The Tesla Model S has changed more than you realise - but can it still compete?

[@rueben44]

The seats did change as well as quality improvements. The suspension changed as well as one of the motors. Oh and who has to stare to see the front upgrade.

[@PhantomTD]

And new MCU and Autopilot HW

[@HermanWillems]

lol you think that it was only that? Yes New type of motor, new motordrives, new suspension new battery pack and much more. The Model S from now is totally not the Model S from the beginning. Under the hood so much has changed. Wayyy more powerfull computer inside, much more sensors and every thing that wasn't good enough was replaced with something better.

[@YoungFilmmaker]

Production quality was incredible once again! Great presenting skills once again Jack! You kept me engaged and wanted to learn more!

[@evolt7553]

What changed physically: The seat shapes and their options + materials The centre console The dashboard materials The suspension Cameras/sensors Computer hardware The headlights The front ''grille'' was removed You can no longer get rear-facing 3rd-row seats There is no longer a shiny bar on the rear bumper The rear bumper The side ''skirts?'' Wheel choices Battery sizes and performance levels Roof configuration options The frunk/froot space is smaller due to there being the front electric motor HEPA filters were added And possibly even more...

[@larryspiller15]

Yeah he totally blew it on mechanical/physical changes. This guys definitely never sat in a 2013 or 2014 S. Hell even a 2015 has way worse seats still, i believe they changed them in 2016.

[@xflyingtiger]

I've got a white model s just like the one in this video, except the steering wheel is on the left. I love the car. Love the super charger network. I love the computer displace directly in front of the steering wheel too. In fact, that feature is the number one reason I chose the model s over the model 3. Super fun car. Sometimes I just go drive it for fun.

[@PKMNFan4664]

I'm not going to lie, the styling is still so beautiful!

[@JohnnyZenith]

No. It's out of date and the rear end is appallingly bland.

[@tomknop8675]

Yes

[@jdc3636]

Rodney Milner sorry, no Tesla is beautiful. Technologically advanced? Yes. Beautiful? No they are not.

[@tomknop8675]

@@jdc3636 haha your first sentence does say they are beautiful. But I understand your point ma man, everyone has their own taste. Cheers

[@Hemepath]

I bought my first Tesla in 2017 and it has changed my life forever. I will never ever drive another type of car again. Recently I start investing in TSLA stock because of the company’s mission and products.

[@peachezprogramming]

ahh yes I found a Tesla LONG BOI

[@slartybartfarst9737]

Good test and piece on old/new S. I bought a peals white 2014 P85 now at 100.000 miles, still incredible to such a degree i dont know if i dare sign up for Plaid or Roadster this thing is stupidly fast, first car I just want to drive still at 8 years on and it still looks like new (apart from wheels, get then done black) . Here is some more changes to the S you may have missed, almost all parts of the S are now better, fit and finish is way better, here are some of the biggies:- They are all 4WD (mine is RWD and a load of fun 0-60 was 4.2, Tesla updated it to 4.0 one morning as I slept, these RWD P models are the hooligans, they "refined" (tweaked) the traction control too, if you like to drift this is the one for you!) Frunk is smaller as a consequence of additional front motor. Sunroof now one piece glass (mine has no sunroof but a gloss black panel, I prefer iit to a sun roof. in UK a "sun roof" is just another way to get wet) . Seats more support, headrests go up/down by motors. Centre consul (mine has just a tray but I like that, just plunk down your PC). Carpets are thicker. Woofer now standard. Cameras and car upgraded to allow autopilot (Cant say Im that bothered but I like it when I use it on the motorway in a loaner). Control stalks updated (not Benz ones anymore). Rear parcel shelf more substantial and dont always flop closed on its own when you dont want it too. Rear park brake separate calipers deleted. Dampers upgraded all round. Pretty much they got it right first time round hence "Car of the Century" award and it still commands a lot of respect still today, no way is it out of date......what a machine.

