"Mega Mini Truck" Custom 3/4 Ton Mazda Bongo 4x4

Check out this super clean, low mile Mazda Bongo Truck we imported from Japan and customized it to the customers special tastes. This unit is bigger then the common Kei Class Mini Trucks but is still very small by North American standards. This unit is the same platform as the SK82L Mitsubishi Delica Truck and the Nissan Vanette Truck.
We have dozens of other videos on our channel covering various topics of Japanese Mini Trucks or "Kei" Trucks. Whether you are looking to import or purchase a Suzuki Carry or you already own a Daihatsu Hijet, There is sure to be a video to interest you!
Check out our channel here / 4sonsoffroad
Wayyyy more info on our website too! www.4sonsoffroad.com

[@thomaswalz3515]

I'm seeing these trucks occassionally here in PA. I've been checking out the various mini truck channels... big fun. So far, the Bongo is the winner for me... the bigger motor and bed...

[@jasoncarpp7742]

That's my idea of a truck. It's small enough that you can drive it anywhere, but it's durable enough to handle just about any job you want to use it for. :)

[@dougshirley3460]

Had an earlier version of the Bongo van in Bermuda. 1800cc stick 5 speed, sat 8 adults, no air, no power steering, no power windows but came with an equaliser for the stereo, tach on the dash, power mirror passenger side, seats folded couls take a sheet of plywood. For a 1988 vehicle really nice, had it for 18 years.

[@yeyong7264]

1700cc

[@PersonalJourney79]

I'm a big guy at 6'3 300lbs and I love the idea of these trucks. I want one for a daily driver.

[@christinamoneyhan5688]

These vehicles remind me of the old 1960s erra FC 150 1/2 ton and the FC 170 3/4 ton trucks. Real work horses.

[@shelt4430]

Always love driving these trucks when I Was Station in Korea and Japan..

[@georgecass8529]

Well being American made trucks are no longer regular cab in their small / midsized pickups i would be interested in one . I really like what they did with the bed that can come in really handy .

[@spacetrucker2952]

Cool little truck.

[@pathbelow6652]

Great commuter. Nice truck.

[@gradyb6264]

Solid review!

[@Edward.Mucklow]

i would love to have something like that!

[@countryside_guy]

I'd love to come to Canada to work on those with you, they seem such fun little trucks.

[@scruffy6151]

I subscribed and gave a thumbs up. Nice little truck.

[@haronmainakangaara8594]

In kenya have used these trucks double reared wheels..and i am addicted...

[@dcw1540]

Good truck. Thanks

[@woodworkingstuff7165]

Decent payload for the size! Might have to invest haha

[@abbaby555]

I love it!

[@RichieRouge206]

Love it!

[@dcw1540]

I like it. Thanks

[@bainiemohamad2110]

nice mega mini truck

[@Count_Smackula]

Very cool.

[@AustinD-hg7od]

A Mini Trucks will be perfect for all i need

[@arizonajames6131]

Copy that will do more research I think your stuff is great definitely subscribing hitting the Bell!

[@4sonsoffroad]

We also definitly have Mini Truck Dealer contacts in the US so if you are interested send us an email and we can pass that along to you. [e-mail]

[@waltere.mellin3537]

I've been wanting to get the little Kia Bongo 4x4 for quite awhile now.

[@shirk15]

I found this video looking for info on the Kia. You can get the Kia in a 4x4 dual cab that is left hand drive in Korea. I am surprised that we have not seen these imported to Canada yet.

[@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY]

@@shirk15also Indonesian Right Hand Drive built KIA BONGO too.

[@patriciomunoz2830]

Very nice

[@SquareWheelMedia]

In the late 80’s/early 90’s these types of little truck we’re everywhere in the U.K. If you built up a good head of speed, with nothing in the back, and then slammed the brakes, you could get them to lift the back wheels up. They became unpopular because of stories of them that actually flipped over. I don’t think they ever did (we tried it with a Subaru sumo) but it was enough to ruin the market for them

[@gbp3616]

I guess tracks probably wouldnt work on these with the placement of the wheel well in regards to the front bumper/cab?

