highway speeds and noise - Toyota Yaris Forums

gaf99 · 01-15-2007, 02:01 AM

i have not drivin one on the highway, but is it true that the car is really loud. i know its a small engine but does the thing sound like its going to blow up?

Impresive-G · 01-15-2007, 02:08 AM

Hmmm... Havent heard anything from my car. Probably because my music is blasting. Lol

Naw havent heard any noise from mine. Plus I go about 80+ its not that load nor does it sound like its going to blow up.

Kaotic Lazagna · 01-15-2007, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by gaf99

i have not drivin one on the highway, but is it true that the car is really loud. i know its a small engine but does the thing sound like its going to blow up?

i have the S model, which doesn't really matter. the only time that it is loud is when i floor it. other than that, very quiet compared to other cars. but also beware of its light weight...very prone to cross winds...

Impresive-G · 01-15-2007, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

i have the S model, which doesn't really matter. the only time that it is loud is when i floor it. other than that, very quiet compared to other cars. but also beware of its light weight...very prone to cross winds...

word.

Since its been hella windy now. Everytime when you get near a Semi, be carefull. They can suck you in. I can fell it everytime im near them. Scary as fuck.

Kaotic Lazagna · 01-15-2007, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Impresive-G

word.

Since its been hella windy now. Everytime when you get near a Semi, be carefull. They can suck you in. I can fell it everytime im near them. Scary as fuck.

YES, forgot to mention that too. also, if a big pick-up like an F-250 passes me in the other lane on the freeway, my car kind of gets sucked in too.

Violin · 01-15-2007, 06:24 AM

There really isn't much engine noise - they did a good job of insulating the fire wall. Road noise from the wheels was fairly loud until I insulated/sound dampened when I installed my speakers. Now it's much better.

St_G · 01-15-2007, 11:17 AM

Road noise is fairly high, but that has less to do with the small engine than with the econobox construction. The only time, after the first day of driving it, that I notice the road noise now is when the roads are wet. For some reason, the sound of water being thrown up by the rear tires is transmitted very clearly into the cabin. THe first time it happened, I thought that my hatch wasn't completely closed, because the sound was so clear.

mkaresh · 01-15-2007, 11:25 AM

There's really no substitute for driving a car yourself on the roads you typically drive on. People's tolerance and even perception of noise differs greatly, and different road surfaces can make a large difference.

Go4th · 01-15-2007, 11:37 AM

It is a compact car, not a full size vehicle, so the noise will be greater. Given that fact I think it is a relative quiet compact vehicle! I also drive 80+ mph to work every day and I listen to talk radio in the am hours for traffic report and the road noise doesn’t bother me at all.

60 Somethings · 01-15-2007, 02:58 PM

The biggest noise comes from running in the grooves in the Freeway made by all the studded tires folks feel are necessary up here.

My '66 VW Bug was mucho louder when it too was new in 1966. Talk about valve noise!

And, they had no A/C so you had the windows open going down the FWY in the CA summers at 70MPH. I don't think we could even listen to the rather basic, single-speaker radio in those situations.

FYI: The '66 had the new 40HP engine vs. the previous 36HP model.

Kaotic Lazagna · 01-15-2007, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Go4th

It is a compact car, not a full size vehicle, so the noise will be greater. Given that fact I think it is a relative quiet compact vehicle! I also drive 80+ mph to work every day and I listen to talk radio in the am hours for traffic report and the road noise doesn’t bother me at all.

isn't the Yaris a sub-compact?

Katana · 01-15-2007, 04:47 PM

Haha, you have to listen to mine with its muffler!

Pars · 01-15-2007, 07:38 PM

The car does an excellent job at cutting through the wind and keeping wind noise to a minimum. As for the engine, you'd need to go above 80mph before the engine noise starts to get louder then the wind noise. So all in all, it's good, except for tire/road noise. It could use some more under carriage insulation, but it's to be expected for such a lightweight car.

sanchez · 01-15-2007, 07:47 PM

i wouldnt worry about road noise or the engine cuz mine is pretty damn quiet even over 100mph plus the dealer provided an under coating which reduces road noise by a lot.

bugnuts · 01-15-2007, 08:12 PM

I have to turn the stereo down to hear anything coming from the car!! I have driven trucks and suv's before this so it seems very quiet, It also depends on the road itself.

Racer X-8 · 01-15-2007, 08:24 PM

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i wouldnt worry about road noise or the engine cuz mine is pretty damn quiet even over 100mph plus the dealer provided an under coating which reduces road noise by a lot.

+1
I don't really know how much the undercoating reduced road noise, since mine also had it from day 1. Violin said his noise was reduced when he "insulated/sound dampened". Road/engine noise is a lot less than I would expect from a car like this. It IS one of my bragging points when I tell someone about it.

painta176 · 04-16-2012, 05:02 PM

Weve had our Yaris since 2007 and I dispise the car, Id rather drive my vauxhall van TBH, and yes i is loud on the motorway even at 70 due to no plastic wheel arch liners in the rear and crap soundproofing.