[@brandoYT]

air suspension standard, remembers where to rise up & avoid scraping, quicker, longer range, 4 wheel drive standard, AutoPilot continuous improvement, improved seats AND all the stuff you mentioned - almost forgot - lower price even with all the added standard equipment/range/power

[@incognitotorpedo42]

I'll say. He called it a hundred thousand pound car, but the base model in the US (which is so well equipped that it would have been considered "loaded" a few years ago, with the exception of FSD) is $69,420 = 53,751 GBP

[@MrStian78]

@@incognitotorpedo42 not now, not even in the US.

[@bruceritchie7613]

Good video, much appreciated. The build quality is one of the primary reasons I've never bought a Tesla. If they would improve that and give that interior an update I'd really consider one when it comes time to replace my A5.

[@jonathansage2147]

I own a 2020 X and the build quality is quite good. I had one service appointment to mend some paint, but other than that I have 3500 trouble free miles on it.

[@ronl4412]

I lease a 2018 S 100D and the car has been nearly perfect for 36k. I am trading it in for the 2020 S Performance version. The only service issue I had was a need to get a new headlight due to a malfunction. They came out and replaced it at my office for free. It is the most maintenance-free car I have ever owned. I do own other luxury cars such as an Audi S4, and the build quality stands up to to the Audi's, they are very comparable. I would not hesitate recommending the S, great car!

[@JohnnyZenith]

And no HUD, no mood lighting, no Matrix LEDs.

[@shonnburton2757]

Great video review. I agree with your analysis 100%. I'm a Model 3 Performance owner and think that, compared to other manufacturers, there is nothing close. However, when looking at a lot of the internals of the car, there is still room for improvement. I feel your account of all these factors was simply spot on! Hats off mate, and well done!

[@fjalics]

"I don't have to worry if jump to light speed if I sneeze" LOL. I have it's AWD baby brother, not even performance and 0-60 mph felt like 1 second to me for 6 months, cause I lost track of time, and this thing gets there in almost half the time. I can only imagine.

[@faisal181]

Not really the same seats since they went from having (I believe Recaro) do them, to bringing them in house. Also how did you not point out hte red line meant performance?

[@Turbo999be]

Well actually not everything can be improved from old to new Model S... I own a 2013 Model S 85 and my computer cannot handle most of the updates because the CPU is too weak and it has not enough memory. You can upgrade the main computer but it is 2500.

[@xflyingtiger]

2,500 is a lot cheaper than a new Tesla. I would consider the change. But, I don't think the 2013 has all the hardware you need for some of the self driving features. The newer model s charges faster too. I really like the old grill and huge frunk compared to the new car. Good luck. You have a Tesla, and that is a good thing.

[@paulkieffer1189]

So upgrade it. 2500 to completely update your car is a bargain.

[@Turbo999be]

@@xflyingtiger Yep that's right, the upgrade improves the speed of response, some games, but the car has not the hardware for FSD anyway. It gives also the 4G instead of 3G which could be necessary because in some country they plan to phase out 3G.

[@TraderJono]

😁Did you do the MCU2 upgrade in the end? I noticed they lowered the price significantly. I have a 2015 P90DL with the MCU2 upgrade and it's like a whole new car. Still getting regular updates. I was fortunate enough to get this car at a good price and it has all the upgrades except for being limited to AP1. I find on motorways it works perfectly and auto parking is very impressive. I've turned summon off I don't use it lol. I love the smart air suspension and high fidelity sound. The premium lighting package is more of a novelty and nicer for looks lol. Next I'm having the nose cone wrapped the same color as the car (solid white) and a chrome delete to bring it up to date. All Model S models throughout the years are timeless 😍🔥🔥😎

[@Electroheads]

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[@davefroman4700]

As many changes are visible? There are twice as many that are not under the skin.

[@rikmarx107]

Entertaining and funny entertainment ; smashed the like button gently !

[@PassportGaming]

Finally someone saying it like it is. This is indeed the best car in the world

[@xflyingtiger]

Not only is it the best car in the world, it is ironically also obvious that there is a lot of room for improvement. I mean that in a good way. I've got a list of things I'd like to see added to future models.

