With the AC on, and even during the winter if you have the defroster on the AC will still be on, you can notice it a little bit. It's not as pronounced as my first CRV, but my 2014 CRV, it's a lot better. Especially in gear, at a stop light, with the AC on. Other than that, the newer CRV is quite quiet. LOTS more power than my older CRV.