Re: Road noise of Sport vs. Others

Posted by ciddyguy on
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I can't say for certain if there is a difference in soundproofing, but I doubt that but one thing you will get as a difference between both the Pop and Lounge Vs the Sport is the suspension, they are not as firm as in the Sport, I think all three will have very good soundproofing, the main thing the sport adds is a bit more of an exhaust note for that sporting sound and the engine and exhaust noise itself is only really noticeable when revved up high, but at around 3000rpm, it doesn't seem to intrude much if at all which is where I think it resides when cruising along on the highway.

That is one of the major things Fiat did when the redesigned this car for the US, along with improved crumple zones and strengthened cabin, they added sound proofing, improved door seals to ward off wind and road noise, stuff like that as they knew, going in that we Americans generally don't like that too much.

But in the end, the essential essence of the car has been retained despite these differences, which actually made the car better than its Euro counterpart from what I've read.