[@JohnnyZenith]

@@xflyingtiger No HUD, no mood lighting, no Matrix LEDs, crap rear end, needs a new interior. This is either not mentioned or excuses are made. It's a great car but I won't buy one until they address some of this.

[@divano1014]

@@JohnnyZenith I agree, and they should change the display to horizontal in model s and x, the model s was supposed to be a higher end model ,so they should try to add higher end features. But I believe they should try to focus more on quality control for their cars and then they can do anything

[@youtubeaccount5631]

@@JohnnyZenith why do u need a HUD? it's a stupid gimmick.

[@JohnnyZenith]

@@youtubeaccount5631 It is not a gimmick at all. HUDs are also going 3D and intelligent AR will feature more and more with them. Do you need one? No. Are they useful and enhance the experience and awareness? Yes. Should a car that everyone sees as being super high tech have the option of one? Yes. Can you choose to spec it and turn it on and off? Yes. If you are a high tech car manufacturer and are going this piece of tech and it's development when your rivals are not, that's poor. By the way HUDs are useful even with self-driving. Not that this will be fully realised for years. As for mood lighting. This enhances a cars interior. It is just about flashiness and looking modern, it enhances the cabin. Is it compulsory? No. Should Tesla consider it? I think so though Porsche don't go in for it. As for Matrix LEDs. I've never seen a single Tesla KZbinr even mention it. Is this compulsory? No, but I'd like to see a KZbinr discuss it. The Model S needs a restyle, in and out, and Tesla should consider a HUD on their models. Bare minimum restyle the S. I want one you see.

[@dorothyederly4938]

You forgot the side camera's

[@faisal181]

your video focuses on the software without talking about the hardware changes. In fact you act like its all software. The battery has changed quite a bit. The computers even more so over the last few years. Hence why a new one is still better than a used one. Only thing one really should say is Tesla doesnt treat cars like model years, they innovate even mid year if a component comes on line to do so.

[@Elaba_]

When did the battery change? I can't find much on the net. I have read they changed the engine?

[@faisal181]

@@Elaba_ Around 2016/17 I believe the pack changed, and issues with it went down quite a bit.

[@justinmallaiz4549]

@@Elaba_ The battery has likely been improved a couple dozen times since 2012. It is hard to point out Tesla hardware and manufacturing improvements because they are constantly doing it on the fly, just like software. Look at the many range, charging, performance improvements and price drops to get an idea..

[@justinmallaiz4549]

You make it sound like the car hasn’t physically changed much. The car has easily been improved more than the software

[@Tomoyo0827]

That’s because every other car manufacturer get those things that Tesla needed to “improve” right from the get go.

[@tomknop8675]

@@Tomoyo0827 and more

[@jasonbernstein2]

Justin is correct, and that is the major flaw of this video.

[@tubularG]

How, how did you film that in a way that makes the model s look like a sleek little sporty hatchback?!? Genuinely started thinking "forget the model 3, I should get me one of these". Then I remembered I've driven both and the S is definitely massive

[@peachezprogramming]

V3 supercharging is actually 250kW, not 150kW. Idk what the UK has but it will get better too!

[@TraderJono]

😁GREAT REVIEW!! I have a 2015 P90DL with the MCU2 upgrade and it's like a whole new car. Still getting regular updates. I was fortunate enough to get this car at a good price and it has all the upgrades except for being limited to AP1. I find on motorways it works perfectly and auto parking is very impressive. I've turned summon off I don't use it lol. I love the smart air suspension and high fidelity sound. The premium lighting package is more of a novelty and nicer for looks lol. Next I'm having the nose cone wrapped the same color as the car (solid white) and a chrome delete to bring it up to date. All Model S models throughout the years are timeless 😍🔥🔥😎

[@jesperkennolsen3109]

