So noisy

[GMB]

On 4/16/2018 at 11:30 PM, steveledzep said:

I find the road surface to be the largest contributor to noise.  On my commute home I go from a concrete road to a tarmac road and the difference in noise level is huge.

Totally agree. The new "quiet" tarmac roads are almost silent. I have the Is200t which is just as quiet as the electric SUVs . Lexus loaned me FOC some of them when the car was serviced. If anything the better aerodynamics of the IS makes it quieter. There is no engine or exhaust noise once warmed up. It's all down to tyre noise.  ( Michelin Pilot sports ).

BTW you appreciate the more generous heater of the ICE cars in winter.

[RXtoNX]

I must have gone deaf because I don’t think our NX450 is noisy at all 🤔🤔

[Hayzee]

2 hours ago, RXtoNX said:

I must have gone deaf because I don’t think our NX450 is noisy at all 🤔🤔

When the engine first fires up particularly in cold weather)I do find my 450 noisy but it becomes much quieter as it warms up

[Ken R]

4 hours ago, RXtoNX said:

I must have gone deaf because I don’t think our NX450 is noisy at all 🤔🤔

Likewise!

[GMB]

 

According to a USA youtuber he gets a measured 68/69 dB at highway speeds ( 65 - 70 mph ) in an NX450. The article below relates that to a washing machine. Funny how a lot of new cars and motorbikes sound like washing or sewing machines. In fact some cars are just as boring as a washing machines - NOT saying which ones!!!🤔🙉

70 dB is in the middle of this decibel range. It is equivalent to the sound level of a regular washing machine. It is also equivalent to the noise level in an office environment or inside a car driving at 60 mph.

[GMB]

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