Since G-Vectoring Control GVC was introduced in the 2017 Mazda 6, it has since been included as standard for all its vehicles. While it is mostly known as “the” Mazda technology that aids in the driving experience of the brand’s cars, there is little understanding on what it does, and why it is a highlight for Mazda. In this article, we will break down the points of GVC – from its benefits to misconceptions. How did G-Vectoring Control come about? The word Jinba-Ittai’ is a saying that is at the heart of every Mazda. First seen in the brochure for the first-generation Mazda MX-5, Jinba-Ittai’ basically translates to “the feeling of connectedness between a rider and his horse”. When put in context of the brand – it basically translates to harmony between a car and its driver. Marrying the Jinba-Ittai’ concept plus the focus on being innovative and striving to be better, GVC was introduced to improve chassis performance by controlling the engine output; but developed based on Mazda’s human-centred development philosophy. What is G-Vectoring Control? To put it simply, G-Vectoring Control is an electronic system that ties the power steering and engine control computer together. When the steering wheel is turned, GVC reduces engine power slightly. The resulting effect pitches the front of the vehicle forward, putting more load on the tyres and allowing the car respond directly. All this translates to a more stable vehicle for both driver and passengers. What are the benefits of GVC? There are several, but the most important is that GVC is highly versatile and can be deployed in any Skyactiv Mazda’s latest technologies that encompass the brand’s engine, chassis, transmission and car body model, irrespective of drive system or vehicle type. Additionally, since GVC is a software control system, there isn’t any increase in weight. However, the main points are Increase in driver confidence due to reduction in steering corrections with GVC. Passengers feel more comfortable because GVC smoothens the G force transitions that suppresses the swaying of head and body. The enhanced handling and stability on various road surfaces including rain and snow gives a greater sense of security to the driver. Less slip equals more traction and driving confidence. Why is vehicle control important? “If you want to get a driver’s license, you can go to a driving school and get basic driving lessons. But those lessons do not educate you on the importance of vehicle control and ways to improve control. For instance, driving instructors do not teach you on controlling a vehicle for better or more efficient driving. GVC ensures the vehicle controls its dynamics on an extremely minute level, not capable by drivers themselves, so that driving efficiency is significantly improved,” said Daisuke Umetsu, vehicle development division, Mazda. Does this mean that GVC is a standalone technology to improve vehicle dynamics? No, it isn’t. Because GVC ties both steering input and engine to optimise load control, the technology could not have been achieved without the brand’s Skyactiv engine. Both of Mazda’s Skyactiv-D diesel and Skyactiv-G petrol engines are capable of extremely fast and precise control, which realises optimum torque control requested by the driver’s steering input. In simple terms, this means that the engineering that has gone into the suspension, body, seats and steering all come together with the system, which is needed to carry the load and reach the road surface. The all-new Mazda 3 now comes with G-Vectoring Control Plus. What does the update do? “On top of shifting the weight to improve grip and make the car behave more naturally, G-Vectoring Control Plus also works when you’re coming out of a corner. We apply a tiny amount of brake to the outside front tyre to help straighten the car as you exit a corner,” explains Dave Coleman, vehicle development engineer at Mazda R&D. Watch this video to have a better understanding about G-Vectoring Control Want to know more about the Mazda 6? Click here for our impressions of the latest Mazda 6 sedan. Sell your car to Carsome and upgrade your ride to a Mazda!
Next time you go for a drive, try paying attention to all of the minor nudges you make to the steering wheel and how all of those movements affect the overall quality of your drive. On a long trip all those little movements add up and can result in the driver feeling fatigued enough that they may have to take a small detour to their closest rest stop in order to get their second wind before continuing on their journey. Mazda’s-exclusive G-Vectoring Control GVC technology uses engine timing to control chassis dynamics, leading to smoother, more accurate steering inputs. GVC makes steering response more direct and linear by using a minute reduction of engine torque at turn-in to put extra weight on the front tires. Using super-fast computer processors, GVC calculates how much torque is needed to shift the weight back from the front to the rear of the car and vice versa. All of this happens automatically and seamlessly, so the driver feels confident and in control. The net result is less sawing the steering wheel back and forth to feel stable, whether on a winding mountain road or simply going straight on an uneven highway. This harmonious steering response between driver and vehicle is essential to Mazda’s Jinba Ittai—“horse and rider as one”—driving philosophy. Watch this video to learn more about G-Vectoring Control and the unique way Mazda engineers study subconscious human behaviors to create a driving experience with greater control, confidence and exhilaration. Next time you go for a drive, try paying attention to all of the minor nudges you make to the steering wheel and how all of those movements affect the overall quality of your drive. On a long trip all those little movements add up and can result in the driver feeling fatigued enough that they may ha
