For 2015, Toyota added a second sporty trim line, improved the interior quality and
noise insulation levels, and reworked the exterior (thus the «bold new Camry» tagline).
We're also very impressed with
the noise insulation levels.
Whereas the LR2 it replaces was a bit rough around the edges, the Discovery Sport fits the premium car bill with a plush interior, good
noise insulation levels, impressive practicality and a comfortable ride.
Noise insulation levels are very good too, which in conjunction with the aforementioned ride quality makes the Discovery Sport very well suited to longer highway journeys.
Factor in the impressive
noise insulation levels and the comfortable cabin we mentioned earlier, and the Jaguar F - Pace is a pretty nice companion to have on longer journeys.
The noise insulation levels are particularly impressive.
Likewise,
noise insulation levels are pretty good too, with the marginally intrusive tire roar at higher speeds or rougher road surfaces being the only noteworthy detriment to the Lexus ES's serene attributes.
Better still, the sound deadening and
noise insulation levels are especially impressive, with overall wind noise and tire roar being particularly well suppressed for a car at this price point.
Not exact matches
Where road traffic
noise levels are likely to increase, it is reasonable to base the sound
insulation requirements on the best estimate of
noise levels in 15 years» time.
Engineers have put tremendous efforts into controlling
noise / vibration / harshness through the use of Quiet Steel, laminated glass and foam
insulation to reduce cabin
noise to Lexus
levels.
Ride and handling, as well as
noise, vibration and harshness
levels, are tuned towards superior ride quality, while
insulation in the instrument panel minimizes engine compartment
noise intrusion.
There's increased
insulation on the firewall while the transmission and rear suspension bushes are reinforced to further improve
noise, vibration and harshness
levels.
There's also an
insulation programme that is said to lower cabin
noise levels by as much as 25 per cent.
A special highlight of the new E-Class Cabriolet is its acoustic soft top with high - grade
insulation, giving it the lowest
noise level in its class.
Apart from the standard fabric roof, you can also opt for an optional acoustic soft top version that ensures very low
noise levels and excellent thermal
insulation.
Increased dashboard
insulation helps to reduce the
level of engine
noise in the cabin by around 4 %, aided by general improvements to the acoustic refinement of most engines in the range.
Mitsubishi says they've added thicker front door window glass on all trim
levels along with rear quarter panel sound
insulation, but we noticed no difference in
noise over the prior model year.
This retractable fastback version of Mazda's insanely popular two - seat sports car not only adds a
level of interior comfort with lower
noise levels and better
insulation against extreme temperatures, but also adds some beautiful aesthetics to the MX - 5's Kodo Design language.
For instance, comfort is taken extremely seriously in the Ford Edge, with the suppleness of the ride and the impressive
levels of
noise insulation resulting in a five - seater SUV that feels right at home as a mile muncher on longer journeys.
Comfort is taken extremely seriously in the Ford Edge, with the suppleness of the ride and the impressive
levels of
noise insulation.
Mercedes - Benz claims efforts have been made to make the cabin quieter than before, with additional
insulation of the suspension from the vehicle body, aeroacoustic measures, and increased structural rigidity leading to a significant reduction in interior
noise levels.
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Countermeasures The new Ridgeline has a refined, multiple - tier insulation package that takes noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) countermeasures to the next level, positioning it at the top of its competitive
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Countermeasures The new Ridgeline has a refined, multiple - tier
insulation package that takes
noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) countermeasures to the next level, positioning it at the top of its competitive
noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) countermeasures to the next
level, positioning it at the top of its competitive set.
However, for such an expensive vehicle the
level of
insulation is average and much of the time you can hear the suspension
noise when you go over a bump or imperfection.
Ride and handling, as well as
noise, vibration and harshness
levels, are specially tuned to contribute towards superior ride quality, while
insulation in the dash minimizes engine
noise.
The NVH
levels are very low and the firewall
insulation helps in drastic
noise reduction.
A series of measures to counter
noise from tyres, wind and drivetrain entering the cabin, include higher
levels of
insulation for B pillar, C pillar trim, boot side trim, floor mats, tunnel insulator and dash, in addition to other parts of the CX - 3.
Honda has also worked on the NVH (
noise, vibration, and harshness) aspect of its 1.5 - litre diesel engine with the new Amaze and along with better
insulation, the overall refinement
level is noticeably better than the previous model.
What helps this are the little things, like what's called an acoustic windshield to keep the interior
noise level low and a lot of
insulation inside the floor.
And one other thing left off to save weight: much of the sound
insulation that helps to keep the engine
noise to a reasonable
level in other Integras.
Jeep has also made the NVH
levels of the car to be suited for daily drives in India, there is a double
insulation layer between the engine and cabin to minimise vibrations and engine
noise also the wheel wells have been properly insulated to cut off any sort of road
noise no matter what terrain you are on.