Finally they’re actually making the Model S Standard with imperial regulation-style tail lights. That was the one thing I was most hoping they would change, and not only did they do that, they made a better design for it than the way the old imperial tail lights used to be.
Daytime and reverse tests? Is the horn switched to the middle? Ambient lighting in the interior? Matte black trim and not glossy? TESLA Lettering still on the rear? Model X Any different? Side by side comparisons?
They likely won't have any benefits until Tesla reviews the new adaptive headlight rules and validates they're certified with NHTSA. But once that happens it'll be HUGE.
Except that the cutooff pattern is already a massive leap over the crappy LEDs they had before. Even the Xenon HIDs are WAY better than the pre-refresh LEDs.
@@sorka95032 indeed but as far as old lights, new lights, and new lights with adaptive enabled. The new lights are like 10% vs their 100% improvement potential.
Elon has announced "All cars made since November also have push center for horn - just waiting on firmware update. If you mash right side of yoke with your palm, horn will trigger"
what does it do with auto high beams on and oncoming traffic? from what i understand matrix lights can "carve out" around other vehicles while keeping the "brights" on the rest of the area
@@poppys33d Correct. The hardware is there for the headlights, but they haven't done an OTA update to enable the feature in the US yet. They started putting them in the Model 3 early last year, I'm not sure about when they started on the Model S.
headlights seem to be the same fit as previus versions but the back seems to be new so you can't get that chargeport on your old tesla most likley if they don't change some stuff. Front seem to be plug and play though
Word is they use completely different connectors and not backwards compatible. However I’m certain someone will find a way to retrofit the taillights as the electrical signals to operate the new ones should not drastically different than the prior ones. Headlight have no chance unless Tesla offers it as an upgrade.
Whaddup. I was on the same boat. However Alpharex released their Luxx version which is the same design with animations (that can be turned off). For us Plaid users, since the power consumption is different than the older versions, they're working on adding plug-n-play resistors to avoid blowing the E-fuse. They just got released so it will take about a month for them to fix all kinks. I bought mine in pre-order and will build the resistors myself
@poloboy sweet I'll look into that. Do you know if there is a retrofit available for the rear window glass bar break light? The newer plaids have the smooth light while the older ones have the individual led ones
It would be awesome if you could collaborate with someone that has the old headlights. I saw on reviews the old ones are not great, so I'd be anxious to see the difference.
You might be able to except that the older Model S even with the facelift don’t have fog lights in the US. But it is possible it might already have the hardware for it. You have to get an adapter for the turn signal/brake lights to avoid multiplexing signals.
The lights are already super bright even in older models, but the light dispersion/balance is much better than it appears on camera, since obviously the camera you have to tinker a lot with the focus to get it right. Although this video makes it look like everything is too bright to see, it’s actually very well-balanced in reality.
@@theadventureinsider I own a 2018 X, and pickup S plaid today. The old headlights are good not great compared to its peers, can't wait to have the new S with the global headlights (Tesla's name internally, since they are finally approved for use here) too.
@@legacytesla I don't have a lot of experience seeing the different kinds of headlights, but my uncle actually has a 2018 Model X (with premium upgrades package, which is critical as that was required for the LED turning lights and fog lamps), they're pretty good for someone that doesn't understand headlights too well.
@@legacytesla That's why I'm saying it's pretty good for someone that knows nothing about headlights, cause the model X is one of the only cars I actually have extended experience driving, aside from the Model 3 Mid Range from 2018, and my 2014 Ford Focus SE (I can definitely tell the headlights are not great either, but it is what it is)
Finally they’re actually making the Model S Standard with imperial regulation-style tail lights. That was the one thing I was most hoping they would change, and not only did they do that, they made a better design for it than the way the old imperial tail lights used to be.
Tesla finally brings rear amber turn signals to the US. It's about time.
Model X and Y have already had it, but the brake light is in the same position with the turn signal indicators in the pre-refreshed Model X.
Refresh refresh lights look great! Night/day vs older ones on my Plaid. Thanks for doing the video some quickly 😉
Lol I did that same exact song with mine lol it is so awesome
Daytime and reverse tests? Is the horn switched to the middle? Ambient lighting in the interior? Matte black trim and not glossy? TESLA Lettering still on the rear? Model X Any different? Side by side comparisons?
They likely won't have any benefits until Tesla reviews the new adaptive headlight rules and validates they're certified with NHTSA. But once that happens it'll be HUGE.
Except that the cutooff pattern is already a massive leap over the crappy LEDs they had before. Even the Xenon HIDs are WAY better than the pre-refresh LEDs.
@@sorka95032 indeed but as far as old lights, new lights, and new lights with adaptive enabled. The new lights are like 10% vs their 100% improvement potential.
Is the horn back in the center of the steering wheel, or still a button? Or both?
Still a button. No changes to the interior.
Elon has announced "All cars made since November also have push center for horn - just waiting on firmware update. If you mash right side of yoke with your palm, horn will trigger"
Thx. Only wish it still had the charge port light!
Any changes to the interior? Ambient lights in the door panels?
Apparently an updated yoke is what I've heard so far
Does the refresh have ambient lighting?
Finally! Looks great 👍
Beautiful - can you share your partial vin following NF? Thanks much...
I appreciate this video!
Looks great! Can you show us the middle rear brake light? It it lots of obvious "dotted" LEDs or is it smooth like the tail lights?
He does show it early in the vid. Solid, like the side brake lights.
@@aerodyneservices The quality isn't great. I can't tell from the video.
@@poppys33d pausing the vid at 4:52, they seem to be very much the same as the side tail lights.
