2022 Tesla Model X Plaid Review // Six Seat Supercar

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  • @OpenBarGarage
    @OpenBarGarage 3 роки тому +2391

    I love how you have elements that tie in with previous episodes. It makes it very rewarding for those who watch every episode.

    • @thomasroussel2739
      @thomasroussel2739 3 роки тому +9

      What do you mean by that i watch every video but I not really sure by what you mean

    • @OpenBarGarage
      @OpenBarGarage 3 роки тому +101

      @@thomasroussel2739 when they talk about the drag coefficient. There's three videos that tie in with that joke. The Mercedes eqs and the lucid air.

    • @megatronusorionpax4900
      @megatronusorionpax4900 3 роки тому +13

      Absolutely! It was cool they brought that back

    • @air-headedaviator1805
      @air-headedaviator1805 3 роки тому +56

      Throttle House Cinematic universe, and the ongoing narrative

    • @omarnasser7584
      @omarnasser7584 3 роки тому +2

      420 likes baby

  • @muze9529
    @muze9529 3 роки тому +1186

    the amount of effort you guys go through to maintain such high production quality is so apparent. great work as always guys

  • @Emmanuel_Amoah
    @Emmanuel_Amoah 3 роки тому +589

    I wholeheartedly appreciate the intro after the skit. The music, editing etc. Top tier!
    Oh and great review too.

    • @2811JPR
      @2811JPR 3 роки тому +1

      I always skip through the skits to be honest

    • @emmanuelthomas6107
      @emmanuelthomas6107 2 роки тому

      Yeah the quality of this show is pretty good 👍

  • @MohCars_
    @MohCars_ 3 роки тому +150

    “The lowest drag coefficient ever” is the best TH skit ever. 3 episodes running & still hilarious every time! Keep connecting scenes in different videos, I love it!

  • @NebulaIsTaken
    @NebulaIsTaken Рік тому +20

    Rewatching the intro at 0:28 gives me chills. Absolute masterclass in pairing visuals with the music, it paints the Model X in such a cool way. Phenomenal work as always.

    • @XantoS771
      @XantoS771 11 місяців тому

      Very Top-Gear-Grand Tour-esque

  • @bilboswaggins5647
    @bilboswaggins5647 3 роки тому +442

    holy smokes guys. I remember watching my first episode of TH years ago, and seeing what you’ve evolved to now makes me sooooo happy. the production, the jokes, the cars, all of it is so impressive. ultimately though, your show has stayed the same which I adore. thank you guys for the good times of past and future! really excited to see what lies ahead.

  • @JustinMock1
    @JustinMock1 3 роки тому +241

    This has got to be some of the best editing of any of y’all’s videos. I get lots of “Grand Tour” vibes and I love it.

    • @thomasholland8436
      @thomasholland8436 3 роки тому +5

      Our man Karston crushed it once again.

    • @BUEAU
      @BUEAU 3 роки тому

      Kiss ass owned.

    • @videogalore
      @videogalore 2 роки тому

      Don't give the Grand Tours guys any more money, let's support this fresh view into the car world!

  • @bronxzou
    @bronxzou 2 роки тому +7

    I have a 2016 MX - and my kids are 7 and 5 - which means I has two full toddlers go through them - the white interior still looks brand new. You can mess anything up - but these hold up great if you take care of them. My model X plaid comes in April and has a white interior again.

  • @SaltySRT
    @SaltySRT 3 роки тому +16

    “An orange with a brown spot” is probably the best description of a Tesla I’ve heard. It tastes soooo good it’s ok that it’s not perfect looking.

  • @RyanCowan
    @RyanCowan 3 роки тому +29

    I've never been a massive fan of the way the Model X looks .. but since this refresh, its really starting to grow on me-and I LOVE the look of this one with the wrap 😍

    • @rkalla
      @rkalla 3 роки тому +3

      I didn’t realize this one was wrapped until you said something then I noticed the matte finish a bit more long with the blue.., oh and James just said “wrapped”. Damn I thought this was a paint option :(

    • @RyanCowan
      @RyanCowan 3 роки тому +4

      @@rkalla if only this was an optional paint option !! Be so cool to be able to order it like this.

  • @pennanthills
    @pennanthills 3 роки тому +6

    I remember the time (not so long ago) when we had to wait a week (or months for a new season) for a good quality Car Show on TV (Top Gear, etc). And now, so happy that times have changed for the better, as we have such high quality, A-Grade car shows / reviews...for free and on demand...multiple times a week.

  • @SpottedSharks
    @SpottedSharks 2 роки тому +9

    I hated the yoke at first and even found a 3rd party replacement but now I love it. And the white seats are easy to clean.

