Tesla has rolled out a small upgrade for the Model S sedan and Model X SUV in global markets. Now up to $ 5,000 (about Rs 4.3 lakh) pricier than before, the Tesla siblings get minor design tweaks, updated equipment and in the case of the Model S Long Range, improved range as well.
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Starting things off, both models receive a suspension update claimed to improve ride quality. Alongside this, both cars get new aero-optimised alloy wheel options – 20-inchers on the Model X and 19-inchers on the Model S. Buyers furthermore get the option to upsize these to 22-inchers and 21-inchers respectively. Cosmetically, the biggest changes are to the Plaid variants, which get tweaked bumper designs along with an upgraded front-facing camera for the new model year. Both models also get a new Frost Blue colour as a paid option.
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Moving to the cabin, the most notable updates come in the form of new configurable ambient lighting and a new welcome function on starting up the vehicle. Tesla says it has also upgraded the Active Noise Cancelling function of both vehicles to improve cabin ambience. The Yoke steering is now offered as an option only on the Plaid variants. Tesla also says it has liberated additional room in the Model X’s third row.
Tesla claims that the updates to both vehicles have helped improve range. The Model S Long Range now offers a claimed range of 660 km – the highest in the carmaker’s range, while the Plaid will now do up to 592 km. What some people might not like is the change to the Model S Plaid’s performance. While the 0-100 kmph time stays unchanged, reports claim that the top speed has been reduced from 321 kmph to 240 kmph.
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Moving to the Model X, the standard Long Range variant will now go up to 567 km on a full charge, while the Plaid has a claimed range of 539 km – up by about 61 km and 33 km respectively.
Tesla is expected to make an entry into India soon, with the company currently hiring staff for its India sales operations and in the process of setting up dealerships in Mumbai and Delhi.
