Understanding G-Vectoring Control?
October 21 2020,
Mazda has many technologies that stand out and that it has pioneered over the years. There’s been SKYACTIV, and more recently Mazda introduced G-Vectoring Control. This is a technology that you won’t find on any other vehicle except a Mazda, and you will notice how it can improve your driving pleasure and comfort the second you hit the road.
Introduced in 2017, G-Vectoring remains unique in the market. The system uses the powertrain to improve chassis dynamics and make the ride not only more stable, but also more comfortable for passengers.
G-Vectoring Control monitors the vehicle speed, the throttle position, and the rate of steering wheel rotation in order to understand what the driver is doing or wants to do. When the driver turns the steering wheel, GVC reacts instantly (50 milliseconds) by reducing the throttle ever so slightly which in turn creates a weight shift. The resulting increased load on the front tires is essentially the same results race car drivers try and do to increase cornering agility.
This all happens without the driver being aware, but the result is improved steering feel with less body movements and sharper cornering. It also translates into less body movement for driver and passengers when going around corners at low speeds which means more comfort. Someone with motion sickness will particularly enjoy G-Vectoring Control. On the highway, you will notice that there’s a lot less steering movement as well and that you can keep a lighter hand on the steering wheel when maintaining a straight line. Like with everything G-Vectoring Control does, the end result is improved stability and comfort.
G-Vectoring Control is an innovative technology that makes driving more enjoyable, and that’s what Mazda is all about.
