- The updates are relatively minor and coincide with a price hike across the range.
- A new front bumper is the most obvious change, as are some interior tweaks.
- The Model S Long Range can now cover up to 410 miles (660 km) on a single charge.
The Model S and Model X account for less than 5% of Tesla’s annual sales nowadays, but despite this, the brand has updated them yet again. The changes made to the new Model S and Model X are relatively minor, particularly compared to the overhauled Model 3 and Model Y launched over the past 18 months. But, for those seeking one of the most premium Teslas on sale, the updates will be welcome.
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From a visual standpoint, there’s very little to tell the refreshed Model S and Model X from the outgoing models. However, the Plaid versions of the duo adopt newly designed front bumpers that give them a slightly more aggressive look. Whether or not that’s a good thing will be a matter of personal preference, but there’s no doubt that despite the basic shape of the Model S now being 13 years old, it still looks good. The Model X, on the other hand, still looks as bulbous as ever.
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Sticking with the visual updates, both new models get new wheels. The Model X sports newly designed 20- and 22-inch wheels, while the Model S can be configured with new 19- and 21-inch shoes. Tesla has also incorporated a new and improved camera into the front bumper. The headlights of the duo have also been updated with new adaptive functions. According to Tesla, changes made to the exterior of the Model S Plaid also enhance its high-speed stability.
Tesla Model S
Elsewhere, the new Model S and Model X can be optioned in a nice shade known as Frost Blue. However, this new paint is a $2,500 option.
Much like the most recent updates made to the Model 3 and Model Y, Tesla has also made some upgrades under the skin of both models, although they obviously don’t go as far as the 3 or Y. Changes include new bushings and an updated suspension ride, which the carmaker says should improve the ride. Other alterations also promise to make the cabin even quieter, thanks in part to a better Active Noise Cancellation system.
Interior Updates And Price Rises
The interior of both models has been largely retained from the outgoing model. With that being said, configurable ambient lighting has been added to the dashboard, door panels, and around the center console. Tesla has also proudly boasted of a unique animation for the ambient lighting when the EV is started up, not something you get on the cheaper 3 or Y.
We all know that Tesla loves to chop and change prices on a whim, so it comes as no surprise that both these new models command a premium over the outgoing ones. The Model X will still be offered in Long Range and Plaid guises, priced from $89,990 and $104,990, both increases of $5,000. Similarly, the Model S is available as a Long Range or Plaid, with prices starting at $84,990 and $99,990, respectively.
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