Overview of the car "Mazda Biante"

"Mazda Biante" is a 3-volume minivan manufactured for the domestic market of Japan. For the first time this machine was born in 2008. The car is endowed with an unconventional appearance and comfortable transformable interior. In general, the owners are positive about the "Maze Biante". What is this minivan and what are its features? Reviews of the owners of Mazda Biante, technical specifications and not only - later in this article.

Design

As we said in the introduction, the machine has an unusual design. To a Russian person, this appearance seems very unusual. Some people call Mazda Biante an ugly creature, others are satisfied that they have such a car with a unique design. But to say that the appearance of Mazda is ugly - you can not. It's just a car with its character.
In the front, the manufacturer used a proprietary triangular radiator grille. But, unlike the passenger models, it is noticeably larger and stretched up to the middle of the hood. Especially noteworthy is optics. It starts from the grate and ends at the front pillars. The bumper is so licked that it seems like a single body part. There is also a cut-out for halogen fog lamps and an air intake grille. Disks in the form of "snowflakes" successfully look on the general background. Behind the car is even more unusual. The optics are entirely chrome plated, and the wings have a wide cutout for the stop signal. All body racks are made in black.

Dimensions, clearance

As for dimensions, the car is fully consistent with its class. So, the length of Mazda Biante is 4.7 meters, width - 1.77 meters, height - 1.83 meters. The ride height is 15 centimeters. As practice shows, this is the weak spot of Mazda Biante. Reviews of the owners say that the car often clings the bottom. This is facilitated not only by small ground clearance, but also by a long wheelbase of 285 centimeters.

Interior

According to the owners, the cabin of the minivan resembles a spaceship: a wide line of instrument panel, stretching through the entire torpedo, triangular ventilation pane, a bright salon and seats with armrests. The shift lever is moved to the center console. There is also a multimedia center and climate control buttons. Everything is near and near at hand. Ergonomics of the cabin at an altitude - note the reviews. Each passenger has his own cup holder, armrest and headrest. The car itself is designed for 8 people.
A distinctive feature - the presence of an ionizer in the cabin. Also, seats can be treated with a waterproof coating. Inside, there is a lot of space. The second and third rows of seats are on the sled. This allows you to move the sofas in any convenient direction. Also, the seatbacks fold horizontally - you can get a full bed for two people. To expand the luggage space even more, the manufacturer has provided the function of removing the seats. In this car you can transport non-standard and bulky goods, which is an obvious plus for a family car. On the move this minivan is very comfortable. In the cabin is excellent noise insulation, and a wide range of settings of the seats will allow you to choose the most optimal position for each passenger.

Specifications

The engine range for Mazda Biante includes two gasoline units. Both for 4 cylinders with 16-valve cylinder head. The base for the minivan is a two-liter atmospheric engine with a capacity of 150 horsepower. Its maximum torque is 190 Nm. The two-liter "Mazda Biante" shows quite good dynamic characteristics. So, acceleration to a hundred takes 12.7 seconds. At almost two-ton mass this is a worthy indicator. The maximum speed is 176 kilometers per hour. Also, the car is pleased with the low fuel consumption. In a mixed cycle, it is 7.4 liters per 100 kilometers.

Next on the list is a 2.3-liter engine with 165 horsepower. The engine has a good torque of 210 Nm. However, this unit has a prefix Hi-Oc. This means that the engine is designed only for high-octane gasoline. The Japanese thus decided to increase the total capacity without installing a turbine. Yes, the compression ratio is now 12 points. But what about the feedback? "Mazda Biante" - not a sports car, and therefore should be calculated for a maximum of 95th gasoline. Besides, not every Russian gas station has such fuel. In such conditions it is rather difficult to operate a minivan.

Transmission

As for the gearboxes, both power units are equipped with one - automatic - gearbox on 6 steps. The owners speak of it positively. The box does not emit excessive vibrations when switching from one mode to another.

Chassis

Suspension front and rear - independent type, on telescopic shock absorbers. Thanks to several levers the machine perfectly fulfills all road irregularities. The brakes on both axes are disc, on a hydraulic drive (in front of them also ventilated). The standard offers 16-inch wheels on the 60th profile.

Cost

Officially, the minivan is not delivered to Russia. However, it can be found in the secondary market. What is the price for "Mazda Biante"? The cost of a 9-year minivan is 550 thousand rubles. Models are younger than a million.

Conclusion

So, we found out what the "Mazda Biante" has characteristics, design and feedback. It is worth noting that this car is quite rare even in the Far East. Therefore, it will be very difficult to find a worthy copy. And in terms of maintenance the machine is unfamiliar. Not every SRT will undertake the repair of Mazda Biante. It is worth considering this factor when buying a car "with hands".