{"id":324926,"date":"2026-03-24T12:53:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T16:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mazdatroisrivieres.com\/?page_id=324926"},"modified":"2026-03-27T16:41:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T20:41:55","slug":"i-activ-awd-all-wheel-drive","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mazdatroisrivieres.com\/en\/innovation\/i-activ-awd-all-wheel-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"i-Activ AWD (All-Wheel Drive)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div  class=\"\">\n\n            <div class=\"container\">\n            <nav class=\"c-subnav__wrapper\">\n                <div class=\"c-subnav gap-unit-sm mb-0!\">\n                                            <div class=\"c-subnav__item\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/mazdatroisrivieres.com\/en\/innovation\/skyactiv-technology\/\" class=\"c-subnav__link \">\n                                Skyactiv Technology                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"c-subnav__item\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/mazdatroisrivieres.com\/en\/innovation\/i-activ-awd-all-wheel-drive\/\" class=\"c-subnav__link -is-current\">\n                                i-Activ AWD (All-Wheel Drive)                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"c-subnav__item\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/mazdatroisrivieres.com\/en\/innovation\/kodo-design\/\" class=\"c-subnav__link \">\n                                Kodo Design                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"c-subnav__item\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/mazdatroisrivieres.com\/en\/innovation\/i-activsense-system\/\" class=\"c-subnav__link \">\n                                i-Activsense System                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/nav>\n        <\/div>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-stereo-section-bloc section-block-normal\"><div class=\"wp-block-stereo-section__container\"><div class=\"wp-block-stereo-section__col is-layout-flow wp-block-stereo-section-bloc-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2ee6572b wp-block-group-is-layout-grid has-12-columns is-grid-layout\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-4ad9bbd1 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained occupies-2\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-bda37d6c is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained occupies-8\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Confidence Born of Intuition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mazda\u2019s i-Activ AWD features sensors that monitor road conditions 200 times per second. Designed to sense and respond to driving conditions, i-Activ enhances driver confidence without compromising driving pleasure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-stereo-section-bloc section-block-full\"><div class=\"wp-block-stereo-section__container\"><div class=\"wp-block-stereo-section__col is-layout-flow wp-block-stereo-section-bloc-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/mazdatroisrivieres.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/detection-des-conditions.jpg\" alt=\"Detection des conditions\" class=\"wp-image-324532\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mazdatroisrivieres.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/detection-des-conditions.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/mazdatroisrivieres.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/detection-des-conditions-900x253.jpg 900w, https:\/\/mazdatroisrivieres.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/detection-des-conditions-768x216.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mazdatroisrivieres.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/detection-des-conditions-1536x432.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-stereo-section-bloc section-block-normal\"><div class=\"wp-block-stereo-section__container\"><div class=\"wp-block-stereo-section__col is-layout-flow wp-block-stereo-section-bloc-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2ee6572b wp-block-group-is-layout-grid has-12-columns is-grid-layout\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-4ad9bbd1 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained occupies-2\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-bda37d6c is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained occupies-8\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Detecting Conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Skyactiv engines offer greater fuel economy and low emissions while benefiting from a lightweight and responsive design. Every time a Skyactiv engine is started, an immediate connection between the vehicle and the driver is formed. With several engines to choose from, the Skyactiv lineup is engineered for performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-988b637e wp-block-group-is-layout-grid has-3-columns is-grid-layout\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"447\" height=\"221\" src=\"https:\/\/mazdatroisrivieres.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/decoder-les-intensions.jpg\" alt=\"Decoder les intensions\" class=\"wp-image-324547\" style=\"width:2000px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-788ab029 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decoding Intentions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Skyactiv engines offer greater fuel economy and low emissions while benefiting from a lightweight and responsive design. Every time a Skyactiv engine is started, an immediate connection between the vehicle and the driver is formed. With several engines to choose from, the Skyactiv lineup is engineered for performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"447\" height=\"221\" src=\"https:\/\/mazdatroisrivieres.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/conditions-routieres.jpg\" alt=\"Conditions routieres\" class=\"wp-image-324545\" style=\"width:2000px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-788ab029 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Road Conditions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>i-Activ AWD constantly monitors the outside temperature, windshield wiper operation, the amount of torque required to turn the front wheels, and the engine load. This allows the system to detect if it is snowing or raining, and if the road is slippery as the driver climbs a hill or enters a turn. Ultimately, i-Activ AWD accurately helps prevent wheel spin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"447\" height=\"221\" src=\"https:\/\/mazdatroisrivieres.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/conditions-glissantes.jpg\" alt=\"Conditions glissantes\" class=\"wp-image-324543\" style=\"width:2000px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-788ab029 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slippery Conditions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>i-Activ AWD is designed to deliver just the right amount of torque to the rear wheels to prevent slipping. In doing so, it provides the traction typical of a four-wheel-drive vehicle while minimizing fuel consumption.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"447\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\/\/mazdatroisrivieres.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/arithmetique.jpg\" alt=\"Arithmetique\" class=\"wp-image-324541\" style=\"width:2000px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-788ab029 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arithmetic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ideal distribution of torque between the front and rear wheels\u2014the result of clever calculations performed 200 times per second by the innovative i-Activ AWD control module\u2014ensures better responsiveness and a more confident drive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"447\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\/\/mazdatroisrivieres.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reponse.jpg\" alt=\"Reponse\" class=\"wp-image-324539\" style=\"width:2000px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-788ab029 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Response<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The i-Activ AWD control module applies the necessary torque to the wheels to provide an exceptionally stable driving experience with better control during acceleration, cornering, braking, and potential slippage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1381\" height=\"389\" src=\"https:\/\/mazdatroisrivieres.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/efficacite-energetique.jpg\" alt=\"Efficacite energetique\" class=\"wp-image-324550\" style=\"width:4000px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mazdatroisrivieres.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/efficacite-energetique.jpg 1381w, https:\/\/mazdatroisrivieres.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/efficacite-energetique-900x254.jpg 900w, https:\/\/mazdatroisrivieres.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/efficacite-energetique-768x216.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1381px) 100vw, 1381px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-stereo-section-bloc section-block-normal\"><div class=\"wp-block-stereo-section__container\"><div class=\"wp-block-stereo-section__col is-layout-flow wp-block-stereo-section-bloc-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2ee6572b wp-block-group-is-layout-grid has-12-columns is-grid-layout\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-4ad9bbd1 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained occupies-2\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-bda37d6c is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained occupies-8\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--lg)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Uncompromising Fuel Efficiency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>i-Activ AWD was designed to provide exceptional responsiveness while defying conventions regarding fuel efficiency. To combine the advantages of all-wheel drive with excellent fuel economy, we reduced the weight of system components and minimized friction losses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b757edec wp-block-group-is-layout-grid has-2-columns is-grid-layout\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"447\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\/\/mazdatroisrivieres.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reduction-des-pertes.jpg\" alt=\"Reduction des pertes\" class=\"wp-image-324564\" style=\"width:2000px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-788ab029 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reduction of Friction Losses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our engineers even studied how oil moves between gears to improve system efficiency.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"447\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\/\/mazdatroisrivieres.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/perte-de-poids.jpg\" alt=\"Perte de poids\" class=\"wp-image-324566\" style=\"width:2000px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-788ab029 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--sm)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weight Reduction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When creating i-Activ AWD, our engineers carefully examined the design of every component and the materials used. 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