mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout|Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive]] (1977–present)
  | [[Mid-engine design#FM4|Front mid-engine, four-wheel-drive]] (1983–present)
  }}
| related = [[Kia Bongo]]
}}

The {{nihongo|'''Mazda Bongo'''|マツダ・ボンゴ|Matsuda Bongo|lead=yes}}, also known as '''Mazda E-Series''', '''Eunos Cargo''', and the '''Ford Econovan''', is a [[cabover]] [[van]] and [[pickup truck]] manufactured by the [[Japan]]ese automobile manufacturer [[Mazda]] since 1966. The Bongo name was also used for the [[#Friendee|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 (antelope)|Bongo]], a type of [[antelope]].

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=={{anchor|first generation|first}} First generation (1966–1975) ==
[[File:Mazda-BONGO-1st-generation01.jpg|thumb|First generation Mazda Bongo]]
[[Mazda]] first introduced its [[compact van|small van]], the Bongo, in May 1966. It featured a rear-mounted 782&nbsp;cc water-cooled [[Overhead valve engine|OHV]] '''SA''' [[4-stroke engine]] [[rear wheel drive|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&nbsp;cc [[Mazda OHV engine#PB|'''PB''']] [[overhead valve]] [[inline-four engine]] with {{convert|48|PS|kW|abbr=on}} at 5500&nbsp;rpm.<ref name=Catvol20>{{citation | ref = JAMA20 | title = 自動車ガイドブック: Japanese motor vehicles guide book 1973/1974 | language = ja | volume = 20 | date = 1973-10-30 | publisher = [[Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association]] | location = Japan | page = 185 }}</ref> The chassis code for the 1-litre model is FPA. Its dimensions were {{convert|3770|mm|in|0|abbr=on}} long, {{convert|1500|mm|in|0|abbr=on}} wide, {{convert|1700|mm|in|0|abbr=on}} height, with a wheelbase of {{convert|2000|mm|in|0|abbr=on}}, and Vehicle weight of {{convert|885|kg|lbs|0|abbr=on}} (commercial delivery van) {{convert|910|kg|lbs|0|abbr=on}} (passenger coach), and {{convert|775|kg|lbs|0|abbr=on}} (cab-over truck). Mazda also showed an electrically powered version of the van, which could reach {{convert|75|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}, and with a {{convert|60|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} range.<ref name=Catvol20/> but wasn't put into production, and remained a prototype. The engines were shared with Mazda's [[Mazda Familia#second|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 [[Seat belt#Locking retractors|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 [[Mazda Familia#second|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.
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=={{anchor|second generation|second}} Second generation (1977–1983) ==
[[File:Mazda Bongo 201.JPG|thumb|Second generation Mazda Bongo (pre-facelift)]]
[[File:1982 Mazda E2200 MWB van (2015-07-14) 01.jpg|thumb|Second generation Mazda E2200 (facelift)]]

After a two-year hiatus, the next Bongo van appeared in September 1977. It was a [[MR layout|mid-engine]] [[rear wheel drive]] vehicle. [[Ford Motor Company|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.<ref name=annual80>{{citation | ref = annual | title = Mazda Annual Report 1980 | publisher = Toyo Kogyo Co., Ltd. | location = Hiroshima, Japan | page = 7 | date = March 1981 }}</ref> The Bongo Multi Wagon had originally been sold with a 1.8-liter petrol engine only. This model went on sale in Great Britain in 1982 as the E1600, only a year before it was replaced by the next generation. The British market only received the long wheelbase 1-tonne panel van version with small, twinned rear wheels, and a five-speed manual gearbox with a column-mounted shifter.<ref name=truck>{{cite journal |journal=TRUCK |date=May 1982 |ref=truck82 |page=17 | editor-last = Kennett | editor-first = Pat |title=What's New: New Mazda panel van |location=London, UK |publisher=FF Publishing Ltd}}</ref>

This generation was also manufactured by [[Kia Motors|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.<ref name=annual80/> 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://archive.org/details/June1982FordEconovanEconowagonBrochureAustralia |title=Ford Econovan/Econowagon brochure (Australia) |publisher=[[Ford Australia]] |date=June 1982 |access-date=12 November 2015}}</ref> Luxury-oriented passenger models were sold under the '''Ford Spectron''' name as high-roof eight-seaters.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://archive.org/details/January_1983_Ford_Spectron_brochure_Australia |title=Ford Spectron brochure (Australia) |publisher=[[Ford Australia]] |date=January 1983 |access-date=12 November 2015}}</ref> The Spectron name was also introduced for the Japanese market in 1981, on the facelifted version of the second generation Bongo.<ref name=NH226>{{Cite magazine | title = マツダ・ボンゴをベースに作られた 9人乗りのワンボックスカー |trans-title = A nine-seater minivan based on the Mazda Bongo | language = ja | magazine = Nostalgic Hero | publisher = Geibunsha Publishing |date= 2025-01-01 | volume = 37 | issue = 6 (#226, December 2024) | page = 54 | location = Tokyo | id = 07311-06 }}</ref>

