When you’re a pro snowboarder like Brad Martin, you probably get used to seeing huge trucks and SUVs when you’re heading up to a mountain. Maybe that’s why he said he got some sideways looks when he rolled up to Alyeska Ski Resort in Alaska driving an SUV crossover, the Mazda CX-3, after traveling over 700 miles across the Yukon—of course, the onlookers don’t know that. Otherwise, we bet they wouldn’t be gawking, they’d be asking him how he got such good traction over all those icy roads and snowdrifts. His secret? The CX-3’s i-ACTIV predictive AWD. Check the video, then join us below!
The i-ACTIV AWD available on the CX-3 is truly innovative. It uses sensors that take a reading of road conditions 200 times per second, so you have the most accurate distribution of power possible. The system also takes driver intent into account, such as braking pressure, angle of the steering wheel turn, and acceleration. With such an intelligent system controlling your slippage, you have the confidence of i-ACTIVE AWD behind you to help you take on even the most unforgiving road conditions with poise.
Even though we’re far, far away from the snowy Yukon here at Dolan Mazda, we still have our fair share of unfavorable road conditions to contend with, and having i-ACTIV predictive AWD on your side can give you the edge when you’re trying to make your way safely home. As you shop for a new vehicle, do yourself a favor and put the Mazda CX-3 with predictive AWD on your shortlist and grab the road ahead without worrying about any slippage.
