htmlOn November 5, the official Tesla brought the latest "technology suits" such as S3XY family models, Tesla robots, energy architecture, and super factory to the fifth China International Import Expo (hereinafter referred to as the "CIIE") held in Shanghai from November 5th to 10th. The humanoid robot Tesla Bot, which was first launched in 2022 AI DAY, was also displayed in China for the first time. At the same time, the new Model S Plaid and Model X Plaid also came to China for the first time. These two new cars were released as early as January 2021. They can be pre-ordered on Tesla's official website in China (pre-sale orders can be cancelled at any time and a full refund will be obtained). However, as of the time of publication, the official has not yet clarified the delivery date of the new car. As the new Model S/X and its Plaid version appeared in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's "Catalogue of New Energy Vehicle Models Free of Vehicle Purchase Tax (Fifty-ninth Batch)" and the first launch of Model S/X Plaid in China, the new car is expected to be officially launched in the domestic market soon. new Model S Plaid
new Model S has the least changes in appearance in the whole car. Compared with the current models, the design elements of the current models have been basically retained, but many design details of Model 3/Y have been transplanted in details. The new car has designed a larger air intake at the bottom of the front face, and black trim that bent upwards from the bottom of the air intake. In addition, details such as door handles and window lines are also decorated with cooler matte black.
The Model S Plaid in this actual film is its performance version model. The term Plaid comes from a movie "SPACEBALLS" released in 1987. The most violent acceleration mode of the spacecraft in the movie is the Plaid mode. In the movie, another acceleration mode of the spacecraft, "Ludicrous" (furious mode), has appeared in Tesla models as an acceleration mode similar to the start of catapults. The most prominent feature of
Model S Plaid is the exclusive label of the Plaid version at the rear of the car that symbolizes this speed. The image in the rectangular label is like the light and shadow effect pulled out by the scenery around quickly moving. Plaid appears as a model version this time, no longer emphasizes acceleration performance like "Ludicrous" (Rampage Mode), and also improves the handling of the entire vehicle. The new Model S Plaid adopts an improved aerodynamic design and a wider chassis, which improves the vehicle's responsiveness and achieves better performance in corners. At the same time, the resistance coefficient of the new car is extremely low, only 0.208.
The rear shape of the new car has not changed much compared to the current model, and the improvement of power performance has also brought about some changes in appearance. For example, in order to improve the stability of the front of the car, the front lip extends more forward compared to the current model, and a matte black deflector has been added to the rear of the car. The new Model S has a leap in motor performance improvement, so an aerodynamic kit like this seems to be necessary.
wheel hub styling is a relatively obvious appearance upgrade in the new car. The new Model S offers two new wheels, 21-inch spider-web wheels and 19-inch Storm wheels. This real-time model is equipped with tires with 295/30 ZR21 size. The spider-web wheel shape it uses is more tension and more in line with the new Model S's more sporty style.
, the interior improvements of the new Model S are much greater. Although it is still mainly based on an ultra-large-sized touch screen, the overall layout is much different from the old models. The 3-screen layout is a 12.3-inch main instrument, a 17-inch horizontal central control screen and an 8-inch rear screen. The most eye-catching 17-inch central control touch screen has been changed to a horizontal layout, and it is closer to the driver and more convenient to use.
7-inch touch screen can also adjust the tilt angle left and right, and the screen has resolution up to 2200 x 1300, high color fidelity and response sensitivity. Of course, Tesla's definition of this screen is not simply a display screen that displays vehicle information, but also an entertainment system that integrates games. It has a high resolution and a steering screen that allows users to experience better when watching games and movies.new car in-car game system is equipped with a processor with up to 10 trillion floating point computing capabilities, which is comparable to the latest game consoles on the market. It is compatible with wireless control controllers and headphones, and you can enjoy the fun of gaming in any seat position. In addition, the optional project provides a 22-speaker audio system with a power of up to 960W, and also has functions that are more common in luxury cars such as active noise reduction and seat ventilation. The interior of the new Model S Plaid adopts a black and white color block design. In addition, the new car adopts a hidden air conditioning vent design, which can intelligently adjust the airflow circulation method, which is clean and natural. The new Model S comes standard with three-zone temperature control, front seat ventilation and HEPA high-efficiency air filter. The new Yoke steering wheel on the upper edge of
is reminiscent of Formula racing and is also the design that has triggered the most discussion. Without the steering ratio like racing , such a steering wheel application will inevitably bring some inconvenience in civilian cars, especially when the low speed is transformed greatly, such as turning around and other scenes where the steering wheel has to be rotated at a larger angle. However, in addition to its strong sense of technology and topic, Yoke's steering wheel reduces the obstruction of the steering wheel on the front instrument display during driving. Now more and more brands are beginning to follow up on this design.
