although there is a 2.5-litre V6 petrol version available. The Mazda Bongo Friendee is an eight-seater minivan. Some had Mazda factory-fitted kitchens installed. Many have also been imported to the UK and converted to camper vans. All of them have fold down seats downstairs to make a double bed, and on many models there is also an "Auto Free Top" elevating roof which can sleep two more people. Flat-top versions were also available. In September 2001, a facelift version appeared with a revised bodystyle and different engines, although the 2.5 turbo-diesel continued unchanged. Air conditioning, climate control is fitted as standard and electronic blinds and electric side door are commonly fitted options. Engines Petrol 2.0 L FE SOHC I4 2.5 L Mazda J engine#J5 V6 Diesel 2.5 L WL-T turbo-diesel (the same engine is found in the Mazda B-series Pickup truck) Fifth generation Bongo Van and Bongo Truck (S400; 2020–present) The Bongo was reintroduced in July 2020 in Japan and based on the Daihatsu Gran Max. It is available in van and truck model. Bongo Brawny (H200; 2019–present) The Bongo Brawny was reintroduced in April 2019 in Japan as a badge engineered fifth-generation Toyota HiAce. Unlike the previous model, it is intended to be a larger commercial van as opposed to a passenger van. References External links Bongo Cab over vehicles Rear-wheel-drive vehicles Minivans Vans Minibuses Vehicles introduced in 1966 Pickup trucks