Kia Bongo
Every Kia Bongo generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
- Lineage Span
- 1980–present 4 generations · 10 published trims
- Power Evolution
- 61 → 79 hp Base lead-trim output across eras
- Catalogue Rarity
- 3 Epic 3 Epic · 1 Rare/Common
All 4 Kia Bongo Generations
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
The humble Bongo went electric: Kia launched a battery-powered Bongo III in South Korea in 2020, good for up to 211 km (131 miles) per charge.
The Bongo Frontier's 1999 four-wheel-drive version didn't just add capability — it retired the rugged Ceres truck line, a lineage stretching back to the 1977 Mazda Bongo.
"Besta" means "beast" in Portuguese and several other Romance languages — and it didn't stop this Kia coach from becoming the best-selling minivan in Brazil.
The tougher Bongo Ceres farm truck outlived the regular Bongo by seven years, still built on a design traced back to a 1977 Mazda.
Collectors Who Spotted the Kia Bongo
No member has published a public street spot of the Kia Bongo yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Kia Bongo Generation-by-Generation Comparison
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bongo III fourth generation (2005–present) | 2005–present | Rare | — | — | — | — | 3 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Bongo Frontier third generation (1997–2004) | 1997–2004 | Epic | 2.7L | 79 hp · 122 lb-ft | — | — | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Bongo second generation / Besta (1990–1997) | 1990–1997 | Epic | 2.2L | 61 hp · 105 lb-ft | — | — | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Bongo first generation (1980–1994) | 1980–1994 | Epic | 1.4L | — | — | — | 3 trims → | Unclaimed |
See a Kia Bongo on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.