, especially today, where functions such as advanced assisted driving and automatic parking are becoming increasingly powerful, Tesla, with FSD capabilities, can alleviate the inconvenience caused by this design to a certain extent. The lever responsible for lighting control in traditional cars has also become a capacitive button on the steering wheel spoke. When the FSD is started, there is no need to operate it at all, which further confirms that Tesla does not want you to drive this car at all.
The new car has an 8-inch screen in the middle of the rear row. In addition to the separate control of the rear air conditioner, this screen also provides rich rear entertainment functions. Rear passengers can even play games through this screen.
The interior space of the car is not much different from the current model. The 178cm tall experiencer has a punch and 4 fingers in the front head space, and the rear head space has a punch, and the leg space has two punches to move. In addition, built-in storage space and wireless mobile phone charging function are integrated in the foldable central handrail. In terms of power, Tesla Model S Plaid is equipped with a three-motor drive system with a maximum power of 750kW and its acceleration time of 0-100km/h is 2.1s. The three-motor all-wheel drive system includes three independent motor rotors with carbon fiber protective covers, which can achieve torque vectoring and continuously output power up to 1000+PS until the maximum speed is 322 km/h. In terms of battery life, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's "Catalogue of New Energy Vehicle Models exempt from Vehicle Purchase Tax (Batch 59)", the CLTC range of Tesla Model S Plaid is 672km.
New Model X Plaid
The improvement direction of the new Tesla Model X is roughly the same as that of the Model S, and the appearance is also not much different from that of the old models. In order to pay more attention to aerodynamic efficiency, the front lip design has also been adjusted forward. The new car is also equipped with new wheels and tires, with better handling and less rolling resistance, ensuring riding comfort. The real-time model is equipped with 285/35 R22 size tires. The new wheels are matte gray and have a strong shape. is not synonymous with inefficiency as an SUV. Thanks to the streamlined design, its resistance coefficient is only 0.24, which is also the result of many aerodynamic detailed designs.
The interior upgrade of the new Model X is roughly the same as the new Model S. Both are equipped with a 12.3-inch main instrument, a 17-inch horizontal central control screen and an 8-inch rear screen. At the same time, an optional Yoke square steering wheel is available. In addition, the new Model X, like the Model S, cancels the manual gear shifting mechanism, and the system automatically determines the gear shifting.
For an SUV, the loading capacity is also very important. Therefore, the Model X has a wider loading space. With the third row of seats folded down, the luggage compartment space can reach 2577L. But this did not come at the expense of riding space, and the new Model X retained the relatively spacious riding space of the old model.At the same time, its traction capacity has also reached an astonishing 2300kg.
185cm tall experiencers still have a considerable amount of one punch and two fingers in the front row; the second row of head space also reaches one punch and one finger, and the leg space has about two fingers to move; in comparison, the third row will be relatively cramped, and the head is about two fingers away from the back windshield. There is almost no extra leg surplus, but it is already quite good for a 7-seater SUV to perform like this for 185cm tall. In terms of power, the new car experience is equipped with a three-motor drive system with a maximum power of 750kW, with an acceleration time of 0-100km/h of 2.6 seconds, and a maximum speed of 262km/h. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's "Catalogue of New Energy Vehicle Models exempt from Vehicle Purchase Tax (Batch 59)", the CLTC range of Tesla Model X Plaid is 664km.
In addition to the motor upgrade, the official also stated that the battery architecture, thermal management system and the chemical composition of the new model have also been optimized. In addition to the performance improvement, the charging performance of the new car has reached a level flush with the Model 3/Y, and can support the ability to charge 250kW.
Of course, high-level assisted driving capabilities are the highlight of Tesla's new Model S/X Plaid. In the year after the new car was first launched overseas, the official has successively cancelled the mm wave radar and ultrasonic radar in its model perception system, and has achieved the true pure visual assisted driving capabilities with only 8 cameras. At present, Tesla's most advanced FSD has been tested on a large scale in the North American market, showing amazing intelligent assisted driving capabilities. However, there is no definite news that the FSD function is suitable for introduction to the domestic market.
summary
The domestic debut of the new Model S/X Plaid can be said to have been released for a long time. More than a year after the new car was released, we finally saw the hope that the new car will be officially launched in the domestic market. The new model has not made significant adjustments in appearance, and the use of most elements has allowed it to continue as a classic in the Tesla brand. However, the changes in the new model are not minor adjustments, especially the powerful performance brought by the Plaid version of the three-motor drive system. Of course, the most core competitiveness of the new car is from the significant adjustment and upgrading of the smart cockpit to Tesla's ever-evolving intelligent assisted driving capabilities. After the new Model S/X Plaid enters the domestic market, we also look forward to being able to experience the Tesla FSD system in China as soon as possible.
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