MAZDA NEWSROOM｜Upgraded Mazda Biante on Sale in Japan

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Dec. 2, 2010

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Upgraded Mazda Biante on Sale in Japan
- All models feature higher quality seats; range-topping 23S grade has enhanced equipment levels -

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
Grade	Drive	Engine	Transmission	With tax	Without tax	Tax reduction
20CS	FWD	2.0L DOHC DISI	5-speed EC-AT	2,131,500	2,030,000	50%
20CS	4WD	2.0L DOHC DISI	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%
20S	4WD	2.0L DOHC DISI	4-speed EC-AT	2,788,000	2,655,239	-
23S	FWD	2.3L DOHC	5-speed EC-AT (with manual mode)	2,760,000	2,628,572	-

- 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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