Tesla's Audio Settings menu that lets customize Tesla's immersive sound
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Tesla update 2021.32.20 includes an Immersive Sound update. Teslas with the premium interior option include the ability to turn on immersive sound.
What is Immersive Sound
Tesla's Immersive Sound feature helps widens the sound stage that will create a surround-sound-like experience in your car.
Immersive sound works extremely well for certain types of music, unfortunately, it doesn't always make things sound better. You may have found yourself turning the feature on for various genres and off for others, like talk shows.
Immersive sound previously had three options, Off, Standard, and High. In a recent update, Tesla gave you even more control over the Immersive Sound feature.
Granular Controls
With the 2021.32.20 update, Tesla updated immersive sound to be even better. Instead of just having a low and high setting, there are incremental steps from low to high. You can now more granularly control the amount of echo/reverb applied with four different settings. You can also disable immersive sound if you prefer.
Auto
More importantly, Tesla also introduced an ‘Auto’ setting that will intelligently apply the appropriate amount of immersion for the type of content that is currently being played.
Independent Subwoofer Control
Tesla initially added a new option to the equalizer for the new Model S that lets you control your subwoofer's output independently from bass, mid and treble.
In the 2021 Christmas update (2021.44.24), Tesla later expanded the ability to control your subwoofer to all vehicles with premium sound.
Tesla has officially launched FSD in Mexico. This is the third expansion of FSD since it was first launched in the United States.
The news was shared by Tesla Owners Mexico on X, followed by confirmation from Tesla AI with a simple but exciting message: "¡Hola México!"
FSD features are geo-fenced, meaning that if a vehicle equipped with FSD crosses into a country where the software isn’t supported, it will automatically revert back to Autopilot. This expansion has likely lifted the restriction, meaning the U.S. Tesla owners should now be able to drive into Mexico and continue using FSD without interruption.
FSD Global Expansion Timeline
Tesla has set some lofty goals for itself, announcing in their FSD roadmap that it expects FSD to be ready to roll out internationally in Q1 and expand to right-hand drive markets in Q2. While it’s not clear whether Tesla still expects to meet these targets, this is the latest information that was shared in September 2024:
Q1 2025: FSD is expected to launch in Europe and China, pending regulatory approval.
Q2 2025: FSD rollout for right-hand drive (RHD) markets, with a flexible timeline based on approval processes.
Tesla has faced regulatory hurdles, particularly in China, where FSD testing was recently put on hold. One major hurdle is China’s strict data regulations, which require all training data to be collected and stored within the country. This means Tesla cannot rely on its existing U.S.-based data centers and must build local infrastructure to comply with government policies that prevent vehicle data from leaving China.
Additionally, since FSD relies heavily on fleet data, Tesla won’t be able to leverage its vast global dataset. Instead, the company will need to retrain its AI models using data exclusively gathered from vehicles operating within China. These constraints add complexity to Tesla’s FSD rollout, potentially delaying its expansion in the region.
After initially launching FSD Beta in the U.S. to a small group of influencers, Tesla expanded access to more users through its Safety Score program in late 2021. At first, only those with a perfect score of 100 were eligible, but as FSD improved and Tesla grew more confident in its performance, the requirement was gradually lowered.
In March 2022, Tesla took its first step beyond the U.S. by introducing FSD in Canada with the release of v10.11.1. Since then, Tesla has expanded FSD to Puerto Rico, and now, the launch in Mexico marks another major expansion of the software.
This news will likely raise excitement among users outside of North America who have been waiting for FSD for years. With regulatory hurdles in China presenting unique challenges, Tesla may shift its focus to expanding FSD in Europe and Oceania first.
Meanwhile, Tesla also focuses on launching its Robotaxi network, set to debut in Austin, Texas, in June. The upcoming Cybercabs in Austin could be running early builds of FSD v14 or a specialized version designed for Unsupervised FSD.
Like so many other things happening at Tesla right now, it’s an exciting time as Tesla prepares Unsupervised FSD for the Cybercab, continues the expansion of FSD, and works out all the details of its robotaxi network, such as the cleaning hubs and wirelessly charging capabilities.
In the latest episode of Jay Leno’s Garage, Tesla’s VP of Vehicle Engineering, Lars Moravy, confirmed that the new Model Y will feature adaptive headlights.
As Moravy was talking about the updated headlights in the vehicle, which now sit a few inches lower than before, he stated that in a couple of months, Tesla will add adaptive headlights in the U.S.
While Tesla has already introduced adaptive headlights in Europe and the Indo-Pacific, the feature has yet to make its way to North America.
Originally delayed in the U.S. due to regulatory issues, manufacturers have been able to implement adaptive headlights since mid-2024. Meanwhile, competitors like Rivian and Mercedes-Benz have already rolled out their own full matrix headlight systems, matching what’s available in other regions.
Update: This article has been updated to clarify that adaptive headlights will indeed be launched in the U.S., shortly after the vehicle launching in March.
Currently, Tesla in North America supports adaptive high beams and automatic headlight adjustment for curves, but full matrix functionality has yet to be rolled out. Meanwhile, matrix headlights are already available in Europe, where they selectively dim individual beam pixels to reduce glare for oncoming traffic and adapt to curves in the road.
It was surprising that matrix functionality wasn’t included in the comprehensive 2024 Tesla Holiday Update. This feature would likely improve safety ratings, so we can only assume Tesla is diligently working to secure regulatory approval.
Adaptive Headlights on Other Models
Lars didn’t confirm whether the refreshed Model Y comes with the same headlights as the new Model 3 and the Cybertruck, instead simply calling them "matrix-style” headlights.
The headlights on the new Model Y appear very similar to those available in the 2024+ Model 3, possibly meaning these other models will also receive adaptive headlight capabilities in the next couple of months.
For vehicles with older-style matrix headlights, it’s unlikely that adaptive beams support will launch at the same time, but they will hopefully become available soon afterward.
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