Why is Lexus so quiet?
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- čas přidán 14. 01. 2022
- Why is Lexus so quiet?
In this video we'll take an in depth look at the why Lexus vehicles are so incredibly quiet. Thanks for watching and remember to subscribe!
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This is a great recap on this quiet technology, Brock. I've driven and ridden in a number of other high-end vehicles that cost a lot more than any Lexus and none of them are more quiet or refined. This is why I remain a loyal Lexus owner.
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Unfortunately most cars under $100k now are cutting back on physical sound deadening materials and trying to make up for it with active noise cancellation. This cuts the cost of materials (more profit) and reduces weight, giving them better EPA numbers.
The white stuff under the spare tire is not sound dampening, it's sealer. It goes where any metal has been stamped to cover the seams. The black is yes, dampening , it goes on wet and dries in the ovens before it gets the paint applied. I build the RX in the paint dept. So can confirm the dampening is everywhere 👍 including in the cabin in the footwells as well.
What about the es models?
South plan, me north
Is that true for all Lexus models?
I went in the brand new rx recently and it was significantly louder than my old lx470. Insane how lexus tried to quieten their cars in the early 2000s.
My 2005 ES330 is still whisper quiet and smooth at 276,000 miles ! It’s got that material in the fender liners as well as the trunk pan material. No double paned glass tho. My 08 LS460 has the double paned glass tho! So quiet and well built
Thank u for sharing you really give very good information on our lexus and I really thank u for that
I doubt dampener is in the doors on that model, it's definitely not for the ES. They put a small square of butyl (dynamat) behind the subwoofer. Still a quiet ride!
I tried sound proofing material on my Camry, it's like pluging holes on a Swiss cheese. I proofed the doors, now I hear the the tires more. I did the bottom now I hear the rain on the roof, enless work.
you just answered my question like how to make Camry like Lexus.
Thank you your tips much appreciated
Great as always!
I got a RX450H. the level of silence is impressive compared to my tiny Peugeot 208 who feels like a washing machine at 120kmh.
The double windows help a lot.
important note: note all lexus' have the double pane glass which is a HUGE contributor to why high end luxury cars can get so much quieter than Honda accord ect... Only the luxury / ultra luxury models trim models have it... base models do not.
That used to be true but almost all have double glass now.
@@HowToCarGuy even some lower end cars have the laminated glass in the windshield and front windows (most Fords have them)
I had a 2014 Toyota Avalon and it had the double pained glass. But then again the Avalon and Lexus ES is basically the same car.
@@jeffs70chevelle what surprised me recently is I found out the kia Sorento or the telluride has double pane front windows and windshield. Modern everyday cars are coming along nowadays
The thing to note is thicker glass will reduce wind noise and the noise from other cars, but does almost nothing for road noise which resonates up through the unibody
New ES models (2019+) actually have noise reducing wheels as an option. Pretty incredible
and new es models have 0 nose reduce materials inside doors, truck :)
Great review! Now, what makes a lexus comfortable to drive? Thank you in advance.:)
The "felt" stuff in the wheel opening is something I didn't know about. Other brands use the acoustic laminated glass and NVH materials on the sheet metal as well. BTW, those spots are strategically chosen by engineers. They don't just slap that stuff on everywhere. They fine tune the exact placement of that stuff for max effect because it does add weight. You didn't mention any of the undercarriage NVH panels.
Thank you for the feedback and great insight for another video!
Indeed. However he did mention sound dampening material underneath the vehicle at about 2:10 into the video.
@@HowToCarGuy please which lexus RX is advisable to buy. 450h. Or 350 fsport or 350 regular
@@cardo1111 shhhh, dont talk common sense
True. I need to know that black material can be purchased and apply to my CHR. My lexus don't seem to show much insulation material but the quietness is apparent even though I'm using 30 and 35 tire profile.
Just get sound dampening peel and stick. That black material is permanent from the factory where they heat it to a melting point and stick it.
Just picked up a 2013 ES 350 with 30k miles on it... sure it's low miles, but it's 9 years old, and it is VERY quiet. I have been a become a fan of Lexus, they are just great well-built vehicles.
