JP: Mazda Releases Upgraded Bongo Van and Truck in Japan

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JP: Mazda Releases Upgraded Bongo Van and Truck in Japan

Post by Matsuda9 » Thu Aug 26, 2010 10:39 am

- Freshened models feature a new engine, meet Japan's 2010 fuel economy standard, and offer improved ride comfort and safety performance with enhanced equipment -

HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the introduction of upgraded Mazda Bongo Van and Bongo Truck commercial vehicles for the Japanese market. The new models go on sale today at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealerships nationwide.

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Mazda Bongo Van GL (with rear-wheel drive, low floor, high roof, 5 doors and 2/5 seats)

The Bongo Van and Bongo Truck now offer enhanced driving performance due to a new 1.8-liter four-cylinder DOHC gasoline engine that increases power and torque, and improves environmental performance and fuel economy. All two-wheel-drive (2WD) models meet Japan's 2010 fuel economy standard (four-wheel-drive [4WD] models are not subject to the standard).

Enhanced equipment includes a large center console box that is positioned between the driver and passenger seats. Safety features have also been improved with a passenger side airbag and an electric passenger-side door mirror that are now included as standard equipment.

For improved cargo management, all the freshened Bongo Truck models have hinged side panels which are 45mm higher than on the previous versions. The single wide-low model grades now come with a longer cargo beds.

Manufacturer's suggested retail prices for the Bongo Van range from 1,722,000 to 1,991,850 yen for the 2WD versions and from 1,964,550 to 2,229,150 yen for the 4WD models. Prices for the Bongo Truck range from 1,587,600 to 1,759,800 yen for the 2WD models and from 1,859,550 to 2,005,500 yen for the 4WD models. These prices include sales taxes and are standard nationwide.

Main features of the upgraded Bongo Van and Bongo Truck
  • Enhanced driving performance and fuel economy
    New 1.8-liter water-cooled four-cylinder DOHC engine with maximum power of 75kW/102PS and maximum torque of 147Nm/15.0kg-m
  • Improved fuel economy. (The Bongo Van improved from 10.2km/L to 11.0km/L and the Bongo Truck improved from 10.4km/L to 11.2km/L)*1
Improved ride comfort and functionality
  • A large center console box*2which can accommodate items up to the size of a tissue box is equipped in all models
  • The height of the cargo bed side panels has been increased by 45mm to enhance cargo management (Bongo Truck)
  • Loading capacity is increased by 50kg due to a longer cargo bed (Bongo Truck single wide-low model grade)
  • A partition curtain is added as standard equipment to enhance the effectiveness of the air conditioner (Bongo Van)
  • Power windows are standard equipment
  • A passenger-side sun visor is standard equipment
Improved safety features
A passenger-side airbag and electric passenger-side door mirror are standard equipment.

*1 These figures are for 2WD models with a manual transmission and are measured according to Japan's 10-15 mode test cycle endorsed by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT)
*2 Console box interior dimensions: approximately 250 x 140 x 140 mm

Manufacturer's suggested retail prices of major model grades

Bongo Van * Price of the model in the attached photo
Drive: 2WD (FR)
Engine: 1.8L Gasoline
Transmission: 5-speed MT
Grade: DX
Specifications: Low floor, 750kg load, standard roof, 4 doors, 2 seats
Price (yen) With tax: 1,727,250
Price (yen) Without tax: 1,645,000

Drive: 2WD (FR)
Engine: 1.8L Gasoline
Transmission: 5-speed MT
Grade: GL
Specifications: Low floor, 750/500kg load, high roof, 4 doors, 2/5 seats
Price (yen) With tax: 1,876,350
Price (yen) Without tax: 1,787,000

Drive: 2WD (FR)
Engine: 1.8L Gasoline
Transmission: 5-speed MT
Grade: DX
Specifications: Wide-low, 1000kg load, standard roof, 4 doors, 2 seats
Price (yen) With tax: 1,722,000
Price (yen) Without tax: 1,640,000

Drive: 2WD (FR)
Engine: 1.8L Gasoline
Transmission: 5-speed MT
Grade: GL
Specifications: Wide-low, 1000/750kg load, high roof, 4 doors, 2/5 seats
Price (yen) With tax: 1,871,100
Price (yen) Without tax: 1,782,000

Drive: 2WD (FR)
Engine: 1.8L Gasoline
Transmission: 4-speed EC-AT
Grade: DX
Specifications: Low floor, 750kg load, standard roof, 4 doors, 2 seats
Price (yen) With tax: 1,811,250
Price (yen) Without tax: 1,725,000

