Low road noise in Yaris? - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

1stToyota · 08-12-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by zeppy

You must be kidding. My wife and I test-drove one of these a few months ago, and the engine noise just about drove us crazy. We couldn't believe we were driving a new car. Then just a couple of weeks ago, some out-of-town friends gave us a ride in their rented Yaris, and it was just as noisy.

I see complaints about all over the Web. Newsday's reviewer said, "It's not often that a Toyota disappoints. But its cheapest U.S. model, the Yaris, is disappointing, mostly for the racket of engine and tire noise to which it subjects driver and passengers... [The noise] is mostly from the 1.5-liter, four-cylinder engine. It's accompanied by harshness that driver and passengers can feel through the floorboards."

Anyway, I'm glad you got a quieter one (apparently!).

Glad you made your first posting. I bought mine new in March '08 and my floorboards and engine are still doing just fine.

TheRealEnth · 08-12-2009, 05:54 AM

I personally listen to music... so i cant hear the road... i dont know if you guys sit in silence in your cars.... weirdos.... -walks away-

kac · 08-12-2009, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRealEnth

I personally listen to music... so i cant hear the road... i dont know if you guys sit in silence in your cars.... weirdos.... -walks away-

+1 to that...

MUSKOKA800 · 08-12-2009, 07:20 AM

A lot has to do with the tires in use.

Bredayaris · 08-12-2009, 12:38 PM

If you compare the Yaris with other cars from this class it's above moderate quiet in the cabin.
We've driven the new Yaris 1.33 vvti wich is very quiet if you're standing still by the traffic lights; it has a start/stop system

but it's more quiet at the highway because of it's 6th gear.

My boyfriend and i have the Yaris 1.3 vvti ('05) and the Yaris 1.4 d-4d ('06).
If you accelerate with the diesel it makes more engine noise but if you drive at constant speeds the diesel is the quieter one!

birdman · 05-30-2010, 03:01 AM

I used to have an old Subie Out Back that was so noisy that it was hard to hear the radio on course pavement. In comparison the Yaris LB is a dream.

vwtech · 05-30-2010, 08:49 PM

I just picked up my yaris about 2 hours ago and took it for a drive, I was shocked at how big the car feels on the inside and how quiet it is for a subcompact. so far I am impressed with the car.

08-12-2009, 05:54 AM	#2
TheRealEnth Beast View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Blz Blu LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,365	I personally listen to music... so i cant hear the road... i dont know if you guys sit in silence in your cars.... weirdos.... -walks away- __________________ One you've taken a yaris for a spin, there's no turning back. Its a Chao!!!

08-12-2009, 07:20 AM	#4
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Bredayaris Drives: Toyota Yaris 1.3 vvti cvt Join Date: May 2007 Location: Breda, The Netherlands Posts: 158	If you compare the Yaris with other cars from this class it's above moderate quiet in the cabin. We've driven the new Yaris 1.33 vvti wich is very quiet if you're standing still by the traffic lights; it has a start/stop system but it's more quiet at the highway because of it's 6th gear. My boyfriend and i have the Yaris 1.3 vvti ('05) and the Yaris 1.4 d-4d ('06). If you accelerate with the diesel it makes more engine noise but if you drive at constant speeds the diesel is the quieter one!

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