I sure hope it's like 0.5 turns lock-to-lock with the yoke. I can't imagine trying to hand over hand that thing for a tight turn...
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Model S range and interior update imminent?
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I sure hope it's like 0.5 turns lock-to-lock with the yoke. I can't imagine trying to hand over hand that thing for a tight turn...
Appear to be capacitive buttons, no less. This almost seems too out there to be real, but production and delivery appear to be upon us. Weird.
Capacitive? So accidentally brushing across a button could activate signals/wipes? That could be annoying as hell.
That would make sense, I guess, but would need retraining steering muscle memory, I would think. Hmmmmm, not really sure how well thought out this is.
edit - if it isn’t 0.5 turn to lock, that could be trouble for me. Thinking about it, when I drive after a lot of turns, I loosen my grip and let the steering wheel slide between my fingers. That muscle memory could be disastrous with this style steering wheel.
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Cheburashka
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No way. Half a turn with the yoke to lock is just asking for accidents to happen. It will be very hard to drive if that is the case.
I guess they could be physically clickable if that cover is flexible enough, but some of them look awfully close together.
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Michael Knight managed to make this work—maybe I’ll have to go back and watch a couple of episodes to see how he did it! And, yes, I know, I just dated myself...
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
Not a fan of the new steering wheel with the 3-spoke center hub design that looks like it came from the Model 3.
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FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
Here is a quick summary of the interior changes... Tesla unveils new Model S with new interior, crazy steering wheel, and more (electrek.co)
Audio and Media
Audio and Media
- Premium 22-speaker audio with active noise cancelling
- Multi-device music and media over Bluetooth®
- 17” center display, 12.3” driver’s display, and 8” second row display
- Gaming computer with 10 teraflops of processing power
- Wireless controller compatibility
- Heated seats for every passenger, heated steering and heated windshield
- Ventilated front seating
- Tri-zone Airwave cabin conditioning
- HEPA air filtration system
- Custom driver profiles with automatic easy-entry and exit
- Ambient lighting
- Tinted glass roof
- Ultraviolet and infrared protection on all glass
- Front center console with sliding cup holders and storage
- Second row stowable center armrest with integrated storage and wireless charging
- Automatic opening and closing rear liftgate
- Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors
- 28 ft³ of cargo space and secure front trunk
- Wireless and USB-C fast charging for every passenger
- Location-aware automatic garage door opener
- Phone Key
- Live traffic visualization
- Satellite-View Maps
- Video Streaming with access to Netflix, Hulu, Youtube, Twitch, and more
- Caraoke
- Music Streaming
- Internet Browser
*New features that become available after delivery may be subject to additional charges.
While I like the interior (especially the rear screen and keeping the two screens up front) the exterior update is not a visual improvement. The overall shape now looks more bulbous because of the nose. Maybe it looks better in person or in a different color, but the contours of the front bumper are a step backwards in visual appeal — too 3-ish.
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
ucmndd
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To each their own I guess... I think the new front looks great. A solid evolution of the design.
Hayseed_MS
Spreader of "Endless Non Sequitur"
I ordered in early January (one X and one S). Rep called me before 5p and said price is locked in at the ordered price for both vehicles.
emailforbrett
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I ordered the Performance S which is no longer being made. Tesla just notified me that they will knock $2,000 off the price of the Plaid if I chose to continue.
ucmndd
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Certainly adopts some design elements of the "corporate nose" from the 3/Y without fuglying things up.
From the front and in shadows, yes, I would agree. But from the side or quarter angle...not so much. I think the Model 3 looks good for its proportions, but from certain angles the new S looks like they took the 3 and pulled it longer. The new nose doesn’t do the X an favors either. But hey, it’s on the inside that counts. Still don’t like that nose job.
I can’t fault the designer too much though. The previous S looks so good on the outside that it’s hard to improve upon and maintain that beauty. Like trying to make a supermodel better looking.
I did not.
But I did notice that my LR got 0.5 seconds faster 0-60 and a glass roof like the Lucid Air.
If the Premium Connectivity Package gets Animal Planet (K9 Cops) my German Shepherd will love the rear screen. She gets so excited when a call comes in and its time to chase down a perp.
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