20 2 1 MAZDA Mazda Showroom & Service Centre : 5 Ubi Close, Singapore 408605. Sales Tel : 6395 8888 Sales Fax : 6846 1700 Service Tel : 6395 8899 Service Fax : 6744 9402 Skyactiv Vehicle Dynamics and its G Vectoring Control Plus (GVC Plus) were the next step in the evolution of this groundbreaking technology. Firmly rooted in humanIn modern vehicle design, electronic control systems are central to, well, everything. Certain luxury car models are now equipped with upwards of 70 ECUs that are responsible for safety systems, stability control, and even moon roof operation. However, not all systems are designed for basic functionality. Mazda's engineering group has been working on variations of "GVC" G-Vectoring Control for the past driving the latest Mazda CX-5 and Mazda 3 with "GVC" it was hard to identify what the system was doing. After studying "GVC" and understanding how it worked, I was able to get the vehicle in snow to further test it. I immediately summarized the operation of "GVC" as a "torque reduction system." The ECU of the vehicle is looking at reducing the torque output of the motor to help transfer a small amount of weight onto the front wheels during cornering which reduces the G-load on the passengers and also helps keep the vehicle on it's intended path. To most people the ECU torque adjustment is transparent however, driver steering effort changes. "GVC" is so intuitive that it helps reduce micro corrections or changes to the steering angle in the middle of the turn which is the primary reason for smoother 3 with GVC, SavageGeese Steering Effort Reduced, Steering Effort, Mazda The concept of "GVC" was to improve driver confidence through the study of human behavior. Mazda aimed to improve the sense of control in hopes to solidify the attachment the owner has with the vehicle. The final design focuses on engine control and changing output characteristics. Those changes also required subtle updates to the suspension to maximize the overall performance. "GVC" is cannot be turned off and is baked into the engine programming.Intended Path of Vehicle, Weight Transfer, Mazda “GVC maximizes tire performance by focusing on the vertical load on the tires. The moment the driver startsto turn the steering wheel, GVC controls engine drive torque to generate a deceleration G-force, therebyshifting load to the front wheels. This increases front-wheel tire grip, enhancing the vehicle’s turn-inresponsiveness. Thereafter, when the driver maintains a constant steering angle, GVC immediately recovers engine drivetorque, which transfers load to the rear wheels, enhancing vehicle series of load transfers extracts much more grip from the front and rear tires, improving vehicleresponsiveness and stability according to the driver's intentions.”Mazda ENG Dynamicsand its G-Vectoring Control Plus (GVC Plus) were the next step in the evolution of this groundbreaking technology. Firmly rooted in human sensibilities, we have with 2 USB Ports Audio Speakers Mazda Full-Colour Active Driving Display (Heads-Up Display) Leather Steering Wheel (Tilt & Telescopic) with Audio & Bluetooth® Hands-Free Let’s face it The current automotive climate breeds lazy drivers see automatic cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and the decreasing availability of manual transmissions. So it seems incumbent upon us to celebrate genuine advancements that improve a driver’s ability to actually control a car with one’s own appendages, whether going fast on a racetrack or taking the family to the beach. There’s an interesting new one over at Mazda, where the driving forecast is brand from Hiroshima ranks remarkably high on the overall fun-to-drive scale, especially considering its size and resources. The Mazda 3 and the MX-5 Miata reside on the current 10Best Cars list and the Mazda 6 is a previous winner. The company’s SUVs drive like cars, and its interiors deliver visual punch a weight-class above their prices. In short, Mazda cares about making cars that people actually find enjoyable to drive themselves, which is why we flew to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, outside of Monterey, California, to go around the track at a mere 30 mph. Mazda wouldn’t even tell us what G-Vectoring Control GVC, the technology it planned to showcase, actually was before letting us sample it in the 2017-spec Mazda day started with laps of an impromptu oval in the parking lot at a blistering 20 mph. An engineer would switch the GVC on and off from the passenger seat. At first, GVC just feels as if it makes the steering a little heftier. But after a few of these cruise-controlled laps while hugging a line of pylons, we realized