Mazda CX-50 Offroad mode ( Mi-Drive ): On ice, mud and snow!

Mazda Intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive) : Mi-Drive offers three modes that drivers can choose from based on the driving situation. The Mi-Drive system adds OFFROAD, which supports driving on different road surfaces in outdoor settings, and TOWING (SKYACTIV-G 2.5L W/ TURBO vehicles only) driving modes in addition to NORMAL and SPORT modes previously available on Drive Selection for SUV vehicles. Switching to Offroad mode optimizes control characteristics for off-road driving as follows: 1. High-traction all-wheel drive (AWD) Offroad mode improves traction by maximizing torque distribution to the AWD rear wheels across all vehicle speed ranges. At low speeds, this achieves greater drivability and escapability on poor road surfaces, and at high speeds, it offers handling characteristics with an emphasis on stability. 2. A sense of the tires gripping the ground that offers peace of mind created by optimizing the G-Vectoring Control (GVC) system for off-roading Optimized for slippery off-road conditions, GVC offers significantly improved tire grip­ something that gives drivers greater peace of mind. This reduces cornering resistance and instability on rough roads. 3. Smooth traction control (TCS) for excellent traction The offroad mode also optimizes Mazda TCS for off-road conditions. This system coordinates control of the brakes and engine torque to maximize traction, ensuring the driving force is transmitted to each wheel-ground contact point correctly even when the...