HIROSHIMA, Japan—As part of celebrations marking its 90th anniversary, Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the sales launch of 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” come with Mazda’s unique idling stop technology, i-stop, and go on sale today at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealerships throughout Japan.

The 90th Anniversary Mazda Biante i-stop SMART EDITION II
Based on the Mazda Biante 20CS, the Biante i-stop SMART EDITION II is equipped with Mazda’s fuel-saving i-stop system. It also features popular factory-installed options including power dual sliding rear doors, a ‘nanoe ion’ air purification system*1, 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 also includes an HDD navigation system and a parking assist system at a reasonable price. Production is limited to 600 units.
The special edition and limited edition versions of the Biante qualify for Japan’s eco-car incentive program and 75 percent tax reductions under the government’s eco-car tax reduction program.
Main features of the special edition 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)
Main features of the limited edition Mazda Biante i-stop SMART EDITION II (limited to 600 units)
Base model
Special edition Biante i-stop SMART EDITION II
Special features
MAZDA G-BOOK ALPHA-compatible voice-controlled HDD navigation system*3
Parking assist system (front, side and rear guide monitors)
Source: http://www.mazda.com/publicity/release/2010/201006/100623a.html





