2016 Model S Refresh Mega-thread

[Daeke]

Just thought I'd call attention to this prescient analysis, for no particular reason.

As someone who ordered an S during a refresh last year, I can speak from experience on this. Basically they DO run two versions of the configurator; maintaining both until everyone is out of the old system. You can speak with your rep at Tesla and ask them to switch you over to the "new" configurator, but they warn you that A) You can't go back to the old one and B) You will be stuck with the new pricing whether it's higher or lower.

I chose to switch because the "new" version made some options a bit cheaper (and some features were folded into the Premium upgrade that weren't there before), but I think the final price ended up being something like $100 less in the end.

 

[caps04]

If they moved the radar to behind the T or wherever else, I doubt a simple nose-cone upgrade will be available to existing owners.

 

[JST]

As someone who ordered an S during a refresh last year, I can speak from experience on this. Basically they DO run two versions of the configurator; maintaining both until everyone is out of the old system. You can speak with your rep at Tesla and ask them to switch you over to the "new" configurator, but they warn you that A) You can't go back to the old one and B) You will be stuck with the new pricing whether it's higher or lower.

I chose to switch because the "new" version made some options a bit cheaper (and some features were folded into the Premium upgrade that weren't there before), but I think the final price ended up being something like $100 less in the end.

That's not consistent with what I'm hearing from people who have orders pending in the system today, but it's still early.

 

[Snow Drift]

So the front console looks different....

Old

New

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• Snow Drift
• Apr 12, 2016

 

[Saghost]

led lights and HEPA filter are part of premium now

Model X style chargers, 48/72A, too.

 

[xrayvsn]

I wonder if the new LED lights with cornering would be retrofittable on original version. That would be cool to be able to do that.



I also just noticed on the website on the specs page that it says navigation and maps updates are free for 7 years. Was it always like this? I knew that our 4g LTE had a 4 yr free service, but didn't know there was a limit on maps/navigation for free updates

 

[caps04]

So the front console looks different....

I think the center console was upgraded a few weeks ago. This is not new.

 

[Model S M.D.]

@xrayvsn

Would LOVE to have those LED headlights as well...

 

[Olle]

Aah nice looking front! Ever since the S came out it looked awesome from 3 quarters rear and straight form the side IMO. Now it looks awesome from all front angles too. Especially the black and dark metallics. The whole car finally came together.

 

[gaswalla]

75D battery available for Model X. - expecting 75D and 100D for both cars

 

[MorrisonHiker]

Zoomed in, enhance, yupp reflection..!

View attachment 171904

I noticed the ceiling lights in your image are brighter than mine. Perhaps it is a reflection and they brightened the lights to point it out? If it is a reflection, maybe they could Photoshop it out instead of brightening the ceiling lights.

 

[EfficientWatts]

FYI new "pre-owned" Model S are filled with the old version. Maybe some good deals to be had?

Pre-Owned Model S | Tesla Motors

 

[MSullivan]

This website says:
"Tesla says the changes will begin from today, at the Fremont plant in California where it produces the Model S."

The Tesla Model S just got updated: Here’s what’s new

 

[tonglaji]

75D battery available for Model X. - expecting 75D and 100D for both cars

Thinking the same. They probably will wait to drain the 70/90 battery inventory before announcing the 75/100 combo. There is really no need to keep both 70 and 75 packs at the same time.

 

[Yanquetino]

Different nose for different folks?

In my (not-so-humble) opinion, I am not a big fan of faux grilles, and think that the Model X slit looks worse than the Model S cone. If I had my way, the Models S, X, and 3 would all look much better by simply tapering and blending the front end to the hood and body, like this 'shopped variation on the latter:

Perhaps I'm partial to such front ends because I really loved the look of an Alfa Romeo Spider that I once owned:

It is also one of the reasons I still wish an automaker would resurrect the EV1:

In short... the less one notices the lack of a grill... the better. Others... will disagree... adamantly.

 

[HankLloydRight]

Different nose for different folks?

In my (not-so-humble) opinion, I am not a big fan of faux grilles, and think that the Model X slit looks worse than the Model S cone. If I had my way, the Models S, X, and 3 would all look much better by simply tapering and blending the front end to the hood and body, like this 'shopped variation on the latter:

I agree-- that's a fantastic look for the line. I like the M3 nose.. I don't like the S or X with that open gap and Tesla "T". If it were just a smooth ridge like this photo -- WOW. But it's not that.

 

[zambono]

What is difference between automated liftgate and power lift gate. when I read automated in standard features I thought the power one was included now

 

[MSullivan]

I went to Archive.org and looked at the previous Model S.
On the left is the new one, the right is the old.
Range went down on 70D. I checked multiple miles per hour by the way.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/6877712/Model S update.png

 

[Bonlaw]

Really like new front. Never a fan of the nose cone. In 2013 I wrapped mine to match. Boy did I get a lot of flack at the time on both forums. How times have changed.

 

[Nathan]

Black one...

Black one looks fantastic. I approve of changes to front.