Model S Refresh coming in September. What about X

[dutchinchicago]

I see many articles mentioning that the long-awaited interior upgrade is going to happen for the Model S in September. I don't see the model X being mentioned anywhere.

Can we just assume they mean model X as well?

 

[Fellsteruk]

Lets hope to god they dont just copy/paste the model 3 interior inside the S or X!!!!!!!!!

To be fair if they do that, i think they will kill the S&X especially when Y comes, i mean why spend almost double on something that exactly the same but a bit bigger? It may however make me keep hold of my X forever because i absolutely love it and wouldn't want another with a M3 style setup...

Flagship needs something more!

 

[MikeQ]

I really hate that they are doing this. The minimalist interior is fine for the Model 3 but I don't want to see it in an X or S. If they do this to the X, I guess my current X will be my last.

 

[Fellsteruk]

Agreed, but i'd like to think Elon would push for something better, i just hope we're pleased with the end result but he does seems to be going down the route of "you can have it in any colour you want, providing it's black" no thanks Elon...

I've got a 4 year PCP so wont be changing for 3 years, i thought about a Y but im not sure i can go to anything that less special than the X, im spoilt but i love it... Seriously considering keeping my X

 

[pchan]

Flagship needs something more!

That's the part I don't like about Tesla. Flagship/no flagship/standard/long range/performance .... all interior/exterior looks the same except the little red brake caliper. The very least they should do is free supercharging for flagship model.

 

[Fellsteruk]

I have free supercharging so that’s a non issue for me, I just don’t want the most technologically advanced car they do “the x” to be given a M3 overhaul.

 

[HugoBoss]

I wouldn't mind the minimalistic look of the model 3 but it should also have a proper Gage cluster in front of the driver

 

[Uncle Paul]

Elon commented that autonomous driving is coming faster than many surmise.

If the car becomes self driving and self aware, there will be little reason to have a display behind the wheel.

The positive trade off, is that without the display, the view of the road will be less obstructed, and a more pleasing view out the windshield will give an improved view of the road.

I predict the new interior will provide an even larger display, for additional information to the driver, as well as easier to view maps.

No matter, lots of interest in seeing what the new interior brings.

If the new interior is not well received, then the prices of used, pre refreshed, Model S/X should be solid.

 

[TJtv]

If the car becomes self driving and self aware, there will be little reason to have a display behind the wheel.

The positive trade off, is that without the display, the view of the road will be less obstructed, and a more pleasing view out the windshield will give an improved view of the road.
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These two sentences make no sense when put together. If the car is self driving then you absolutely do not care what the view out the windshield is. Everyone will be sleeping or reading or doing something productive instead of paying attention to the road.

 

[Fellsteruk]

Elon can comment about self driving coming soon all he wants. I love the man and I want autonomy now but let’s face it here in the UK/EU it’s going to take an age for that to happen

I expect the technology to be feature complete soon but the legislation to enable you to use it here in the UK will be miles away so much so I suspect we’re looking the other side of 3/5years.

Just look and what EU legislation has done to summon and auto pilot both features here are a shadow of the US feature version

 

[jookyone]

The 2020 Roadster prototype only has a center screen and a small strip which appeared to have speedometer and a clock maybe. I'd settle for a slightly thicker strip of minimal gauges.

 

[xrayangiodoc]

I've owned my Model S since new for over 5 years. I am planning to replace it with a new Model S in a few years if Tesla and I remain healthy. I do not want to see the central instrument display deleted or minimized in any way. Such a travesty would be a deal breaker for me.

 

[phantasms]

Guys. Have any of you driven a Mode 3? I’ve driven old and new Model S. I vastly prefer the 3 interior.

Also, I was in the “in needs a heads up display, one screen won’t work” camp. I was completely wrong. It works perfectly and I now prefer it to a dash in front of me. We all have opinions, this is mine. But try the 3 before saying that it’s a show stopper.

Best,
Gene

 

[milleron]

I do not want to see the central instrument display deleted or minimized in any way. Such a travesty would be a deal breaker for me.

Agree. Without either a binnacle instrument cluster OR a HUD, I'll stick with my '17 S

 

[17.088]

To answer the original post...

As I recall, there has only JUST been a decision to build the Y at Freemont.
A part of the way that it was said Tesla would be able make the space is that they were going to combine the S and X production lines in so far as it is practical to do so.

So... I'm suspecting that any updates or a "refresh" might come out in "dribs and drabs" until then, but a full blown refresh of the interior will probably wait until the production line(s) are re-adjusted.

 

[MikeQ]

Guys. Have any of you driven a Mode 3? I’ve driven old and new Model S. I vastly prefer the 3 interior.

Also, I was in the “in needs a heads up display, one screen won’t work” camp. I was completely wrong. It works perfectly and I now prefer it to a dash in front of me. We all have opinions, this is mine. But try the 3 before saying that it’s a show stopper.

Best,
Gene

I own a model 3 and a model x. While I don't hate the Model 3 interior, I prefer the Model X interior.

 

[Fellsteruk]

Guys. Have any of you driven a Mode 3? I’ve driven old and new Model S. I vastly prefer the 3 interior.

Also, I was in the “in needs a heads up display, one screen won’t work” camp. I was completely wrong. It works perfectly and I now prefer it to a dash in front of me. We all have opinions, this is mine. But try the 3 before saying that it’s a show stopper.

Best,
Gene

No. However “and I know this is a little stretch but I use to have a Nissan primera many moons ago which had no driver side dash but rather a central stack and I honestly didn’t mind it I actually liked it.

My point isn’t about everything going to a single screen and more about Tesla being lazy and doing a copy/paste.

S and X if they change need to be unique if they look like a 3 inside what’s it’s USP? The S would be deadbin the water, the X may have more space and fancy doors but when the Y comes ain’t nobody buying an X just for fancy doors and a bit more room at the price difference

 

[Rich A.]

I wouldn't mind the minimalistic look of the model 3 but it should also have a proper Gage cluster in front of the driver

Gauge.

 

[Rich A.]

The refreshed Model X will not simply be a slightly larger Model Y. I believe there will always be a strong, albeit smaller, market for the Model X. Why? Because the Model X will always be significantly larger, with a more luxurious interior and a significantly smoother and quieter ride.

 

[testarossa]

Full autonomous driving will not happen in the next 3 years, and I think Elon knows it. Just look at the comments of Uber CEO regarding when he sees this happen. That said, I think Tesla will likely delete the gauge cluster simply to support his promise of upcoming level 4-5 autonomous driving with his design language. Tesla is not in the 'luxury' vehicle business, what they do right is tech, and unless he ensured a commensurate upgrade in luxury from the Y, Model X sales will continue to plummet.