Mazda Motor Company marks its 90th anniversary by putting on sale special edition and limited edition versions of its mid-size, tall “high-roof” Biante minivan for the Japanese market. Both the special edition Mazda Biante “i-stop SMART EDITION II” and the limited edition Mazda Biante “i-stop SMART EDITION II NAVI SPECIAL” will be available with the newest technology – i-Stop. The vehicles are on sale today at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealerships throughout Japan.
Smart Edition II is based on Biante 20CS, further improved with Mazda’s fuel-saving i-stop system. It also features power dual sliding rear doors, a „nanoe ion” air purification system, an Alleru [Allergy] Buster®*2 air filter that removes allergens and viruses, and seats that are upholstered with an easy-wipe fabric.
The limited edition Biante i-stop SMART EDITION II NAVI SPECIAL is based on the Biante i-stop SMART EDITION II. It includes an HDD navigation system and a parking assist system at a reasonable price. Production is limited to only 600 units.
Mazda Biante i-stop SMART EDITION II
Base model
Biante 20CS (FWD version with 2.0-liter DOHC engine and 5-speed automatic transmission)
Special features
- i-stop (engine idling stop)
- Power dual sliding rear doors
- Nanoe ion*1 air purification system
- Alleru [Allergy] Buster®*2 filter
- Cleanable seats upholstered with easy-wipe fabric
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
- *1 “Nanoe” is a trademark of Panasonic Electric Works, Ltd.
*2 Alleru [Allergy] Buster is a registered trademark of Panasonic Co., Ltd.
Mazda Biante i-stop SMART EDITION II – Limited Edition (600 units)
Base model
Special edition Biante i-stop SMART EDITION II
Special features
(In addition to the special features of the Biante i-stop SMART EDITION II listed above)
- MAZDA G-BOOK ALPHA-compatible voice-controlled HDD navigation system*3
- Parking assist system (front, side and rear guide monitors)
- *3 A TV tuner (dealer option) is necessary to receive terrestrial digital television broadcasts.
Price list:
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Model name |
Drive |
Engine |
Transmission |
Price (yen) |
Tax |
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With tax |
Without tax |
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i-stop |
2WD |
2.0L DISI |
5-speed |
2,260,000 |
2,152,381 |
75% |
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i-stop |
2,333,500 |
2,222,381 |
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- A separate recycling fee of 14,590 yen is necessary in addition to the prices listed above.
- Six exterior body colors are available. If the special body color Crystal White Pearl Mica is selected, the price increases by 31,500 yen (including tax).
- The special edition version and limited edition version do not include the “flexible hook” that is standard equipment on the 20CS.
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