Drive: 2WD (FR)
Engine: 1.8L Gasoline
Transmission: 4-speed EC-AT
Grade: GL
Specifications: Low floor, 750/500kg load , high roof, 4 doors, 2/5 seats
Price (yen) With tax: 1,960,350
Price (yen) Without tax: 1,867,000

Drive: 2WD (FR)
Engine: 1.8L Gasoline
Transmission: 4-speed EC-AT
Grade: GL
Specifications: Low floor, 750/500kg load, high roof, 5 doors, 2/5 seats
Price (yen) With tax: 1,991,850*
Price (yen) Without tax: 1,897,000*

Drive: 2WD (FR)
Engine: 1.8L Gasoline
Transmission: 4-speed EC-AT
Grade: DX
Specifications: Wide-low, 1000kg load, standard roof, 4 doors, 2 seats
Price (yen) With tax: 1,806,000
Price (yen) Without tax: 1,720,000

Drive: 2WD (FR)
Engine: 1.8L Gasoline
Transmission: 4-speed EC-AT
Grade: GL
Specifications: Wide-low, 1000/750kg load, high roof, 4 doors, 2/5 seats
Price (yen) With tax: 1,955,100
Price (yen) Without tax: 1,862,000

Drive: 4WD
Engine: 1.8L Gasoline
Transmission: 5-speed MT
Grade: DX
Specifications: Low floor, 950kg load, standard roof, 4 doors, 2 seats
Price (yen) With tax: 1,964,550
Price (yen) Without tax: 1,871,000

Drive: 4WD
Engine: 1.8L Gasoline
Transmission: 5-speed MT
Grade: GL
Specifications: Low floor, 950/700kg load, high roof, 4 doors, 2/5 seats
Price (yen) With tax: 2,113,650
Price (yen) Without tax: 2,013,000

Drive: 4WD
Engine: 1.8L Gasoline
Transmission: 4-speed EC-AT
Grade: DX
Specifications: Low floor,950kg load, standard roof, 4 doors, 2 seats
Price (yen) With tax: 2,048,550
Price (yen) Without tax: 1,951,000

Drive: 4WD
Engine: 1.8L Gasoline
Transmission: 4-speed EC-AT
Grade: GL
Specifications: Low floor, 950/700kg load, high roof, 4 doors, 2/5 seats
Price (yen) With tax: 2,197,650
Price (yen) Without tax: 2,093,000

Drive: 4WD
Engine: 1.8L Gasoline
Transmission: 4-speed EC-AT
Grade: GL
Specifications: Low floor, 950/700kg load, high roof, 5 doors, 2/5 seats
Price (yen) With tax: 2,229,150
Price (yen) Without tax: 2,123,000

Bongo Truck
Drive: 2WD (FR)
Engine: 1.8L Gasoline
Transmission: 5-speed MT
Grade: DX
Specifications: Single wide low, 900kg load, long/steel cargo bed
Price (yen) With tax: 1,592,850
Price (yen) Without tax: 1,517,000

Drive: 2WD (FR)
Engine: 1.8L Gasoline
Transmission: 5-speed MT
Grade: GL
Specifications: Wide low, 850kg load, standard/steel cargo bed
Price (yen) With tax: 1,645,350
Price (yen) Without tax: 1,567,000

Drive: 2WD (FR)
Engine: 1.8L Gasoline
Transmission: 4-speed EC-AT
Grade: DX
Specifications: Single wide low, 900kg load, long/steel cargo bed
Price (yen) With tax: 1,676,850
Price (yen) Without tax: 1,597,000

Drive: 2WD (FR)
Engine: 1.8L Gasoline
Transmission: 4-speed EC-AT
Grade: GL
Specifications: Wide low, 1000kg load, long/steel cargo bed
Price (yen) With tax: 1,759,800
Price (yen) Without tax: 1,676,000

Drive: 4WD
Engine: 1.8L Gasoline
Transmission: 5-speed MT
Grade: DX
Specifications: Single wide low, 900kg load, long/steel cargo bed
Price (yen) With tax: 1,859,550
Price (yen) Without tax: 1,771,000

Drive: 4WD
Engine: 1.8L Gasoline
Transmission: 5-speed MT
Grade: GL
Specifications: Wide low, 1000kg load, standard/steel cargo bed
Price (yen) With tax: 1,921,500
Price (yen) Without tax: 1,830,000

Drive: 4WD
Engine: 1.8L Gasoline
Transmission: 4-speed EC-AT
Grade: GL
Specifications: Wide low, 1000kg load, standard/steel cargo bed
Price (yen) With tax: 2,005,500
Price (yen) Without tax: 1,910,000

- A separate recycling fee is necessary in addition to the manufacturer's suggested retail prices listed above (10,500 yen for the Bongo Van and 9,540 yen for the Bongo Truck).
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