=== Engines ===
* 1977–October 1979 1,272&nbsp;cc [[Mazda C engine#TC|TC]], {{cvt|60|PS|kW|0}} / {{cvt|77|PS|kW|0}} JIS (Japan) – BA2T8
* 1977–1983 1,586&nbsp;cc [[Mazda C engine#NA|NA]], {{cvt|80|or|82|PS|kW|0}} JIS (Japan) – BA2N9
* October 1978–198? 1,769&nbsp;cc [[Mazda F engine#VC|VC]], {{cvt|95|PS|kW|0}} JIS (Japan) – BA2V8/BA2V9
* October 1979 – 1983 1,415&nbsp;cc [[Mazda C engine#UC|UC]], {{cvt|70|PS|kW|0}} / {{cvt|76|PS|kW|0}} JIS (Japan) – BA2U9
* October 1979 – 1983 2,209&nbsp;cc [[Mazda diesel engines#Perkins|S2]], {{cvt|66|PS|kW|0}} / {{cvt|70|PS|kW|0}} JIS (Japan) - BA2S9

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=={{anchor|third generation|third}} Third generation (1983–1999) ==
[[File:Mazda (Bongo) E2000 IMG 0258.jpg|thumb|Third generation Mazda E2000 (export-market name for the Bongo)]]

The Bongo was updated in September 1983 with the third generation, which also received new engines. The third generation was redesigned in November 1986, with a new front end with lower, wider headlamps. For Japanese buyers, the 1.8 petrol was replaced with a 2-litre version of the same, while a diesel-engined 4WD version was new (previously, 4WD had only been available with the petrol engine). Also new was a mid-height roof, only available on the 2WD models.<ref name=MV42591>{{cite magazine | magazine = Motor Vehicle Magazine | title = ボンゴワゴンをマイナーチェンジ、併せてボンゴバン4WD車を充実 | trans-title = Bongo Wagon undergoes minor change, and Bongo Van 4WD is now available | date = 1987-02-01 | volume = 37 | number = 425 | language = ja | page = 91 }}</ref>

The Bongo was also sold by Ford in Asia as the "Spectron" (passenger version) or as the "J80" (cargo model). In Australia, as in most of Mazda's export markets, the Bongo was sold by Mazda as the E-series. In Australia Ford also retailed the Bongo, with the commercial version known 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 [[Nissan Vanette|Vanette]]. In South Korea this was built as the [[Kia Bongo|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 [[Mazda MPV|MPV]] for the American market.

===Australia===
In Australia, it was sold as the Mazda E-series and the '''Mazda Traveller'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mazda-Traveller-Van-Sales-Brochure/123485133870?hash=item1cc0499c2e:g:67EAAOSwMfhadD7X:rk:1:pf:0|title=Mazda Traveller Van Sales Brochure &#124; eBay|date=December 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181206095400/https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mazda-Traveller-Van-Sales-Brochure/123485133870?hash=item1cc0499c2e:g:67EAAOSwMfhadD7X:rk:1:pf:0|archive-date=2018-12-06}}</ref> and also as the Ford Econovan and Ford Spectron. The entry-level Econovan offered a {{convert|4|m|ft|1|adj=on}} 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.<ref name = "October 1986 Ford Econovan brochure (Australia)">{{cite web |url=https://archive.org/details/October1986FordEconovanBrochureAustralia |title=Ford Econovan brochure (Australia) |publisher=[[Ford Australia]] |date=October 1986 |access-date=12 November 2015}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://archive.org/details/March1985FordEconovanBrochureAustralia |title=Ford Econovan brochure (Australia) |publisher=[[Ford Australia]] |date=March 1985 |access-date=12 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://archive.org/details/November1985FordEconovanSpecificationSheetAustralia |title=Ford Econovan specification sheet (Australia) |publisher=[[Ford Australia]] |date=November 1985 |access-date=12 November 2015}}</ref>

The {{convert|4.4|m|ft|1|adj=on}} 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.<ref name = "October 1986 Ford Econovan brochure (Australia)"/> 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.<ref name = "October 1986 Ford Econovan brochure (Australia)"/>

