New 2021 Model S Unveiled January 27, 2021

[Beantown]

That depends on whether you like that steering "wheel".

Honestly, I don’t care for the steering wheel or the horizontal screen. I don’t really care about the screen in the back either. What I do like is door pockets, the fold down arm rest in the back seat and ventilated seats which living in TX in the summer came in handy in my last car. It looks like the front arm rests will have a compartment under them also which would be nice. Basically, more places to stuff crap. Maybe the positive of not having those places is I will be less likely to put crap I don’t need in my car.

 

[brianman]

There's a long list of S features here:
Tesla Reveals Refreshed Model S Plaid: Production Starts In Q1 2021 (insideevs.com)

I couldn't find that list on Tesla's site. For example, I wanted to see how they described the purported Ventilated Seats return.

 

[brianman]

Maybe the positive of not having those places is I will be less likely to put crap I don’t need in my car.

Interestingly I had the reverse situation. When I had an S before, I always had stuff without a home. With my current 3, the available pockets are mostly empty.

 

[MarcG]

There's a long list of S features here:
Tesla Reveals Refreshed Model S Plaid: Production Starts In Q1 2021 (insideevs.com)

I couldn't find that list on Tesla's site. For example, I wanted to see how they described the purported Ventilated Seats return.

Go to Order Now, scroll down to the interior, and click on Feature Details (then keep scrolling right through the "cards").

 

[DaveVa]

So how bad should I feel since I just bought my first Tesla, a 2021 Model S, that was delivered Christmas Eve? Should I feel as upset as I do now even though I love the car I have?

@Beantown - Love your car! Tesla is always changing - What is new now will always be outdated in 6 months.

 

[smartypnz]

C'mon, Elon. Why use an airplane stalk?? How about a joystick on the center armrest? Then you can recline in comfort.

 

[vapor trail]

Not all new changes are bad, not all seem great. I really prefer a steering WHEEL. And I find the current stalk arrangement very user friendly. I wouldn't want to relegate those functions to a touch screen or that steering thing.

Happy with my 2019 Raven Performance S. I'll think it'll age well and not automatically get displaced as a lesser model by this refresh.

I used to have a 2005 e46 M3, which I think may be the best model year ever made. Newer versions may have new gadgets, but BMW nailed it with that car.

With the exception of having to deal with rattling half shafts (hoping for fix someday), the Raven Performance S is a terrific car.

The 520+ mile range battery though...damn....

 

[Tesomega]

Not a fan of the interior!.

 

[haggis444]

So how bad should I feel since I just bought my first Tesla, a 2021 Model S, that was delivered Christmas Eve? Should I feel as upset as I do now even though I love the car I have?

I took delivery on 12/17. Performance model. I knew this refresh was a possibility and obviously I don't know what future software will be released that only works on this new model, I am really happy I pulled the trigger. I would have not paid for the Plaid, so I would have missed out on my Performance (which is totally frivolous but I love it regardless). Not a fan of the steering wheel and really don't care about any of the other changes---except maybe the door pockets and chrome delete.

 

[ks1972]

So how bad should I feel since I just bought my first Tesla, a 2021 Model S, that was delivered Christmas Eve? Should I feel as upset as I do now even though I love the car I have?

Should feel very happy. Other than door pockets, everything else is going backwards IMO. $11k for door pockets is too much.

 

[brianman]

Go to Order Now, scroll down to the interior, and click on Feature Details (then keep scrolling right through the "cards").

Thanks!

And one more question...

Where do they have the info about Air Suspension (and Track Mode for S?) on the web site these days?

 

[haggis444]

Interesting they list "phone key" as a feature. Any guesses if that means we will have the ability to not carry the fob with us? Or is it new HW dependent?

 

[Jaevo]

If it works for these guys at 220 mph the steering wheel will probably be OK for you at 70I

 

[SilverGS]

I guess I'm in the minority here - I want this new S so badly!! I love it!! Nobody seems to be talking about the new powertrain, new battery, updated motors etc.

Most folks seem fixated on the yoke steering wheel and removal of stalks.

 

[logan]

Fully integrated center screen will always look nicer to me than a glued on iPad (although this is certainly better integrated than a Model 3).

 

[TomatoOne]

Fully integrated center screen will always look nicer to me than a glued on iPad (although this is certainly better integrated than a Model 3).

You can probably stuff envelopes and folders behind this one

 

[Cheburashka]

MCU3 sounds pretty amazing as well. Looks like they made some improvements in the audio department too.

 

[CWhite]

If it works for these guys at 220 mph the steering wheel will probably be OK for you at 70I

Great as long as you are going 220. Watch Hamilton go thru the hairpin at Monoco and you see the issue. It’s low speed that cause problems. Some states even call out that a steering wheel must be round and at least 13 inches across

 

[planetary]

Curious about how quiet the cabin is in the refresh -- also considering active noise cancelling.

 

[Jaevo]

Great as long as you are going 220. Watch Hamilton go thru the hairpin at Monoco and you see the issue. It’s low speed that cause problems. Some states even call out that a steering wheel must be round and at least 13 inches across

I have, he seems to do just fine. Too fine if you are a Ferrari fan