Coleman says the CX - 9 has more seals around panel gaps, acoustic glass added for the front side windows in addition to the windshield, sound - blocking plastic underbody panels, thicker floor panel sheet metal, and 53 pounds of sound -
deadening under the carpet versus just 7 in the CX - 5.
Not exact matches
Special materials
under the dash help to
deaden sounds.
Lots of sound
deadening, including
under the carpeting and in all the door seals, keeps wind noise to a minimum even at an 80 - mile - per - hour cruise, and there's little roar from the Michelin Primacy MXM4 tires except for on the roughest of roads.
The chassis is 43 % stiffer than before; it now has an acoustic laminated wind - shield, thicker sheet - metal in the floor and inner fenders, more foam insulation together with
under - carpet sound -
deadening material.
Under acceleration, the engine sounds a little rough, partially due to the new direct - injection system and also the Pathfinder's lack of serious sound
deadening.
We noticed while driving this car that,
under acceleration we could hear the really fine engine note, but while cruising on the freeway sound was
deadened, letting us listen to the excellent stereo system without interruption.
The capacious rear space — which comprises about two - thirds of the interior — is claimed to be quieter than any production limousine in the world, thanks to extra
under - seat chassis strengthening and additional sound
deadening in the body.
Part of Lexus» amazing interior silence can be attributed to a copious amount of sound -
deadening material
under the hood, including that giant plastic engine cover.