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 or pickup trucks. It was replaced by the Kia Bongo III in 2004. The Bongo Frontier was the first Kia Motors car to be exported to Europe and South America. Beginning in 1995, there was a minivan variant called the Kia Pregio.

1st Generation (1997-2000)

The Bongo Frontier was the first rear wheel drive car produced by Kia 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.