Tired
of highway noises while traveling to and from Schaumburg?
Overnight guests have use of the grand library and other common areas, and can stroll the 5 acres of verdant grounds and enchanting fountains and... MORE gardens (you can hear a bit
of highway noise outside, but the Belvedere feels otherwise cloistered from the hubbub of downtown Saugatuck).
Not exact matches
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).
A seminal 2002 study
of the ecological effects
of a busy four - lane
highway in Massachusetts found impacts — varying from wetland drainage to
noise — across a broad 600 - metre corridor.
Results
of their study suggest too much
noise around these
highways keeps birds from hearing warnings from fellow birds about predators in the area, and that puts them at a higher risk
of being eaten.
For cellphone whisperers, families that live near
highways, airports or trains, music - loving commuters, and even individual cells,
noise is an inescapable fact
of life.
Director Sean Baker works in an observational mode, simply letting the camera follow Moonee and her friends around, or framing them in long takes against the artificial backgrounds
of Orange World, Tillie's Twistee Treat ice cream, and the Giant Wizard Head gift shop, allowing the ambient
noise of the
highway to nearly drown them out.
The FHWA's TNM is used for designing
highway noise barriers and informing the federal distribution
of noise mitigation funds related to
highway noise barrier construction.
At
highway speeds, the Meridian held up against road
noise better than any other system, with clear and well - defined bass still distinguishable at 75 mph, and the audio experience for back - seat passengers was among the best
of any car tested, with a pleasant and accurate soundstage.
Undulating stretches
of highway subject the cabin to slight but constant turbulence, with a lot
of road and wind
noise to boot.
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.
The
noise is forgotten at a first flick
of the steering wheel onto a
highway ramp, where the WRX sticks like the tires are covered in glue.
It drove nicely without a lot
of outside
noise coming into the car when driving the
highways.
Kia added lots
of noise insulation to keep the Cadenza quiet at
highway speeds.
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.
Inside, the cabin has plenty
of sound - absorbing bits, adhesives, and fancy doo - dads, but there's still lots
of noise from below as you take it from the streets to the
highway.
I wish Mercury would put a different type
of tire on this vehicle, because it does seem like there is a lot
of tire
noise at
highway speeds.
The ride was harsh, especially over
highway expansion cracks, and more unrelaxing road and tire
noise was transmitted than seemed appropriate for the leather - lined cabin
of a gentleman's express.
On the
highway, wind
noise is unnoticeable, but the incessant drone
of the 2.0 - liter engine quickly becomes tiresome.
At those same
highway speeds with the sunroof open, the cloth deflector does a great job
of minimizing the wind
noise, so you can still have a conversation with your passenger.
Then residual
highway noise in the distance and me standing over the passenger side
of a stationary LP640 that is now missing a chunk
of carbon fiber from one
of its vestigial cooling pits.
Still, the G8's packaging is a bit
of a letdown (not enough people / stuff room for such a big car), road
noise is somewhat distracting at
highway speeds, and the funky Aussie controls require a bit or extra familiarization (which shouldn't dissuade potential owners).
At
highway velocities, the thin, cloth top doesn't provide a great deal
of protection from road
noise, and the lack
of a sixth gear means that the engine rarely dips below 3500 rpm.
Couple that with an abundance
of wind
noise and a buzzy
highway demeanor, and it's easy to see why the Mazda MX - 5 isn't an ideal everyday car for many people.
The combination
of road
noise, 1.5 diesel vibrations and wind
noise causes only average
noise levels at
highway speed.
An intrusive and unacceptable level
of tire thrum and general road
noise at
highway speeds ruined the ambiance, however, stopping conversation.
On the
highway, road
noise is limited and the lane departure warning is one
of the better alerts I've experienced.
The refined and quiet engine makes for relaxed
highway travel, as do low levels
of wind and road
noise.
While there's plenty
of wind
noise at
highway speeds, the four - door versions present few challenges to ownership.
At
highway speeds, wind
noise and the constant background thrum
of the drivetrain can become tiring.
