Mazda Bongo
Every Mazda 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
- 1966–2020 5 generations · 19 published trims
- Power Evolution
- 47 → 158 hp Base lead-trim output across eras
- Catalogue Rarity
- 5 Epic 5 Epic
All 5 Mazda 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.
Mazda declared this the last Bongo it would design in-house, then quit commercial-vehicle development for cars.
Plenty of Bongo Friendees never worked a day as a minivan in the UK — imported and converted into camper vans, many got an 'Auto Free Top' roof that popped up at the push of a button to sleep two more.
Toyota, Nissan and Mitsubishi all tried selling vans like this in America and failed, so Mazda never bothered sending the Bongo.
Until 1981 this mid-engined van was Mazda's best-selling vehicle of any kind.
Back in 1966, Mazda already had an electric Bongo prototype running — capable of 47 mph with a 37-mile range — decades before EVs became mainstream. It never reached production.
Collectors Who Spotted the Mazda Bongo
No member has published a public street spot of the Mazda Bongo yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Mazda 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 SK fourth generation (1999–2020)SK | 1999–2020 | Epic | 1.8L I4 | — | — | — | 3 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Bongo Friendee SG (1995–2005)SG | 1995–2005 | Epic | 2.5L V6 | 158 hp | — | — | 3 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Bongo third generation (1983–1999) | 1983–1999 | Epic | 1.4L I4 | — | — | — | 6 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Bongo second generation (1977–1983) | 1977–1983 | Epic | 1.8L I4 | 94 hp | — | — | 5 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Bongo first generation F800 / F1000 (1966–1975) | 1966–1975 | Epic | 1.0L I4 | 47 hp | — | — | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
See a Mazda 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.