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Mazda’s i-ACTIV AWD (All Wheel Drive) makes the driving experience better in a so many ways! more Even if a driver unexpectedly drives over a patch of snow, the i-ACTIV AWD system goes straight into action. This system can sense the change in traction the first moment the wheels hit the snow. The electromagnetic Active Torque Control Coupling immediately distributes torque. This helps to reduce wheel slippage. In essence, the i-ACTIV AWD helps the driver stay on his path. Thanks to the i-ACTIV AWD system, predictability can make a driver feel more spontaneous. This system is currently available in the Mazda CX-3 and the Mazda CX-5. It will also be available on the 2016 Mazda CX-9. Mazda’s i-ACTIV AWD operates behind the scenes. It predicts road conditions based on key inputs from the vehicle. It automatically adapts to help the driver better navigate road conditions. The i-ACTIV AWD system works by using an electromagnetic clutch. This clutch instantly allots power to the front and rear wheels. It does this in accordance with the current conditions of the road surface and from the data the vehicle provides. The system continuously analyzes and forecasts the vehicle’s operating conditions. It takes into account everything like the outside temperature and windshield wiper use. It even uses the acceleration and braking patterns . The i-ACTIVE AWD system uses this information to predict when all-wheel-drive mode might be needed. It helps to deliver ideal traction BEFORE the wheels slip. This provides a much greater feeling of vehicle control. A confident driver is a good driver! The i-ACTIV AWD system is also an influential to the safety of Mazda vehicles. This system works totally behind the scenes. It allows the driver to concentrate on their precious cargo. It gets them where they need to go. If you are interested in learning more about Mazda’s i-ACTIV All Wheel Drive system, let us know! We can tell you all about it and other incredible i-ACTIVSENSE safety  and infotainment features. Give Beach Mazda a call today! Our sales consultants are patient and knowledgeable. We're ready to help you pick out your new Mazda today!

When driving is in your DNA, you build cars that go the distance without distraction. That’s the thinking behind Mazda Connect. more Available on all new Mazda models, Mazda Connect is an advanced infotainment system that keeps you informed, entertained and connected to the outside world, all the while keeping your focus on the road ahead. Designed to be easily accessible and within your line of sight, Mazda Connect lets you navigate a multitude of infotainment functions. It’s impressive technology that keeps you in close touch, no matter how far you travel. Take Command: The multi-function Commander control positioned on the center console offers a seamless way to control the functions displayed on the full color touch-screen monitor, such as audio, hands-free telephone and the available navigation system. Communicate: With voice commands, making and receiving calls is as easy as pushing a button and saying hello. Thanks to Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming, you stay entertained with streaming audio from your compatible mobile device. SMS Text Message Audio Delivery and Reply allows you to enjoy a fully integrated text display and audible readout. On Android phones, it offers the ability to ‘reply’ by choosing from a number of preset, standard return messages. Navigate: Our convenient available factory-integrated Mazda Navigation System, standard on most Grand Touring models, offers the advanced features of today’s navigation devices, including voice commands and advanced lane guidance. Plus, getting around town, or even out of town, has never been easier. This is all thanks to the system’s 3D interactive map with step-by-step audio directions. Entertain: Of course, AM/FM radio is always a choice, now there are new ways to explore music and infotainment via your Bluetooth-enabled and Internet-connected device. Connect to your own playlist, or choose something from the integrated Internet radio apps such as Pandora, Aha and Stitcher. For more information about Mazda Connect and how it will improve your driving experience, give us a call today!

Driving a car, or being in one, is an everyday part of life. Before you’ve even walked, you’ve probably logged hundreds of miles in the backseat. Now you have the joy of being in the driver’s seat. That is a responsibility Mazda takes seriously. It’s also why we developed a suite of highly advanced safety innovations to protect you and your passengers: i-ACTIVSENSE. more Available on select Mazda models, i-ACTIVSENSE employs sophisticated technologies like lasers and radar to help you get a sixth sense for safety through alerts that help you become aware of hazards before they happen. It’s Mazda’s way of creating a safe haven where you feel more confident, in control and focused on driving. Adaptive Front-Lighting System: On select models, these headlights are specifically designed to help you see around corners at night. High Beam Contro l: Available High Beam Control helps the driver see better at night by maximizing opportunities to use the high beams. Lane Departure Warning System: This available system gives audible and visual warnings when the vehicle is about to unintentionally depart from its lane at a speed of 44 miles per hour or higher. Rear Cross Traffic Alert: When backing up, this available feature detects a vehicle approaching from the side and promptly alerts the driver with an audible warning as well as a visual warning in either side mirror. Blind Spot Monitoring: This available system uses radar sensors to detect objects in your left or right blind spot, and then alerts you with a warning light that appears in the corresponding side mirror. Smart City Brake Support: When traveling at speeds between 2 and 18 miles per hour, the Smart City Brake Support system detects objects ahead and prepares the vehicle buy adjusting brake pads closer to the disc. Smart Brake Support: Similar to Smart City Brake Support, this system is intended to help avoid or reduce the severity of a collision but operates at rates of speed (above 10 mph) like freeway driving. Distance Recognition Support System: At speeds above 19 mph, this available feature uses radar technology to measure the distance between your Mazda and the vehicle ahead and indicates a recommended following distance. Mazda Radar Cruise Control: Simply pre-set the vehicle speed and available Mazda Radar Cruise Control will work within a set speed range to help you maintain a safer distance between you and the preceding vehicle, down to 19 mph. If you want to learn more about Mazda’s i-ACTIVSENSE, give Beach Mazda a call today! Our knowledgeable salespeople are more than happy to answer your questions and take you on a VIP test drive experience. Call us today to schedule your test drive soon. Appointments times are filling up quickly. Don’t delay, call today!