mrbulk
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Apparently the artist also does slightly altered renderings; I do like me a flat gray actually.
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Model S range and interior update imminent?
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boonedocks
MS LR Blk/Blk 19”
agree with the earlier post that it is too “Lexus” like. Hope it retains more Tesla heritage and less Lexus.
mrbulk
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Yeah I think it could go in any number of subtle (sheetmetal only) directions; the renderings do approximate the current proportions and a sheetmetal-only update could be more economical to implement, so something more Tesla-esque is likely in the cards.
That’s an interesting thought. Dual motor badging foreshadowing tri motor badging. Would be super into this.
CraZ8
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I hear the door seals are to be changed so the car WILL be quieter. The interior will be similar to the 3 but more features. Personally I would have loved a curved roadster screen but what the hell I’ll wait and see.
Just like the refreshed P90DL. Stopgap.
I’m extending my lease month to month and ordering this the second it’s announced.
avesraggiana
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Thicker glass, to muffle wind noise, would be a good thing too, and definitely a high end, luxury touch.
Tesla should do model years like everyone else, then its clear about what is available. It shows respect for the customer.
Versus make a major change, announce it several weeks later.
Plus sometimes they use up the old parts for a while so you not exactly sure what you have if you order then.
That is weak and a sign of bad planning.
And yes this would likely require more planning with your suppliers.
Versus make a major change, announce it several weeks later.
Plus sometimes they use up the old parts for a while so you not exactly sure what you have if you order then.
That is weak and a sign of bad planning.
And yes this would likely require more planning with your suppliers.
I don't know that it cost anything more than it would have to do it later. The new front motor is will remain after the Sept-ish refresh. It was something that they could get done and put away, and not have to worry about later. The only issue that I see is that you're going to have a short run of cars with slightly different drive system software than either the long run of cars that came before and the, presumably, long run coming afterward.
I wonder if the new rear motors are just going to be two of the current M3 rear motor. It would make a lot of sense.
I'm no expert in aerodynamics, but this seems to have a lot of sharp corners that would add air resistance.
jelloslug
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Model years are meaningless to all car manufacturers. Sometimes they release the "new" model year in September, some times later, some times earlier.
They do have a somewhat predictable timeline for new models and refreshes/redesigns etc. Same with CPU manufacturers, phones etc.
One of the motors has to freewheel or else range suffers. The PMSR motor doesn't freewheel, since the magnets drag if not engaged.
On the 3, since the RWD came first, the PMSR is in back and an induction in front.
On the S/X raven the PMSR is in front, which is is convenient since there is no RWD S/X.
Many are speculating that the new roadster will have a single PMSR in front for effeciency and range but dual induction in back for performance, so likely if they put dual rear motors is the S/X it would be the same setup.
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Behance
So when Tesla's head designer Hanz and his team sees renders like these, are they repulsed
or intrigued ?
romeoecho
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I had to postpone buying a Raven S, and the Loyalty adviser ended his mail with this:
"Always happy to explore options with you once the full refresh happens this fall."
Taken with a grain of salt, but still interesting to be said at all from someone internally.
"Always happy to explore options with you once the full refresh happens this fall."
Taken with a grain of salt, but still interesting to be said at all from someone internally.
rwjr44
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Well, I am driving to Richmond, VA (from Hampton, VA) for my first really close look and drive of the Model S. I have been lurking here for some time and "think" I know many of the pros and cons of the Tesla cars and Tesla company. I have tentatively decided to buy a Model S BUT when I discussed the upcoming refresh with the salesperson on the phone, he denied any knowledge of a refresh. He said that the recent changes are it for some time to come.
I have bought a lot of cars in the past and know that car salespersons don't always tell the truth. But, for some reason, I was expecting better from Tesla. I am still making the trip and will take a close look and drive the car for as many miles (and conditions) as I can.
Any words of wisdom from the baptized?
I have bought a lot of cars in the past and know that car salespersons don't always tell the truth
. But, for some reason, I was expecting better from Tesla. I am still making the trip and will take a close look and drive the car for as many miles (and conditions) as I can.Any words of wisdom from the baptized?
Any words of wisdom from the baptized?
The only guarantee is Tesla will release, unannounced, something new and great just after you purchase your Model S.
ucmndd
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I’ll add to that, the sales staff have zero advanced knowledge or info. They’re going off the same click baiting YouTube swill that you are.
Well, I am driving to Richmond, VA (from Hampton, VA) for my first really close look and drive of the Model S. I have been lurking here for some time and "think" I know many of the pros and cons of the Tesla cars and Tesla company. I have tentatively decided to buy a Model S BUT when I discussed the upcoming refresh with the salesperson on the phone, he denied any knowledge of a refresh. He said that the recent changes are it for some time to come.
I have bought a lot of cars in the past and know that car salespersons don't always tell the truth
Any words of wisdom from the baptized?
As @ucmndd and @Bill_75D said.
You can’t blame the staff as they are often the last to know.
And for sure you will buy it and days or weeks later a new feature or hardware change will come. Out of the blue.
Welcome to the Tesla experience.
Happened to me too (replacement of 60 by 70D, LTE,...).
But in the end, great car.
Still today I cannot find any rational argument to replace it by a newer one.
Hope you join the party, but beware of the addiction
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