Tesla needs to refresh the Model S, asap.

[AMPd]

Although the drop in model S/X demand can be attributed to buyers opting for the model 3. I think it’s buyers who are waiting for a refresh.
Besides the front fascia update and slight rear bumper difference along with seat changes, the model s is very much like the 2012 model

I think there are many people waiting for a new model s, a redisigned S.
It’s been over 6 years!

 

[ucmndd]

It’s a nice thought, but I don’t see it a priority now for the health and longevity of the company.

Not even in the top 3 really.

 

[Deeppurple]

Yep, 7 years - what a timeless design though.I still love the simplicity of the interior, even after 55,000 miles.

 

[AMPd]

It’s a nice thought, but I don’t see it a priority now for the health and longevity of the company.

Not even in the top 3 really.

What do you think their top 3 priorities should be?

 

[AMPd]

Yep, 7 years - what a timeless design though.I still love the simplicity of the interior, even after 55,000 miles.

I don’t think the design is the issue, I think it’s people who don’t want to buy a new car just to be stuck with an old model if tesla suddenly releases a redesigned one.

 

[ucmndd]

What do you think their top 3 priorities should be?

Profitable SR M3

Model Y

China Gigafactory and production


... along with the service/logistics expansions necessary to support all 3.

 

[scole04]

I'm not spending another penny on a model S knowing the model 3 has a better pack in the 2170.

 

[commasign]

X with a 3rd row that can comfortably seat adults. 2nd row with all 3 seats independently foldable.

 

[ba2002]

X with a 3rd row that can comfortably seat adults. 2nd row with all 3 seats independently foldable.

I would love this if I could also easily drive 300 miles in the winter without supercharger delays.

 

[Deeppurple]

X with a 3rd row that can comfortably seat adults. 2nd row with all 3 seats independently foldable.

I agree that Tesla could have taken the seat flexibility to a whole new level in the X, where all 5, 6, or 7 seats
could be removed or added independently,
each seat should slide forward/ backward independently in addition to being foldable.
I have a 2018 MX 5 seater, anyone knows if the 2 additional seats could be added to the last row? I saw MS trunk seats for sale on craigslist.

 

[Tic-tac-toe]

I don’t care. Until there is another car that can do 0 to 60 in under 2.3 secs: Waiting for the 2020 roadster.

 

[AMPd]

I don’t care. Until there is another car that can do 0 to 60 in under 2.3 secs: Waiting for the 2020 roadster.

2019 BMW M5 is pretty close

 

[JoRey]

It is not unprecedented for a car model to be in production for a long time. The Tacoma, Beetle, New Beetle and XC90 weren't refreshed for ten years. I would not expect a new generation until at least 2020 or maybe 2022. For sure Tesla will have to upgrade the Model S with the new cell, beef up the cooling system for better performance and tune the suspension.

 

[GreenT]

What do you think their top 3 priorities should be?

1. Improve service
2. Add 3x the service centers
3. COMMUNICATE better!

 

[ww73]

What do you think their top 3 priorities should be?

35k M3, Y, semi

 

[Tic-tac-toe]

2019 BMW M5 is pretty close

M5 is 3.1 sec, 0 to 60. Closer to a P3 than the SP100D.

There are very few cars that do 0 to 60 in under 3 secs and they are all super or hypercars that seat 2 except for the S.

 

[ucmndd]

M5 is 3.1 sec, 0 to 60. Closer to a P3 than the SP100D.

Car and Driver cracked off 2.8s all day when they tested.

 

[S4WRXTTCS]

I certainly agree that they need to.

I imagine we'll see a significant interior update this year.

But, I don't expect to see any major exterior redesign as Tesla has too many other things on their plate.

Plus I'm concerned that there just won't be demand for a car.

When the Model S was the only one available we had a lot of people getting it even if it wasn't an exact fit for what they wanted. But, now there are a lot more options (Model X, Model S, Wait for the Y, Audi vehicles, etc).

What don't we have? Anything capable of hauling things or going off-road. Audi/Porsche/VW doesn't look like they'll have anything so if it was me I'd put priority on the making the Y a bit more rugged than the 3, and a lot of emphasis on the development of the pickup.

 

[morrisdl]

Car and Driver cracked off 2.8s all day when they tested.

M5 is definitely a nice car, but still a very significant 1/2 second behind. A demon is closer in 0-60, but takes an hour to setup to run.

 

[PhilDavid]

Although the drop in model S/X demand can be attributed to buyers opting for the model 3. I think it’s buyers who are waiting for a refresh.
Besides the front fascia update and slight rear bumper difference along with seat changes, the model s is very much like the 2012 model

I think there are many people waiting for a new model s, a redisigned S.
It’s been over 6 years!

You have a point, as if I were planning to buy a Model S, I would not be buying one until the expected update is released.