[@alexzanderarmstrong]

I'd love one 👍👍 two dirtbikes is all it needs to hall

[@MadsWorld34]

this is the one I need here in texas but it has to be 25 years old. but this one is fast enough I can drive it to the lake and even pull my little boat with me. with the exception of about 20 miles the speed limit is 65 mph of slower. and that one held 65 mph with no trouble.

[@MadsWorld34]

do they make this truck in a 1995 year. I can get mini trucks down here but not in this size

[@user-co7vg3uw5j]

👍 4х4

[@eddiegumisad2776]

Wow awesome! I want like that one latest Mazda bongo 4x4 manual diesel engine in my province Siquijor Siquijor Philippines🙂🙂🙂

[@user-gp7yn3rt2l]

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[@raymondram6419]

Lovely vechile

[@EngineerDJ_Julius]

nice

[@tshegofatsokgaswane7979]

When is it coming to south africa, I love it👏👏👏

[@motorcarlamar]

Is it possible to equip one of these with hi-rail gear to allow use on railroad tracks?

[@zakarianyondo9055]

Mazda 4×4.is good very expressive for job...

[@jujumorg87]

@Four Sons Off-Road Inc. what are your thoughts on the diesel version? Looking into the 1986 Bongo Brawny

[@midcenturygirl]

Bombardier could make something similar for Canada post but the first 100 units would cost $658k cdn /ea to produce...

[@chevybill1833]

What did this truck cost? How much did you add in cost and parts? What would one like this sell for after you finish all the upgrades?

[@THEButterKING25]

Man once I’m done school and get a real job I’ll want to get one of these better than a kei to plow and for hauling wood

[@isfamoustv494]

Good

[@wuwade33]

do u have video for radio replacement 2001 Suzuki carry truck DB52T?

[@user-mp9hh7go3c]

How about fuel consumption? some folks said 35 MPG it is right?

[@MadsWorld34]

I have been looking for this truck since I saw this video. but all I can find in Vans and dual wheels nothing in just single 5 lug like this one.

[@Paul-ik8fm]

Can you get a lift kit as easy as a kei truck, or lift them at all with wheels as well?

[@pathbelow6652]

We like ours. We have a full 4dr and an 8ft bed. 4x4 5spd has engine with an after market turbo. These trucks move quickly. Ours is caged. Turbo that truck.

[@commentingonshit]

Where do you source your tires? I have an 89 mazda bongo and im trying to find rear tires for it

[@Wbfuhn]

I've been looking for a mini truck the same way I look for vehicles. I end up finding weird sites that focus more on dealers than individual buyers. It's really confusing. I just want a mini truck and not a expensive cart. Do I have to buy a vehicle and pay someone to convert it to a mini truck? (It feels like it because I don't know how to approach it other than calling a number because I don't want to buy one yet, I want to approach when I need one.)

[@stiiify9603]

My neighbor had some this model it revs like toyota hilux here in Philippines

[@Femmpaws]

I wonder what it would take to get one of these rigs into the states? That 8 foot bed would be nice for a lot of tasks around the farm.

[@coltonchristman2070]

There's lots of people that sell these in the states. Find someone who imports them, usually get them for 4k to 6k depending on what it has and condition

[@matthewjacobs141]

I like it...I plan to leave California and move to So. Dakota...I am looking for an inexpensive ride to get me to and back from the market and out to where the fishing is good...Can you give a ballpark cost including getting it to Mitchell SD?

[@1277479]

are there any come with left side steering wheel ??

[@esmalynchannel3093]

This bongo Mazda (vanette) its already now used for transport in Philippines.

[@tommyhayworth887]

/This is a nice sized small truck. Can it be equiped with dump bed and power steering and front snow blade. What is the price

[@DannyWalker1949]

Hey I just found your channel and Sub'ed to you as well. I'm thinking on getting one of these or the Lil' Japaneses model truck's. What kind of Trailing will this Lil' Truck pull behind it, the GVWR Rating? Also does these have front and rear Locker's in 4 wheel drive? Also how bout Lift Beds on them. What kind of units power the lifts IF so equipped? IS there a place I can see or look up measurements on these too?

