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Tesla is relaunching its Model S and Model X with minor changes as the EV maker struggles to address plummeting demand. The updated vehicles are launching in the US today with a $5,000 price increase applied across the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) and high-performance Plaid versions of both models, but judging by the comments on the announcement Tesla posted to X, customers aren’t particularly impressed by the upgrades.
Prices for the Model S now start at $84,990 for the AWD version, or $99,990 for the Plaid. The Model X AWD and Plaid have jumped to $89,990 and $104,990, respectively. These are Tesla’s latest vehicle updates since launching the refreshed Model Y earlier this year.
Tesla says the highlights of the Model S and Model X refresh are:
Frost Blue paint color (which costs an additional $2,500)
Quieter cabin noise
New wheel designs and improved aerodynamics
Front fascia camera for better visibility
Dynamic ambient lighting along the dash and doors
Redesigned bushings and suspension
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