Whilst we don't feel those aspects are quite up to the standards set by the Mercedes - Benz C - Class Coupe, the Infiniti Q60 does nevertheless do an admirable job at isolating the driver and passengers from intrusions
like wind noise, tire roar and the more severe lumps and bumps in the road surface.
Whereas the current model suffers gale -
like wind noise at motorway speeds, this new version is exceptionally hushed and refined.
Not exact matches
The only time I've noticed the
noise - cancellation having trouble is when there's air blowing directly on the ambient
noise microphones,
like wind, or from an overhead vent on an airplane.
The 2018 Nissan Rogue, which I also tested recently, costs just $ 24,800 and is remarkably similar in terms of what you can load in the back, the overall feel on the road at least in terms of
wind noise (a crossover is literally a cross between a full - size SUV and a car, but tends to drive more
like an SUV), and even the fuel economy (around 33 highway for the Rogue, 28 highway for the Stelvio).
It can sound a bit
like static, whooshing
wind, or a fan depending on the particular source of the white
noise you choose.
To clarify about the unique
noises, there are only 2 main categories: fans and white
noises that sound a bit
like rushing
wind.
You can set these machines to produce a variety of
noises like, rainfall,
wind chimes or ocean sounds.
This would have come in real handy when we stayed at other's homes with our babes, and we
wound up either packing a clunky monitor or buying a cheap one that sounded
like a booming white
noise machine instead.
Although not all ambient
noise comes from human activity, a busy interstate or a new housing development is a more persistent source of
noise than intermittent natural phenomena
like wind and rain, Horn said.
In those moments, watching hydraulic fluid spill from a «
wounded» boxing robot, my already half - destroyed hearing further wrecked by the soundtrack's extreme
noise, I remembered how cool it was to play Rock»Em Sock»Em Robots and how much fun silly movies
like this can be.
You hear unfamiliar sounds,
like the gushing coolant flow that keeps the batteries healthy, the distant hum of the heat pump that also serves as the air - conditioning, the subdued whine of the regenerative brakes, and the much more intense mix of
wind and road
noise.
Getting on for 14 years old and with 87,000 miles on the clock, it nevertheless seems
like a remarkably honest, unmolested example, carrying a predictable ragbag of minor niggles that would be easy to put right: a dodgy sunroof seal that generates a gale of
wind -
noise at speed (alleviated by raising the tilt action of the sunroof an inch or so); an adjustable steering wheel that seems to be stuck in a rather low - slung position (not a problem for me or, presumably, for Mark as it's his daily driver); and, perhaps unsurprisingly, a slightly tappety tickover.
Still, the degree to which road and
wind noise are muffled is surprising for a vehicle that looks
like it was chiseled from a cinder block.
Quite the contrary: The relentless turbine -
like urge continues beyond 150 mph, fusing
wind noise, road
noise, and mechanical
noise to a catchy techno jam session in B - minor.
If you're spending big money on a French premium product you might as well do it properly: ignore Elegance trim and head straight for Prestige models, which add desirable bits and pieces
like LED / Xenon headlights, leather trim, mood lighting and front windows which cut down on
wind and road
noise.
As you'd hope, they're all refined and cosseting over a 300 - plus mile haul
like this, boasting low levels of
wind noise and tyre roar that are easily nullified by their wonderful sound systems.
There's some road
noise and a rustle of
wind from the mirrors at higher speeds, but the steering feels just right for high - speed stability and low - speed effort, and there's a syrupy slickness to every control that makes being a chauffeur seem
like quite an appealing change of career.
The steering is perfectly linear, the suspension mellows out the bumps without feeling floaty, and road and
wind noise have been nicely filtered out without making you feel
like you're completely isolated from the road.
Volvo's C70 exhibits some typical convertible hallmarks,
like high levels of
wind noise, a cramped backseat and a tight cargo area, says Cars.com Senior Editor William Jackson.
Bizarrely there's no
wind noise, but quiet it certainly isn't — sitting in the cabin is
like being in the middle of a war zone as 7.3 litres of AMG does battle with aerodynamics.
Other minor complaints included a transmission that tended to shift out of first gear too quickly, high - beam headlamps that didn't reach as far as we'd
like, excessive
wind noise from the rear side windows, and seat cushions that some behinds felt were too flat.
It carries itself
like a larger, more upscale car, damping harsh bumps into distant memories before they ever hit the cabin, muting
wind noise, and displaying a general smoothness and slickness that would justify a higher price tag than the Jetta demands.
