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I never thought that a car can be a tool to unite the family. At least until a personnel Mazda Motor Indonesia says it is. And he"s right. The classical problem that is common in modern family living in a big city is, the difficulty of the time to get together and chat with the family itself, because of the demands of the tasks and activities of each.

Here, a car has an important role in knitting harmony of a family, especially MPV. The time consumed for its own activities, can be a little treat when the family was driving along. From there, the importance of the element of comfort and practicality of an MPV.

Take for example the latest SKYACTIV Mazda Biante gliding mat Indonesia International Motor Show 2013, September. We along with Mazda Motor Indonesia (MMI) test as far as almost 800 km route Jakarta, Pangandaran, London, and back to Jakarta.

Mazda Biante First Drive
Biante "regular" is not embraced Skyactiv technology is already emphasizes comfort. Although we do not like the fuel consumption is more wasteful than major competitors such as Toyota and Nissan Serena NAV1.

SKYACTIV technology package promoted, making Biante able to laugh at the opponents. Fuel consumption of 17.3 kpl to "selling point" that can be relied upon, not to mention the other features in the technical part.

           
Before discussing the details, it helps us see first, what it Biante Skyactiv. MMI"s car market as an additional variant of the Mazda Biante family. Thus, ordinary engined Biante, still you can find in the Mazda dealers, although we feel orbit period will not be longer.

Biante than usual, Biante Skyactiv sold more expensive (USD 398 million). However, some features had to be reduced in order to suppress the price. But do not worry too much, because some of the important features are absent in the usual Biante now presented. Like the i-Stop, paddle shifters, leather upholstery, and a Multi-Information Display (MID).

And no need to feel that the price is too expensive, because the package SKYACTIV technologies include advanced engine SKYACTIV-G that can be filled with fuel Pertamax class, plus transmission SKYACTIV-DRIVE six-speed that understands your needs.

Mazda Biante First Drive
On the exterior, the most striking difference is on the face somewhat changed thanks to the use of new chrome grille. Honestly, his face now looks more conservative than the previous Biante modern look. On the bottom side, there is a chrome molding that extends from the front to the rear bumper. The rear lights are also now LED tech auto tune up
nology has been embraced.

Dimensions Biante SKYACTIV unchanged, with a length of 4,715 mm, height 1,350 mm. In addition, the Biante is the most wide-MPV in its class with a 1.545 mm, and has a wheelbase of 2,850 mm. Dimensions width and wheelbase is used by Mazda designers to pair a middle seat that can be moved in four directions (forward, backward, left, and right), and provides flexibility excess. Therefore, Biante can carry up to eight people at a middle seat