I agree
Same here with 80k and it's fantastic
@Dcon 860 there's an aftermarket gas pedal module you can buy that gets rid of the delay. Me personally, I just live with it, most times it's a seldom thing.
@Dcon 860 oh I get the same, mine is the Matador Red Mica... in direct sun it has the brighter red/orange hughes, but in the shade it looks like a deep black cherry. Pretty sure Lexus put a lot of pearl flake into their signature paint options to give them that subtle depth.
from what i have experienced, bmw has a more smooth ride and has less interior noise than lexus
I want a Lexus now
I got one
I've owned the RX ('22) and the ES ('19) Surprisingly, the ES was quieter. Also, the F Sport RX engine noise was horrid.
I have the same things on my toyota corolla, just have regular glasses and it's produce super noise.
Do you know all those materials are in just omonetaashi or all of models?
It's tar,/butyl rubber acoustic glass, and rayon insulation
Nice clouds on the sky.
What model Lexus is this one you’re using for educational purposes on why they’re quiet
all things mentioned are standard in chrysler 300.. but I can not judge who is quieter?
Love the car except most cars and SUV’s interiors have touch screens that stand out or are sticking up from the dashboard, big and clutsy , fine for some and not for others like me , they should have those integrated into the dash panel that sink down into and out of site and raise up via button or voice commands when needed .
Has nothing to do with the video. Go away
My 2018 lexus es 350 screen is intergrated into the dash just like you stated in your comment.
I have a 2021 rx350 and it did not travel many miles and yet I hear I became noise from the panorama ceiling... Does anyone suffer from the same problem as me and what is the solution?? Please interact
What is that material?
How does the IS300 compare in quietness with the more high-end cars? Thinking to buy the IS300 from 2016 2.5 hybrid
The IS is entry level. So it's quieter then your regular labels (toyota,Honda,gm etc) but won't be as sound as say, the LC or GS where paying double the price of an IS gets you alot more goodies uncluding more sound cancelation materials.
My 2021 Lexus RX 350 is a giant rattle and squeak box and has gotten worse over time. My vehicle only has 31,000 miles presently. It started when first bought the car resulting in the dealer replacing one of my door panels. Now the lift gate and host of other areas make all sorts of irritating noises that have not managed to be properly resolved after multiple trips to my local dealer. I've never had so much interior noise from any other brand of car.
I've owned all sorts of cars over the years from Chevy Camaros and Honda Preludes to an E39 BMW 540I M Sport. None of them had rattle and squeaking noise issues. Then I bought a 2019 Lexus ES 350 only to have odd noises from the AC Compressor and dash and door vibrations and now I'm in the aforementioned RX 350 after the dealership's bodyshop botched a paint repair twice resulting in diminished value to my car ES 350.
Honestly, I don't know that I'll ever buy another Lexus again...
My Lexus ES is loud, though is a hybrid, very disappointing… lots of wind noise, when I have the sunroof panel open it feels like my windows are cracked, horrible for highway cruising, major reason I’m considering selling, maybe it’s just mine, but that has been my experience
I feel the same. Got a 2016 RX 350. Not quiet as I expected.
please tell me i cant find the answer anywhere. does 2022 lexus es 300h base have active noise control "ANC"?
No, and you dont want it anyhow
i noticed that older Lexus have more dampening material than newer models? While my 2010 RX has a fully covered engine bay the newer models since 2015 does´nt.
Because theyve found better ways to do it. And cosmetic engine covers have NOTHING to do with sound deadening. Youre commenting on soomething you have no knowledge on.
So, how quiet are they exactly. You answered why, and how they are, but how much they are.
OK, looks like Lexus FORGOT about all these sound dampening materials on the 2023 NX350h :( Sounds almost as loud as my 4Runner!
yea all new nodels doesnt have any noise reduce material, raw sheet metal
I have 2021 honda accord 2.0t Touring, i love it and it my favorite cars look but i am to change a car i may go for Lexus cuz my car noises can sometimes get on my nerves and lexus is also my 2nd favorite cars look
If you are looking for silent car check cx5 , there is some engine noise but road noise is non existent, which is rare for that segment . Old Rx is relatively quite , but cx5 beats it on rough surfaces , old NX is super noisy by the way .
