Don't like the Interior sound

[RJStinger]

I test drove a GT2 2 days ago. I drive a sonata turbo right now.

I have to say that I was quite impressed with the GT2 ride / acceleration. However, I thought the engine sound was a bit loud for my preference. I don't really get why people in the US like the loud, headache inducing engine sound to the point of installing aftermarket exhausts.

I don't know if the some of the engine sound during the test drive was being synthesized. Played around with the settings and couldn't figure out how to change the synthesized sound...and the sales rep had no idea how to do it either.

In any case, am I in the minority here to say that I prefer a quite car?

 

[Rufus]

The owners manual refers to the place where you can reduce it (there's an online version floating around the forum) but I don't believe it can be fully defeated. The only version without the "enhanced" engine soundtrack is the base 2.0, I believe.

 

[vsic112]

Is it really that loud? I thought you could change the setting.

 

[MarkyMark]

I test drove a GT2 2 days ago. I drive a sonata turbo right now.

I have to say that I was quite impressed with the GT2 ride / acceleration. However, I thought the engine sound was a bit loud for my preference. I don't really get why people in the US like the loud, headache inducing engine sound to the point of installing aftermarket exhausts.

I don't know if the some of the engine sound during the test drive was being synthesized. Played around with the settings and couldn't figure out how to change the synthesized sound...and the sales rep had no idea how to do it either.

In any case, am I in the minority here to say that I prefer a quite car?

I’ve also test driven a GT2 w/AWD. Half the drive was set to the fake pumped in engine sound. We pulled over, and the dealer guy knew exactly where in the menu it was to turn it off. We did so, and the ride was much better in the second half.

Most dealers are being very well trained in the Stinger - your sales person should have learned this car by now. Lazy rep...

 

[Terra]

It's not that loud, but it is adjustable .

Its the only sound I have until I change the exhaust......

 

[jrhodes87]

Some people like it loud some people don't, no sense in questioning personal preference it's been a thing since hmmmm the beginning of time?

 

[mikeceli]

Ones enjoyment of higher exhaust decibel numeric's is inversely proportional to ones age numeric's.

In 1973 this "Lifetime Carguy/Motor-Head" was disappointed with the sound of the "Thrush Mufflers" that replaced the blown open original mufflers, on his 1970 Mustang mach 1.

Now, w/ a VOLT in my fleet, I also enjoy the silent acceleration it provides.

I also like the Walker Dynomax Super Turbos on my 1979 "Bandit" Trans Am and 1988 Lincoln Mark VII LSC.

 

[Kazz]

I've had it on Enhanced since purchase. With the family in the car more now, I'm considering lowering it.

 

[RJStinger]

I went today to my local kia dealership to testdrive the 3.3 again with the sound enhancement turned off.

They wanted a credit check and a 500$ deposit. I said no thanks. Will go to the bigger city an hour away this weekend to give it another go.

 

[Mike_TX]

If it makes you feel any better, RJStinger, you're not alone. For me, engine noise equates to straining, and a powerful engine shouldn't have to strain to propel you along. I'm not yet an electric car convert, but if my car didn't make any noise (like a Tesla) it would seem much more powerful to me. Like effortless propulsion.

So yes, being able to turn off the sound - especially when it's not genuine - seems like the thing to do.

 

[davebo]

I definitely enjoy the sound of the Corsa exhaust with the V8 LS1 engine, but I wish I was the only one that heard it. It's a shame how loud an exhaust has to be to be heard in the cabin, because everyone outside the car hears it a lot louder. I haven't been impressed with the Stinger's sound so I'm looking forward to turning the setting down and just enjoying music with my speed.

 

[Waynerm002]

These dealers are soo idiotic. Let's see how things go in a few months. If KIA started to restrict cars to those dealers due to their poor customer service, that might change their tune.

 

[robz32]

While I agree that aritficial engine sounds pumped into the cabin take from the experience, I like a good sounding exhaust without being obnoxiously loud and that does not intrude and take from the from the comfort fo driving it.

P.S: @Mike_TX are you the same Mike from fresh alloy forums?

 

[mikeceli]

I went today to my local kia dealership to testdrive the 3.3 again with the sound enhancement turned off.

They wanted a credit check and a 500$ deposit. I said no thanks. Will go to the bigger city an hour away this weekend to give it another go.

Unfortunately, this is nothing new. I remember it occurring w/ the 1974-77 Chev Cosworth Vega, 1979 Mazda RX7, Chrysler PT Cruiser, Pontiac Fiero, etc.

RX7 in particular received tremendous interest due to the car mags saying how great a performance/styling DEAL it's MSRP was, compared to other sports cars. Mazda dealers were flooded w/ customers, who found large Additional Dealer markup ("ADM") $$ added to the price. However, w/ the ADM, the RX7 was no longer the "Deal" the car mags spoke of. Sound familiar?

 

[Kazz]

1974-77 Chev Cosworth Vega

Wow, you don't hear of that car being referenced very often! LOL

 

[RJStinger]

If it makes you feel any better, RJStinger, you're not alone. For me, engine noise equates to straining, and a powerful engine shouldn't have to strain to propel you along. I'm not yet an electric car convert, but if my car didn't make any noise (like a Tesla) it would seem much more powerful to me. Like effortless propulsion.

So yes, being able to turn off the sound - especially when it's not genuine - seems like the thing to do.

I'm a novice when it comes to 'sports' cars. The fastest car I've had was a 2014 Optima Turbo then a 2016 Sonata Turbo (basically the same thing as an optima turbo). Mike, you basically said what I was thinking. To me the extra engine noise when accelerating feels like the engine is straining / working too hard.

 

[Beege]

I went today to my local kia dealership to testdrive the 3.3 again with the sound enhancement turned off.

They wanted a credit check and a 500$ deposit. I said no thanks. Will go to the bigger city an hour away this weekend to give it another go.

Same thing happened to me. I walked out. Told the sales rep I was disappointed as I have been working with him for a couple days over phone calls and texts.

I bought the car at another dealership.

 

[STNGRNV]

I like the idea of a nice exhaust note or engine noise more than the actual experience. Put me down for quiet.

 

[ibmaxx]

I like the idea of a nice exhaust note or engine noise more than the actual experience. Put me down for quiet.

Fully agree. Can't understand why anybody wants fake vroom vroom sounds piped inside. It's beyond stupid. I asked the rep to kill the sound before I took delivery which he did now it's blissful silence, the quietest car I have ever experienced. Now I'm not anti-exhaust note at all. A good blast from a proper exhaust set up like in my Volvo is electrifying but not the tape loop please.

 

[STNGRNV]

Fully agree. Can't understand why anybody wants fake vroom vroom sounds piped inside. It's beyond stupid. I asked the rep to kill the sound before I took delivery which he did now it's blissful silence, the quietest car I have ever experienced. Now I'm not anti-exhaust note at all. A good blast from a proper exhaust set up like in my Volvo is electrifying but not the tape loop please.

Probably has something to do with childhood nostalgia - Wanting to be a driver and hearing the roar of the engine, etc. I feel the same way about manual transmissions (And yes, I know how to drive one). I get why drivers used to like them, but I need to be able to hold my fries