The {{convert|4.7|m|ft|1|adj=on}} long Econovan Maxi van was also high roofed, but steel-sided only.<ref name = "October 1986 Ford Econovan brochure (Australia)"/> Powertrain and rear wheel setups were the same as the 4.4-metre Maxi.<ref name = "October 1986 Ford Econovan brochure (Australia)"/> 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://archive.org/details/1986FordEconovanMaxi4WDSpecificationSheetAustralia |title=Ford Econovan Maxi 4WD specification sheet (Australia) |publisher=[[Ford Australia]] |year=1986 |access-date=12 November 2015}}</ref> A cab chassis version was offered on the 4.7-metre chassis, with 2.0-litre petrol engine with five-speed manual.<ref name = "October 1986 Ford Econovan brochure (Australia)"/> It was available as a two-door, three-seater model with {{convert|1.5|tonne|lb|adj=on}} payload and as a four-door, six-seater "Crew Cab" with {{convert|1.4|tonne|lb|adj=on}} payload.<ref name = "October 1986 Ford Econovan brochure (Australia)"/>

In December 1985, Ford updated the Econovan in Australia to upgrade the engines for unleaded petrol.<ref name="Ford boosts Econovan for unleaded petrol">{{cite news |last=Gover |first=Paul |date=24 December 1985 |url=http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/118181329 |title=Ford boosts Econovan for unleaded petrol |newspaper=[[The Canberra Times]] |page=8 |access-date=26 July 2016}}</ref> The petrol engine fitted to 4.0-metre Econovan increased in [[engine displacement|displacement]] from 1.4 to 1.8&nbsp;litres, and the 4.4-metre Maxi had its petrol engine increased from 1.8 to 2.0&nbsp;litres.<ref name="Ford boosts Econovan for unleaded petrol"/> The 4.0- and 4.4-metre Econovan also gained the availability of four-speed automatic, previously fitted only to the Spectron vans.<ref name="Ford boosts Econovan for unleaded petrol"/> 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.<ref name="Ford boosts Econovan for unleaded petrol"/> 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.<ref name="Ford boosts Econovan for unleaded petrol"/> At the same time as these powertrain updates, Ford also made some cosmetic changes to the Spectron.<ref name="Ford boosts Econovan for unleaded petrol"/> 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.<ref name="Ford boosts Econovan for unleaded petrol"/>

=== Engines ===
'''Petrol'''
* 1984 - 1985 1,415&nbsp;cc [[Mazda C engine#UC|UC]]
* 1984 - 1994 1,490 cc [[Mazda C engine#D5|D5]]
* 1984 - 1999 1,789&nbsp;cc [[Mazda F engine#F8|F8]]
* 1984 - 1988 1,998&nbsp;cc [[Mazda F engine#FE|FE]]

'''Diesel'''
* 1984–1995 1,998&nbsp;cc [[Diesel engine|Diesel]]
* 1984–1995 2,184&nbsp;cc [[Mazda diesel engines#R2|R2]] Diesel
* 1984–1995 1,998&nbsp;cc [[Mazda diesel engines#RF|RF]] Diesel

{{gallery | width = 200 | height = 134
| File:1991 Mazda Bongo Wagon 4WD Turbo 2.0 Front.jpg|Mazda Bongo Wagon<br />(second facelift)
| File:Mazda Bongo Wagon 302.JPG|Mazda Bongo Wagon<br />(Japan; second facelift)
| File:Mazda Bongo 303.JPG|Mazda Bongo (Japan; second facelift)
| File:1985 Ford Spectron 2WD van (22464289223).jpg|Ford Spectron (Australia; pre-facelift)
| File:1999 Ford Econovan (JG) SWB van (2016-01-04) 01.jpg|Ford Econovan<br />(Australia; first facelift)
| File:1999 Ford Econovan (JG) SWB van (2016-01-04) 02.jpg|Ford Econovan<br />(Australia; first facelift)
| File:Nissan Vanette S20 001.JPG|Nissan Vanette (Japan; second facelift)
| File:NISSAN Vanette S20 rear.jpg|Nissan Vanette (Japan; second facelift)
| File:1986 Mazda Bongo.jpg|Mazda Bongo (Japan)
}}

==={{anchor|SR|Brawny1}} Bongo Brawny ===
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

