Tesla new Model S and Model X vehicles feature Active Road Noise Reduction.

Friday, December 17, 2021 | Chimniii Desk

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Tesla has begun putting the new Model S and Model X with active road noise reduction technology out.
When the car is going through rough terrain, this feature allows the cabin to be quieter.
The feature became available with software update 2021.44.5.
It's worth noting that Active Road Noise Reduction will be offered exclusively on Tesla's flagship vehicles, the Model S sedan and Model X SUV.

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Tesla has begun putting the new Model S and Model X with active road noise reduction technology out. When the car is going through rough terrain, this feature allows the cabin to be quieter. The feature became available with software update 2021.44.5.

The following are the release notes for this feature: While driving on uneven surfaces, your car now has the capability to actively minimise low-frequency road noise. To do this, the technology measures the noise level in the cabin via seat microphones and then emits anti-noise via the speakers to create calm zones around the occupants. Tap Audio Settings > Options > Active Road Noise Reduction to gain access. "

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It's worth noting that Active Road Noise Reduction will be offered exclusively on Tesla's flagship vehicles, the Model S sedan and Model X SUV. This is because the feature is hardware-based, since Tesla installed Active Noise Canceling Microphones in the Model S and Model X's front seats as part of their interior makeovers. At the moment, such components are not included in the Model 3 sedan or Model Y crossover.

Having said that, early recordings released on YouTube by new Model S drivers indicate that Tesla's Active Road Noise Reduction is still relatively mild at the moment. For example, Michael Hopwood, a Tesla Model S Long Range driver, for example, demonstrated the feature while driving on a tough chip-sealed road. During his trip, the Model S owner noticed that he believed the interior was quieter with Active Road Noise Reduction turned on, though the effect appeared to be quite subtle.

Given that this is the feature's initial release, it is almost guaranteed that it will improve greatly in the near future. After all, Tesla is known for continuously improving the features of its vehicles via over-the-air software updates. Together with the noise-canceling microphones included in the new Model S and Model X interiors, Tesla's software enhancements have the potential to elevate the premium EV cabins to the highest standards in the industry.

In the video below, a Model S owner drives with Tesla's Active Road Noise Reduction feature activated.

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