Understanding Mazda’s G-Vectoring Control Plus

Driving can be fatiguing, especially considering the many small adjustments to the wheel you need to make on even a short trip. Fatigue lowers your reactions, and this makes an accident more likely to happen. Mazda has created a unique control system to reduce your workload and make driving safer than ever. We want to tell you about Mazda G-Vectoring Control Plus and how it enhances your driving experience.

Understanding Mazda G-Vectoring Control Plus

What is G-Vectoring Control Plus?

This technology is part of a larger design known as Skyactiv. Syactiv design and engineering create a more natural relationship between driver and vehicle, enhancing control and handling while reducing fuel usage and improving performance.

G-Vectoring Contol Plus (GVC Plus) controls your engine torque, varying it as needed to produce a smoother ride. Torque is the rotational force produced by an engine’s crankshaft and is measured in pounds per square inch. GVC Plus also utilizes the brakes, making minute changes to the braking pressure to stabilize your Mazda when you corner.

How Does it Work?

The best way to explain GVC Plus is to use a practical example of cornering on a winding road. We’ll look at each step of the process to see what GVC Plus does.

Starting to Corner

As you turn the wheel to begin cornering, GVC Plus uses superfast computer processing to reduce engine torque, partially slowing your vehicle and transferring weight from the rear to the front wheels. The additional weight added to the front wheels pushes them closer to the surface, increasing their grip on the road.

Middle of the Corner

At this stage, your Mazda straightens up before turning in the opposite direction to complete the cornering maneuver. GVC Plus increases engine torque slightly and shifts the weight to stabilize your vehicle for straight driving.

Exiting the Corner

As you turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction, GVC decreases engine torque again and shifts additional weight to the rear wheels to keep your vehicle stable. In addition, it provides light braking on your outer wheels. This automatically causes the inner wheels to follow the direction of the curve.

After the Corner

If you’re driving on a winding road, this process repeats until you reach a straight road section. GVC Plus reacts very quickly to steering input, reducing your need to constantly make adjustments as you’re moving.

Non-Mazda drivers inevitably make numerous small adjustments to their steering without even realizing it to maintain control during cornering. GVC Plus is installed in every Mazda, helping you skip tired muscles and fatigue and allowing you to enjoy your time behind the wheel even more. If you’d like to know more about GVC Plus, contact us today at Tom Bush Mazda of Jacksonville, FL.

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