{{gallery | width = 200 | height = 141
| File:Mazda Bongo Brawny 003.JPG|Mazda Bongo Brawny (Japan)
| File:Mazda Bongo Brawny 101.JPG|Mazda Bongo Brawny Wagon<br />(Japan; first facelift)
| File:Mazda Bongo Brawny Truck Double Cab.jpg|Mazda Bongo Brawny<br />(Japan; second facelift)
| File:1984 Ford Econovan Maxi van (2009-02-05).jpg|Ford Econovan Maxi<br />(Australia; pre-facelift)
| File:1995 Ford Econovan Maxi MWB van (2015-07-15).jpg|Ford Econovan Maxi<br />(Australia; first facelift)
| File:1997-1999 Ford Econovan (JG) Maxi van (2011-11-08).jpg|Ford Econovan Maxi<br />(Australia; second facelift)
}}

=={{anchor|fourth generation|fourth|SK|SL}} Fourth generation (SK/SL; 1999–2020) ==
{{Multiple image | align = right | direction = vertical | width = 220
| image1 = Mazda Bongo Van.jpg
| image2 = Mazda Bongo Van rear.jpg
| caption2 = Mazda Bongo Van with single sliding door
| image3 = Mazda Bongo Van DX SLP2V rear.jpg
| caption3 = Mazda Bongo Van DX with dual sliding door
| image4 = Mazda Bongo 005.JPG
| caption4 = Mazda Bongo Truck
| image5 = Mazda Bongo Van DX SLP2V interior.jpg
| caption5 = 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#Bongo|Mitsubishi Delica Van/Truck]], and [[Nissan Vanette]]. This model adopted the SK [[car platform|platform]] which was based on the previous generation SS/SE model. This was sold at various Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newsroom.mazda.com/en/publicity/release/1999/9906/990616e.html|title=MAZDA:Backnumber &#124; News Releases|website=newsroom.mazda.com}}</ref> On August 20, 2010, an upgraded Bongo truck/van were officially released in Japan.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://newsroom.mazda.com/en/publicity/release/2010/201008/100820a.html | title=MAZDA NEWSROOM｜Mazda Releases Upgraded Bongo van and Truck in Japan｜NEWS RELEASES | date=5 May 2019 }}</ref>

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 {{convert|90|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}} and a diesel 2.2-litre ''R2'' with {{convert|79|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}} 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.
* November 1999: the Mitsubishi Delica Cargo was [[Rebadging|Rebadged]] and released in Japan only.
* December 2003: A new [[common rail|common rail direct fuel injection]] diesel model was introduced.
* November 2005: Minor updates on exterior lighting.
* 2006: the Australian-market E1800 (SKW0) is discontinued.
* August 2007: [[diesel particulate filter|DPF]] introduced for diesel engine models. Power windows and central locking were also introduced for all truck models.
* May 2009: due to Nissan's in-house NV200 Vanette, sales of the 2WD petrol models were stopped.
* August 2010: Minor updates for the entire range include the introduction of a new 1.8-litre L8 petrol engine. This required a larger center console box which reduced seating capacity. New model codes (SKP2T/SKP2L) were applied.
* 2011: The New Zealand market E1800 (SKW0) was discontinued.
* October 2011: The rebadged Mitsubishi Delica model was discontinued, with the nameplate shifted onto the Nissan NV200 Vanette in an OEM deal.
* March 2012: Mazda announced that this would be the last generation of in-house designed Bongo vans and trucks, with the company withdrawing from commercial vehicle production to focus on fuel efficient passenger cars.<ref>{{cite web |last=Dowling |first=Neil |date=26 March 2012 |url=http://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/mazda-to-stop-building-commercial-vehicles-19875 |title=Mazda to stop building commercial vehicles |work=CarsGuide |access-date=16 April 2016}}</ref>
* June 2012: Minor safety updated. Rear decal renewed. MAZDA decal deleted (van only).
* February 2016: Minor updated. New engine tune-up and increase fuel economy, Auto now became five-speed, dual-rear wheels model discontinued, [[anti-lock braking system|4W-ABS]] and [[remote keyless system|Keyless entry]] for all models, new model codes SLP2V/SLP2M applied.

{{gallery | width = 200 | height = 134
| File:Mitsubishi Delica Van 001.JPG|Mitsubishi Delica
| File:NISSAN VANETTE VAN GL.jpg|Nissan Vanette (GL trim)
| File:2000 Ford Econovan (JH) van (2015-06-27) 01.jpg|Ford Econovan (Australia)
}}

=== {{anchor|BrawnySK}} Bongo Brawny (SK; 1999–2010) ===
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&nbsp;mm and long 2600&nbsp;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.

