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Time will tell for sure. But the good thing about a high priced, low volume, vehicle is that it's a fantastic testbed for new features - like the yoke which didn't go great as it was but informed the need for click buttons on the wheel with a center horn which you see on the refreshed Model 3 and Cybertruck. Also not having a top part of the yoke informed the design of the squircle for Cybertruck, which is far more functional. Air suspension, BTW, also debuted on the S/X platform.I don't know that we will see a S/X refresh anytime soon, if ever. They are just such low selling vehicles. Elon said they are keeping them for sentimental reasons. They have the highest cost to make and sell the least amount. There are Model 3/Y variants that will likely take over those segments (larger sedan and SUV/minivan).
The newer seat materials and ventilated seats for all, along with the rear screen, made their debut on the S/X before making it to the refreshed 3, Cybertruck and eventually the impending Y refresh.
A few things didn't make it through such as the wireless chargers in the rear armrest in the Model S which I really liked. The three-motor powertain for the Plaid, however, did make it through for the Cyberbeast.
As a result, I'm bullish on S/X staying as part of the lineup and due to their higher price points being a great testbed for new features/tech while production volumes are limited thereby limiting risks to the portfolio. If wireless charging wiring is already in CT, as it's rumored to be absent the charging pad, then I suspect this will also find its way to the next-gen S/X. Not so sure on those SpaceX cold air thrusters though, maybe those will only debut on the Roadster!
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