Tesla Model S PLAID Impressions: Re-Inventing the Wheel!

Summary by Krater

First impressions review of the 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid, covering exterior changes, interior cabin updates, performance figures, and the controversial new yoke steering wheel.

From the video

Answers: What are the first impressions of the 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid?

• Tesla Model S Plaid exterior design
• Tesla Model S Plaid interior upgrades
• Tesla Model S Plaid performance and acceleration
• Yoke steering wheel review

What it concludes

• The 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid features a refreshed exterior with wider tires and updated front-end styling.
• The interior of the Model S Plaid features significantly improved materials, a new landscape center screen, and a yoke steering wheel.
• The 1,020 horsepower triple-motor powertrain delivers record-shattering acceleration, including 0-60 mph in 1.99 seconds and 60-130 mph in 4.71 seconds.
• The new yoke steering wheel introduces muscle memory challenges and touch-sensitive buttons that make everyday driving controls less intuitive than traditional stalks.