Mazda Bongo Friendee 2.5 D (120 Hp)
Mazda Bongo:
The Mazda Bongo , also known as Mazda E-Series, Eunos Cargo, and the Ford Econovan, is a cabover van and pickup truck manufactured by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Mazda since 1966. The Bongo name was also used for the 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, a type of antelope....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Friendee Overview:
Mazda Bongo (Friendee). With 310 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A spacious vehicle designed to transport passengers comfortably, often with sliding doors. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Efficiency-focused engine (120 hp), ideal for city commuting.
- • Rear-wheel drive layout for enhanced handling and balance.
- • Turbocharged engine ensures better torque delivery at low RPMs.
Cons:
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Brawny: 1990 - 1994).
| General: |
| Brand: | Mazda |
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| Model: | Bongo |
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| Generation: | Friendee |
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| Modification (Engine): | 2.5 D (120 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 1995 |
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| End of production: | 1999 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Minivan |
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| Doors: | 4 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 120 Hp @ 3500 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 60.1 Hp/l [200mm more] |
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| Torque: | 310 Nm @ 2000 rpm. |
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| Engine displacement: | 1998 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Precombustion chamber injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 18.3:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
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| Space: |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4585 mm mm [200mm more] |
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| Width: | 1690 mm mm [Same width.] |
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| Height: | 1960 mm mm [10mm less] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2920 mm mm [520mm more] |
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| Front track: | 1465 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1440 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11 m [above average] |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Tires size | 195/70 R15; 215/65 R15 |
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| Wheel rims size | 15 |
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