The Tesla Model S. For thirteen years, a pioneer, an electric titan that turned the automotive world upside down when it first hummed across the roads in 2012. Thirteen years! That’s an eternity in car land, where models are usually sent to the retirement home after a few years. But this old tough nut stubbornly refuses to throw in the towel. With a fresh facelift for 2025, the Model S is back, ready to teach the competition another lesson. But is this a triumphant comeback or a desperate bid to stay relevant? Let’s dive in.
First, let’s talk about the looks. The Model S was never a car that screamed for attention with exaggerated lines or flashy grilles. And that hasn’t changed. The aesthetic tweaks are subtle, to say the least. You’d need a magnifying glass to spot the differences. The Plaid version, that insane 1,020-horsepower rocket on wheels, gets an aerodynamic body kit with larger cooling vents in the front bumper and a tweaked rear diffuser for extra stability when you’re blasting down the Autobahn at warp speed. For the other versions? A new camera in the nose to enhance autonomous driving features, a splash of paint in the form of Frost Blue (goodbye, Deep Blue Metallic), and new wheels with poetic names like Magnetite and Velarium. Oh, and the headlights are more adaptive than ever. Exciting? Well, let’s just say it’s not a revolution. It’s more like the Model S popped into the barber for a quick trim.
But let’s get to the real improvements, because that’s where the action is. Tesla has tinkered with the suspension – think new silent blocks and other technical wizardry – to make the ride smoother. Add to that an upgraded sound insulation system, complete with active noise cancellation, and you get a car quieter than a library during a power outage. The result? A level of comfort that plays in a league of its own. This isn’t a car anymore; it’s a rolling zen temple. And while Tesla hasn’t messed with the motors or batteries, they claim a few extra kilometers of range. How? Magic, probably. Or some clever software sorcery, which in Tesla-land is pretty much the same thing.
Inside, the Model S remains a sort of spaceship. The minimalist interior – which some call stark – gets an upgrade with new ambient lighting that makes the whole thing a tad classier. The steering wheel? That futuristic yoke thing is now optional, because apparently not every driver fancied playing F-16 pilot. Standard now is a good old round steering wheel. A sensible choice, if you ask me. Nobody wants a steering wheel that looks like half a bicycle when they’re trying to park.
Let’s talk about the Plaid for a moment, because it deserves its own paragraph. With 1,020 horsepower, this isn’t a car anymore; it’s an electric cannon. It’s the kind of machine that catapults you from 0 to 100 km/h in the time it takes to say “Oh my gosh.” The facelift makes it even more aerodynamic, meaning you can now defy the laws of physics even faster. But let’s be honest: if you buy a Plaid, it’s not to quietly nip to the supermarket. It’s to show everyone on the road who’s boss.
There’s a slight catch, though: this facelift is, for now, only for the Americans. We Europeans will have to wait a bit before we see this refreshed Model S on our roads. And that’s a shame, because this car feels like an old friend who just got a new suit. It’s familiar, but just that little bit fresher.
Is the Model S 2025 a game-changer? No, not really. It’s not an entirely new car, and it doesn’t need to be. The Model S was already in a class of its own, and this facelift ensures it can keep up for a few more years in a world where electric competitors are sprouting like mushrooms. It’s a car that combines comfort, technology, and raw power in a way few others can match. And honestly? In an era where cars are looking more and more alike, it’s refreshing to see an old warrior still holding its own.
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