    • @vernonpaigejr.1517
      @vernonpaigejr.1517 Рік тому +1

      The yoke doesn't feel that bad for normal driving.

    • @dannyw9314
      @dannyw9314 3 місяці тому

      You get used to it and I actually really like it now

  • @mugdays
    @mugdays 3 роки тому +4

    "I can kinda feel where the front tires are." What high praise!

  • @fairliechoddington6376
    @fairliechoddington6376 3 роки тому +3

    Hands down the best car review on UA-cam

  • @valeyo
    @valeyo 3 роки тому +12

    The intros are amazing as always!!!

  • @syaioo569
    @syaioo569 3 роки тому +32

    8:30
    that door fitment 😶

    • @bensaisakura4322
      @bensaisakura4322 3 роки тому +14

      I saw it right away and i wasn't even looking for imperfections...

    • @Luke-PlanesTrainsDogsnCars
      @Luke-PlanesTrainsDogsnCars 3 роки тому +4

      Yep ..I wouldn't have accepted delivery.

    • @SwiftHDX
      @SwiftHDX 3 роки тому +5

      No need to make a big deal out of it, it's fixed in 1 service appointment for free.

    • @nelsonthomas5743
      @nelsonthomas5743 3 роки тому +15

      @@SwiftHDX uh yeah it is. It's expensive. No excuse for that build quality

    • @weavingshroud
      @weavingshroud 3 роки тому +19

      @@SwiftHDX why do you Tesla fan boys accept this type of stuff 😀. I wouldn't be surprised if y'all accepted that the car came without batteries.

  • @alexsimon9083
    @alexsimon9083 3 роки тому +208

    The brakes on the models S and plaid were if I’m not mistaken the same brakes as on the 5th Gen camaro ss which aren’t even adequate for that car. After owning a 500 wheel camaro ss I can tell you that for sure those brakes aren’t adequate to the point where I upgraded to the Zl1 front brakes, bigger calipers and rotors. I can’t imagine a heavier faster car with those brakes.

    • @JamesCook76131
      @JamesCook76131 3 роки тому +17

      I loved my brakes on the 6th gen, but 5th gen was trashhhhh for brakes. I also had the Mag ride, not sure if that helps with the heavy breaking. Sure felt better though.

    • @maynarddrivesfast804
      @maynarddrivesfast804 3 роки тому +22

      You're not kidding. I drove a friend's 5th gen back when I had my built 2000 f body, and the (lack of) braking scared the crap out of me. Now add a couple thousand more pounds to that same Camaro, and you have a recipe for disaster.

    • @gbw4908
      @gbw4908 3 роки тому +44

      That’s what you get with a car produced by a group of software engineers that focuses only on acceleration. Cornering is not in the consideration.

    • @adalbertolima3491
      @adalbertolima3491 3 роки тому +6

      How do you get 500 wheels on a car?! Let alone a Camaro

    • @bolt5564
      @bolt5564 3 роки тому +10

      @@adalbertolima3491 he means 500 horsepower at the wheels.

  • @MotoTTZ
    @MotoTTZ 3 роки тому +9

    The price difference between the Plaid and normal X is only $15K. This is because in order to configure a normal X like the Plaid, you need to add the $6,500 six seat option. That closes the price gap to $15K. Worth it my opinion.

    • @georgemavrides3434
      @georgemavrides3434 Рік тому +1

      Well, it's not like it makes sense for an SUV to cost 140-150k.

    • @rxonmymind8362
      @rxonmymind8362 2 місяці тому

      Personally I can't stand having a six seed option. I'd rather have more cargo room.

  • @RajeshRamsaroop
    @RajeshRamsaroop 3 роки тому +1

    I have never purchased anything to support a youtube channel I like. The other day I ordered a hoodie from you guys. That is the highest compliment I can give you from some random fan lol. Thank you for the great content!

  • @Zedilt
    @Zedilt 3 роки тому +30

    That rear hatch alignment at 8:31 is pure Tesla.

    • @spb78art
      @spb78art 3 роки тому +18

      I noticed that too, never seen a new car with such poorly fitted panels

    • @Destorrrrr
      @Destorrrrr 3 роки тому +6

      A new car of this price range to boot

    • @RAZGR1Z
      @RAZGR1Z 3 роки тому +12

      That "luxury" Tesla touch.

    • @waynechin2720
      @waynechin2720 3 роки тому +13

      The door handles at 8:05 too.