I have the 'old' version, 2014 Model S - before it got faceliftet. I actually like the 'old' design better and chose baset on that and went for a used 2014 w. very low mileage on it. It is the Performance-version, and although it is fast, that is the one thing that might make me buy a new Model S a year or two down the road: I've tried the fastest of the new versions and I definately like that extra acceleration even though the 2014-Performance is already faster than most cars of any kind. The rest... even auto-pilot; I can do without. (Probably just about the only Tesla owner who feels that way ;- ) Pity that they don't come w. free supercharging anymore. That might make me hold onto my present one a bit longer. Greetings from Denmark

[@h2o_dug]

Great Vid! I think this point is lost on non-Tesla owners...my 2014 S gets better monthly for no added cost. The newer Tesla S only go faster 0-60 and have longer range. I Honestly prefer somethings about my older car (P85) like BIGGER frunk that fits a fullsize spare and more responsive steering than the AWD models.

[@huibu8987]

this was a pretty good review. i wonder why this only got 110 k views after 2 years.

[@jonathanl2748]

After hearing a $9000 quote to fix the damage to my Audi Q7 due to a failed high pressure fuel pump, I knew it was time for a Tesla in my life. Great video!

[@honesty_-no9he]

Joe Mode was a tweet to Elon. Elon had it done immediately.

[@otterylexa4499]

There's also been tiny incremental improvements to the hardware like new seats a few millimetres thinner.

[@daviddenley3512]

Very Good! Excellent report and to be honest....are you a convert? Yes, I am and have been for a long time but... did you see the Battery Day event???? You wait till the £25k hatchback appears!

[@klaushaunstrupchristensen7252]

With all the cameras I wonder why they, like the Honda e, haven’t gotten rid of the side mirrors? The car would like magic become 20 centimeters narrower (wonderful in congested traffic), and it’s aerodynamic efficiency will improve to the benefit of range and wind noise. And then there is the minor advantages of less susceptibility to raindrops.

[@samiralim95]

Tesla has changed the suspension, the seats, the roof, the screen, the software, small changes in the design, much better improved autopilot(fsd soon) Read more about Raven model S. Youll find more info if you search😉 The best electric car in the market right now as well.

[@larryblum2953]

I took over a 2018 model S 100 D lease and I am so glad I only have to drive it for a year. Jittery ride even with air suspension ,auto pilot on other then highway is poor at best. Goes fast but after doing that a few times it just gets me dizzy. Doesn't even have free charging anymore. Will not even buy at end of lease at discount -not convinced at value at all...

[@chrisgayle1623]

Using a 4K camera was very nice

[@LightSpirit24]

I want one. I think it looks nice

[@The_ClayDayz]

Love the humor and the car of course!

[@Preuling]

Quite some bought it to show off in the past. Now their neighbors wouldn't even notice that it's a new one or confound it with a M3

[@antonioreid534]

What the hell are people talking about. Model S is sexy. Literally saw a nice red one tonight. As it was driving by the only word that crossed my mind was... sexy.

[@cokyrobes]

Great review guys - different take on it in many ways and some really good points!

[@WICKMANMITCH]

You’re a really good reviewer. I like the transitions, camera angles and clarity in speech.

[@fudgeknuckle952]

10k subs sure i'll see more. Well made! Well done :) It is a fantastic machine - wish i had one. Happy as a clam with the model 3 SR+ tho

[@Electroheads]

Thank you!

[@keev4you]

its the best in the World , its true! , well done Video, I like

[@bigbillygoat]

Great video, as always.

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

They also moved the steering wheel to the wrong side. Lol jk

[@Cars-N-Jets]

😂

[@oingpla]

0:05 Would be even quicker without the roof rack!

[@perfectgaming788]

The interior really is timeless. If tesla had never existed until 2024 and that was the interior we got, we would still say it was futuristic 😂. Edit: I'm referring to the design, not the quality and craftsmanship.

[@eivis13]

I like Tesla as a brand as much as i like any smartphone maker - is their product cheap- more accurately bang per buck, relevant, is there a big enough aftermarket part support, to what extent is the software modifiable, how good is the battery life. Sorry but the brand is relevant only if you own a house or you have a ton of Tesla charging stations around your location.