[@4sonsoffroad]

Hi and thanks for subscribing. So there is no real tow rating on these trucks that we know of. They do not even come with hitches. If we go by some comparative experience and considering that these trucks are only 1600lbs and 50hp I would say 1500lbs towing is probably reasonable for off road. Most 4x4 do not have lockers. Very few in most brands have a rear diff lock and even fewer in select brands have a front diff lock. These are more utility then rock crawler. The dump bed models are mostly electric over hydraulic, with a few being PTO dumps that use a transmission mounted pump. There is no real collection of information unfortunately, you basically have to scour the internet. The best info comes from the manufacturer pages and archives if you can find them.

[@TheMKHC]

I want it

[@jac981]

How would something like this hold up to plowing snow?

[@user-sr2id7py5p]

Хорошо

[@leeharrison8790]

I wish I could afford one .. do you dell the mini 4x4 vans too ? do you have a sales dealer here in America ? Any near Orlando Florida ?

[@1armedguy4]

Great little truck, a bit of weight in the box and she'll crawl through anything, with'in reason lol. I live in Nova Scotia, do you know if there is a importer/ dealer in the maritimes ? You seem to be giving a fair assessment of these vehicles and honest chap, it would be a hell of a number to have one shipped to the NS from Alberta, freight would be more than the cost of a vehicle. I'll have one in the near future for sure. Cheers !

[@4sonsoffroad]

We have shipped trucks to Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. Approximately $1500 for shipping. Thanks for watching 👍

[@johnd8881]

I have a smaller Daihatsu, bought it not running locally from a guy. He got it from Carson Imports in Halifax, there's another dealer up there now I'm noticing on Kijiji that always seems to have a few in stock and may be able to get you one of these bigger ones.

[@ybirch9735]

Carson Exports in Dartmouth still imports these. Fyi, Acadia University has a fleet of Japanese mini trucks - their maintenace department has used them for several years now.

[@BurundukYakutsk_sakha]

I have the same truck with automatic transmission

[@mrmixalotcreative5847]

Did you refinish the front bumper? and what product did you use? I have one of these and my bumper is faded and grey.

[@NaveenKumar-oj7xh]

So what classification of truck is this? Micro?

[@johnbombeo]

There is a lot of this in the philippines sold as a surplus from japan but refurbished and the steering was moved to the left side.

[@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY]

Not parking brakes. Still on the right side

[@rexnemiada8234]

Davao lang po itong dsplay ninyo sir mazda.?

[@Marcusstratus]

How does the size of one of these compare with an old Toyota pickup? About the same size or still smaller like other Kei trucks?

[@4sonsoffroad]

about the same as the older pickups

[@johncooper9976]

How much bigger than a Kei mini truck is it?

[@colinbateman8233]

I think I found my next truck

[@Cronbilly6]

I live in Ontario and want to purchase a mini truck that has a 4" lift and bigger tires with a trailer hitch??? And I seen a plate from Manitoba I believe.... Can you help me in this department please

[@olgrizz_____5373]

I'm 6'2" tall and 250 lbs. Can I fit in that truck? Man I could use the fuel efficiency.

[@christianpaulroldan4010]

Nice cargo area coating looks good also on the bumper. . 2.5L producing 80 ponnies is not good. It drinks more fuel and giving only few horses.

[@terrificspokesman7416]

It has a 1.8L engine not a 2.5.

[@robertaisbett6779]

Can we get one of these in a diesel?

[@hinano316]

How much does these trucks sell for?

[@antiahone3538]

were to find in Europe

[@markjosephsabijon3587]

Nice truck but hand drives needs convertion to lefthand drive to run in the philippines, and also the dashboard cut and transferred..

[@christimm394]

Do these Mazda Bongo trucks come in diesel?, How about crew cab?

[@4sonsoffroad]

They were available with a 2.2L Diesel yes. Crew cab not really... There is a "Bongo Brawny" in crew cab but its a bit of a different model

[@zlh5766]

Anyway we can find out how much this unit cost as a custom order in? Thanks for your time!

[@4sonsoffroad]

This unit was approx $12,000 Canadian. Can't get this new in the US (not sure where your from)

[@zlh5766]

Thank you! I am from Saskatchewan, hope to be a customer someday.@@4sonsoffroad

[@4sonsoffroad]

Sounds good, check out our website www.4sonsoffroad.com or e-mail us at [e-mail] anytime

[@arizonajames6131]

Nice haven't seen those trucks in the US. Can you ship them here for Farm use?

