Mazda CX-5: What is an alternative with less road noise?

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Mazda CX-5: What is an alternative with less road noise?

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I have a Mazda CX-5 with 40,000km that I am looking to change for something with less road noise. I am so over turning the radio up when driving, then lowering the volume when stopped. The new Hyundai Tucson was looking good until I read your review in The Tick where you said the Highlander misses some of the quietness and general refinement of the Mazda. Could you recommend the best from the Tucson, upgraded CX-5 or the new Kia Sportage for the least road noise and the best to drive.

Answered by CarsGuide

5 October 2015

Carsguide.com.au

The best thing you can do and the cheapest solution is to change tyres, not cars. Australian roads are notorious for generating excessive tyre noise from our coarse-chip bitumen and a tyre specialist — for example, Bob Jane T-Marts — can probably advise on rubber that will reduce your problem significantly. Otherwise, wait until we see what the new Sportage is like, based on the impressive work by Kia on its latest Sorento.

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Mazda CX-5: What is an alternative with less road noise?

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