You’ll Love Driving this Winter in a Mazda Crossover SUV
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The Canadian winter is famously frigid, and snow and icy roads can be hazardous for drivers. However, life doesn't stop and people still have places to get to.
It's important to have a vehicle that can handle any conditions, one that's also equipped with modern safety features to protect you and everybody on the road. Read on to learn why the Mazda CX-5 crossover SUV is the vehicle of choice for the Canadian winter.
i-Activ All Wheel Drive
The 2020 Mazda CX-5 has a super advanced i-Activ All Wheel Drive system that can handle driving in any terrain or road condition. No less than 27 sensors monitor everything from outdoor temperature to windshield wipers.
The sensors are able to determine when your tires will need better grip, and the vehicle itself works to deliver the traction you need at the precise moment you need it. The boost of torque just at the moment its needed and the minimizing of drivetrain energy loss makes the AWD system in the 2020 CX-5 especially fuel efficient, something AWD systems aren't famous for historically.
Whether there's a sudden storm, a rough patch of black ice or some other adversity you encounter while driving, the CX-5 will adjust itself to keep you effortlessly safe. Speak to the Mazda leasing experts at your local dealership to learn more about the features in this vehicle, and about prices for different trims.
i-Activesense Technology
The new generation of advanced safety feature technologies in Mazdas is known as i-Activesense, and it helps to keep drivers safe in numerous ways. From adjusting nighttime lighting to sensing the proximity of surrounding vehicles, i-Activesense helps drivers avoid collisions and reduce the impact of accidents when they're simply impossible to avoid.
There are a few different technologies which fall under the broader category of i-Activesense. For example, the Blind Spot Monitoring System uses radars on the left and right side of the vehicle to detect objects in your blind spot, and then warn the driver.
Smart City Brake Support detects objects ahead when driving at slow speeds, and prepares the vehicle for braking by adjusting the brake pads closer to the disc. If no corrective action is taken, the vehicle will stop itself automatically.
This feature makes driving safer for everybody in your vehicle and outside it too.
Mazda Connect
Modern technology can be pretty dazzling outside of cars. One of the most impressive features in today's new vehicles is the way in which drivers can use their smartphone safely and effortlessly while behind the wheel.
The 7-inch colour touchscreen display works with voice command or steering-mounted controls, so you can easily stay in contact with people, listen to your music and even access navigation features from your phone. These features are amazing in any season, but if there's a sudden snow squall while you're driving you'll appreciate being able to stay effortlessly connected to the outside world without having to leave your vehicle, or without even having to stop driving.
Nothing replaces being a careful and vigilant driver when the roads are slick, but with the CX-5's AWD system, advanced safety features and improved smartphone connectivity, you'll love driving a Mazda crossover SUV this winter.