Chuck G · 04-16-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by painta176

Weve had our Yaris since 2007 and I dispise the car, Id rather drive my vauxhall van TBH, and yes i is loud on the motorway even at 70 due to no plastic wheel arch liners in the rear and crap soundproofing.

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01-15-2007, 02:01 AM	#1
gaf99 Drives: ? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: largo Posts: 15	highway speeds and noise i have not drivin one on the highway, but is it true that the car is really loud. i know its a small engine but does the thing sound like its going to blow up?

01-15-2007, 02:08 AM	#2
Impresive-G View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Vitz Liftback Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Covina, CA Posts: 112	Hmmm... Havent heard anything from my car. Probably because my music is blasting. Lol Naw havent heard any noise from mine. Plus I go about 80+ its not that load nor does it sound like its going to blow up. __________________ I <3 MY MPG! ,___, [O.o] O'RLY? /)__) -"--"- Current: 2007 Toyota Yaris History: 1988 Toyota Tercel (sold), 1993 Nissan 240SX (sold)

01-15-2007, 11:25 AM	#8
mkaresh Drives: Mazda Protege5 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 88	There's really no substitute for driving a car yourself on the roads you typically drive on. People's tolerance and even perception of noise differs greatly, and different road surfaces can make a large difference. __________________ truedelta.com Vehicle reliability, fuel economy, price comparisons

01-15-2007, 11:37 AM	#9
Go4th View User's Garage Drives: Yaris S Sedan color Flint Mica Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Country: USA, State: Georgia, City: Hampton Posts: 284	Compact Car It is a compact car, not a full size vehicle, so the noise will be greater. Given that fact I think it is a relative quiet compact vehicle! I also drive 80+ mph to work every day and I listen to talk radio in the am hours for traffic report and the road noise doesn’t bother me at all.

01-15-2007, 02:58 PM	#10
60 Somethings Old Folks View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB, 2006 4Runner V8 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vancouver, USA Posts: 222	The biggest noise comes from running in the grooves in the Freeway made by all the studded tires folks feel are necessary up here. My '66 VW Bug was *mucho louder* when it too was new in 1966. Talk about valve noise! And, they had no A/C so you had the windows open going down the FWY in the CA summers at 70MPH. I don't think we could even listen to the rather basic, single-speaker radio in those situations. FYI: The '66 had the new 40HP engine vs. the previous 36HP model. __________________ We are the proud owners YARI - He's a loaded Silver LB with ATTITUDE! Last edited by 60 Somethings; 01-15-2007 at 10:48 PM.

01-15-2007, 06:24 AM	#6
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	There really isn't much engine noise - they did a good job of insulating the fire wall. Road noise from the wheels was fairly loud until I insulated/sound dampened when I installed my speakers. Now it's much better.

01-15-2007, 11:17 AM	#7
St_G Drives: Black 2007 Yaris Liftback 1.5 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Memphis, TN USA Posts: 252	Road noise is fairly high, but that has less to do with the small engine than with the econobox construction. The only time, after the first day of driving it, that I notice the road noise now is when the roads are wet. For some reason, the sound of water being thrown up by the rear tires is transmitted very clearly into the cabin. THe first time it happened, I thought that my hatch wasn't completely closed, because the sound was so clear.

01-15-2007, 04:47 PM	#12
Katana Drives: Yaris LB 1.3lt 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Under the hood! Posts: 1,124	Haha, you have to listen to mine with its muffler! __________________ It's not the ride, it's the rider!

01-15-2007, 07:38 PM	#13
Pars Drives: 07 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 418	The car does an excellent job at cutting through the wind and keeping wind noise to a minimum. As for the engine, you'd need to go above 80mph before the engine noise starts to get louder then the wind noise. So all in all, it's good, except for tire/road noise. It could use some more under carriage insulation, but it's to be expected for such a lightweight car.

01-15-2007, 07:47 PM	#14
sanchez vroooom! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 yaris liftback Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: orlando, fl. Posts: 31	noise at high speeds i wouldnt worry about road noise or the engine cuz mine is pretty damn quiet even over 100mph plus the dealer provided an under coating which reduces road noise by a lot.

01-15-2007, 08:12 PM	#15
bugnuts Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback BBP Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky Posts: 149	I have to turn the stereo down to hear anything coming from the car!! I have driven trucks and suv's before this so it seems very quiet, It also depends on the road itself.

04-16-2012, 05:02 PM	#17
painta176 Drives: yaris 1.3 zinc Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2	Weve had our Yaris since 2007 and I dispise the car, Id rather drive my vauxhall van TBH, and yes i is loud on the motorway even at 70 due to no plastic wheel arch liners in the rear and crap soundproofing.