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HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation today commenced sales of the upgraded Mazda Biante in the Japanese market. The freshened mid-sized tall "high-roof" minivan goes on sale today at all Mazda, Mazda Autozam and Mazda Anfini dealerships throughout Japan.
Mazda Biante 20S (FWD model with i-stop)
All upgraded Biante model grades come with seats upholstered in thick, Jacquard woven fabric for an improved quality feel. The top-of-the-range 23S model grade also comes with an expanded catalog of standard equipment. The previously optional Clean Air Package, which protects against allergens and viruses and includes a cabin deodorizer, and the Comfort Package, which aids driving at night and in the rain, are now both fitted as standard equipment.
All 2.0-liter front-wheel-drive Biante model grades qualify for Japan's eco-car tax reduction program, with i-stop models gaining a 75-percent reduction and other models gaining a 50-percent reduction.
Main features of the upgraded Mazda Biante
- All model grades come with Jacquard woven fabric seat covers, replacing the previous Jersey fabric.
- The Clean Air Package is standard equipment on the 23S model grade. It includes a nanoe ion*1 air purification system, an Alleru [Allergy] Buster®*2 air filter that removes allergens and viruses, a ceiling-mounted cabin deodorizer and a rear heater.
- The Comfort Package is standard equipment on the 23S model grade. It includes Mazda's auto-light system (which automatically switches on the vehicle headlights according to ambient light conditions), front rain-sensing wipers, water-repellant front door windows and door mirrors, and 'Cleanable seats' covered with an easy-wipe coating.
- *1: "Nanoe" is a trademark of Panasonic Electric Works, Ltd.
- *2: Alleru [Allergy] Buster is a registered trademark of Panasonic co., Ltd.
Manufacturer's suggested retail prices
(* price of model in the attached photo)
| Grade |
Drive |
Engine |
Transmission |
Price (yen) |
Tax
reduction |
| With tax |
Without tax |
| 20CS |
FWD |
2.0L DOHC
DISI |
5-speed EC-AT |
2,131,500 |
2,030,000 |
50% |
| 4WD |
4-speed EC-AT |
2,420,500 |
2,305,239 |
- |
i-stop SMART
EDITION II |
FWD |
2.0L DOHC
DISI i-stop |
5-speed EC-AT |
2,260,000 |
2,152,381 |
75% |
| 20S |
FWD* |
2.0L DOHC
DISI i-stop |
5-speed EC-AT |
2,499,000 |
2,380,000 |
75% |
| 4WD |
2.0L DOHC
DISI |
4-speed EC-AT |
2,788,000 |
2,655,239 |
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| 23S |
FWD |
2.3L DOHC |
5-speed EC-AT
(with manual mode) |
2,760,000 |
2,628,572 |
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- - A separate recycling fee of 14,590 yen is necessary in addition to the manufacturer's suggested retail prices listed above. If the curtain and front side SRS airbag system is selected as a factory-installed option, the fee is 15,160 yen.
- - DISI: Direct Injection Spark Ignition
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