[@mikesantiago5804]

Good day, I would like to ask if you are interested to test Tesla products as we are importers/ 3rd party Tesla accessories manufacturer.

[@Alfi3boii]

Do a vid the same as this with the model 3 plss

[@SemperFi748]

Name of piano track please

[@rikmarx107]

You deserve more subs , Jack ! Greetings.from.the netherlands.

[@march3769]

I have a Model 3. I love this car! I have been thinking about getting an S. Hmmmm?????

[@Cars-N-Jets]

Now is the time

[@milesharling2501]

Quite agree. Love my S 😀👍👍

[@briancornish1296]

When will they come in "Pseudo Red Leather" interior??

[@customdoctor]

Long Range Just have Dual Motor that's it the Performance has Dual Motor but with a Red line underneath signifying that its the Performance Model really simple

[@paulcheek5711]

bloody amazing...

[@tonymcflattie2450]

What’s with the wind noise on the opening drone shot?

[@Electroheads]

That's not a drone, that's a man on a Onewheel!

[@tonymcflattie2450]

@@Electroheads oh, that makes more sense now. I subscribed cause the "drone" shots looked dope.

[@Electroheads]

@@tonymcflattie2450 haha that's what we like to hear. We would usually have cut the audio but we wanted to keep the audio in from our cameraman's comms with Jack to let people go behind the scenes a bit

[@dmomcilovic9185]

High time for a major refresh., so many new great features on other cars now.

[@WickedPrime]

The reviewer is really good. Perfect for this job. Keep it up man. Subscribed!

[@ar-2-r]

Great video man! I'm enjoying my 2014 model S since 1.5 years. And it's still the best car I have driven so far. And I drove some nice cars 😉.

[@willtrent3077]

Your brilliance gets more brilliant every time! Love you mate!

[@Gnaaal]

If you mean "most game changing car of this century" you mean the 21th century, perhaps but that would be rather missleading wording, but in the last 100 years definitely no. Would you rather e.g. drive a model Y with no seatbelts than a car with seatbelts and an ICE? If so, would it be the same for e.g. AC, and everything else from the last 100 years?

[@justinjackson1124]

I’m not listening to you because you have the suspension on jacked instead of low

[@georgeholloway3981]

It makes me want one so much!

[@dorian.m9340]

And now you can buy the Fastest car production the Model S Plaid

[@springroll58]

I've been obsessing over getting a used p100d for the past year and then plaid came out and all those dreams were shattered and immediately replaced with dreams of a plaid. Gonna need to make a ton of money to justify paying twice the price for a plaid. One day tho!

[@JohnnyZenith]

If it still has the same exterior and interior lighting I'll just laugh.

[@dorian.m9340]

@@JohnnyZenith No

[@MrStian78]

@@JohnnyZenith it does. 😄

[@JohnnyZenith]

@@MrStian78 They say they now have LED ambient lighting so i'll see about that. It has some small tweaks. Ah well. Disappointing but i'd still buy one if I could. I guess they know that too.

[@Icedookie]

S is due for a remodeling

[@Cars-N-Jets]

In which it has gotten. Same with the X :)

[@daveriley6310]

Good video. Nice to see someone else who recognizes and appreciates that it's the attention to the small things that separates the superior from the merely competent.

[@gionniw6647]

i looooove the uk

[@paulcheek5711]

I'm right handed so I cant drive in the UK using the touch screen

[@davidwhamilton8559]

Awesome video man

[@51KTM51Hurricane]

You can’t chance the car massively outside if you Fight always the same enemy. And that is the aerodynamic drag. If you always want to be much efficient as possible against aerodynamic drag and that is was Tesla already did with the first one, then you can’t change the car very much... Because the enemy is still the same

[@kuuldudepat]

Great joke... about the pinckies.... that came out of nowhere... NICE TIMING!

