Sentences with phrase «engine clatter»

There's some Diesel engine clatter that creeps into the cabin but the NVH levels still remain impressive.

Renault has made significant improvements to the overall refinement levels and the cabin is quieter, engine clatter at idle and noise at speed is well controlled.

But the downside of the diesel motor is that it doesn't very refined like we saw on the Amaze and the engine clatter creeps into the cabin.

We were impressed with this engine too, engine clatter and noise is well insulated and despite it being a three - cylinder diesel, vibration levels isn't a concern.

It has some of the typical diesel engine clatter, but it's kept in check as well or better than just about every other full - size diesel truck on the market.

How It Drives Luxury - car owners don't want to hear typical diesel engine clatter, feel harsh vibrations through the seat and steering wheel, or poke along the road like there's a mouse turning a wheel under the hood.

Popping sound from front wheel area sounds like the strut when turning engine clatters as if out of oil.

Not exact matches

The fact that this engine is a diesel is only apparent if you listen for the faint diesel clatter with the window open, because with the cockpit windows closed, driver and passengers are comfortably insulated from any noise, vibration, or harshness coming from the outside world.

How It Drives Squeeze yourself into the driver's seat (it's not a spacious interior) and twist the ignition, and you'll be rewarded not with the diesel clatter of a military - spec engine, but the outrageous roar and rumble of Mercedes - Benz's naturally aspirated 5.5 - liter V - 8 engine.

There's a little more diesel clatter coming through the cabin in the X5 than an Audi Q7 TDI, but the engine is still far quieter than most consumers would expect from a diesel.

Apart from a pronounced cold - start diesel clatter, the engine is reasonably quiet, the suspension strikes a decent balance between composure and cushiness, and the cabin impresses with much - better - than - expected fit and finish.

Oil muffles the engine, so when oil gets low the clatter from the engine becomes slightly louder.

The clatter, smoky fumes and remarkable fuel economy of diesel engines have nearly disappeared from the American car and light - truck scene, thanks, among other things, to cheaper gasoline.

These cars were known for thick dirty black smoke, loud clattering engines, extremely poor acceleration, and exhaust emissions that could make a skunk blush.

Turn the key and the four - cylinder engine comes to life with a typical diesel clatter and settles into a somewhat smooth idle.

Twist the ignition and the engine coughs to life with a reasonable amount of clatter that's subdued within the cabin thanks to remarkable insulation.

And forget about the stereotypical diesel clatter — thanks to extra sound insulation in the diesel model, you'll rarely hear the engine at all.

As for trade - offs, the Td6 can still sound like a diesel engine at light throttle and lower speeds, with more noticeable clatter than Mercedes - Benz's diesel engine in its GLS350d, yet overall refinement is very good.

There's also slightly more diesel clatter from the engine than some competitors under light throttle.

The 1.6 diesel isn't the most refined engine around and it fires up in the Soul with a clatter like the diesels of old and it never really smooths out on the move — although it settles down to a background hum at a cruise.

On the move the 148bhp 2.0 - litre diesel engine does have a bit of characteristic diesel clatter at lower speeds, but it pulls strongly from low revs and when paired with the seven - speed automatic gearbox it makes for smooth progress.

NVH levels on this engine are good but some clatter does filter inside the cabin.

Despite some diesel clatter, and the $ 3000 premium over the petrol engine, the 2.2 - litre turbo - diesel with six - speed auto is arguably the pick of the powertrains, which also includes a 110kW / 197Nm 2.0 - litre petrol engine.

The engine is quite refined with both roughness and the typical well - controlled diesel clatter, but it does have a rather loud note.

The current BMW engine lineup is already impressive as it is now so improvements like this is definitely a welcome especially if BMW can reduce the diesel clatter in their diesel engines.

Otherwise, the engine produces little to no clatter that diesel engines are known for.

Don't be scared off by the engine: the Cruze 2.0 TD still has a bit of diesel clatter (engine noise especially at low speed before the engine is warm).

In order to get the negatives out of the way first, I must mention the fact that the engine is not terribly refined overall and unless warmed up it really makes its presence felt inside the cabin with audible compression ignition clatter.

Another judge described it as a «raw, roaring and characterful engine with a bit of boxer clatter».

Admittedly, there is a little bit of clatter when you work it hard, but the engine does settle down at lower revs.

Factor in low wind noise and a smooth engine that loses its diesel clatter when warm, and the X3 is a relaxing long - distance cruiser.

The 1.5 isn't the quietest unit, but more powerful engines (like the punchy 2.2 - litre diesel) are available with noise cancelling technology in the speakers to cut out some of the clatter.

The engine sounds quite agricultural under acceleration, but some people may find its clatter a good match for the Compass» rugged character.

Thicker windows and more soundproofing means you'll the clatter of the diesel engine when accelerating.

Start the Fabia and the TDI engine comes to life with a typical clatter.

The Good The 2011 Lexus IS 350's engine uses a dual - injector system, with direct injection for efficiency and port injection to reduce clatter.

The engine also includes a Bosch ® HPCR fuel system to deliver precise fuel control and multiple injections per combustion stroke, which helps increase efficiency and reduce traditional «diesel clatter.»

The 2011 Lexus IS 350's engine uses a dual - injector system, with direct injection for efficiency and port injection to reduce clatter.

The new engine also features a Bosch ® HPCR fuel system to deliver precise fuel control and multiple injections per combustion stroke, which helps increase efficiency and reduce traditional «diesel clatter.»

A chink in this armour is that the distinct clatter of the 2.2 - litre four - cylinder engine can be heard across the cabin.

Thumb the starter and once the engine comes to life you are greeted by a muffled clatter which settles in a rhythmic idle.

The Hybrid is the best Q50 in the range for interior refinement, with none of the clatter of the diesel engine, near - silent running at low speeds and a smooth hum under acceleration.

If one didn't read the label carefully, it'd be fairly easy to dismiss this as a mere E350 with a gas engine — it's that well - insulated from any sort of diesel distractions and clatter.

Our test car comes with the 1.5 - litre i - DTEC diesel engine (100 PS and 200 Nm) which is mated to a 5 - speed gearbox, the motor is really noisy all the time and it gets annoying unless you turn up the music volume to mask the clatter.

The usual diesel clatter is evident and at high speeds, the engine is very much audible inside the cabin.

The clatter of the diesel engine might also throw off some potential buyers who prefer the quiet idling of the gasoline engine alternatives.

And while Mercedes - Benz does a good job of masking the clatter of the diesel engine, it isn't wholly tuned out.

These, and the carriages» opening windows, give our guests the full romantic and evocative experience of steam rail travel from the smell of the coal smoke to the panting of the engine as it climbs the Brocken, the train's wheels clattering on the rails beneath.

Gears get stuck as the gearbox crunches and clatters, wrecked suspension causes the steering to crab, and in severe cases the engine cuts out completely, forcing you to retire.