that turn-in is smoother and rarely did we have to correct our driving we were still in the dark about what GVC actually does. Given the name, you might expect it to be some kind of torque vectoring, or steering the car by controlling differential torque delivery between the inside and outside wheels in a corner, which is analogous to how tanks turn. But that’s not what GVC is doing. Mazda finally explained that the important part of GVC is the G, or as you see it frequently, g. By closely monitoring the speed of the driver’s steering-wheel inputs, GVC tells the engine to ever-so-slightly reduce torque. This produces an imperceptible deceleration, only g in the most extreme cases. By way of comparison, lifting off the throttle in a typical car results in about g of deceleration. The tiny change generates a small shift in load to the front axle, which tightens everything in the front suspension and steering system, removing compliance in bushings and dampers and resulting in improved steering response. It is remarkable how such a tiny influence can contribute such a dramatic change. Engineers hesitate to quote a lb-ft figure, but they did confirm that GVC reduces engine torque by a single-digit percentage, usually by retarding the timing. At a steady 20 or 30 mph, the 6’s might be putting out 20 lb-ft, so even 9 percent would be less than 2 lb-ft whole project was eight years in the making and it developed out of an extensive study of how humans move and how, when controlling cars, drivers make similar movements and react to g forces. After proving the concept with an EV—used because electric motors allow ultra-fine control of incremental torque delivery—Mazda had to wait for its range of Skyactiv engines to reach the mainstream before developing the technology for production cars. Mazda’s newest engines have granular and rapidly responsive control over torque output. Creating the slight deceleration is one thing, but getting it to happen in a small amount of time— seconds—so that the driver and passengers wouldn’t notice, is the real key to making GVC appear seamless to GVC mimics techniques, like “breathing” the throttle or left-foot braking into a corner, that race and rally drivers use to generate more front-wheel grip and get their competition cars to turn, only it’s extremely subtle, never felt or obvious. While going fast is always a hoot, GVC is more of a comfort- and confidence-builder than anything else. It will not improve skidpad grip or shave seconds off of any driver’s fastest lap explaining what GVC does, Mazda had us lap Mazda Raceway at 30 mph, hugging the inside edge of one corner to stay on the same line while an engineer in the passenger seat switched the GVC system on and off, as we’d been doing before on the parking lot oval. From the driver’s seat, there are fewer corrections needed, particularly when making quick changes in direction, when a driver might otherwise crank in too much steering angle. With GVC at work, you’re less likely to overshoot your steering input because there’s less delay caused by the previously mentioned compliance that’s designed into the front suspension and steering. That compliance is there to improve ride quality and reduce noise racers often replace the bushings and mounts with stiffer elements to improve responsiveness, trading away comfort in the process. From the passenger seat of a Mazda 6 with GVC, we clearly could see other drivers making fewer small steering corrections. This limits head toss and torso movements significantly for all occupants. Fewer corrections also reduce driver fatigue, again, improving also simulated a narrow-lane construction zone using tall cones and Jersey barriers on Mazda Raceway’s front straight. Many drivers never notice it, but going dead straight requires that they make a lot of little steering corrections. With GVC turned on, these corrections become less extreme and fewer in number, again reducing driver really difficult part for Mazda is conveying this information to the car-buying public. The finer points of how GVC works will be lost on most customers, which is not really a problem in itself. All they need to understand is that GVC improves an already class-leading steering system, making for a better-driving car. GVC comes standard on both the 2017 Mazda 3 and 6, and we expect to see it proliferate across the rest of the Mazda lineup within a few years. The Mazda MX-5 Miata is one model that may never get GVC because its suspension has less compliance and a lot of anti-lift baked into its geometry. But we have no doubt that Mazda will find other ways to make that car even more fun to drive in the coming Colwell is Car and Driver's executive editor, who covers new cars and technology with a keen eye for automotive nonsense and with what he considers to be great car sense, which is a humblebrag. On his first day at C/D in 2004, he was given the keys to a Porsche 911 by someone who didn't even know if he had a driver's license. He also is one of the drivers who set fast laps at C/D's annual Lightning Lap track test. The2 also gains Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC), which has been available on the CX-3 since the start. Lastly, all new Mazda 2 and CX-3 models come with G-Vectoring Control system which As