The FINANCIAL -- Mazda Motor Corporation announced the launch of the special edition of its mid-sized tall 'high-roof' Mazda Biante minivan,according to Mazda.

The special edition Mazda Biante GRANZ goes on sale from at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers throughout Japan.Based on the high model grade Mazda Biante 20S that comes with Mazda's unique idling stop system, i-stop, the front design of the Biante GRANZ features Mazda's signature wing, one of the design motifs of the company's new design theme, KODO - Soul of Motion.

Its exterior also includes an exclusive front bumper as well as a large chrome grille. For the interior, the decoration panel for the instrument panel that is used for Biante's top-of-the-range 23S model grade is featured in the special edition for a refined and distinctive design, for both exterior and interior.

A new special body color, Aluminum Metallic, has been added to the popular body color lineup that includes Brilliant Black and Chrystal White Pearl Mica.

The Mazda Biante 20S model grade front-wheel-drive version now comes with the popular Clean Air Package as standard equipment, and is now set at a more affordable price.

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