It's easy driving, very comfortable — and on the
highway, the cabin is the model
of serenity thanks to active
noise cancellation.
@ 4,500 rpm (226 lb. - ft total) Transmission E-Continuously Variable Transmission (E-CVT) Brakes Four - wheel disc with ABS Tires P225 / 50R17 Price: base / as tested $ 29,590 / $ 35,690 Destination charge $ 1,695 Natural Resources Canada fuel economy (L / 100 km) 3.7 city, 4.0
highway Standard features E-CVT transmission, Eco-Assist Driving Coach System, Hill Start Assist, electric assisted power steering, Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System, Vehicle Stability Assist with traction control, tire pressure monitoring system, immobilizer, security system, power operated heated mirrors, Halogen projector beam headlights, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, speed sensing wipers, dual - zone climate control with filtration, proximity key entry system, remote trunk release, multi-angle rear camera system, driver's expanded view mirror, Bluetooth phone interface, Lane Watch blind spot display, cruise control, front heated seats, 8 - way power adjustable driver's seat, 4 - way manual adjustable passenger seat, AM / FM / CD / MP3 / WMA audio system with 6 speakers, 8 - inch i - MID (intelligent Multi-Information Display) LED display screen, HondaLink with audio touch screen, Hill - Start Assist, full complement
of airbags (including front, side, and side curtain units), ABS brakes with Brake Assist, EV mode button, ECON mode button, Active
Noise Cancelation.
Taking the hatchback on the
highway exposes the occupants to a high revving engine
noise the whole time, showing the main weakness
of the CVT.
Tyre
noise does have a tendency to permeate the cabin at
highway speeds, but that's about the worst
of it.
At
highway speeds, the Trax's interior isn't whisper - quiet, but it is does weed out the most obnoxious types
of road
noise, making crystal - clear conversation via a Bluetooth - enabled device possible.
The cloth top fit snugly and kept out a surprising amount
of noise on the
highway.
Thankfully, as in the Nissan Juke NISMO RS I tested a couple
of weeks prior to this truck, clean - sounding Rockford Fosgate speakers including a subwoofer mounted under the rear bench seat would happily drown out any tire
noise on the
highway.
What's Hot: Hemi power, underbody protection, amazing on the
highway, beautiful interior What's Not: Air suspension
noise, no front ELSD, high crawl ratio Our Take: 2011 Four Wheeler
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But you hear quite a bit
of wind
noise when you go down the
highway.
Its cabin is noticeably quieter at
highway speeds and in the rain thanks the RF's sound - absorbing headliner soaking up much
of the wind
noise.
At
highway speeds, the cabin is about as quiet as the coupe with the same low levels
of wind
noise.
While visibility is amazing — imagine driving a lifeguard station — the blocky shape means there's an extraordinary amount
of wind
noise at
highway speeds.
Only an occasional wisp
of wind
noise is evident on a gusty
highway pass.
At around the 50,000 mile point, my wife and I did notice quite a bit
of road
noise on the
highway when going faster than 60mph.
There's quite a bit
of tire
noise that gets back into the cabin, and there doesn't seem to be as much sound insulation — big trucks rolling past on the
highway resonate loudly in the cabin — as other sport / utes on the market.
However, there is a small amount
of wind
noise at
highway speeds, and on poorly paved roads the roaring
noise made by the tires finds its way inside the car.
And by the way, these tires do transmit a fair amount
of road
noise into the cabin — along with a less - than musical exhaust note — and relatively modest sound deadening lets wind
noise be heard somewhat plainly at
highway speeds too.
Bet it makes a heck
of a lot
of noise at
highway speed when left open.
It handles well, have not noticed the road
noise some folks mention, and my gas mileage has exceeded expectations (I do a great deal
of highway travel, and average between 43 and 46 MPG).
Given the choice
of driving the Mirage in the city or on the
highway, I would always pick
highway — its handling and
noise issues are not as noticeable once I'm steadily cruising down the interstate with the stereo cranked up.