I actually am surprised that I like the sound of the hybrid turbo 4 working. It's just that the exhaust note leaves a lot to be desired in terms of the driving experience. I wonder what others think AND whether there will be offerings to improve this.
The only thing I would say is the sound
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I’ve always liked the sound of a turbo engine spooling up. Sounds powerful. Always reminds me of the old Lotus Espirit days.
Re exhaust, I personally don’t like loud exhaust on an upscale SUV. Quiet exhaust is fine for me in a Landcruiser.
On my 911, I have factory sport exhaust where I can turn it on or off. When it’s on, it opens flaps on the mufflers.
I always turn it on and love the sound of the flat six exhaust note. It doesn’t drone and it’s not irritatingly muscle car loud. It’s an aggressive sound.
If you like louder exhaust, look into a bypass, talk with Corsa, Sharkwerks (Porsche only, but worth a call), or consider catbacks.
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Magnaflow has a place holder on their site for one:
MagnaFlow Performance Exhaust Systems & Cat Back Exhaust for Cars
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I have a Magnaflow on my Jeep. It's a nice compact unit. Not loud at all, just a bit deeper. It also tucks up nice and is quite a bit lighter than the stock unit. I'm interested to see what this looks like when released.
Shoulda bought a GX... or waited for the TRD Pro 4Runner. Maybe someone will develop a hack to pipe in the fake engine grunts.
I’ve never cared about what my exhaust sounds like, I care more about how the car drives, are the seats comfortable, etc.
TRD Jon has a review of the Magnaflow exhaust systems for the new Tacoma. I would think the Overland system for it will be the same Overland system we get for Land Cruisers.
Magnaflow exhaust for new Tacoma
Magnaflow exhaust for new Tacoma
Agree on all counts but would add that I’ve never heard an aftermarket exhaust that didn’t drone. I had an RPI on my BMW E60 545 and wound up adding plugs to it so I could stand the noise during the 95% of the time I was not racing it around. It did sound good at WOT though, for sure.
The best possible solution, as you say, is the sport exhaust we have on our 911s which is defeatable. I’m not aware of any aftermarket solutions that do that.
I guess, in sum - OP be careful what you wish for. Aftermarket exhaust is a commitment.
I agreed on luxury oriented SUVs like the LC. However, I do like a little grunt out of a sports car or a sports sedan.
NYTOP has a titanium muffler delete... mainly for clearance but also give a bit more sound according to their website.
That guy must have more money than he knows what to do with..
I’ve never even heard the turbo on Miss Daisy, since I always have her windows up, in the hot and humid south. Maybe this fall I will hear her roar.
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Yeah on my Macan GTS it had the sports exhaust, I got a little spoiled with that. I think with your 911 you're getting your fix.
No man I love this vehicle.
Absolutely on both counts. The PSE on my 911 is awesome. I wouldn't own a 911 without that factory option.
Agree as well on the Landcruiser v. GX. The GX is fine, however, the LC is better looking both inside and out. And at the end of the day.....it's a Landcruiser. Enough said.
I will never understand people who like engine/exhaust noises. You do you, but for me, quieter is always better. I'd rather listen to music than to noise 
I have a Cayman GTS w sport exhaust and the 4L flat six. Sounds awesome and the open / close switch is nice to have.
That said, I’m amazed at the number of fellow owners who will spend thousands on an aftermarket exhaust for that car or its GT4 cousin. Some folk just aren’t satisfied with stock.
I’m not going down that rabbit hole for a Ute
That said, I’m amazed at the number of fellow owners who will spend thousands on an aftermarket exhaust for that car or its GT4 cousin. Some folk just aren’t satisfied with stock.
I’m not going down that rabbit hole for a Ute
I think it's funny comparing Porsche engine noise to a Land Cruiser. I was shocked that so many reviews mention the engine sound negatively - its a Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid. You can't coal roll a prius in it either!
Having said that, there are times it sounds ...a bit... ahhh ...different.
What the teenage me would have appreciated was the engine silence when you slowly roll up to home and not alert your sleeping parents.
Having said that, there are times it sounds ...a bit... ahhh ...different.
What the teenage me would have appreciated was the engine silence when you slowly roll up to home and not alert your sleeping parents.
I always remember the old mantra with dirt bikes. More sound=more ground. Nowadays the side by side manufacturers have made those machines completely obnoxious with no regard for noise.
