Mazda Biante Price in Kenya and a full review

Mazda Biante price in Kenya is in the same range as the major competitors of this minivan. Below, you will find the cost range of different models of the Biante, this includes the brand new ones, locally used models and the foreign used ones that are usually sold by most dealers in Kenya.

Introduction

Mazda Biante is an eight/seven-seater Minivan suitable for both family and business use. For anyone looking for more information about this car, this is the right place. We are going to cover the prices of Mazda Biante in Kenya, the full specifications of the car and some buying tips at the end.

The car was introduced in 2008 and had only one generation till when its production was stopped in 2018. Although not very popular on the Kenyan market, it is still among the top on the seven-seaters series minivans. Biante competitors include Toyota Voxy, Honda Stepwagon, Toyota Noah and the Nissan Serena.

Mazda Biante price in Kenya

The last model of Biante was released in 2018, this means that if you are planning to import one to Kenya, the models options available for you are between 2015 and 2018. Below are the prices of these models in Kenya including in major towns like Kisumu, Mombasa, Nairobi and Nakuru.

Model year	Price range
2015	Ksh 1,300,000 to 1,500,000
2016	Ksh 1,600,000 to 1,850,000
2017	Ksh 1,900,000 to 2,200,000
2018	Ksh 2,300,000 to 2,600,000

For those cars that have been used locally, the price is lower since they are older models. Below is a list of the prices of locally used Mazda Biante in Kenya.

Model year	Price range
2008	Ksh 600,000 to 720,000
2009	Ksh 650,000 to 780,000
2010	Ksh 670,000 to 820,000
2011	Ksh 830,000 to 920,000
2012	Ksh 870,000 to 990,000
2013	Ksh 950,000 to 1,050,000
2014	Ksh 1,100,000 to 1,300,000

The Prices provided above are an average of the market price. This might change depending on various market conditions, the condition of the vehicle and the seller you get the vehicle from. That being said, with Ksh 700,000 and above, you can get yourself a Mazda Biante in good condition in Kenya.

Mazda Biante specifications

Mazda Biante is designed in its own unique way, from the engine, and exterior to the interior. Let us hence look at the features that this vehicle has to offer below.

1. Mazda Biante exterior features

This Minivan has a general boxy shape with a protruding nose just like most of the cars in its class.

Here is what you get for the outside:

Mazda Biante is a five doors minivan(two front, two rare and a tailgate)
On the rare, you get two double slide doors
The ground clearance of the Biante is 5.9 Inches that is lower that the recommended 6.5 inches on Kenyan roads
On higher trims, you get higher features such as alloy rims and foglights
There are also different colors to pick from with regard to your taste

2. Mazda Biante interior

In the interior, you get the needed spacious setting needed for a large family car or for a business vehicle.

Below are the interior specifications:

Biante mainly comes with 8 seats, you will however still find a few seven seaters
There are three rows on the inside, the front row has two seats while the second and third rows have three seats each
Seats have a dirt repelling coat
The legroom on the Mazda Biante is great on all rows, the passengers will definitely find it comfortable
When it comes to the boot, when all seats are occupied, the space is small. However, the second and third row seats can be folded to give a very huge luggage space, this is what makes the Biante suitable for business
In the cabin, you will find more storage spaces such as the cupholders, bottle holders and the center box

3. Mazda Biante engine specs

Mazda engines are reliable and easy to maintain, this is a similar case to the Biante.

Below are the engine specs:

The engine capacities to choose from are two, that is the 2.0L engine or the 2.3L engine and they both run on petrol
The fuel coverage is between 9km/l to 14km/l which is average
The power produced by the Biante engine will range between 144ps to 165ps
You can choose between an All Wheel Drive(AWD) and Front Wheel Drive(FF)
The transmission system is mainly the automatic gear type
Finally, the Tank capacity is 60 Liters

For fuel efficiency, a 2.0L will consume slightly less than a 2.3L engine. Additionally, a Front Wheel Drive(FF) also uses less fuel than an All Wheel Drive(AWD). However, AWD/4WD is better for rough roads. Make sure you choose accordingly with regard to your intended use and budget.

Mazda Biante review in Kenya

We took the car for a test drive and here is what we found out.

Overall Rating(4.3/5)

Comfort

Reliability

Driving experience

Value for money

For comfort, the first thing you will note is the spacious interior that this vehicle gives. The legroom on all three rows is great making the car suitable for family, long journeys or even adventure. The sound insulation is also good allowing one to enjoy rides in a quiet cabin.

Just like most Mazda cars, Biante comes with a reliable engine. The fuel consumption is average. A combination of these two will reduce any headache you might get from the car. You will however need to service the car regularly as recommended on the maintenance schedule for long service life.

The driving experience might not be top-notch since the car does not handle that well, especially around corners. The engine might feel underpowered also. The transmission is automatic and it will give you a better interaction with the car.

When looking at value for money, Biante is not at the top but it is still worth it. The interior is spacious and comfortable and you will get peace of mind from the reliability of the car.

Conclusion

The price of Mazda Biante from dealers might be higher compared to importing due to accumulative costs. Additionally, a local secondhand vehicle might not be in that good condition compared to an imported secondhand. However, importing a vehicle is a long process and might require you to go through an experienced agent, also, you will also have to wait for a long time.