Is the 2020 Vezel Really Noisy?

[DeGabriela]

2020 Vezel is not very noisy. Here is the relevant introduction about Vezel: 1. Exterior: The design of Vezel is closer to that of Breeze, with two styles of front grille to choose from. The headlights have become more slender, making it more in line with the aesthetic preferences of Asians. From a side view, the new Vezel adopts the currently most popular Coupe-style design and is built on the new platform of the fourth-generation Fit. The rear features a through-type taillight design, which also resembles the Breeze. 2. Interior: The interior of Vezel is similar to that of Accord, with a large touch screen standing on the instrument panel and equipped with the latest Honda-Connect system.

[StJessica]

My 2020 Honda Vezel has been running for almost four years now, and to be honest, it does get quite noisy on the highway. Last month during a long-distance trip, when the speed exceeded 100km/h, the engine noise became particularly noticeable, as if it was roaring with pent-up energy, and the wind noise came rushing in as well. My kid in the back seat said they had to turn up the music volume. However, it's fine for city commuting; in stop-and-go traffic, it's actually quieter than my colleague's Nissan Qashqai. I later installed soundproofing materials on all four wheels and added sealing strips, which improved things significantly below 80km/h. For friends who frequently drive on highways, I'd recommend trying a set of quiet tires—the factory-fitted ones are a bit too noisy.

[MicahLee]

Measured my friend's Vezel with a decibel meter - at 60km/h it's around 60dB, indeed quieter than its sibling XR-V at the same level. But when you stomp on the accelerator and the revs exceed 3000rpm, the noise becomes quite noticeable, especially on uphill sections. Once drove a friend's car with Michelin quiet tires and the difference was night and day - tire noise reduced by at least 40%. The truth is this car skimps on sound insulation materials, particularly around the engine bay firewall and wheel arches. That said, compared horizontally with models in the same price range like the Inspire and Corolla Cross, they're all similarly lacking. While the Vezel has pronounced tire noise, its vibration filtration is actually slightly better.

[VonAnthony]

A common complaint from customers during repairs is the noise issue with the Vezel. Due to the engine design, the sound at high RPMs is inherently sharp, and it becomes even noisier with worn engine mounts. The thin wheel arch liners are also problematic, making gravel roads sound like drumming. However, these issues are mostly fixable: replacing hydraulic engine mounts costs around 3,000 RMB, adding soundproofing material to the four doors is about 800 RMB, and switching to quiet tires makes the most noticeable improvement. Last time, after performing a three-layer soundproofing treatment for a customer, highway noise was reduced by 6 decibels. The factory condition does have its flaws, but fortunately, this car has significant room for improvement.

[Vernon]

As an owner of the previous-generation Vezel, I must admit the wind noise becomes noticeable once the speedometer passes the halfway mark. Once when driving elderly relatives on the highway, my grandmother said it felt like sitting in a wind tunnel. However, for daily commuting it's not bothersome - at traffic lights, it's noticeably quieter than neighboring taxis. Performance varies by scenario: decent on asphalt, but concrete road seams reveal its shortcomings. Raindrops on the panoramic sunroof are surprisingly loud during wet weather, though the AC operates with remarkable quietness. This car embodies typical Honda characteristics - enthusiastically tuned powertrain but less emphasis on noise insulation.

[LePhoebe]

The most noticeable issue is during rapid acceleration, where the 1.5L engine roars under strain, the tachometer needle jumps wildly, and the decibel meter soars. During a mountain drive on National Day, downshifting and rev-matching made it sound like driving a race car. However, during cruising, tire noise actually drowns out the engine, with the original Yokohama tires producing a particularly crisp sound from gravel impacts. Driving with windows down on the highway is the worst—the wind howls so loudly it feels like your hair is being blown away. Closing the windows improves things significantly, though you’ll need to turn up the audio by two notches. For daily driving, I find it acceptable, especially considering it offers good power for its price range.