Mazda Biante Owner & Pre-owner
#11
Posted 18 February 2014 - 12:19 PM
Would you know of any advantages Biante has over the Serena S-Hybrid? Am deciding on either one
Price
No significant difference. Nissan is offering RM8000 rebate now to clear 2013 stock but with the optional accessories maxed out, it is similar to that of Biante
Drivetrain
Engine: Both are almost equivalent, 2000 CC, direct injection, variable intake at intake and exhaust.
Transmission: Haven't test driven Biante skyactive 6 speeder. As for Serena, the X-tronic CVT works brilliantly
Safety
Both have 2 airbags, stability assist, ABS, EBD
Tech gizmo
Mazda doesn't have hill-start assist unlike serena
Serena uses reflector halogen but Biante sports projector halogen
Interior space (height)
serena wins outright due to its flat floor (torsion beam) while biante has an elevated platform for 2nd and 3rd row (multilink rear). Hence, ingress and egress are easier in serena than biante.
Interior space (width)
Biante wins marginally as its 2nd and 3rd row seats are slightly wider than serena. Serena's middle 2nd row seat is uncomfortable for long distance travel
Leg room
Serena wins outright as 2nd and 3rd row leg room is roomier than those of Biante
Ride and handling
Can't comment about Biante as i haven't test driven yet. As for serena s-hybrid, the ride is so so but still acceptable because it jumps on ruts.
Am veering towards Biante due to its good looks, but guys, do you happen to know of more pros for Biante?
william, does the bandar puteri mazda branch have a Biante test drive unit? If so, is it available this weekend 22 / 23 Feb?
thanks
#12
Posted 19 February 2014 - 09:01 AM
and test driving.
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#13
Posted 11 March 2014 - 02:37 PM
Have ordered a Biante during the launching in 1U and they mention ETA is March 2014.
There are some ppl who booked the car even before the launching.
Saw 1 Biante in Kota Damansara bearing the no. W xxxx L and its silver grey in colour.
Any idea when you will the Biante. Different sales guys all giving different dates. Some say end of March and some say warly MAY??
#14
Posted 12 March 2014 - 07:35 PM
Someone got the car already a week after Chinese New Year.
William, yah i test drive the car in Puchong on that day morning
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#15
Posted 13 March 2014 - 08:47 AM
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Mazda Flexa, Kusabi, MX Sportif, MX Tourer, MX Micro Sport, MX Crossport, Secret Hideout, Washu, Ibuki, Senku, Sassou, Kabura, Ryuga, Nagare, Hakaze, Taiki, Furai, Kazamai, Kiyora, Shinari, Minagi, Takeri, Hazumi, Koeru.
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#16
Posted 16 March 2014 - 03:46 PM
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This is so typical of sales guys. Most of the them say pay booking now and can get car in 2-3 weeks time. Sounds reasonable right. 2-3 months is a joke and it's sad that Mazda can't even get their sales guys to tell the truth..
#17
Posted 17 March 2014 - 09:09 AM
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Mazda Flexa, Kusabi, MX Sportif, MX Tourer, MX Micro Sport, MX Crossport, Secret Hideout, Washu, Ibuki, Senku, Sassou, Kabura, Ryuga, Nagare, Hakaze, Taiki, Furai, Kazamai, Kiyora, Shinari, Minagi, Takeri, Hazumi, Koeru.
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#18
Posted 18 March 2014 - 11:29 PM
#19
Posted 24 March 2014 - 03:57 PM
#20
Posted 12 May 2014 - 09:06 AM