Mazda CX-30 | Diagonal AWD test with Off-Road Traction Assist!

Even if most buyers won't take the new Mazda CX-30 off-road, they may be surprised to find a new off-road traction assist button available on most models. But what is off-road traction assist? Traditional traction control helps to correct wheel spin in low-traction conditions by reducing the engine torque and steadily applying the brakes to that wheel. The aim is to use the brakes as smoothly as possible so the driver can keep stable control of the car. But there are some situations where an abrupt power shift is necessary, such as when adventuring on uneven terrain. In a low-traction situation, most would just deactivate traction control and give ‘er. This is where off-road traction assist comes into play. Instead of deactivating traction control altogether, the off-road traction assist button calls for the system to stop reducing the engine torque and increases the brake force on the wheels without traction. The optimized torque distribution helps keep you moving in tricky off-road situations.
All CX-30’s are equipped with a four-cylinder Skyactiv-G 2.5 paired with a quick-shifting Skyactiv-Drive six-speed automatic transmission. This engine provides class-leading standard horsepower of 186 hp] and is rated to deliver up to 186 lb-ft of torque. The compact crossover is equipped with Mazda’s new off-road traction assist feature, which can potentially help the driver when adventuring on uneven terrain. When the diagonal wheels lose traction, off-road traction assist will stop reducing the engine torque and increase the brake force on the wheels without traction. This transfers power to the wheels still on the ground to help allow the vehicle to regain traction and continue the drive. G-Vectoring Control Plus and front-wheel drive are standard, while Mazda’s predictive i-Activ all-wheel drive is available on all trim levels.
Real-life test note: In the Mazda CX-30 AWD, gone is the TCS on/off button! It's now replaced by the Off-road traction assist button! We might say we had an influence on that since Mazda took notice of our Cx-9 and Cx-5 video a while ago and got their engineer to talk with us about that button change! So without it, it's smoking tire on the diagonal test hill, when you press on it, there is a little delay but the Mazda Cx-30 will climb it easily and way better than the previous gens of Mazda AWD system! There was no Excessive AWD System Load warning message. You can even feel it when you roll and turn on the dry tarmac! There is no maximum speed for the system to be used... can't wait to test it in the snow! This button Off-road traction assist button is also optional on the 2020 Mazda Cx-5 and Mazda Cx-9!
Check out our AWD diagonal test of the Mazda CX-30 equipped with Off-road traction assist to find out what happens when we press on it!
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Real-life test note: In the Mazda CX-30 AWD, gone is the TCS on/off button! It's now replaced by the Off-road traction assist button! We might say we had an influence on that since Mazda took notice of our Cx-9 and Cx-5 video a while ago and got their engineer to talk with us about that button change! So without it, it's smoking tire on the diagonal test hill, when you press on it, there is a little delay, but the Mazda Cx-30 will climb it quickly and way better than the previous gens of Mazda AWD system! There was no Excessive AWD System Load warning message. You can even feel it when you roll and turn on the dry tarmac! There is no maximum speed for the system to be used... can't wait to test it in the snow! This button Off-road traction assist button is also optional on the 2020 Mazda Cx-5 and Mazda Cx-9! #mazdacx30 #mazdacx5 #mazdacx9

[@Alvan81]

CQ you are amazing! CQ could also stand for Car Quebec😆. I have 2017 CX5 AWD I love this car. (120,00K odometer) And I so have much respect for Mazda's Design cycle. They listened, observed, improved very quckly. I wish I had the Turbocharged Engine, had it been available probably Iwouldn't have spent that much extra $$(which proves they were right🙂)

[@derekchisholm972]

This is a perfect example of how good testing can make a difference! And I think it shows that Mazda listens and definitely cares. Thank you!

[@jonathans4503]

Props to Mazda for actually listening to you guys. I'm considering them for my next new car when the corona stuff is over

[@nemo7061]

Good that mazda took notice of your videos but remember what dave coleman ingenieur at mazda told you that time when u intervieuwd him about this? He said this test would be more fair if u followed a line everytime with all the difrent models cars u use to test it to level the field and make things more fair. wich u stil havent done ...

