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Old 05-05-2019 | 08:10 PM
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Has there been any changes in road noise control since 2014?
I have a 2014 MDX Tech SHAWD and I am contemplating trading it in for a 2019 and I was wondering if there has been any improvement in controlling and improving road noise and vibration.
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Old 05-06-2019 | 08:07 PM
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I haven’t tried them, but I expect the active dampers in the Hybrid and the 2019 Advance models would be noticeably different.
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Old 05-07-2019 | 03:19 PM
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Try a loaner. I drove a 2019 Advance MDX and it didn't seem any quieter than my 2014 Tech MDX, even allowing for I put Michelin tires on mine.
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Old 05-09-2019 | 02:57 PM
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Noise cancellation materials wise, no. The active dampers might be quieter, but just depends what mode you're in. But generally, no, they did not advertise any improvements on this aspect.
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Old 05-09-2019 | 05:43 PM
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Our 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid is super quiet. In fact, it might be the quietest car I've ever driven. The active dampers does a great job soaking up minor bumps on the road. Great road trip car!
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Old 05-10-2019 | 12:51 PM
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I second that. My hybrid is quietest car I've owned and I had RL and RLX prior
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Old 05-13-2019 | 06:22 PM
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I second that. My hybrid is quietest car I've owned and I had RL and RLX prior
Quieter than a RLX? I will need to test drive one of these.
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Old 05-13-2019 | 07:35 PM
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yes - quieter than my RLX (non-hybrid)
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