@@aerodyneservices I want to believe you're right, that's for sure!
@@aerodyneservices that’s the front, the guy was asking about the rear
Thanks! Can you do daytime and reverse too?
what does it do with auto high beams on and oncoming traffic? from what i understand matrix lights can "carve out" around other vehicles while keeping the "brights" on the rest of the area
Suspect this hasn't been added yet. Matrix light customizing on high beam only just was legalized in the USA in the past week.
@@poppys33d Correct. The hardware is there for the headlights, but they haven't done an OTA update to enable the feature in the US yet. They started putting them in the Model 3 early last year, I'm not sure about when they started on the Model S.
@@kungfoochicken08 Just last week.
@1:53 what is that music please? I have the classical version but that one went under the radar.. thanks
Those lights look great. Any brighter and sunglasses needed.
I would like to know if the new plaid headlights are compatible for my tesla model S100D 2018
headlights seem to be the same fit as previus versions but the back seems to be new so you can't get that chargeport on your old tesla most likley if they don't change some stuff. Front seem to be plug and play though
thanks man! greatly appreciate the video! you on TMC? Just posted your video on there
Is this update only for the plaids or will they come to the long range too?
Both
I got my plaid less than a month ago. Does anyone know if maybe these new lights could be retrofitted to the older plaid vehicles?
Word is they use completely different connectors and not backwards compatible. However I’m certain someone will find a way to retrofit the taillights as the electrical signals to operate the new ones should not drastically different than the prior ones. Headlight have no chance unless Tesla offers it as an upgrade.
Whaddup. I was on the same boat. However Alpharex released their Luxx version which is the same design with animations (that can be turned off). For us Plaid users, since the power consumption is different than the older versions, they're working on adding plug-n-play resistors to avoid blowing the E-fuse. They just got released so it will take about a month for them to fix all kinks. I bought mine in pre-order and will build the resistors myself
@poloboy sweet I'll look into that. Do you know if there is a retrofit available for the rear window glass bar break light? The newer plaids have the smooth light while the older ones have the individual led ones
so damn cool i wish i have it
Does it actually show Tesla on the headlights
Damn….. STILL no sequential turn signals. Not even surprised coming from Tesla.
is the "tesla" in the light show only with these new lights?
Yes. An led matrix is required.
Want to see the car in day light. nd explain the deference between old vs new..
Great video. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing
plaid gets model 3 model Y lights LOL and charge port cover not seeing the upgrade. more of supply side issue.
holy shit those headlights are light years better than my plaid, i cant see anything in the night after like a few hundred feet
Same. I just drive with high beams on it’s that bad. Hoping we can update the headlights. I don’t really care about the taillights.
It would be awesome if you could collaborate with someone that has the old headlights. I saw on reviews the old ones are not great, so I'd be anxious to see the difference.
I know someone already said this, but can you do a daytime video please?!
W car
I live near Sac, I have the OG Plaid. I’m down to collab my brotha. Beautiful ride you got there btw!
What is the build date for this car?
Feb 17
@@JacobIsAMac Thanks. mine was Feb 10, will see when I pick her up in 2 days. anything else beside the exterior changes? like inside ambient light?
is the applique body color or black?
Very likely the body color, based off of prototypes.
@@theadventureinsider No it’s Black.
@@Anonym-dx2tp How do you know? Almost all of the prototypes for the new rear end had the body color trunk lining
@@theadventureinsider Check on Ryan Shaw’s new TH-cam Channel you’ll see pictures, the Timpstamp is 8:35.
th-cam.com/video/_H74uMUKxfc/w-d-xo.html
Huge difference from my car that is only two weeks older than yours.
Do the new lights do local dimming with the matrix lights?
Are they adaptive? Please do a video on this 😊😊😊😊
Not at this time. They only just became legal here and it will take some time to write software that will meet the new regulations.
Two questions: 1) will non-Plaid trims get the new tails too, and 2) can these tails be fitted onto a 2021 year car?
You might be able to except that the older Model S even with the facelift don’t have fog lights in the US. But it is possible it might already have the hardware for it. You have to get an adapter for the turn signal/brake lights to avoid multiplexing signals.
thx
It's 'Refresh²' btw :D
Looks really aggressive from the front & back.
They look hella bright!! (pun intended) in the drive at the end, it almost washed out your camera totally.
The lights are already super bright even in older models, but the light dispersion/balance is much better than it appears on camera, since obviously the camera you have to tinker a lot with the focus to get it right. Although this video makes it look like everything is too bright to see, it’s actually very well-balanced in reality.
@@theadventureinsider I own a 2018 X, and pickup S plaid today. The old headlights are good not great compared to its peers, can't wait to have the new S with the global headlights (Tesla's name internally, since they are finally approved for use here) too.
@@legacytesla I don't have a lot of experience seeing the different kinds of headlights, but my uncle actually has a 2018 Model X (with premium upgrades package, which is critical as that was required for the LED turning lights and fog lamps), they're pretty good for someone that doesn't understand headlights too well.
@@theadventureinsider I own a 2018 X with premium package. Compared to its contemporaries it's good not great. Good is not the same thing as bad.
@@legacytesla That's why I'm saying it's pretty good for someone that knows nothing about headlights, cause the model X is one of the only cars I actually have extended experience driving, aside from the Model 3 Mid Range from 2018, and my 2014 Ford Focus SE (I can definitely tell the headlights are not great either, but it is what it is)
Wait the headlights literally say TESLA???
Ikr. I think it’s the new matrix headlight system
for the show only. its possible with the new matrix led
They are led matrix devices and can be programmed to spell just about anything.
The model 3 still has better headlights lmao, it’s so strange