New model S/X Fascia

Downgrade

So much worse

May also be related to pedestrian safety regulations or tests

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That's horrible! That really cheapens the look of the vehicle. What a shame.

Front end of the S is a tragedy. I bet they’re planning on switching to the new design language soon.

Kind of hideous to be honest

New version reminds me of the (personal opinion) ugly pre-facelift cone-nose front. But maybe that's in style given some of Mercedes new EV designs (which again personal opinion look like ass).

What's the tragedy with the current S design? I think it looks objectively modern and sporty. Not really sure what needs to be changed.

Timeless design however this latest update is a step back. So yes perhaps a new design entirely is needed soon.

License plate holder is awkward, filled in badge area looks cheap.

Sorry when I meant current I mean prior to the filled in change. I guess I don't care about the license plate holder as my state requires it.

I won't argue about the latest update, looks cheaper. But its a small part of the front end so I just don't think huge changes are needed.

This is cheap compared to the pre-2025.

They had the model s plaid at a Tesla store I went to recently. It looks really good. The seats are more comfortable than I woulda thought. Too bad this “update” was a bit of a joke.

The s is just terrible . It reminds me of the old school model s with the flat black front part again. Makes it look older than the refresh

The license plate holder is meant to come off. No holes under there. So really once you remove that, Model S has had a design thats stood the test of time.

It definitely isn't, the air intake for HVAC is all the way at the top of the windshield behind the frunk

100%

Is that white and X? And is that badge factory? I'd be interested in getting one.

It's the same badge the X has had since release just now black from factory

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Got it, so just the '26 is blacked out?

What's wrong with the model 3? It's I think one of teslas best looking cars rn.

I really dislike the blacking out of everything as a "higher" trim.

Yes, in 2021 they blacked out all the window surrounds but kept Chrome badges. Now they have black badges as well

Bleh, the old one is WAY better....this is a $80K+ car. Why is the front fascia this chintzy???? Terrible.

I kind of like the white one.

I prefer the 2022-2025 look especially when you glossy black the logo vs the standard chrome.

Just buy a used Y then or wait for robotaxi M3 highland performance looks great

Looks like what an S looks like after getting a nose cone bumper replaced with a smooth bumper. Underbite city.

I feel bad for those who live in states/countries that require a front plate. It ruins the clean aesthetic of the front.

Thankfully you can remove it. I did it to my model S

That's the model X It keeps the original front fascia but just with updated black badges. The model S gets the new " filled in" fascia which is pretty much universally disliked even if it adds some more range

That makes sense. I wonder how much range that actually provides.

This definitely should be tested, Model S already has a pretty low drag coefficient as is I'm curious if this will help at all

The entire "refreshed" interior is chintzy now.

The worst thing about the new S front end is the license plate mount.

It looks like they took a step back with model s quite literally. It looks like the pre refresh

Not a fan of the new S badge. It looks like cheap plastic.

That seems a bit extreme

:( (2015 Model S)

Looks plasticky and cheap af. Idk wtf is going on at Tesla.

Nah, as a 2021 owner, it looks fine. But maybe I am just proud to have my veteran plate on there.

Looks cheap. Plus the open space of it gave it a more recognizable look.

POc

Nose cone 2.0 🤣

I never get Tesla. They probably will consider this a re-design. Just like the model Y "re-design". They change little things (headlights, etc) and call it a re-design. While larger car manufacturers will completely change the look of a car. Tesla has had the same tired designs for way too long. I think this is the main reason their sales are down all over the world.

Some 2025 still have chrome trim. Source: I have a ‘25 MXP that I took delivery of in February of ‘25 🙂

Mini nosecone. Like 2012-early 2016. Peak design was mid 2016-2020.

Still looks easy to remove the logo from

Impressive. Tesla has really outdone themselves again........

that is beautiful