The Audi TT's triple layer soft top suppresses
wind noise like a hard top, yet without the added weight.
In general terms, the VW does a good job of isolating you from
wind and road
noise and feels very car -
like and easy to handle.
Nevertheless, it's a reasonably competent motorway cruiser with one of the more powerful diesel engines under the bonnet — although
wind noise is higher than we'd
like.
There is not much
wind noise, the seats offer an excellent driving position and you feel close to the road without being punished
like in a sports car.
Like the Tundra, the drive quality of the Sequoia remains its quality trademark feel, even if it is impaired by too much
wind noise.
It's nicely settled at motorway speeds, while the relative lack of
wind and road
noise makes it feel
like a very grown up small car.
Most of them are practical but boring,
like security and
wind noise.
To see the differences, take a ride: The Enclave drives
like a Buick should, smoothing out rough pavement and banishing
wind and road
noise.
A disappointing murmur of
wind noise spoils the solitude, but otherwise, this feels every bit
like a luxury car.
So much work went into making the cabin as quiet as possible and reducing road and engine
noise, yet it sounds
like you are entering a
wind tunnel when you hit 70 +.
Chrysler said that the all - new Pacifica is engineered and executed to deliver a «vault -
like» interior environment with low levels of
wind noise, road
noise and related vibration / harshness characteristics.
On the road, the Escape drives very comfortably, more
like a car than a truck, however, engine and
wind noise are noticeable, especially at highway speeds.
The driving experience in a CR - V feels very car -
like, with a smooth ride, precise handling and a cabin that isolates
wind and road
noise with surprising efficiency.
A couple of things I don't
like: There is a fair bit of
wind noise that sounds
like it's coming from the door seal right next to my ear.
The multi-layer acoustic roof insulates against
wind noise when the roof is up, giving almost coupe -
like atmosphere with the roof up.
And just
like the Enclave, this Regal is nice and quiet, with very little road or
wind noise making its way into the cabin.
We
like the solid feel and little to no
wind noise.
HERE»S WHAT I DO N'T
LIKE: Loud
wind noise (anytime I exceed 40 - 45 mph), makes it hard to hear the radio at normal volume; intrusive road
noise, which I corrected by swapping out the standard Goodyear tires with Continental tires; lackluster acceleration for a V6 engine, CVT tends to lose momentum when you lift your foot off of the gas pedal — often jerky when accelerating and decelerating while in motion and when accelerating from a dead stop; as mentioned by another reviewer, accelerator hesitates before catching when shifting from reverse to drive; bumps in the road are not well absorbed (the 2016 model may have addressed this issue); no power to windows after you shut off the engine; no auto door locks; poor V6 fuel efficiency averaging around 24 MPGs combined; trunk lid's arms and safety feature makes it heavy and sometimes hard to lift open; Infotainment system does understand most voice commands; and Harmon Kardon speakers are sometimes crackly.
He would
like Pontiac to reduce
wind noise (which was not a problem on the test car) and improve the rubber seals around the doors, which, he says, can be loosened by children climbing in and out of the car.
2016 Toyota Tacoma Limited Double Cab Cheers: Very capable off - road, V6 feels quite punchy, clever features in the bed Jeers: Rides
like an old school truck, difficult to find a comfortable seating position, fair amount of road and
wind noise
Aside from looking great, Land Rover is claiming that the new shape is more aerodynamic and thanks to changes
like the altered wheel design,
wind noise should be drastically reduced in the cabin.
Sound proofing: almost flawless, substantially helped by the C - Class Coupé's sleek lines and scalpel -
like aerodynamic coefficient, a dynamic duo keeping
wind noise at bay, although some idle diesel clattering does squeeze inside the cabin every now and then.
and major
wind noise at 70 mph and don't
like the big thing that has to be in the car to start it.
Hyundai's done an excellent job keeping exterior
wind and road
noise from reaching the cabin, another attribute that makes this compact family crossover SUV feel
like a high - end luxury crossover SUV.
talking to you when you are doing 100 KM / h (60 mph) on cement highway, the tire thrum, road
noise and
wind noise resonates inside the cabin
like it's a tin can being rolled on the highway and you are inside it!
Well, at least on these CX - 5 prototypes, there was more
wind noise than we would
like.
There's a bit of
wind noise around the A-pillars on the high end of highway speeds, but around town, it earns the «vault -
like» trope upon which so many auto writers rely.
The Outlander felt extraordinarily car -
like, although drivers noticed considerable tire and
wind noise in the cabin.