Video Summary
The key points about the Plaid Model S:It goes from 0 to 60 in 1.99 seconds. The range is 368 miles. The new Plaid model costs $99,490. It will be available in 2-4 weeks.
Exterior design changes were made to the front and rear ends. The old Model S had one of the nicest rear ends, so the new design has been taken to another level.
The interior now has dynamic ambient lighting. New track-inspired sport seats were introduced. The 12-way power adjustments include heating and ventilating. It has an exclusive Plaid composite decor in the center. The infotainment system now includes hardware 4 with 16GB of RAM. It features a 17-inch tiltable touchscreen with 2200x1300 resolution. A metal insert has been added below the wireless phone charger area. The yoke steering wheel is a $1,000 option. The new Plaid’s cabin is quieter due to reduced road noise and active noise cancellation.
The Model X Plaid received interior updates and minor exterior tweaks, which included a new front fascia with a smoother, more aerodynamic look and new rear badging.
There didn’t appear to be any difference between the all-wheel drive and the Plaid in terms of the exterior on Tesla’s website.
New frost blue metallic paint is available for $2500, and diamond black metallic paint for $1500.
There are new wheel designs and improved aerodynamics.
The front fascia has a camera with a washer, like the Cybertruck.
There are adaptive driving beams and more space in the third row.
Model S Long Range costs $84,490. The Model X Long Range costs $89,990. Model S Plaid costs $99,990. The Model X Plaid costs $104,990.
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NHTSA is updating their Autonomous Vehicle Framework.
The channel’s Patreon is giving away a Model Y Frunk Cooler.
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