Refreshed 2021+ Model X and Model X Plaid waiting room

[outie]

Did they get rid of red brake calipers on the Plaid?

 

[Richbot]

If I had to guess I’d say they’re going to do an option package for track work that’ll include the 200mph wheel/tire package and a brake upgrade eventually. Those brakes the cars delivered with yesterday don’t seem like they’re designed to stand up to track work with solid iron rotors. At least need to let them float when you’re putting that much energy into a brake or they’ll do all kinds of weird crap. Unless the new motors can regen a lot better than the old ones and the battery and charging system can be kept cool enough to support the regen neither of which seems easier than just putting a proper brake on the car

 

[lauraut]

Did they get rid of red brake calipers on the Plaid?

The Model S Plaid calipers are now black instead of red, so assume the same treatment for X.

 

[VLTWGGN]

I really want red calipers but I guess black isn't too bad either.

 

[DIL]

Anyone changing their order to plaid?

 

[Stro]

Anyone changing their order to plaid?

Nope. It's my kiddo travel car. They don't need speed.

 

[bayareaever]

Did anyone else notice that MS LR epa range dropped yesterday to 405 miles from 412 miles est. range

Not a huge decrease but presumably LR MX est. range will also drop ~7 miles when epa range is eventually released.

 

[flar]

Did anyone else notice that MS LR epa range dropped yesterday to 405 miles from 412 miles est. range

Not a huge decrease but presumably LR MX est. range will also drop ~7 miles when epa range is eventually released.

I not only noticed it, I saw it happen during a post-reveal youtube stream on Thursday evening. They were showing the page with 412 and then someone in their chat said something that made them reload the page and it switched to 405 right then. So, it happened right after the Plaid reveal ended. This morning I watched another youtube channel go over the announcement and mention the 412 range while actually showing the page with 405, so it went under their script writer's radar as well.

 

[croman]

Did anyone else notice that MS LR epa range dropped yesterday to 405 miles from 412 miles est. range

Not a huge decrease but presumably LR MX est. range will also drop ~7 miles when epa range is eventually released.

If it carries over, it will be a ~10 mile loss in range for the X. Assuming cd differential is the same -- X has a much larger frontal area and is way less efficient but hopefully they improved on it somewhat like they did with the S but it will still relatively be worse.

That being said, the heat pump and other efficiencies will make the range achievable and reliable in more weather conditions which is really what you want rather than just a label of what *could* be possible.

 

[n.one.one]

Any thoughts on whether the long range MX will get the heat pump (like the plaid)?

 

[ChrisOtt]

Any thoughts on whether the long range MX will get the heat pump (like the plaid)?

I’d assume so, they likely want to minimize differences

 

[G Money]

I thought all new Tesla’s were getting the heat pump regardless of model. No?

 

[Stro]

I thought all new Tesla’s were getting the heat pump regardless of model. No?

Lets hope this is true without extra cost being added.

 

[DIL]

I thought all new Tesla’s were getting the heat pump regardless of model. No?

Yes

 

[croman]

The S and X share the same platform. They'll be the same drivetrain, battery and systems. 6/7 seat X does have extra PTC and evaporator for third row HVAC and that'll necessitate some modification with the new system.

I've got my LR X order in. Kids getting too big for the S.

 

[DIL]

The S and X share the same platform. They'll be the same drivetrain, battery and systems. 6/7 seat X does have extra PTC and evaporator for third row HVAC and that'll necessitate some modification with the new system.

I've got my LR X order in. Kids getting too big for the S.

Same here. Loved my S but with 3 kids needed more space and added functionality of the X. Refresh will be worth it.

 

[croman]

Same here. Loved my S but with 3 kids needed more space and added functionality of the X. Refresh will be worth it.

S is so sexy and fun but the X is very useful for kids and somehow more luxurious than the S so at this life stage I'm more resigned to my fate to drive an SUV. Something I don't enjoy since the driving is just not as fun.

 

[jkhanesq]

Does anyone know if changing the color will re-set the position in the reservation queue? I am thinking of changing the color and wondering if the assigned vin change would negatively impact my delivery date.

 

[Sheldor]

Man, I really hope that a regular steering wheel is an option on the X. Seems so overkill to have a yoke on a family hauler, in fact I'd like to have to cancel my order of yoke is only option. Fingers crossed!

 

[jkhanesq]

Man, I really hope that a regular steering wheel is an option on the X. Seems so overkill to have a yoke on a family hauler, in fact I'd like to have to cancel my order of yoke is only option. Fingers crossed!

And I’m the opposite! It’s very much why I want the refreshed model!