i-ACTIV AWD Demonstration Video

Mazda's i-Activ All-Wheel Drive versus Subaru. Mazda’s i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive system is predictive and intuitive, allowing you to maintain full control through all road and weather conditions for a thrillingly tenacious drive.

[thetechlibrarian]

obviously we know there is some kind of exploit in the subie system that makes it not perform when the wheel is turned however with that being said this is a very low tearmaz the car and it still performs well and the eye active all wheel drive is actually really good especially considering how old the CX-5 platform is 6 7 years ago is an eternity and car lifespan cycles

[ctmandeville]

These are the videos people want to see and should be shown on a regular basis. A company "known"'for AWD vehicles clearly doesn't build an AWD system worthy of the praise they receive, yet a company know for fun and sportiness should also be known for a well built and intuitive AWD system. I would say the only system better would be that in the Jeep Renegade Trailhawk. But $26k compared to $35k in a sub-compact segment means the Mazda is much more affordable for their AWD!

[eugenegutierrez]

Thx for demonstration. Next time you demonstrate a Subaru use the higher model. Crosstrek has the basic features. I’ve own Subaru and I love it especially when it’s raining. Mazda on the other hands aren’t good on nasty weather.

[Steven]

Why are the wheels turned? Do the test again with the wheel straight.

[rotaxrider]

There's a reason why the test has the front wheels turned and not straight right?

[druvmarwah]

was the Subaru's traction control shut off for this test?

[crabjoe]

This makes no sense... I've seen the same test, but instead of blocking the rear, it was setup as an incline and the front wheels were pointing straight. In these hill climb test with roller ... even with 3 wheels on rollers, the Subaru always makes it.

I have a funny feeling that there might be some programing in the Subaru setup to limit the power transfer to the back, when the steering is turned like that. Could this be because it's a weak point the Subaru setup or possible a feature to keep the axles from binding? You know on a turn, the outside wheels have to spin faster than the inside... So maybe Subaru reduces what power goes to the rear when the front wheels are turned at a given angle to prevent binding ... and Mazda figured this out and might now be exploiting it???

Mazda, can you do a incline roller test with 3 wheels on rollers? I'd love to see how Mazda's i-Activ system does in that situation.

BTW, how does i-Active do in soft sand? I ask this because I enjoy driving on the beaches of the Outer Banks and I'd love to be able to drive an AWD vehicle that can save me some fuel costs in getting to and from the beaches... I'm current in a 1 Ton pickup... Does great on the sand, but boy is it expensive to drive to and from there!

Thanks!

[alexandreblondeau]

The Subaru x mode is not enabled and I think the test is biased to have had the case on my subaru xv / Crosstrek it comes out without problem probably to commercial purpose

[TexasHarleyBoy]

In THIS test, was the Mazda in NORMAL driving mode, not a traction enhancing mode? If it was, the Subie should be in the same corresponding mode, thus Apples to Apples comparison. Just curious about the drive settings in this video.

[johnboy]

Correct me if I’m mistaken but when the front wheels are turned, the awd is disengaged from the Subaru, this is a safety feature to stop sudden forward movement into traffic??

[leonelsantamaria]

Funny and more funny, put the steering straight,

[lovelust]

So why didnt you increase it..😂😂if u didn't want to lie

[adamphillips]

Mazda DEFINITELY didnt pull the awd fuse out from the Crosstrek....nope nope nope! Come on, Im a fan of Mazda myself, but seriously, people are believing this?!

[maikastaretza]

nice try Mazda but Subaru will always piss on you :))

[folwind]

The video is not true. Under normal conditions, the Subaru would have no problem getting past the Mazda. Only a fool would think this video is true. It's definitely in Mazda's favor. The video is fake

[ericpullen]

I'm not even a Subaru fan boy and I know this video is pure unfiltered bullshit please Mazda AWD system will overheat on a diagonal test 😎