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The Tesla Model S is already 12 years old, and eight years have passed since its first and only refresh – which wasn't at the midpoint of its life cycle, as it turned out. So, is this the right time for Musk and Co. to consider a fresh start?
Tesla has been making the headlines ever since it redefined the electric vehicle sector, proving that zero-emission rides can and will be great daily drivers in most use-case scenarios. However, some of its cars are quite old based on today's standards – especially the Model S flagship sedan.
The Tesla Model S was announced back in 2008, and a prototype was revealed the following year, but it took them until 2012 to start production. Eight years ago, the performed the first and only veritable facelift, and even though it has been substantially upgraded over the following years to the current AWD and Plaid standards, it has also grown rather long in the tooth as competitors like the refreshed Porsche Taycan Turbo GT and Lucid Air Sapphire have caught up to it or copiously outperformed it.
So, perhaps the quintessential big EV sedan needs an all-new generation? That's what the imaginative realm of digital car content creators seems to believe - Vince Burlapp (aka vburlapp on social media or burlappcar.com) is a prolific virtual artist who loves to dream of all the latest models across the wide-ranging automotive realm, and now he's got some CGI opinions about a second-generation Tesla Model S.
Not long ago, he stepped into fantasy land with the futuristic design of a sleek Tesla Model S fastback sedan. Now, though, he's taming that compact vision with a more traditional full-size business sedan attitude, even though he still keeps the fastback sedan DNA intact. So, what do you think?
Additionally, based on the latest preview by Tesla during the recent shareholder meeting, the pixel master has envisioned a few new EVs that could fill the bill for Elon Musk's company. Of course, he didn't start with the refreshed Model Y – we know that one isn't coming before next year. Instead, the author believes that the smaller sub-$30k EV needs to become a priority at Tesla and proposes an illustration to prove it.
Secondly, a three-row SUV tucked between the Model Y and Model X or above the latter should also be on their agenda as other manufacturers (Kia EV9) have already started moving into that niche. Thirdly, the CyberCab will probably reach production "someday" as Musk's latest obsessive-compulsive disorder's manifestation. Last but not least, the CGI expert also envisioned a small crossover dedicated to the great (off-road) outdoors. So, which one is your virtual favorite and why?
The Tesla Model S was announced back in 2008, and a prototype was revealed the following year, but it took them until 2012 to start production. Eight years ago, the performed the first and only veritable facelift, and even though it has been substantially upgraded over the following years to the current AWD and Plaid standards, it has also grown rather long in the tooth as competitors like the refreshed Porsche Taycan Turbo GT and Lucid Air Sapphire have caught up to it or copiously outperformed it.
So, perhaps the quintessential big EV sedan needs an all-new generation? That's what the imaginative realm of digital car content creators seems to believe - Vince Burlapp (aka vburlapp on social media or burlappcar.com) is a prolific virtual artist who loves to dream of all the latest models across the wide-ranging automotive realm, and now he's got some CGI opinions about a second-generation Tesla Model S.
Not long ago, he stepped into fantasy land with the futuristic design of a sleek Tesla Model S fastback sedan. Now, though, he's taming that compact vision with a more traditional full-size business sedan attitude, even though he still keeps the fastback sedan DNA intact. So, what do you think?
Additionally, based on the latest preview by Tesla during the recent shareholder meeting, the pixel master has envisioned a few new EVs that could fill the bill for Elon Musk's company. Of course, he didn't start with the refreshed Model Y – we know that one isn't coming before next year. Instead, the author believes that the smaller sub-$30k EV needs to become a priority at Tesla and proposes an illustration to prove it.
Secondly, a three-row SUV tucked between the Model Y and Model X or above the latter should also be on their agenda as other manufacturers (Kia EV9) have already started moving into that niche. Thirdly, the CyberCab will probably reach production "someday" as Musk's latest obsessive-compulsive disorder's manifestation. Last but not least, the CGI expert also envisioned a small crossover dedicated to the great (off-road) outdoors. So, which one is your virtual favorite and why?
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