The Model S and Model X currently account for less than 5% of Tesla’s annual sales, but despite this, they have been updated one more time. The changes made to the two EVs are relatively minor, particularly compared to the overhauled Model 3 and Model Y launched over the past 18 months, but for those seeking the most premium Teslas on sale (Cybertruck excluded), they will be welcome.

Subtle Exterior Tweaks

From a visual standpoint, there’s not much to distinguish the refreshed Model S and Model X from the outgoing versions, which were originally introduced in 2012 and 2015, respectively, meaning they’ve now entered their 13th and 10th years in production

However, the Plaid versions of both models feature newly designed front bumpers, giving them a slightly more aggressive look. Whether or not that’s an improvement is up to personal taste, but there’s no denying that, despite the Model S’s basic shape being 13 years old, it still looks good. The Model X, on the other hand, remains as porky as ever.

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Sticking with the visual updates, both models get new wheels. The Model X sports 20- and 22-inch rims, the latter being a $5,500 option, while the Model S can be configured with new 19- and 21-inch wheels, with the larger ones priced at $4,500.

Tesla has also incorporated a new and improved camera into the front bumper, while the headlights have been updated with new adaptive functions. According to Tesla, the changes made to the exterior of the Model S Plaid also enhance its high-speed stability.

Tesla Model S

Elsewhere, the new Model S and Model X can be optioned in a new shade known as Frost Blue, which is a $2,500 option. Furthermore, a regular steering wheel is standard, with the Yoke being offered only on the Model X as a $1,000 upgrade (or is that a downgrade?).

Mechanical Changes and Refinements

Much like the most recent updates made to the Model 3 and Model Y, Tesla has also made some upgrades under the skin of both models, although they don’t go as far as the 3 or Y. They include new bushings and an updated suspension ride, which the carmaker says should improve the ride. Other alterations also promise to make the cabin even quieter, thanks in part to a better Active Noise Cancellation system.

Interior Touches and Price Adjustments

The interior of both models has been largely retained from the outgoing model. With that being said, configurable ambient lighting has been added to the dashboard, door panels, and around the center console. Tesla has also proudly boasted of a unique animation for the ambient lighting when the EV is started up, not something you get on the cheaper 3 or Y.

We all know that Tesla loves to chop and change prices on a whim, so it comes as no surprise that both these new models command a premium over the outgoing ones. The Model X will still be offered in Long Range and Plaid guises, priced from $89,990 and $104,990, both increases of $5,000. Similarly, the Model S is available as a Long Range or Plaid, with prices starting at $84,990 and $99,990, respectively.

Tesla Model X

Just because you see something funny or interesting online, that doesn’t mean you should try to copy it. The occupants of a Tesla Model X Plaid have learned that the hard way while trying to replicate a video featuring a Porsche 911 Turbo S went awry. Thankfully for all of us, the fail was caught on film and shared online for our viewing pleasure.

Read: Why Tesla Pulled The Model S And X From China

Last week, the owner of a Porsche 911 Turbo S shared a viral video on Instagram that demonstrates how quickly the flagship sports car launches off the line. In the clip, the owner’s young son is pinned so forcefully into the backrest of the passenger seat that he’s able to lift up his legs, essentially floating as the Porsche picks up speed.

While viewers were quick (and rightfully) to criticize the father for not securing his kid with a seatbelt, the internet still ate it up, as the post has racked up over 12 million likes. Go figure.

A Copycat Stunt Goes Predictably Wrong

Eager to replicate this clip, inevitably in an attempt to go viral, two men in a Model X Plaid had the amazing idea of doing the same. But it seems as though they completely forgot about the EV’s regenerative braking. The result? The passenger ends up smashing their head into the windshield.

Acceleration test with no belt… Wonder if this knocked any remaining brain cells back online
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Like the Porsche, the Model X Plaid can accelerate quickly enough to pin the passenger into the seat, allowing him to briefly lift up his legs. However, as soon as the driver lets off the throttle, the passenger goes flying forward and his head smashes into the windshield when the SUV starts to brake. His head hit the glass so hard that it shattered, and in all likelihood, he was probably left with a hefty concussion.

Making things even worse for the occupants is that the Model X’s windshield is particularly expensive to replace as it stretches much further back than a typical one, roughly in line with the front headrests.

So what did we learn? Seatbelts matter. Regenerative braking is not your friend in stunts like these. And above all, trying to go viral by copying strangers on the internet is a fantastic way to end up with a busted windshield and a CT scan. Watch the original Porsche video for entertainment, not inspiration.

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