    • @PassportGaming
      @PassportGaming 3 роки тому +4

      They could increase the quality by sending back cars like this and fixing them before delivery, but it would add $50k more to the sticker price of the cars because of the labor and time wasted fixing quality issues. Would you pay $50k to fix a panel gap?

  • @LokiDWolf
    @LokiDWolf 3 роки тому +13

    One of the best points made, that yoke steering wheel would probably cause more problems if someone was trying to dodge an accident than not. I get it though that once the mind gets used to it that may lessen the chances. But still, it's just a design that I think goes too far. It's bad enough all buttons have been removed that a person has to depend on everything being on a screen.

  • @Steel86Curtain
    @Steel86Curtain 3 роки тому +85

    8:26 That door alignment would bug the hell out of me.

    • @badema2638
      @badema2638 3 роки тому +12

      happens in almost every other car Brand too its just we Look more to those things at Tesla

    • @oghenekaro
      @oghenekaro 3 роки тому +22

      @@badema2638 cos it is expensive, it hardly seen on cars at that price range

    • @dariuskila
      @dariuskila 3 роки тому

      I just commented that!!!

    • @PS5ProGaming23
      @PS5ProGaming23 3 роки тому

      @@oghenekaro exactly

    • @michaelrocks1529
      @michaelrocks1529 3 роки тому +4

      @@oghenekaro Oh trust me, I’ve seen it on a lot of cars in that price range.

  • @CaptainThomasMilitaryTactics
    @CaptainThomasMilitaryTactics 3 роки тому +1

    My story of a Midwest guy living in Cali.
    6 months living in California…started using organic soap.
    12 months living in California…. Bought a house here.
    24 months living in California….. now own a Tesla model Y.

  • @grandfinish2364
    @grandfinish2364 3 роки тому +2

    At this point, the quality of these videos, I would sit through a 2hr movie from throttle house.

  • @JacesOwnWorld
    @JacesOwnWorld 3 роки тому +7

    A month or so back, someone commented on that when James introduces himself “and I’m James”, he cracks up every time because it’s like James’s tone and facial expressions make it look like James just realized his name was James for the first time 🤣. It’s so true and I laugh every time now too 🤣🤣🤣

    • @goodmorning4498
      @goodmorning4498 3 роки тому

      I've seen that comment as well and I can't see it any other way. 😋

  • @christiandiemond9595
    @christiandiemond9595 3 роки тому +238

    Great introduction and production, your reviews are leagues above the majority. Still not sold on the yoke,the brakes or the quality control of Tesla but they are growing on me.

    • @polardabear
      @polardabear 3 роки тому +29

      Tesla has never been something i have been interested in. The quality has only gotten worse and the design is awful and literally 10 years old, nothing new.
      Those cost too much for how little you get.
      For the same price, get a Mercedes EQS or the EQE

    • @poplaurentiu4148
      @poplaurentiu4148 3 роки тому +9

      @@polardabear Or compare the Rivian R1T with Tesla X.. (i would choose a similar price Rivian R1T)..

    • @polardabear
      @polardabear 3 роки тому +8

      @@poplaurentiu4148+ Rivian is on the same level as Lucid, in better words, trash.
      I want a car made by people that know what a car is.
      Those are just some Chinese people that just put plastic on a battery and sell it for tens of thousands.
      And 300 miles of range on a off-roader?! Thats pathetic!

    • @adilongaify
      @adilongaify 3 роки тому +28

      @@polardabear Quality has only gotten worse ?!?
      You are criticizing a design because it is old ?! So a design became ugly just because it is starting to get old ?
      "cost too much for how little you get" ?!
      Just say you don't like Tesla because to each their owns. No need to do the bullshit talking.
      Some we prefer the general performance of a model S Plaid instead of the I imagine the luxury confort and perfect fit and finish of an Eqs.
      Plaid offers the best 1/4 time of production cars while costing 130 000$. And with few mods you can even have fun at track and destroy some supercars. And all that in a daily car that is confortable and that you can use for your vacation with your family.
      For 130 000$ there is no other car that can offer that.
      But of course if you don't care about doing the 1/4 mile faster than a Chiron, you don't really care about canyon driving, you don't like the look or the everything on screen or you don't care about supercharging network etc. Go for the Eqs.

    • @prigles100
      @prigles100 3 роки тому +9

      @@polardabear you gotta remember when you buy a Tesla u also buy access to their supercharging infrastructure. Teslas not only can go farther than any other electric vehicle including the EQS but also have supercharging stations almost anywhere you go. Same can't be said with the EQS and you will be having a hard time with long trips. Further more the EQS is a slouch when it comes to acceleration and handling compared to almost any tesla.

