2016 Model S Refresh Mega-thread

[owen.shift]

Does this mean something similar to what Audi is doing in recent models? Nice!

 

[Xpress]

Is the increased range of the refreshed 90D (294 miles) related to a SW update? Can current 90D owners expect to see the improved range as well?

 

[EKnight47]

Does this mean something similar to what Audi is doing in recent models? Nice!

Pretty sure that's been part of the package for a while.

 

[boofagle]

That's odd. I confirmed my order last week and my car won't enter production until next month. My DS told me yesterday that I would be getting black piano decor, even though it's no longer available in the design studio. My DS told me I would have to pay a change fee and also the extra $1500 new book price (so $2000 total) if I wanted the new decor.

Might have just run out of the product.

 

[owen.shift]

Pretty sure that's been part of the package for a while.

 

[caps04]

If i trade in my 1 year old Model S, would I still get the $7500 federal credit for the new car? What happens to the 4 year service contract (used 1)? Anyone?

 

[darthy001]

Yup, taken in Munich. Real.

EDIT:

Here it is on its journey there, just having left the Berlin SC:

Photo credit: Jörg Hoffmann

So much for someone saying the new LED headlights don't look cool when parked

Oh my, where is the signup-line for a retroactive nosejob?

 

[Spidy]

European license plate goes really well with that design.

More pictures: Facelift Bilder, ist da was dran? • TFF Forum - Tesla Fahrer & Freunde

 

[jmsurpri]

My DS emailed me today saying that I will not get the piano black I ordered-- instead, I'm stuck with Dark Ash. ):

Interesting. When I took delivery 5 weeks ago with piano black, I noticed a big scratch on the piano black portion next to the cupholders. The DS put a request into service to have it replaced. They are still waiting for the part. If they don't have any more, I wonder if they will be forced to update the entire interior to another finish..

 

[Reekdog]

Tesla website down this morning. Just came back and mention of Automatic liftgate under standard features is gone.
That means for $1500 you get a new front end, LED lights and a new interior trim and not much else.

Tesla website down this morning. Just came back and mention of Automatic liftgate under standard features is gone.
That means for $1500 you get a new front end, LED lights and a new interior trim and not much else

Don't forget the painted sills

don't forget the painted sills

 

[zambono]

I put my deposit & order down on Thursday. I selected the piano black. My DS emailed me today to say I would not get piano black but the new Dark Ash. Not sure I am happy about that. ):

Go to the thread on the X interior forum on dark ash. They have pics, it looks better than the image on the designer which makes it seem like the veins are bright like if it was a cheap imitation marble table. I am going to try to see the dark ash in person today.

 

[Snow Drift]

Here are some press release photos from Autoblog.

Tesla Model S finally gets a facelift

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[Karynt]

Go to the thread on the X interior forum on dark ash. They have pics, it looks better than the image on the designer which makes it seem like the veins are bright like if it was a cheap imitation marble table. I am going to try to see the dark ash in person today.

Keep us updated on what you think of the Dark ash in person. Post pics of possible

 

[xrayvsn]

This is a great link where you can see visual changes of model S classic and new overlayed (use mouse to move left to right on picture)


Tesla updates Model S with new front end, air filtration system, and faster charging

 

[Reekdog]

Here are some press release photos from Autoblog.

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Can't open your photos!

 

[Joules Verne]

Looking at the refreshed car in detail, the only thing I do not like are the painted sills. The dark sills gave an illusion to the car being slimmer (especially in contrast to white) when viewed from a side profile, or the rear 3/4 angle view. The refreshed car looks lower (good), but also larger/fatter (not so good) with the painted sills.

Agreed.

The lighter colors are impacted, where the darker colors are not.
I think the white looked better with dark sills for the reason you mentioned.

Weird thing is, the effect never occurred to me before, and I've been considering the darker (chunkier?) colors.

 

[Reekdog]

This is a great link where you can see visual changes of model S classic and new overlayed (use mouse to move left to right on picture)

No link visible please repost

 

[zambono]

Here are some press release photos from Autoblog.

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can't see images either, no permission

 

[Trikkitt]

That's odd. I confirmed my order last week and my car won't enter production until next month. My DS told me yesterday that I would be getting black piano decor, even though it's no longer available in the design studio. My DS told me I would have to pay a change fee and also the extra $1500 new book price (so $2000 total) if I wanted the new decor.

When I saw the new decor I was seriously disappointed. I really don't like wood in a car, especially one that is supposed to be modern. The plane black looked nice, although did appear to be a finger print magnet. That is ultimately what made me order the carbon fibre one, and I'm so glad I did - rather than risk getting the new standard wood.

 

[bswn1]

Happy for the new owners! Took delivery a month ago, couldn't be happier with my 70D.