Is The 2026 Model S Plaid Refresh Worth it? (Owner Review)

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- The reviewed vehicle is a 2025 Refresh Tesla Model S Plaid.
- A referral code for money off or free Supercharging credits for first-time Tesla buyers is included in the description. Former Tesla owners can use it for loyalty discounts.
- The front and back bumpers are different and more aggressive-looking in person than in online photos.
- The Tesla logo trim piece has a carbon fiber grey appearance.
- The front camera is new and works excellently.
- The vehicle is equipped with matrix-style headlights, and they have a black accent around them that makes them "pop."
- The hood and frunk are unchanged.
- The rear bumper has been redesigned with slits for aerodynamics and looks better in person than online.
- One potential issue is that the rear camber arms are prone to causing the 21-inch tires to rip on the inner sidewall, which can be fixed with aftermarket adjustable camber arms.
- There is an aggressive new look, way better looking than before.
- It is recommended to have the paint protected with PPF, especially around the rear door.
- The new model comes with the new M3, MY, SX and Cybertruck User Interface.
- Standard round wheel has been brought back as an option.
- Car tends to pull to the right when given a heavy launch due to not being perfectly balanced.
- It does have a new front camera that was first added to Model Ys and Cybertrucks.
- Suspension feels about the same.

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