[@CarQuestion]

@@nemo7061 it's not possible and not that easy! No vehicle has the same bumper, height, overall length so we need to adapt the line.... and i can't draw on a terrain that's not ours... so we know it's not identical for every car. that's why we have a roller on the way....

[@yellowtibby]

wow it works really well. Thanks for testing during the pandemic!

[@ELP1125]

David Woo there is no pandemic

[@bernardhossmoto]

Great new video!

[@brianlee5649]

Very nice video! Love it!

[@fa300ry]

This little thing is 1000x better than my RAV !!!!!

[@bakhtiarkaki9668]

I really love the look of this car🥰

[@subazealand9158]

Yes, it works much better, but I remember you tested the new Mazda3 AWD and did well without needing this new system. Wondering why is different across the range. Its suppose this new system "locks" the rear differential electronically (as per Australian site) yet the rear wheel spin faster than the one on the ground, and the front wheel with no contact still spin a lot. Still is very good because it goes up without much efforts. But after reading how the system works, I was expecting something much better.

[@nintendoatarikiller]

I like how it performed better in the diagonal test, in reverse

[@CarQuestion]

Most vehicle do!

[@JustinGoodwillie]

Easier to push the lighter end up first!

[@ewcm1878]

This is front wheel drive bias so the you get extra weight front and extra traction.

[@sneak916]

It’s due to the lower gear ratio in reverse which means more torque

[@nintendoatarikiller]

@@sneak916 That makes sense. Subaru put a shorter final gear ratio in their 'wilderness' trim Forester and Outback.

[@johnhanibalsmith401]

Excelente video

[@user-pj6bd3vm2o]

Mazda is love

[@rolexr]

Nice performance - this offroad button / mode works like the X-Mode from Subaru !!!

[@CarQuestion]

Similar yet different

[@japanesewatchresearch]

2:08 助手席の奥さんの心の中の声「あんたなら余裕やろ」 夫「・・・・」

[@romanofranci7835]

WOW !!! where can I buy this button that I put in my car!?!? ......

[@MrPicky400]

So we know it works well

[@gardenst4398]

Good Mazda has seen ur video & updated its AWD. Can you test VW Haldex gen5?

[@myslecinaczej8674]

Search for Volvo V60 CC on this channel. It is Haldex gen 5 but with Volvo signature. And it is just excellent.

[@philfastmike3496]

Thanks for the video! What about mpg 2WD vs 4WD models?

[@RealKevGotEm]

Ngl the car still gets good power even on 3 wheels 😂👏🏼

[@crazyone1067]

Can you do the test with the transmission in a lower gear going up the angle? It would probably have less wheel slip.

[@bobbarker3248]

Don't you mean a higher gear?

[@derekchisholm972]

I really wish Mazda released a high trim model option to have painted plastic cladding. Volvo gives the option and the old RAV-4 platinum had it. Makes a big difference in looks.

[@macdaddykwm1]

Can you review the torsion beam rear suspension for the CX30? Does it compromise passenger comfort in the rear seats?

[@CarQuestion]

@@pat3657 I won't bet on that... the suspension on the CX-30 is not the most comfortable! :(

[@CarQuestion]

I think there is also a link when you check at the suspension travel... there is not a lote for more weight. And yess with the low profil, it'S a bouncy ride in pothole city ( A/S Québec ).

[@malcolmt960]

I own a Turbo. Honestly the suspension is absolutely AWFUL on any kind of rough road or bumps.

[@thegioixesaigon]

Very nice a car

[@mcantu197]

Since you have Mazda's ear, can you suggest to them to start using high Color Rendering Index (CRI of 90+) LEDs in their headlights across the brand? Like many other companies, the LEDs used wash out warm color tones and kill a driver's depth perception at night. This might also help them with the IIHS headlight test of the CX30 which they recently failed because of excessive glare

[@tristar3005]

Ah, so I have you guys to thank for not being able to turn TCS off and do snow donuts in my CX30

[@Largetalons]

So if I ever find myself driving diagonally on a loading ramp I should engage offroad mode? Gotcha.

[@CABUKIgt]

บ้านเราไม่มี AWD ใช่ไหมอยากให้มา

[@prettytexastree]

Go Lil mazda go!

