2021 Tesla Model S refresh: a look inside…
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As you can see, the top photos show the new Model S with the crazy stupid yoke steering wheel.
Sure, now you can see the screen behind it better than before.
But I bet you can even see more stuff ahead if you just remove the steering wheel altogether…
To me, this new interior, while different, does not look more upscale. At least in these photos.
It still feels plain for a car that starts at $80 000. And the exterior with black trim (mandatory) now looks cheaper than ever.
I haven’t seen black plastic door handles since base model cars in the ’90s.
The lower photos show the main screen with different angles. I wonder if you can actually tilt the screen, of it this is just a weird angle from the photos.
Also, some previous photos of the interior were showing small transmission buttons on the console, around the hazard lights button. I can’t see them here.
What do you think of the new interior?
Ans the yoke wheel?
"But I bet you can even see more stuff ahead if you just remove the steering wheel altogether"…
hahaha
Yeah, it does appear as though the screen will swivel down the middle, you can see the gaps emerge between the screen in the bevel in the lower pics
Looks like a normal steering wheel in the 6th pic you posted. Overall I like the more horizontal screen in the refresh. Really looking forward to the Plaid+ performance reviews.
Looks like a normal steering wheel in the 6th pic you posted. Overall I like the more horizontal screen in the refresh. Really looking forward to the Plaid+ performance reviews.
what you're missing is that Tesla represents the future, not the past. A rejection of tradition, conventional thinking and constraints. People go absolutely bonkers for the bold aesthetic and crazy experiences Teslas offer. So is it the YOKE the most practical steering wheel ever? no. Is the coolest? without question. Is the interior SO LUXURIOUS? No. Is the the most badass? Possibly.
I'm not sure about the steering wheel. I'd have to try it to see if I like it. I DO Hate that black trim like everybody is doing – especially on the wheels.
the Citroen SM had 2 turns lock to lock. That was the 1 spoke wheel. But it was still a wheel. From what I understand when you drove one of those, keeping the car where you wanted it was a challenge for awhile.
This will prove interesting as far as lock to lock, whether people can keep up, and what happens if they don't? Will there be a retrofit with a different steering profile?
Tesla has such a huge opportunity to capitalize on their supreme tech advantage by bringing up their interiors up to speed. I hope they don't waste it.
The screen does indeed tilt to the left and the right
Door handles look body coloured to me??
The yoke will not be on every S and X. Some people are speculating that it will only be an option on Plaid models. These are the same door handles as before. Metal. Just with a blacked-out finish to match the new trim. The screen does pivot. Perhaps you can write Elon a letter and tell him how to build a “luxury” car. He’ll probably build one custom, with massive air vents and lots of buttons to make it feel more luxurious to you.
That does not look like a luxury car interior. $80k should get you something much nicer. Looks like my model 3 inside.