Mazda Launch New 2020 Bongo Van

[Ian]

Yes, it's true! There's no Auto Free Top, and there's only a maximum of 5 seats, but Mazda have launched their new Bongo complete with sliding door.

It's known as the Mazda Bongo Van and is aimed squarely at the delivery van market. Available as a panel van, a "mini-bus" or as a pick-up it is built by Daihatsu in Indonesia at a right hand drive. All versions are 1.5 litre petrol and available as 2WD or 4WD, 5 speed manual and 4 speed automatic transmission.

The "mini-bus" (pictured above) comes in 2 versions. The STD in silver, or the DX in white which has more electric kit on board. Both are just over 4 metres in length, 1.7 metres wide and 1.93 metres tall. All models have manual aircon and Mazda's proprietary Collision Avoidance System.

Chassis numbers are S403Z-7000001 onwards for the STD and S413Z-7000001 for the DX. Prices are around 2 million yen depending on specification. That's a very reasonable £15,000.

Here's the official Mazda website https://www.mazda.co.jp/cars/bongo-van/

And here's an Indonesian promo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4rvRDrO1_s

Who will be the first enterprising UK firm to import one here I wonder?

[Axsices]

Oh my goodness!!!

[Bob]

Look forward to seeing your new one at Stourport in 2021, Ian.

[pauldeb]

The dashboard looks nice.

[nesty]

I thought vehicle design was meant to be getting better going forward, that front end looks absolutely hideous

[g8dhe]

Due to the great interest shown in the new van Mazda have decided to also re-introduce the Friendee for 2021!

However as the factory burnt down in 2004, it has been decided to supply a DIY version which arrives in monthly installments.

The first month's installment is shown below and will be available at only £99 a further 24 installments will be delivered for £999 a month.

[Bob]

Brilliant Geoff.

[Treetalk]

How exciting, a new Friendee too