* November 1999: the Mitsubishi Delica Cargo was [[Rebadging|Rebadged]] and released in Japan only.
* October 2000: The truck model was discontinued due to the introduction of the Mazda Titan Dash 1-ton.
* December 2004: Minor changes include the introduction of a new Common rail direct injection diesel 2.0 RF-CDT engine and new model codes SKF6 applied for diesel models.
* November 2005: Minor updates include the addition of exterior lighting.
* 2006: The E2000 MWB (SKX0) and E2000 LWB (SKY0) is discontinued in Australia.
* August 2007: 4WD and GL Super trim levels are discontinued.
* August 2010: The New Zealand-market Bongo Brawny, E2000 (LWB), a rebadged Mitsubishi Delica Cargo, was discontinued.

{{gallery | width = 200 | height = 150
| File:Mazda Bongo Brawny 001.JPG|Mazda Bongo Brawny (GL Trim)
| File:Mazda Bongo Brawny 002.JPG|Mazda Bongo Brawny (GL Trim)
| File:2005 Mazda E2000i LWB.jpg|Mazda E2000i (New Zealand)
| File:Mitsubishi Delica Cargo 501.JPG|Mitsubishi Delica Cargo (GL Trim)
| File:Mazda E2200 truck (facelift).jpg|Mazda E2200 truck (Turkey)
| File:1999 Ford Econovan (JH) Maxi van (2010-12-28).jpg|Ford Econovan Maxi (Australia; pre-facelift)
| File:2002 Ford Econovan (JH) Maxi van (2015-06-15) 01.jpg|Ford Econovan Maxi (Australia; facelift)
}}

=== {{anchor|Friendee}} Bongo Friendee (1995–2005) ===
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{{see also|Ford Freda}}

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The '''Bongo Friendee''' was introduced in June 1995, based on the [[Mazda S platform#SG|SG platform]]. It was an eight-seater [[minivan]], and was also sold on the Japanese home market as the [[Ford Freda]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=MAZDA 100TH ANNIVERSARY {{!}} LEGENDARY MAZDAS - BONGO FRIENDEE {{!}} MAZDA |url=https://www2.mazda.com/en/100th/cars/detail_037_bongofriendee.html |access-date=2023-12-26 |website=www2.mazda.com |language=en}}</ref>

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 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 [[campervan|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 dealers.

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 [[HVAC|climate control]] was fitted as standard, while electronic blinds and electric side door were commonly fitted options.

==== Engines ====
'''Petrol'''
* 2.0&nbsp;L ''[[Mazda F engine#FE|FE]]'' [[SOHC]] [[Straight-four engine|I4]]
* 2.5&nbsp;L ''[[Mazda J engine#J5]]'' [[V6 engine|V6]]

'''Diesel'''
* 2.5&nbsp;L ''[[Mazda diesel engines#WL-T 2.5|WL-T]]'' turbo-diesel (the same engine is found in the [[Mazda B-series]] Pickup truck)
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== {{anchor|fifth generation|fifth}} Fifth generation ==
=== {{anchor|Brawny2|H200}} Bongo Brawny (H200; 2019–present) ===
The Bongo Brawny name was reintroduced in April 2019 in Japan as a badge engineered [[Toyota HiAce#H200|fifth-generation Toyota HiAce]].<ref name="hiacebrawny" /> Unlike the previous model, it is intended to be a larger commercial van as opposed to a passenger van.

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| File:Mazda BONGO BRAWNY VAN GL (3BF-TRH200M) front.jpg|Mazda Bongo Brawny Van GL (TRH200M)
| File:The rearview of Mazda BONGO BRAWNY VAN (3BF-TRH200M) used as a transporter of FUKUYAMA TRANSPORTING CO.,LTD.jpg|Mazda Bongo Brawny Van DX (TRH200M)
}}

=== {{anchor|S400}} Bongo Van and Bongo Truck (S400; 2020–present) ===
The Bongo nameplate was reintroduced in July 2020 in Japan and based on the [[Daihatsu Gran Max]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mazda Bongo Van | language = ja | url=https://www.mazda.co.jp/cars/bongo-van/|access-date=2020-07-17| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201105142444/https://www.mazda.co.jp/cars/bongo-van/ | archive-date = 2020-11-05 | publisher = Mazda Motor Corporation }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | title = Mazda Bongo Truck | language = ja | url = https://www.mazda.co.jp/cars/bongo-truck/ | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210128151717/https://www.mazda.co.jp/cars/bongo-truck/ | archive-date = 2021-01-28 | publisher = Mazda Motor Corporation }}</ref> It is available in van and truck model.

{{gallery | width = 200 | height = 150
| File:Mazda BONGO VAN DX (5BF-S403Z) front.jpg|Mazda Bongo Van DX (S403Z)
| File:Mazda BONGO VAN DX (5BF-S403Z) rear.jpg|Mazda Bongo Van DX (S403Z)
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== References ==
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