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2016 Model S Refresh Mega-thread
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Same perspective here. The Model S nosecone in my opinion was a design miss. I have always thought the S looked great from 3 sides, and was willing to overlook the front. However, when the X came out without the nosecone and rumors swirled that the S would get something similar, I felt compelled to stay on the fence while it sorted out. I had my delivery pushed all the way out to almost July and even though my DS called to see if I'd want to move it up and had "nothing to share" on any possible changes, I held firm. I am glad I did. Many feel differently.
I love that Tesla integrates changes into the car over time and makes it better, but it also makes it harder to time a purchase if you want "the latest" and not be holding "yesterday's car" right after delivery. For me, pulling the trigger right now right after a change with some substance feels perfect. There will always be more changes. Maybe bigger battery, ventilated seats, upgraded autopilot hardware, who knows. For me, the updates that are "game-changers" were the autopilot, then dual motors, and now the cosmetic change. Not all agree with me, as many have stated. I would have bought a Model S with the old front end if it were certain that it wouldn't change for a few years, but had I taken delivery of the a car with the older nose and then this happened days to weeks later, it would have been infuriating for me. Not Tesla's fault, mind you, but I would have wished I had waited.
My philosophy going forward is to probably lease it because you know it'll be light years different in 3 years, and only buy right after a "major" update (whatever that means to you). One thing is clear. Tesla has shown time and again with the rollout of AP, D models, cosmetic changes, etc., that they will not let concerns over the resale value of cars already on the road (even those just delivered) get in the way of their progress. In a way, that's to be commended. That said, if you are an early-adopter type, you'd be smart to camp out on here and keep abreast of the rumor mill as to what's coming. Autopilot, dual motor, and this design refresh were all scooped ahead of time here on TMC. The info here saved me from having one of the last non-autopilot cars during that transition, and paying attention here allowed me to time this purchase in a way that makes me thrilled to be awaiting my car's arrival rather than worried that something is "just about to drop". Who knows how long this iteration will be the "latest", but it will be for a little while and that's part of the fun, again for me.
The new face is worse. But I get why they had to change it. Rich people can't drive a car design that looks like it could be 6 years old. What would the neighbors think?
Most car companies "refresh" their models every 3 or 4 years. Tesla took almost 4 years to change the front bumper design.
It has nothing to do with "rich people" wanting something new. In fact the S front end was the most criticized design element of the car. Tesla listens.
Chaz
Big Kahuna
I pushed mine out to December... just in case. Plus Q4 usually has some kind of incentive (no guarantees, of course) to bump up numbers.
Tellotes
Member
Awesome. This was pointed out awhile ago when they added the new slipstream wheels as standard. So it is true!
Haxster
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Sir Guacamolaf
The good kind of fat
Hugh Mannity
Mediocre Member
There is no new diffuser... there is NO diffuser at all!I can't say if I like new diffuser..
chipmunk
Member
Does anybody else think Tesla has a mistake in their online design studio for the look of the new "Dark Ash" trim? I saw comments that the grain was much less noticeable in person so I went to a store yesterday (and incidentally was told the new Model S would not be displayed until the end of the month).
The samples on the wall were indeed much more subtle...almost looking like the piano black with hair-line dark grains as others described. If you look at the Model X ordering system, the grain is also much more subdued (you can see it most visibly on the door panel). I really dislike the look in the Model S ordering system, but don't mind the more subtle grains. I have a pending order and am trying to figure out if I need to upgrade to get something I'll be satisfied with.
The samples on the wall were indeed much more subtle...almost looking like the piano black with hair-line dark grains as others described. If you look at the Model X ordering system, the grain is also much more subdued (you can see it most visibly on the door panel). I really dislike the look in the Model S ordering system, but don't mind the more subtle grains. I have a pending order and am trying to figure out if I need to upgrade to get something I'll be satisfied with.
ChrisJ
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My DS told me the new S Dark Ash should be the same as on the current X. So if you find photos of that, it's a good representation.
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
I Agree. Always go with the actual samples in the SC as opposed to the representations in the Design Studio.
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