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    Mazda 3 road noise issues

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    We have just returned from a road trip to Queensland from Victoria in our brand-new Mazda3 sedan and are very disappointed with noise from the road surface, wind and drumming from the rear of the car. We had to raise our voices to hear each other and had to turn up the radio to hear above the noise. I didn't read about or consider this to be an issue with this car. Any comments, as we are considering replacing it?

    Answered by CarsGuide
    11 July 2016
    Paul Gover

    Before you make an expensive car switch, try changing to a quieter tyre. You don't say which model Mazda3 you have, but some sportier versions have aggressive tread for grip and they can generate quite a lot of noise including drumming from the rear. Otherwise, I've just driven the all-new Honda Civic and it's very quiet and comfy.

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