Today Mazda announced in a short press release that their new Mazda Biante, a eight-seat minivan, will go on sale in Japan during this summer. The name Biante is inspired by the English word 'ambient' and the car aims to create a unified interior space that makes the in-car experience enjoyable and comfortable for all its occupants.

The Mazda Biante has been developed exclusively for the Japanese market and will therefor most likely never leave the island. Further info can be found on the new Biante website (Japanese only).