Mazda is known for its brand-specific technologies like Skyactiv®-G and Skyactiv®-Drive so savvy New Bedford drivers shouldn’t be surprised by the i-ACTIV AWD® system. This predictive all-wheel-drive technology was designed to constantly monitor different factors around the vehicle to predict upcoming road conditions and adjust the wheels accordingly to maintain stability and control of the vehicle. Keep reading as Alden Mazda explains how i-ACTIV AWD® works and which new Mazda vehicles come equipped with this amazing technology.
Whether you’re braving harsh winter driving conditions in Dartmouthor wading through heavy rain in Fairhaven, you can count on i-ACTIV AWD® to carry you down the road without a scratch. While you’re driving, i-ACTIV AWD® is always actively tracking road conditions and small changes in wheel speeds. Using a series of sensors, the system creates a picture of the surrounding driving conditions. i-ACTIV AWD® interprets the information from the sensors and can make adjustments to the amount of torque allocated to the front and rear axles. This is what makes i-ACTIV AWD® an active torque split AWD system, and is why it’s such a great choice for Fall River roads.
The Front-Wheel Slip-Warning Detection System also uses a variety of sensors — but for another purpose. These sensors monitor ground speed and front-wheel speed, allowing the system to sense tiny wheel slips that could lead to tire spin. Torque Control System works closely with Front-Wheel Slip-Warning and i-ACTIV AWD®. Even in FWD mode, it almost instantaneously transfers a small amount of torque to the rear wheels and helps your vehicle switch to AWD without lag.
i-ACTIV AWD® is available on all of the Mazda SUVs and the Mazda3 Sedan and Hatchback:
Mazda3 Sedan
Mazda3 Hatchback
Mazda CX-3
Mazda CX-5
Mazda CX-9
Mazda CX-30
Get behind the wheel of a Mazdafeaturing i-ACTIV AWD® and see what all the fuss is about.You can contact us online to schedule a test drive, or just walk right in. Either way, don’t forget to browse our new vehicle specials to save big on models like the Mazda CX-5 and Mazda CX-9.
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