Comfort-wise, the upgraded model should be quieter inside, with added noise insulation and a laminated glass windshield that helps keep wind
noise out of the cabin.
The Sportage features a lightweight hydro - formed subframe, with isolated front and rear suspensions, to help keep road
noise out of the cabin.
Also, the tires it's been fitted with come with noise suppression technology in a bid to keep road
noise out of the cabin.
Not exact matches
And it's not necessary to shell
out for a pricey set
of noise - cancelling headphones: Dr. Hopkins says even foam earplugs should do the trick by decreasing most
cabin noise.
There's just a hint
of wind
noise that comes through near the B - pillar at around 90 - 95 mph, but fret not, as the M760i comes complete with one
of the finest audio systems on sale today and will drown
out every ounce
of road and wind
noise that's able to seep into the
cabin.
The turbocharged 1.7 - liter four packaged behind the seats squealed constantly, plus I couldn't get the audio head unit to play music
of any kind, and then finally a large rock whacked against the windshield and made a
noise that echoed through the hollow
cabin like a drum and scared the hell
out of me.
The air suspension did a slightly better job
of damping
out small bumps and seemed to transmit less road
noise into the
cabin, but handling was pretty darn near a toss - up.
It doesn't come at the expense
of usability either because driven at a gentler pace the S1 is among the calmer, more comfortable options in its size class, with relatively little road and wind
noise and a pliant ride, and while the current generation A1 is now a seven year old car inside and
out, the S1's
cabin is such a simple, considered design that it hasn't really aged.
On the highway slog
out of L.A., the CrossCabriolet rides great, its cloth roof insulates the
cabin from wind
noise, and its continuously variable transmission keeps the engine speed remarkably low.
Out of the hills and back in the land
of cell reception, the Velar offered a comfortable and luxurious cruise, soaking up bumps and keeping wind and tire
noises outside the
cabin where they belong.
The
cabin is quiet overall, which made a couple
of sounds stand
out: There's some wind
noise along the B - pillars when you hit and exceed 60 mph; this might actually be from the side mirrors, but I really heard it right next to my head when driving.
Inside, the
cabin space has been optimized for rear passengers, and all manner
of sound deadening material has been applied to keep unwanted
noise out, other than the engine snarl.
I purchased my 2014 in Feb this year, and was surprised at the poor build quality, A very plastic steering wheel poorly trimmed seats and a headliner that started to hang after one week, a seat - belt that didn't work
out of the factory and paint peeling
of the front bumper, Oh yes, Loud
cabin (engine
noise) Now it does have its good side, Great road holding and accurate breaks, This car will give you over 30 mpg, I drive it hard, Just install a K&N filter and its good, Nice try ford but no cigar, I payed my $ 22k and could have done much better and got more for my money,,
A calm and supple ride complements the quiet
cabin, the first hint
of anything other than total serenity is some breathy wind
noise, but rather than being dominant it's only really audible because there isn't any engine
noise to help drown it
out.
With the roof down, there's very little buffeting in the
cabin and, with it up, the fabric lining does a great job
of shutting
out unwanted road
noise.
The
cabin keeps most
of the
noise out, but at least this CVT doesn't need to strain itself or the engine to accelerate or overtake; both are achieved with minimal fuss.
The floaty ride filters
out more road imperfections, but it still comes with an impressive level
of wind, road and
cabin noise, though a couple
of notches below that
of the hatch, I have noted.
Noise levels are low in the
cabin, and there's plenty
of space up front for two adults to spread
out.
The
cabin is remarkably well isolated so road
noise and the deep, low rumble
of the diesel engine are both kept
out.
For the new Accord, the dashboard is now made
out of one piece to reduce annoying squeaks and more foam was added to keep the outside
noise from entering the
cabin.
+ Key Highlights #
Cabin feels plush and neatly laid
out # Generous knee room, leg room and average head room # Comfortable seats with good cushioning # Judicious use
of leather, metallic accents and faux wood # Tilt & telescopic steering column # All windows with auto Power Up / Down and Jam protection # Cooled upper glove - box # 8 - way electrically adjustable driver seat # Smart entry with push start / stop # New optitron combimeter with illumination control # Automatic climate control with dual AC # Large 7 inch infotainment & navigation screen with capacitive switches # Multi-function steering with audio, telephony & MID controls # Reverse camera with sensors # Power back door with memory function and Jam Protection # Illuminated entry and follow - me - home headlights # Excellent
noise insulation # Accessory socket in all rows # Sequential shift and paddle shifters for automatic variants # 200 L boot space with all 3 rows up # Approximately 1000 L cargo space with 2nd and 3rd row folded # Rear wiper & defogger with timer
That
noise insulation also, unsurprisingly, does a very good job at keeping engine rumble and transmission whine
out of the
cabin, thus making the Mercedes - Benz E-Class an impressively quiet sedan that's ideal for longer journeys.
At speeds
of any number, it seals
out a great swath
of outside
noise, giving the
cabin the solitude
of a coupe.
In order to keep the
cabin quiet, engine
noise is all but cut
out, virtually negating one
of the main reasons to buy a V8 in the first place, the sound.
Your passengers will appreciate the Tri-Mode Power Steps that make it easy to climb into and
out of the truck, the power sunroof that opens the
cabin up to the sky, and an active
noise cancellation system that hushes road rumble.
It keeps most road
noise out and heated
cabin air in, rear visibility remains, well, visible, and there's plenty
of headroom.
The Evoque has a good package when it comes to NVH insulation and manages to keep
out a lot
of the external
noise and retain the
cabin temperature even the car had been off for more than 45 minutes.
Decent
cabin refinement keeps the lid on road and wind
noise, so the Porsche is also relaxing to drive
out of town.
Subaru aimed to make interior surfaces
out of higher - quality materials and reduce
noise in the
cabin.
The roominess
of the MDX was noticeable from the start, as was the extra-quiet
cabin that drowns
out everything except for a bit
of tire
noise on the highway.
Though the
cabin does a good job
of keeping engine and wind
noise out, there is a bit
of road
noise transmitted from the tires and suspension via the floor.
Pros: - Great exterior styling - Gas mileage is acceptable (I averaged 30 miles on the long drive and roughly 24 during city driving and that included many pedal to the metal moments)- Ambient light inside the car is quite fun to play with - Garage door opener was easy to program - Shaker audio system is great for the music I listen to (mainly EDM and Reggae)- Leather seats - Auto dimming rear - view mirror - CONVERTIBLE (I think this is a must have for southern california)- Sirius radio - Aluminium pedals - Door - sill «MUSTANG» lettering lights up - 6 - way power adjustable drivers seat - HID headlights - Track Apps (this car is not track - worthy but I think this is a cool feature) Cons: - Solid rear axle (although I'm not sure this is a con as it lets you do some Tokyo drifting)- Stitching on the leather seats is low - quality - Stock tires rated to 118 mph (car is electronically limited to 112 mph)-305 hp
out of a 3.7 liter V6 is really not that great (ex a Nissan 370z has a 3.7 liter V6 putting
out 332 horses)-
Cabin noise is quite loud with the top up - Manual passenger seat - Manual shifting is terrible, my old automatic VW Jetta seemed to shift faster when in manual mode Overall I think this is a great car for anyone that wants to enjoy the sun.