[@4sonsoffroad]

On this size of a truck you it would have to be at least 25 years old to get it into the country. It doesn't classify as a true "mini truck" by US standards

[@LouisSubearth]

You can import it as a strictly off road vehicle if it's less than 25 years old. So don't try to pull a fast one and try to register it for road use or Customs will come and seize your truck.

[@saskmuddinatv]

I'm a big guy. 6'4" and weigh 280lbs. Would I comfortably fit in any on these mini trucks? This one or one of the normal Kei trucks.

[@0xsergy]

try to find a guy local to you and check it out. keep in mind registering them is easier in canada, we only have to wait 15 years to import them vs the states is 25? i think.

[@4sonsoffroad]

Honestly I don't think you would. These trucks are all made for the Japanese market and therefore the average Japanese person... We typically see over 6' tall be pretty cramped. I am told the new Suzuki DA16 trucks have much more room but we won't be able to get those in Canada for quite a few years yet

[@saskmuddinatv]

That's what I expected. Thanks!

[@gradyb6264]

Jesse grat, was wondering the same thing. At 6'3, 290lbs - would be neat to have but not sure of fit..

[@sonsofliberty1062]

Saw your "Q" Jesse, (sorry don't look at the date), nope. You probably should stick with F-series or other domestic brand. My baby brother is about your size, and he didn't like my former Toyotas. So be Blessed in your truck hunting journey. By the way, I'm a F-series fan now and for ever. Semper Fi

[@patmccafferty8614]

Can you get it lefthand drive

[@oldschool8432]

3 passenger seating???

[@tabongaproductions]

Pretty common for most Japanese cab over trucks and vans

[@patricknderitu9912]

How much does this one cost. The mini truck. Mazda

[@barrylinkiewich9688]

I definitely want one, I've got a Toyoace/Dyna and it's a great truck but it's way too big for my uses. I'm not too far from you guys, want to trade?

[@tommyboston1453]

Can these type of trucks be titled in Massachusetts? I want one!

[@4sonsoffroad]

It would have to be 25 years old or older for the US

[@brianbudd8487]

I wish NJ would make it legal to run on the street

[@dianah7666]

How much kia bonggo japan

[@rosshoffman944]

Hey man I see you're in Alberta would you mind sending me an email about how I can get a truck like this through you? I'm located in red deer if that helps

[@captpaulhaugan]

Are there any diesel mini trucks?

[@4sonsoffroad]

In this larger size they are some diesels yes. We featured a Toyota one a while back kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3PCZ4t8o515aZo

[@rickyboyz1006]

Are they legal in Canada and or hard to get? I wouldn't mind one

[@4sonsoffroad]

We brought this truck in for a customer in Alberta. They use it as a daily driver

[@0xsergy]

15 years old is canadas rule for cars problem is rhd and insurance companies no like.

[@bradfordpalmer2298]

Cost?

[@svtirefire]

I'm curious, why do Japanese domestic vehicles have English on the dash, controls etc.?

[@4sonsoffroad]

I have no idea but have often wondered that myself! Some don't or they mix whats english and Japanese. I've seen a lot more Japanese on the Honda Mini Trucks for example.

[@svtirefire]

I read an article about why Japan likes English name badges on cars, basically because it's fashionable, but I would think for dash warning lights, controls etc it would make a lot more sense for it to be in Japanese! Here's the article jalopnik.com/why-japanese-cars-only-use-english-badges-1170502981

[@danalee2347]

What does that truck cost American $$

[@guyod1]

Japanese 3/4 ton =80hp American 3/4 ton 380 hp. Not sure if to be ashamed or proud

[@dodgsr2009]

What cc is the engine?

[@4sonsoffroad]

1.8L

[@mohammadsabbirovi7053]

How much prize

[@user-pf2hv8qw1s]

I am in california, so I am guessing that I am out of luck.

[@user-su4og7bt6z]

いぃ～

[@jessicaramsey9516]

How do i get one are thay street legal

[@4sonsoffroad]

Where are you from?

[@immrnoidall]

do these ever come in an automatic?

[@4sonsoffroad]

yes they sure do

[@mrfingers4737]

Probably pretty weak with an automatic