The straight - through exhaust
means cabin noise is high, and at certain revs, ear - splittingly so.
Not exact matches
The van's size and lack of interior finishing
means it echoes inside; when the doors lock as you drive off, the
noise ricochets around the
cabin like a gunshot.
A powerful V8 engine and well tuned automatic transmission
mean lots of power can be applied when needed or you can cruise the highway effortlessly in comfort while listening to your favorite music since the
cabin is well insulated against road
noise.
This should
mean easier ingress and egress and less
cabin noise — the S7's straight - off - the - Mulsanne cockpit is infamous — making for more comfortable long - distance jaunts.
At first you notice the
cabin's isolation from engine, road and wind
noise, all of which are superb, which
means the 575 eats miles with disdain.
The engine
noise is fun, with extra synthesised
noise in the
cabin playing its part in the driving experience, and the grippy tyres
mean you can corner with confidence.
The combination of a torquey engine and comfortable
cabin means driving the Skoda estate is a largely pleasant experience, although engine
noise can become an issue at speed.
The
cabin is really well insulated from road / wind
noise, and having a nine - speed trans
means the engine is barely turning over on the freeway.
That
means less fuel consumption and less
noise in the
cabin.
Although that is a minor adjustment, the change
means more rigid construction so that less
noise filters back into the
cabin and less vibration into the wheel for a more pleasant ride.