Playing engine noises through the speakers????? What the FFFFF!!!!
The MK6 GTI does it...
....No wonder that my first impression of driving it was that it needs less sound proofing and more Milltek (or similar).
< One for each cylinder!
I agree wholeheartedly with Rich. What on earth is the motoring world coming to!? I don't want to sound like the 65yo OAP that I am!
Soundproofing the cabin to the extent that you then have to pipe engine/exhaust musak into the cabin is worse than ridiculous. It's counter productive and furthermore adds weight and therefore has an influence on fuel economy (which the car manufacturers are so at pains to improve).
It's equivalent to the worst kind of elevator/lift musak.
I've just found another reason not to change my car! Unless it's something which has a Ferrari engine or similar.