part of the annual Mazda Zoom Fest, the Japanese marque updates the smallest car in their lineup that future owners will love. Bermaz Auto Philippines BAP, the local distributor of Mazda vehicles, brings in the new Mazda2. The aesthetic changes are subtle but performace updates are huge, bringing out the true joy in driving. The new Mazda2 Sedan and Hatchback now come with G-Vectoring Control GVC, which is part of the brand’s series of new-generation vehicle dynamics control technology. It will join the Mazda3 Sedan and Hatchback, the Mazda6 Sedan and Sports Wagon, and the all-new CX-5 in Mazda’s SkyActiv lineup that have this new science. GVC uses the engine’s torque to distribute power among the wheels based on steering input. By optimizing the vehicle load among the wheels, it enhances the car’s handling and riding comfort. In short, driving will more fun and comfortable, as there will be less to non-existent body roll when making turns. You can read more about GVC here and see its exact advantage based on tests done by Mazda. With the new Mazda2 with G-Vectoring Control, we doubt you’ll allow anyone borrow your car or drive it for you. But that’s the beauty with Mazda cars – it will bring out the driver in you and will make you want to get behind the steering wheel more instead of riding as a passenger. Other updates on performance and comfort include changes in the characteristics of the electric power steering and suspension. In addition, engine noise isolation from the bonnet and windshield are also enhanced to increase comfort inside the cabin. Another thing you’ll get when you buy the new Mazda2 is BAP’s YOJIN3 TOTAL CARE package that treats the owners as VIPs. How? New owners are entitled to free 3-year or 60,000 km periodic maintenance service includes parts, oil, and labor, 3-year roadside assistance and concierge service, and 3-year or 100,000 km warranty. The Mazda2 will stay as good-looking as ever with its KODO Soul of Motion design, however, there's a subtle design change in the turn lamps on the side mirrors of all variants. The fog lamps also receive updates; they are now LED and decorated with chrome bezels. Inside, the steering wheel is also slightly redesigned across the lineup, as well as silver and brown accents on the dashboard. Still powering the Mazda2 range is the 108-hp SkyActiv-G engine, coupled to a SkyActiv-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission. No changes, yes, but as the saying goes if it isn’t broken, why fix it? Best part of this update is that the prices are the same for the new Mazda2 Sedan and Hatchback. The Sedan SkyActiv R and V+ variants have price tags of P975,000 and P895,000, respectively, while the Hatchback SkyActiv V+ can be had for P865,000. If you want the Soul Red or Machine Gray color options, you just need to add P16,800 on top of the SRP. 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Displacement 2,488cc. Bore x stroke 89.0 x 100.0mm. Introducing Carbon Turbo for Select Mazda Vehicles Mazda3, CX-30 and CX-5 to receive unique package IRVINE, Calif. June 6, 2023 – Mazda continues to evolve its lineup with robust powertrains, dynamic handling and bespoke styling that help meet the needs of the people that drive them and helping them find uplifting experiences that’ll enrich their lives. New Carbon Turbo models infuse Mazda’s engaging performance with a unique stylistic path for owners to take. Mazda North American Operations today announces Carbon Turbo for the upcoming 2024 Mazda3, CX-30 and CX-5. Carbon Turbo complements the previously released Carbon Edition lineup, both offering a sense of sportiness blended with upscale styling. They both share gloss black exterior flourishes, like black metallic aluminum alloy wheels, side mirrors, and front grille, but with Carbon Turbo having its own unique color scheme to stand out from the crowd. These new special edition models exclusively receive Zircon Sand Metallic exterior paint color and an interior that features a blend of materials, such as terracotta, black suede and gunmetal accents to give these models a timeless feel that still appeals to the modern world. Design and performance go hand-in-hand with Carbon Turbo as these models feature Mazda’s Skyactiv-G Turbo engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and standard i-Activ all-wheel drive. This engaging powertrain produces 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque on premium 93 octane fuel, or 227 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque on regular 87 octane fuel. Pricing and specific features for the new Carbon Turbo models will be announced in accordance with their respective 2024 Mazda vehicle announcement. Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Columbia through approximately 795 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada Inc. in Richmond Hill, Ontario; operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City; and operations in Colombia are managed by Mazda de Colombia in Bogota, Colombia. