Have you gotten the base 2.0 WITH options

[Rufus]

I'd say my 2.0 is quiet for a family sedan, but not comparable to say, a Lexus or Mercedes. Closer to the A3 sedan. But a lot of it appears to be due to the Factory Bridgestones the car arrives with. Most tire sites rate these pretty poorly for road noise.

Once we can swing it, we'll be replacing them with Michelin PSAS3+'s....tires can make a HUGE difference in cabin noise level. The question then becomes "what kind of performance am I willing to give up for a more quiet cabin?"

I don't doubt there are options available to dramatically reduce road noise, but I am willing to trade some quietude for more lateral G's

 

[SEA Stinger]

I'd say my 2.0 is quiet for a family sedan, but not comparable to say, a Lexus or Mercedes. Closer to the A3 sedan. But a lot of it appears to be due to the Factory Bridgestones the car arrives with. Most tire sites rate these pretty poorly for road noise.

Once we can swing it, we'll be replacing them with Michelin PSAS3+'s....tires can make a HUGE difference in cabin noise level. The question then becomes "what kind of performance am I willing to give up for a more quiet cabin?"

I don't doubt there are options available to dramatically reduce road noise, but I am willing to trade some quietude for more lateral G's

I replaced the Bridgestones on my 2.0 Premium with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ tires. Made a huge improvement - a lot quieter and better handling. Car now feels much more connected to the road.

 

[Luminary]

My MPG today after I pulled into the garage. Not to shabby at all.
Wow almost 3K Miles already.

 

[STNGRNV]

My MPG today after I pulled into the garage. Not to shabby at all.
Wow almost 3K Miles already.

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Is Comfort Mode your usual? I like that gas mileage.

 

[Rufus]

I was tickled pink upon discovering my fuel economy for picking up my son from daycare

 

[Luminary]

Is Comfort Mode your usual?

I usually drive Comfort in the mornings (early, I leave the house at 4:30 AM) and Custom in the evenings (Sport Trans, Sport Handling, Comfort Drive Train). So generally, yup, Comfort all the way around.

 

[LJ D]

The hatch rattle??? How did you fix it? I think I have the same problem.

I have the 2.0T base with AWD. I don't like a sunroof or on-board nav and think that fancy stereos are a waste give road and car noise, so was not interested in the premium. I drove this car and the base GT AWD and thought the handling was more nimble on the 2.0 and power was adequate. I greatly wish I had the Drivewise package for the adaptive cruise control and lane change obstruction warning. Rear visibility is good minus. Very pleased after about 1 mo of ownership, now that my DIY fix has solved the distracting hatch rattle. Glad I purchased it instead of the Audi A5 for which I placed a deposit. Much nicer interior on the A5 but not worth the additional 12K to me.

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[Kia Stinger]

The hatch rattle??? How did you fix it? I think I have the same problem.

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Anyone having rattling in rear of car when the road is bumpy

 

[jimdr]

Anyone having rattling in rear of car when the road is bumpy

See this for DIY hatch rattle repair
DIY Hatch Rattle Repair