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2016 Model S Refresh Mega-thread
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Haxster
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the Models S said:
I strongly agree. The first thing I thought of when looking at the nose of the new S was how could I get rid of that Elon lip?
MSullivan
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A search for LIFTGATE on the specs page has only one mention. Under Premium Upgrades as "power liftgate".
MSullivan
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HankLloydRight
No Roads
Last post on the subject -- but I do still think the spy photo of the wrapped noses are not the new nose only because the open "gap" of the new nose is very narrow compared to the same "gap" on the wrapped nosecones. The new nose open "gap" looks to be about 1", the wrapped gap looks to be about 2". Obviously I'm not denying that the facelift actually happened, just that the spy photos are not new facelift cars.
Did anyone catch the last sentence on the refreshed model s page under Autopilot and the "new" Summon feature.
Autopilot
Autopilot allows Model S to steer within a lane, change lanes with the simple tap of a turn signal, and manage speed by using active, traffic-aware cruise control. Digital control of motors, brakes, and steering helps avoid collisions from the front and sides, and prevents the car from wandering off the road. Autopilot also enables your car to scan for a parking space and parallel park on command. And our new Summon feature lets you "call" your car from your phone so it can come greet you at the front door in the morning.
Autopilot features are progressively enabled over time with software updates
Autopilot
Autopilot allows Model S to steer within a lane, change lanes with the simple tap of a turn signal, and manage speed by using active, traffic-aware cruise control. Digital control of motors, brakes, and steering helps avoid collisions from the front and sides, and prevents the car from wandering off the road. Autopilot also enables your car to scan for a parking space and parallel park on command. And our new Summon feature lets you "call" your car from your phone so it can come greet you at the front door in the morning.
Autopilot features are progressively enabled over time with software updates
AFAIK, nose can't be that sharp to protect pedestrians? I think in EU there's a regulation about that I thought.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.
The base price went up $1500, and the new high capacity charger is $1500. I don't think anything else has changed on the prices.
chipmunk
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But on the ordering page, "Automatic rear liftgate" is listed as standard equipment. See below under convenience.
Haxster
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[QUOTE="KyP85D, And our new Summon feature lets you "call" your car from your phone so it can come greet you at the front door in the morning.
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And will it smile at you and say "Good morning" when you approach it?
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And will it smile at you and say "Good morning" when you approach it?
HankLloydRight
No Roads
glhs272
Unnamed plug faced villian
I just noticed the Dual charger upgrade went up in price from $1500 to $2000. Dang, I knew that was going to happen sooner or later, oh well.
The new look is very nice and ties in the entire model line cohesively.
I am in the minority who prefers the old nose cone.
Love the lights and the standard wood (sad I missed that). I don't miss the center console because my wife wanted the open center console for her purses (and her purses cost way more than any console....unfortunately for me =)
Still glad I got the "classic" S just before the refresh - although I can't be sure until I see the new one in the "wild."
I still think there will be more to come with battery upgrades - which unlike the announcement today will make me jealous.
Congrats to those who are getting the "new" S!
I am in the minority who prefers the old nose cone.
Love the lights and the standard wood (sad I missed that). I don't miss the center console because my wife wanted the open center console for her purses (and her purses cost way more than any console....unfortunately for me =)
Still glad I got the "classic" S just before the refresh - although I can't be sure until I see the new one in the "wild."
I still think there will be more to come with battery upgrades - which unlike the announcement today will make me jealous.
Congrats to those who are getting the "new" S!
MSullivan
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OK just got off the phone with my salesman.
I ordered Saturday.
Woo hoo I get the updates at no extra cost.
They are building them like that starting today.
My only concern is I prefer the Ash wood trim.
He said I could go in and edit my choice and get that trim and still keep the old price.
As of now I cannot do that, it only presents the old choices.
Told him if it was still that way on Thursday I would call for more guidance.
I am thrilled with the new look and happy I got in the system at the old price.
I ordered Saturday.
Woo hoo I get the updates at no extra cost.
They are building them like that starting today.
My only concern is I prefer the Ash wood trim.
He said I could go in and edit my choice and get that trim and still keep the old price.
As of now I cannot do that, it only presents the old choices.
Told him if it was still that way on Thursday I would call for more guidance.
I am thrilled with the new look and happy I got in the system at the old price.
