Mazda Announces Biante Limited Edition and Special Edition in Japan

Mazda has just released three new editions of the Mazda Biante minivan for the Japanese market. These versions of the very futuristic looking Biante come with special options and color choices meant to entice families and select businesses alike.

First up is the Biante 20S Limited, which comes standard with a 2.0-liter DOHC engine, and a choice between front-wheel-drive mated with a five-speed automatic transmission, or a four-wheel-drive with a four-speed auto. Other add-ons include dual power sliding doors, keyless entry with remote start, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The van also has 16-inch aluminum alloys, and a rear roof spoiler.

The Biante 20CS Limited comes with the above, as well as auto-leveling headlights. Families will appreciate the easily cleanable seats that come with this model.

Last up is the luxe Biante 20 NAVI Special, a limited edition model with a fair set of extras considering the price tag. Only 800 will be produced. This minivan includes a voice-control sat-nav running on a hard disk drive. It also comes with multiple camera parking assist letting you watch a front, rear, and side view. The DVD/CD player comes with an analog television tuner with printed antenna. Bluetooth, and a special choice of colors is thrown in for good measure. You can get your Biante 20 NAVI Special in Crystal White Pearl Mica, Brilliant Black, or Lilac Silver Metallic.

If you buy one of these 800 units be prepared to make a tradeoff. Some features found on the 20S Limited are not included in the NAVI edition. You will sacrifice the sliding doors, keyless entry, 16-inch aluminum alloys, and rear roof spoiler to get the more video-heavy version.

The Mazda Biante 20CS Limited starts at 2.2 million Yen ($25,000), including tax. The Biante 20S Limited begins at 2.5 million Yen ($28,640), and the Biante 20 NAVI Special can be yours for between 2.5 and 2.92 million Yen ($28,640 to $33,500). These three editions are on sale now.

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Mazda Announces 'Limited Edition' and 'Special Edition' Mazda Biante Minivans for Japan

Specially equipped with popular, convenient features

Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the sales launch of limited edition and special edition versions of its mid-size, tall ‘high-roof’ Biante minivan for the Japanese market. The ‘Biante 20S Limited’ and ‘Biante 20CS Limited’ models come specially equipped with popular features, while the ‘Biante 20 NAVI Special’ limited edition adds a highly functional GPS navigation system. These new models go on sale today at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealerships throughout Japan.

The special edition ‘Biante 20S Limited’ is based on the best-selling 20S grade and is equipped with popular features such as dual power sliding doors and Mazda’s advanced keyless entry and start system. The ‘Biante 20CS Limited’ is based on the 20CS grade. It features discharge headlights for improved nighttime visibility and ‘cleanable seats’ that are upholstered with easy-wipe fabric to help prevent stains.

The ‘Biante 20 NAVI Special’ limited edition offers special equipment at a smart price. It has a parking assist system with multiple cameras to help the driver and Mazda’s G-BOOK Alpha-compatible HDD navigation system with a voice-control function. Production will be limited to 800 units nationwide.

 

Main features of the special and limited edition Biante models

20S Limited

Base model
Biante 20S, with a choice of a front-wheel-drive (FWD) model with five-speed automatic transmission or a four-wheel-drive (4WD) model with four-speed automatic transmission, both powered by the 2.0-liter direct injection DOHC engine.

Special equipment

-	Dual power sliding doors
-	Advanced keyless entry and start system (with answer-back function)
-	Leather-wrapped steering wheel

 

20CS Limited

Base model
Biante 20CS, with a choice of a front-wheel-drive (FWD) model with five-speed automatic transmission or a four-wheel-drive (4WD) model with four-speed automatic transmission, both powered by the 2.0-liter direct injection DOHC engine.

Special equipment

-	Discharge headlights (with auto-leveling function on low beam)
-	Cleanable seats
-	Leather-wrapped steering wheel

 

Biante 20 NAVI Special (production limited to 800 units)

Base model
Biante 20S Limited, with a choice of a front-wheel-drive (FWD) model with five-speed automatic transmission or a four-wheel-drive (4WD) model with four-speed automatic transmission, both powered by the 2.0-liter direct injection DOHC engine.^*

Special equipment
Mazda G-BOOK Alpha-compatible voice controlled HDD navigation system
Includes the following functions:

-	Parking assist (front, side and rear guide monitors)
-	DVD and CD player with AM/FM radio
-	Analog television tuner and printed antenna
-	Bluetooth® hands-free system
-	Steering-wheel mounted audio system control switches
-	Six speakers

Body colors
A choice of three exterior body colors is available: Crystal White Pearl Mica, Brilliant Black and Lilac Silver Metallic.

*	Some equipment on the 20S Limited grade – dual power sliding doors, advanced keyless entry and start system, 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels and rear roof spoiler – is not included on the 20 NAVI Special.

 

Manufacturer’s suggested retail prices

Model	Engine	Drive	Transmission	Price (yen)
				With tax	Without tax
20CS Limited	2.0L DISI (direct injection) DOHC	FWD	5EC-AT	2,198,000	2,093,334
		4WD	4EC-AT	2,487,000	2,368,572
20S Limited		FWD	5EC-AT	2,499,000	2,380,000
		4WD	4EC-AT	2,788,000	2,655,239

20 NAVI Special	2.0L DISI (direct injection) DOHC	FWD	5EC-AT	2,499,000	2,380,000
		4WD	4EC-AT	2,924,500	2,785,239

-	All FWD models qualify for Japan’s Green Tax exemptions.
-	A separate recycling fee of 14,590 yen is necessary in addition to the manufacturer’s suggested retail prices listed above.
-	If the special body color Crystal White Pearl Mica is selected the price increases by 31,500 yen (including tax).