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at Follow MNAO’s social media channels through Twitter and Instagram at MazdaUSA and Facebook at For further information Justin Pagtalunan, Mazda North American Operations, media Jake Stumph, Mazda North American Operations, media Mazda North American Operations 2023 Vehicles Ademásde elevar la comodidad y el confort, el nuevo Mazda 2 mejora sus estándares de seguridad e incluye algunos sistemas (i-activsense),diseñado para informar, alertar y proteger al conductor.; Mazda 2 continĂşa desafiando lo convencional en la categorĂa de vehĂculos compactos con su revolucionaria tecnologĂa Skyactiv y ahora con control G-Vectoring. Everyone hates a jerk. They're unnatural. We're programmed to avoid them. I'm not talking about obnoxious boors at a party; I'm referring to motions where the rate of change of acceleration jerk is its official scientific name is high. Jerky drivers are the ones whose every input to the accelerator, brake, or steering wheel causes your neck to strain and would certainly slosh a martini. Expert drivers manipulate these controls smoothly enough to preserve the liquid in such a glass, and cars that make smooth driving easier are perceived by drivers and passengers to be more comfortable and inputs also help race car drivers go faster—just ask the patron saint of smooth driving, the wee Scot Jackie Stewart. He was a maestro of mass management, always shifting his car's weight smoothly to the axle or corner where it could do the most good. The zoom-zoom team at Mazda has a new trick that helps automate this, called G-Vectoring explaining anything about how GVC works, I was asked to experience it in a Mazda6 test car outfitted with a GVC on-off switch. Production versions will have no such switch. I was asked to set the cruise control at 30 mph and follow an oval course following a line of cones marking the inside of the course as closely as possible. After a couple laps I noticed that I was sawing at the wheel a lot more when the system was we learned that the power steering system is not changed at all. GVC primarily involves some powertrain software code that cuts an infinitesimal amount of engine torque when the steering wheel is being turned then restores it when the wheel unwinds. This torque reduction, which typically happens within 30-40 milliseconds of a steering input as small as one-tenth of a degree! generates a longitudinal g force of between and g. That's far below the threshold that a normal human can perceive, but it's enough to load the outside front tire with between 2 and 10 pounds of additional force, increasing its cornering force and effectiveness accordingly. Unwind the wheel, and the resumption of full torque transfers weight to the rear, stabilizing the completion of the this really does is shorten the time it takes for your brain to perceive that your steering request has been implemented. This prevents you from dialing in more steering lock because the first amount didn't seem to do the trick, only to later have to unwind some lock when the tires start to "bite" and the car overreacts. It is most difficult to discern at normal driving speeds on dry pavement, but its benefits become more noticeable in slipperier conditions or when driving faster on dry is an idea Mazda has been working on for some time, but the processing power to implement the torque reduction quickly enough didn't exist until the current generation of far more powerful Skyactiv powertrain computers arrived. The engine-control unit can implement the requested torque reduction in multiple ways, but under most circumstances it retards the timing new connections were provided between the chassis CAN bus and the powertrain controller, but virtually nothing in the bill of materials changes, as this is primarily just a software programming feature. Therefore there is little or no added cost attributable to the feature, which will be rolled out as standard equipment. It should also be noted that although this is primarily a chassis dynamics improvement achieved solely via the powertrain, the system will always be developed and optimized to work with the suspension's bushings, spring and damping rates, steering rack and ratio, etc. That's why the Mazda6 will get it first—that car's existing setup works perfectly with GVC, whereas most others will require very minor tuning changes. Mazda envisions proliferating GVC throughout its entire range, as it works equally well with front-, rear-, or all-wheel drive. Cars with a lot of anti-lift geometry baked into the rear suspension present greater tuning challenges, so the MX-5 may take longer to to recap This is NOT "torque-vectoring" or "active yaw control." In those systems the drivetrain creates a yaw moment on the car by overdriving the wheels on the outside of a turn and/or under-driving the inside wheels. This is the engine computer implementing a Bob Bondurant/Skip Barber high-performance driving tip to let your tires deliver faster, crisper turn-in. You should also know that this is an extremely shy technology. If you're looking for it, you'll never find it. You'll just get out of your Mazda thinking, geez, that car feels like an extension of my body. Unless, of course, you drive like a below is the 2016 Mazda6
Duamobil baru, yakni New Mazda 2 Sedan dan New CX-8 resmi diluncurkan, pada Selasa (26/7/2022), berikut detail fitur dan harganya. Hadir juga teknologi G-VECTORING CONTROL PLUS (GVC Plus) sebagai cara Mazda human-centric engineering membuat pergerakan kendaraan lebih responsif.