Road Noise
10-17-20, 06:54 PM
#31
also could noise insulation could be different on different models?
11-11-22, 07:01 PM
#32
Not at all. I am actually kind of amazed about how quiet it is. Road noise can be a function of tires so you may be able to reduce with a different tire. I have stock Michelin and ride has been quiet. One day I was blowing the horn and almost could not hear it. I have driven Acura products in the past and they were nowhere near as quiet.
11-11-22, 07:06 PM
#33
Can't imagine that problem, had a 2017 RX with the same tires (17"), and it was very quiet. More so on some roads than others, but never a problem.
On a related note, I had occasion last week to ride in the passenger seat of a 2018 Mercedes S560 and was surprised to feel some harsh bumps and rattles when going over pavement joints. Only had 8000 miles on it.
Never road in a car that expensive!
On a related note, I had occasion last week to ride in the passenger seat of a 2018 Mercedes S560 and was surprised to feel some harsh bumps and rattles when going over pavement joints. Only had 8000 miles on it.
Never road in a car that expensive!
11-12-22, 06:05 AM
#34
Racer
My RX was very quiet. It came with Michelin tires.
11-12-22, 09:09 AM
#35
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Pitlexusrx (10-21-23)
11-13-22, 08:03 AM
#36
My RX460hL is very quiet. If you have problems maybe see your dealer?
11-13-22, 04:28 PM
#37
You’ve apparently just never experienced a really quiet car, so you have nothing to compare it against. Trust me, the RX is not very quiet compared to a lot of other vehicles that I have ridden in. Go ride in a GMC Yukon Denali, or a new Ram pick up, or a Mercedes GLE, those all blow the RX away for quietness. I’ve also ridden in or driven in several RX’s, and NONE of them were what I would call quiet. They loaned me one while they were working on mine, and it was not one bit better than mine. Lots of engine and wind and road noise. Of course some cars are definitely noisier but these things or nothing to brag about.
11-13-22, 04:30 PM
#38
Mine has Michelin tires too. So did the noisy loaner that they gave me to drive. Sorry, these things are just not quiet cars compared to a truly good vehicle. If you’re happy, that’s great, but it doesn’t change the fact that they’re not really that quiet..
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Pitlexusrx (10-21-23)
11-13-22, 04:49 PM
#39
You’ve apparently just never experienced a really quiet car, so you have nothing to compare it against. Trust me, the RX is not very quiet compared to a lot of other vehicles that I have ridden in. Go ride in a GMC Yukon Denali, or a new Ram pick up, or a Mercedes GLE, those all blow the RX away for quietness. I’ve also ridden in or driven in several RX’s, and NONE of them were what I would call quiet. They loaned me one while they were working on mine, and it was not one bit better than mine. Lots of engine and wind and road noise. Of course some cars are definitely noisier but these things or nothing to brag about.
11-13-22, 08:11 PM
#41
Pit Crew
I might be outnumbered here too but I have to agree with @alan2955 . I might be not as harsh, after all, I grew to like Rx and will not trade it for a few years to come, but it does not change the fact that Rx is noisy. Much louder than I expected it to be. I've had a few lux brands before and right before Rx I had X5. Day and night. Even my 8 yo boy declared it from the back seat!
11-14-22, 07:21 AM
#42
I might be outnumbered here too but I have to agree with @alan2955 . I might be not as harsh, after all, I grew to like Rx and will not trade it for a few years to come, but it does not change the fact that Rx is noisy. Much louder than I expected it to be. I've had a few lux brands before and right before Rx I had X5. Day and night. Even my 8 yo boy declared it from the back seat!
11-14-22, 01:47 PM
#44
You’ve apparently just never experienced a really quiet car, so you have nothing to compare it against. Trust me, the RX is not very quiet compared to a lot of other vehicles that I have ridden in. Go ride in a GMC Yukon Denali, or a new Ram pick up, or a Mercedes GLE, those all blow the RX away for quietness. I’ve also ridden in or driven in several RX’s, and NONE of them were what I would call quiet. They loaned me one while they were working on mine, and it was not one bit better than mine. Lots of engine and wind and road noise. Of course some cars are definitely noisier but these things or nothing to brag about.
I thought the Mercedes 450 was quieter than all, but my brother got rid of it since it gave him the most problems. The Jeep was the loudest of them all, and the rest were equal depending on the setup awd, fwd, tires & psi in them. His last lease he got the 2023 Cayenne again since their lease terms were better than the Audi.
This is a relative opinion with different factors without professional testing with equal spec vehicles. My wife chose the RX twice and it's quieter than my Chevy SS sedan
You can probably get a decent trade for your RX on whatever vehicle you pick. It would be great if you share with us on your selection.
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11-14-22, 06:14 PM
#45
"Quiet" is relative to what? I'm old school, I guess. I want to know that the engine in my car is running, by hearing it and feeling it in the steering wheel. I want to feel the road -- through the suspension and tires. I want to feel my car responding to my steering, accelerator, and brake inputs as it goes down the road. When it's quiet, it should be parked in my garage. Two cents' worth.