I bought a Honda Freed recently. It handles kampong road very well and really suitable for city and the traffic jam.
I am quite happy with it.
But when i drive it after driving my Camry i feel it is lacking in grunt or rather making too loud engine revving noise when driving uphill. The feeling gets worse after i drive another car, a Mercedes e240.
The e240 is the best refined performer for me But the nephews and nieces love the Freed the most!! Sometimes, they don't want to get out at home!
What can I do to reduce the engine noise intrusion when accelerating? Please
You are comparing a Group A/B car with Group C/D car. Definitely there will be big difference in terms of NVH.
Also, the engine performance is also big different between your comparison. Hence, you will feel the lack of speed, torque and feel.
Like others suggest, for the performance, remember it is a 1.5L NA engine and expect the pickup like a city/vios.
For the noise, goto accessories shop to install padding/shield for the engine bay, firewall, doors, etc. Also, try not to rev too high, as its engine performance is half (or less) of your Camry and Merc.
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