[@m.askaryar1555]

Can i get this button installed in my 04 civic?? 🤔

[@couchpotato1234]

what?

[@motormusique]

This is definitely better than RAV4 and maybe even Forester

[@Socooomfy]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWXMlGWLbdVkas0 Not only does the forester do better, but it does it better in the snow lol. Same with the cheapest Subie: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g322ZqecjLlgaNU

[@Largetalons]

@@Socooomfy guess you forgot about the impreza lol... I would hope the crosstrek does well as ground clearance is it's only party piece

[@harikrishnanms5280]

Uff✌️✌️🤞🤞🤞

[@clayz1]

Now lets see the equivalent Subaru Star Trek test.

[@user-qn3dr1cs2v]

انها رائعه

[@user-tx7ef1mj2u]

تعزيز عربي 😂💪

[@amerigovespucci4076]

As I recall, Mazda's use unequal length front drive axles, like most cars. Your test, while helpful, does not show how the CX-30 would perform if the ramp was reversed. You only had one segment that showed the CX-30 on a reversed ramp and that ramp was blocked by a dumpster.

[@CarQuestion]

yep, they have not been moved since winter is not completely gone, but hey it's better than nothing and we are confident that it can do both sides easily!

[@jflamarre655]

A quand un test acura rdx a spec ?

[@CarQuestion]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHzNhYqqibR4ppo

[@jflamarre655]

Merci, il s en tire vraiment bien !

[@NarcFreedom]

Awfully close to scraping the underside?

[@CarQuestion]

Nope Just getting that maximum angle

[@timberlinecline3667]

How come you never test any ford explorer products do you not like fords or what

[@jonathans4503]

He did test the raptor

[@n45w73]

@@jonathans4503 That was not a test for the Raptor, it just went over all in 2wd if I remember lol

[@juandelacruz5699]

He's a Very Good Driver😅😅 100% 0ff road😅😅

[@n45w73]

Interesting.... and in dough go reverse ... :)

[@ottohase5908]

Aua

[@TMS5100]

Should be intelligent enough to not require a button. Rear axle reacts fast enough without it. Front axle should also.

[@koko13555]

Note que el. Chasis igual sufria en las puertas se nota

[@tp8404]

Mazda could have invested $$ elsewhere in the car (eg back space) - no one buys a mazda cx3 / 30/ 5 etc for AWD. It's a fun family car, mazda don't ruin it. ( Proud owner of a mazda 3)

[@estebanposadaduque6415]

.... ¿ para qué diablos lo sube por ahí ? ...

[@OutdoorFun01]

Failed! How many owners will not know when or how to use that button?

[@CarQuestion]

Failed? That's why we are here to teach them :P

[@jonathans4503]

Always someone negative lol

[@OutdoorFun01]

@@CarQuestion Nice! Merci.

[@CarQuestion]

@@jonathans4503 at least 2 judging from the thumbs up / down :P

[@ztekz]

Pro Env, that’s why there are owner’s manuals that come with vehicles! It’s a fail when an owner doesn’t read the manual...

[@user-yo5cp5wy3y]

كأنها لعبه

[@BBlackmen]

Mazda makes nice car's but I'd be pissed in paying all that money and the all wheel drive system work that bad my Subaru will climb all over that crap

[@CarQuestion]

bad? lol, i think you should check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWXMlGWLbdVkas0

[@jjchockey]

lol. Subaru drivers thinking their AWD is the best thing in the world. Go watch your crosstreck do the same test. Looks like it snuggled more then the CX30 to me.

[@Booboobear-eo4es]

The Subaru would handle it no problem until the CVT crapped out. Mazda uses only gear type automatic transmissions. Far more reliable.

[@ferdifeather]

Why Subaru isn't available anymore in Indonesia. They don't know how to make off roaders. Also all American car brands has gone out of Indonesia the last 3 years. Only major Asian brands and few European brands survive here. Mazda = Ahura Mazda (Lord of Wisdom, Persia, Zoroastrianism)

[@nootv04]

なんで日本仕様には付いていないの😂

[@cola-up]

街乗り向けだしこんなもんかなって

[@eclair_4644]

これだからマツダは...