[@Reddylion]

nice !

[@floydb9100]

0:41 why is everyone bagging on the looks. model s looks great today, no refresh needed now - it's simply perfect in every angle

[@JohnnyZenith]

Errr no. It needs a refresh inside and out.

[@MrStian78]

The sales tells otherwise

[@TeslaModelSPlaid3799]

That red line under the dual motor badge indicates that vehicle is the performance model and that goes for all Tesla vehicles

[@arnoldguevara9371]

Great video with some good humor!

[@Weeklongwind647]

Dude wanna extremely go fast. Get a model S plaid.

[@Cars-N-Jets]

Haha, yes!

[@hussain3640]

I’m feeling decent today please could I get the electrical scooter you don’t know how much it will help me in my day to day life 😌

[@psudoctor3336]

Love my Raven Performance

[@Cars-N-Jets]

Gonna get Plaid?

[@jamesmccormack3229]

Get to test the brand new features before anyone else, just pay over a hundred grand for the pleasure haha

[@expired898]

3:15 lol

[@nicholasn.2883]

It looks so good 🤤

[@sureshmx]

9:32 lol

[@jaegood]

In the thumbnail I thought it was a model 3

[@andersrudie7288]

I think its because of the roof rails. Idk what it is about them because the S has that option too (obviously) but I think its because we're so used to only seeing them on Model 3's.

[@RomulusReemus]

Nice shirt

[@ariyankhan4337]

This car is still 5x times better then the competition

[@Cars-N-Jets]

Now 10x better.

[@yoreljm]

Did he say "old farty"?

[@wilfordthe4th422]

I dont like the interior. I want the s and x to be updated to have a 3/y inspired interior. Its so different and iconic.

[@tbn22]

Model 3 interior is pure shit, lol. Nothing iconic at all.

[@jonathansage2147]

I own an X. Stop wishing for the S and X to be like the 3. It would be a downgrade.

[@ACURACALABAR11]

Not hating on the tesla but the car is boring on the inside and normal on the outside. It doesnt stand out. In my opinion that big screen seem fun at the time it was launch but it ages very quickly. The taycan is a beautiful car.

[@lillydlc1747]

Flipping Hell, Jesus!

[@aby0ni]

You're gonna be big, mark my words @11k subs.

[@GET2222]

You should have added all of the updates you noted in the comments section.

[@sc2823]

@1:05 You desperately need new tires

[@Electroheads]

Tesla's press car needs new tyres 😅

[@lukecox478]

Pirbright bends...

[@freedeworld]

All Tesla have to show some glaring panel gaps 30s into a video.

[@Cars-N-Jets]

All cars have Panel Gaps.

[@kevincinnamontoast3669]

Its not very good speeding along offroad trails.

[@Cars-N-Jets]

It wasn't made for that that's why there is Cybertruck.

[@lifestyle4dividends776]

great content!!! keep it up.. that acceleration was craaaaaazy.. TESLA to Mars 👍🏽

[@2.3_44XD--]

Could you find more ev conversions. I love old cars converted

[@bigfish3238]

Joe model is named after Sleepy Joe

[@JohnnyZenith]

No HUD, no mood lighting, no Matrix LEDs, crap rear end, needs a new interior. Very poor. This is either not mentioned or excuses are made.

[@harsimranbansal5355]

JohnnyZenith or, just maybe, the car is actually really good and doesn’t need those features to make you feel like you’ve gotten your money’s worth!

[@bruceritchie7613]

@@harsimranbansal5355 I don't know about that, a HUD is a very nice thing to have. I'd rather have the HUD than the instrument cluster. The Model S could definitely use a refresh based on what Tesla has been doing with the 3 & Y.

[@JohnnyZenith]

@@harsimranbansal5355 Thanks for the nice reply but I'm sorry a high tech car shouldn't be missing a HUD as an option at least.

[@JohnnyZenith]

@@bruceritchie7613 Exactly.

[@dhairyarathore1382]

Nice car...I'll buy a Ford f150