@@balabolrustam507 the nx was junk. Was a loaner when i had a warranty job done on my LS. Terrible car. Mazda is ugly trash, and a laughable suggestion
@@jamesstephenson2346 it looks dated , not sure about the rest, they named it most reliable car recently , can u explain?
Nice.. what lexus is this?
RX 350
If u wanna see highly practical NVH lowering measures in cars that cost less than Lexus, while yielding highly impressive results, look at the latest Korean premium models from Kia and Hyundai.
Critical items that make a huge difference:
1. Acoustic glass with a sound barrier sandwiched in between glass.
2. Area directly behind both hinges (front doors)…that lead into fender well.
3. All 4 fender wells.
4. Exterior portion of the floorpan. Huge difference if thick underseal is sorayed on entire floorpan.
5. Firewall insulation.
How about you knock on the doors, they're made out of tin cans...
Better for the environment :)
Niiiice💥💥
No shit, first second of the video I thought I was looking at Steve-O.
ANC is also there?
No and you dont want it. Marketing hype and a terrible idea
@@jamesstephenson2346it is present. Lexus calls is “Active Noise Control” and it works pretty decently from when I test drove a 2023 ES350.
There is also noise cancelling through the speakers. Like a headphones
I don’t think that’s the case. Not with Lexus.
Last i knew (been like a year since i looked) lexus didnt employ this. Nor did they need too. In general this is an awful option if you care about the performance of the audio system anyhow
@@jamesstephenson2346Lexus calls it “Active Noise Control”. It’s present in several Lexus models now, including a 2023 Lexus ES350 F Sport I drove a few days ago. It makes a noticeable difference.
Lexus used to be so quiet and class leading in this area. But the newer generations are no longer class leading anymore.
from what year did they become not quiet/class leading? thinking of getting a 2008-2015 Lexus
@@46Bax hes a fool. They still are.
Ya, youre absolutely wrong. The Ls and LC, Lx are tops in quality, reliability, capability, material selection, and yes, quietness. Ive owned and drove all the german and american "luxury" brands, and the lexus is still absolute king of the hill in the affordable top end luxury market (sub 150k sedans). Genesis g90 is a close second, though not as attractive, imo (subjective of course). Bmw and mercedes transmit much more nvh, audi is quieter than those 2, but still in 3rd. You can choose not to trust me, thats fine. Get the equipment and test yourself, OR check out car and drivel, motor trend, etc. They all agree. Stop talking about things you dont know
It's not! There's too much body boom, wind and tyre noise. The GS300 is much quieter
Dude, you look like Rocco Siffredi!
I’ve heard that a lot 🤣🤣🤣
New ones are no so quiet anymore :(
Current nx is terribly noisy. Lexus dropped the ball spectaculary
I'd rather have a non luxury car, and put ride smoothness in second priority to acoustic damping
Because I fill every minute of driving with listening to either music or talking and I'm tires of the isolation effort
I wouldn't mind paying some extra 100 bucks if car manufacturers deployed acoustic damping
Fair enough!
My UX not that quiet...
Lexus is the only brand that beats in quality and design Mercedes and BMW.
No, most brands beat mb bmw and audi in quality. They are absolute trash quality wise. Lexus is the best, but those 2 arent exactly tough to beat in the quality department (they are very cutting edge in features though!) Anyone who claims the (new) german cars are reliable havent owned them for long
Because of being a LEXUS 🙃
Best comment!!
Why does the VIN # of every Lexus have a T as the vin second digit? Because they are Toyota’s !!!!
Wrong. My ES 350 has a 58AF to start, no T there pal. And I'm glad my Lexus is a Toyota, no brand can beat its reliability
Earth shattering news. And lamborghini makes tractors. And porsche is a volkswagen. Anymore fantastically well informed input?
nice
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Cheap marketing
Lexus is not very quite
Tanks need this to keep them quieter in battle.