2016 Model S Refresh Mega-thread

[pr0teu5]

Look closer to the side mirrors

Hmm...It seems like those cameras are facing forward rather than backwards. So it's more likely that they are part of an upgraded autopilot sensor suite rather than part of some sort of new digital rear view system.

I can't help think of the prototype that was spied with the Lidar in that same position. Which you can find here. Elon said no to Lidar, so I'm not saying it is Lidar, just that it might be some new autopilot sensor.

 

[twonius]

The cameras would be a cool addition! Have the side mirrors "removable by the user".


I do not like the new nose. And that's not because I didn't think it would actually happen.

I also hope there's some way to remove it or access the area behind it for installing radar detectors or the front camera kit.

I wouldn't recommend that. Cops already write tickets for too much tint. I imagine "missing side mirrors" would quickly become a nice little profit center for CHP.

Jeep people lose their mirrors when they take the doors off, I'm not sure how often they get ticketed for missing mirrors but they do recommend a kit to mount the mirror off the door.

 

[Thumper]

The new nose should be less expensive to manufacture. One large piece eliminates parts and assembly. Our eyes are not yet accustomed to a smooth front. Soon a grill will seem as anachronistic as engine sounds.

 

[gsxdsm]

The new nose should be less expensive to manufacture. One large piece eliminates parts and assembly. Our eyes are not yet accustomed to a smooth front. Soon a grill will seem as anachronistic as engine sounds.

Very smart.

 

[zambono]

loving it, I put in my order yesterday expecting wonderful news like this one. Now to see if I have to make any changes

 

[aznt1217]

That, my friend, could be anything.

But a camera would make sense.

That my friends is a reflection off the glass LOL

 

[malcolm]

Any word on whether the new front end will include a hood that's less easy to crease on closing?

Or has that one been solved already? (Any X-owners able to comment?)

 

[James Anders]

Why didn't Tesla just release a press pack with photos, etc at the same time worldwide? And/Or update the website?

 

[Chris Knout]

First look at the Tesla Model S with new front-end [Updated]

Loving that front; much sportier and sleeker than the old model. Glad I waited. I'll be putting in my order for the P100D w/ Ludicrous as soon as it's available.

 

[Snow Drift]

Why didn't Tesla just release a press pack with photos, etc at the same time worldwide?

Tesla doesn't have a VP of Global Communications anymore. Who would coordinate that!? Hahah.

 

[Lawtq]

My god, you need to check other threads before posting, an we have no idea if its real either, till official announcements

 

[Mjølner]

Why didn't Tesla just release a press pack with photos, etc at the same time worldwide?

Maybe the "aussies" are a day to early?

 

[Chris Knout]

How do I delete a thread? I am brand new here.

 

[Pruitt]

Here's a contrary (and probably wrong) prediction - the cost of the S will go down slightly, even as the battery capacity goes up, as they will also announce that new batteries for the S will be produced at the Gigafactory.

 

[Lawtq]

Lol no idea, and I'm excited as you are but just skeptical till its official. It just looks like someone photoshopped an x nose onto the s. Let's hope its real eh

 

[gsxdsm]

That my friends is a reflection off the glass LOL

Nah I think it's just plastic over the nose cone being removed to ship it to Europe. /s

 

[cdub]

Are they going to do an official announcement presentation with Elon?

 

[gsxdsm]

Tesla doesn't have a VP of Global Communications anymore. Who would coordinate that!? Hahah.

TMC will coordinate it

 

[tanner]

Here's a contrary (and probably wrong) prediction - the cost of the S will go down slightly, even as the battery capacity goes up, as they will also announce that new batteries for the S will be produced at the Gigafactory.

Sadly, no. They need to maintain current costs (and possibly raise them) to keep the lights on - as it is, they're losing money on each vehicle sold and gigafactory won't help much until it's scaled up quite a bit.

 

[boofagle]

Nothing on the website yet