- Kia Bongo
.Known as a Kia Pregio in Australia. ["Bongo" is owned by Mazda in Australia]
The first Bongo was launched in April, 1997 under the name Bongo Frontier. In December, 2000 the second generation Bongo Frontier was launched. As of 2004, the Kia Bongo was in its third version, Kia Bongo III. "Frontier" was dropped from the name with this revision.
Background
The Kia Bongo Frontier was originally available in
RV orpickup truck s. It was replaced by theKia Bongo III in 2004. The Bongo Frontier was the firstKia Motors car to be exported toEurope andSouth America . Beginning in 1995, there was aminivan variant called the Kia Pregio.1st Generation (1997-2000)
The Bongo Frontier was the first
rear wheel drive car produced byKia Motors .Kia has produced small and large trucks for the Korean market for at least 25 years. Rear wheel drive Bongo trucks have been on the market in Korea since at least the late 1980s. Available in white or medium blue with a 4 cylinder diesel engine. Other colors are special order only. Available in 2 or 4 door.
2nd Generation (2000-2004)
The 2nd generation Bongo Frontier was a facelift from the previous model.
3rd Generation (2004-present)
The 3rd generation became the Kia Bongo III.
Names
Some markets, including Europe and South America, had the Bongo Frontier branded as the Kia K-Series.
Called Pregio in Australia.
Still made in Malaysia RHD and Ecudor LHD.
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