2023 TESLA MODEL S PLAID FACELIFT - THE ULTIMATE IN-DEPTH REVIEW WITH AUTOBAHN TEST DRIVE

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The 2023 Tesla Model S Plaid facelift receives a thorough review, highlighting its extreme performance capabilities, with acceleration that the reviewer describes as "beyond ludicrous" and "hypercar from stock." The updated exterior features a redesigned front and chrome delete, while the interior boasts a new yoke steering wheel, perforated seats, and a 17-inch screen with a tilting function. The reviewer praises the improved build quality and the addition of a heat pump for better winter range, estimating a realistic range of 500 km. However, the yoke steering wheel's practicality in low-speed maneuvers like parking is questioned, and rear-seat headroom is noted as less than ideal for tall passengers. The Autobahn test drive confirms the car's blistering speed, reaching over 260 km/h, but the reviewer strongly advises caution due to the extreme nature of the acceleration, suggesting 'chill' or 'sport' modes for most driving. Competitors like the Mercedes-AMG EQE and BMW i4 are mentioned, but the Model S Plaid remains in a class of its own for raw performance.