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MagyarTesla cuts bass on the base Model Y RWD by halving its speakers and removing the subwoofer
Tesla vehicles have long been called an audiophile's dream as the automaker partnered with the stereo MCs from Bang&Olufsen to achieve what is one of the best stock sound systems in the respective class of its models.
Tesla's most popular Model Y vehicle, for instance, offers no less than 13 speakers and a subwoofer, while the newly released Cybertruck electric pickup ups the audio ante with even more woofers.
Tesla Model Y RWD audio system cuts
Unfortunately, that Tesla audio prowess seems to no longer be the case, at least for the base Model Y RWD version in the US. While in the UK it remains kitted with 13 speakers and a subwoofer, the US version of Tesla's cheapest Model Y will now come outfitted with 6 speakers less. The subwoofer is also gone from the base Model Y configuration and Tesla simply lists it as having "custom audio – 7 speakers, 1 amp, and immersive sound" now.
Before, all of its Model Y versions on sale in the US had "premium audio – 13 speakers, 1 subwoofer, 2 amps, and immersive sound" listed as a setup in their configurators. That's not to say that the base Model Y RWD audio will be bad, but it will just have a less "premium" bass sound (pun intended), depending on the batch number.
Tesla has been on a configuration adjustment spree lately as the EPA recently changed its range testing methods to apply an average of extremes. As a result, Tesla had to downgrade some of the Model Y range estimates, as well as introduce efficiency upgrades like reducing the number of stopping modes.
The RWD Model Y didn't get a range cut as it was introduced back in October and probably already passed the refreshed EPA tests. Its audio system does get a downgrade in the US, however, for whatever cost-saving or efficiency reasons. Tesla is preparing to release a Model Y Juniper facelift, however, perhaps as soon as the second quarter, and it remains to be seen what sound system would this one be outfitted with.
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