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Old 05-09-2008 | 03:32 PM
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Exclamation The All-New Mazda Biante announced for this summer!

Japan Market only New 8 passenger Mini-Van






http://www.japancorp.net/Article.Asp?Art_ID=18072

Tokyo, Japan, May 9, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation today announced its newly developed eight-seat minivan, the Mazda Biante, which will go on sale in Japan during summer 2008.

The name 'Biante' was coined from the English word, 'ambient,' to create the impression of a unified interior space that contributes to an enjoyable and comfortable in-car experience for all the vehicle's occupants.

Developed exclusively for the Japanese market, the Biante features best-in-class interior space, distinctive, athletic styling and superior dynamic performance. All of which provides the driver and passengers with a pleasing driving experience.

Further information and images are available on the Biante custom website (in Japanese only) at: http://www.biante.mazda.co.jp/pre/
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Old 05-09-2008 | 03:36 PM
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Its so ugly!
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cheap condo in Pattaya

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Old 05-09-2008 | 03:49 PM
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Old 05-09-2008 | 03:52 PM
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Old 05-09-2008 | 03:58 PM
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Its so ugly!
Originally Posted by ghanaboy
One word: FUGLY
come on now im sure the word you are looking for is "Unique"

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No NO NO- Thank You , sir.
Old 05-09-2008 | 04:01 PM
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Many interesting design cues and effects on this car. Unfortunately, throwing more on a vehicle isn't always a good thing. In this case, less would be more.

It's like a Mazda5 amped up on steroids.
Old 05-09-2008 | 04:04 PM
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that thing looks like a toyota alphat or whatever in Thailand, but the Alphat is a hybrid
Old 05-09-2008 | 04:46 PM
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"Unique"= Ugly but in Japan there are a lot of these...I'm sure that they think the same about some our American econobox type autos like the Ford Festiva, Geo Metro, PT Cruiser and what not.
Old 05-09-2008 | 04:48 PM
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that thing is sooooooo JDM, yo!!!

Not feeling the design but then agian, it's not tailored to us crazy Americans. what kind of fuel mileage that thing getting?
Old 05-09-2008 | 04:51 PM
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mazdaspeed version?
Old 05-09-2008 | 04:55 PM
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that's hot. going to trade in my rx8.
Old 05-09-2008 | 05:15 PM
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wow... i think i need to sell my 8 just because mazda made that thing..
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looks like a rx8 :p
Old 05-09-2008 | 07:11 PM
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I like it, it looks to be a cheap and practical car that can serve a lot of purposes. probably easily outsell the rx8
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i wold like to have one of those as a daily car.
Old 05-10-2008 | 07:29 PM
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Not sure what is up with that odd lil window thing before the side view mirrors but im.. looks alright.. I guess.. just eliminate that window and yeah I think it would look kinda kewl with the headlights and all.
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Not too bad...

Is this the successor for Mazda8?

http://www.mazda.com.hk/showroom/m8/mazda8_01.html

Mazda5 in NA only fit 6 people (kind of an odd number for Minivan), and in Asia it fits 7, so there might actually be market for this in NA if Mazda decide to sell it here, since they no long sell MPV.
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Is that a coin slot on the rear fender under the tail light?

Eight passengers with only two seats?

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Old 05-10-2008 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by OldCodger
Is that a coin slot on the rear fender under the tail light?

Eight passengers with only two seats?
two seats?

I counted five... two front passage of course, two middle (50/50 split), one rear bench seat with 60/40 fold down of back support
Old 05-10-2008 | 09:29 PM
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So... what's it do in the quarter?
Old 05-10-2008 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Conundrum
two seats?

I counted five... two front passage of course, two middle (50/50 split), one rear bench seat with 60/40 fold down of back support
In the only picture Zoom included that showed the interior there is no middle seat!

By the way 2 + 2 + 3 = 7 not 8
Old 05-10-2008 | 09:54 PM
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Old 05-10-2008 | 10:38 PM
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bah! blame Ford!

they took the Mazda2 to sell as the Fiesta, now they've repackaged the S-Max into this ogre
Old 05-10-2008 | 11:26 PM
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Wow the Biante actually makes the Aztek look attractive.
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Originally Posted by YaXMaNGTO
So... what's it do in the quarter?

No no no it's all about the "twisties" don't ya know.


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