  • @handelrussell1858
    @handelrussell1858 3 роки тому +39

    The suv with the lowest drag cd ever…
    Love it!!

    • @joshuathomas512
      @joshuathomas512 3 роки тому +28

      "Drag coefficient of drag"

    • @troll2637
      @troll2637 3 роки тому +3

      @@joshuathomas512 😂

    • @neelparmar6690
      @neelparmar6690 3 роки тому +6

      It’s not an SUV, it’s a people mover. Tesla have fooled everyone with their marketing speak.

    • @troll2637
      @troll2637 3 роки тому +1

      @@neelparmar6690 mpv? Muh-puh-va.

  • @oghenekaro
    @oghenekaro 3 роки тому +1

    the way they carried over the story from previous videos is just BRILLIANT!!

  • @peterbigblock
    @peterbigblock 9 місяців тому +1

    As the owner of a Model 3 Performance, I find the build quality to be excellent. Mine doesn’t buzz or rattle or whatever any more than my BMW M2 or my wife’s Land Rover. Or my brother’s Accord for that matter. Great video, gents, and what a cool car! I’d have that all day over a $260,000 Bentley.

  • @HolyNorthAmericanEmpire
    @HolyNorthAmericanEmpire 3 роки тому +33

    The whole portion on the brakes really makes me appreciate the Taycan Turbo S with its massive Carbon-ceramic brakes

    • @bobbymatrin7748
      @bobbymatrin7748 3 роки тому +7

      It makes you appreciate a car that was never mentioned once? They didn’t even test the brakes here lol, this review had nothing to do with the taycan and the two cars aren’t even in the same class

    • @WUTaNIGGAiAM
      @WUTaNIGGAiAM 3 роки тому +2

      Pretty sad that porsche is a legendary company and thats its only advantage.

    • @sanyadau77
      @sanyadau77 3 роки тому +8

      @@WUTaNIGGAiAM 🤡

    • @WUTaNIGGAiAM
      @WUTaNIGGAiAM 3 роки тому +2

      @@sanyadau77 porsche makes some of the worst ev's everyone knows

    • @aujorduunforte2922
      @aujorduunforte2922 3 роки тому +3

      @@WUTaNIGGAiAM personally i would have prefer the 911 anyways but the taycans nice

  • @satn3345
    @satn3345 3 роки тому +5

    Love how all the episodes are like one big story! So enjoyable and refreshing!

  • @willytheekid
    @willytheekid 3 роки тому +74

    Oh yes, as a father of four I was always after a 1020hp six seater with a steering "yoke" and no brakes!😂...and all for the low low price of $175,000 CAD🤣

    • @Delitor
      @Delitor 3 роки тому +20

      The brakes are fine. Are you going to the track with your 2.5 ton suv? No you arent

    • @skifree0
      @skifree0 3 роки тому +50

      @@Delitor Stopping power is always tied to the capabilities of the car, NOT the intended use case. If the justification of crappy brakes is "you shouldn't be on the track", then it's equally fair that a plaid trim with +1000hp shouldn't exist either.

    • @Delitor
      @Delitor 3 роки тому +5

      @biblereader i have never in my whole life seen someone with for example go to the track with a dbx or a bentayga

    • @jasper5097
      @jasper5097 3 роки тому

      @biblereader no? What are you talking about lol

    • @gunsandgranola7262
      @gunsandgranola7262 3 роки тому +2

      Y’all are missing the point. It’s not about the track. (I know Thomas said you don’t want to track it) but it’s like the steering yoke. In a panic stop, will it?

  • @Jezee213
    @Jezee213 2 роки тому +1

    I'm a sucker for that teal in the grill and badges! The wrap looks fantastic too!

  • @atak.5086
    @atak.5086 3 роки тому +1

    the production quality is waaaaay better than it should be. Thats why i love this channel :D

  • @americansmark
    @americansmark 3 роки тому +61

    I didn't even realize they made a Plaid X.

    • @weavingshroud
      @weavingshroud 3 роки тому +12

      Same. Very poor marketing on this one I guess

    • @xavm3176
      @xavm3176 3 роки тому +10

      It literally just came out and you're seeing the marketing on UA-cam

    • @air-headedaviator1805
      @air-headedaviator1805 3 роки тому

      Total surprise to me too

    • @slopedarmor
      @slopedarmor 3 роки тому +20

      @@weavingshroud tesla doesnt even have a pr department. they announced x plaid alongside model s. Youve been able to pre order a model x plaid for like maybe a year.

    • @TfGamess
      @TfGamess 3 роки тому +16

      @@weavingshroud They don't spend any money on advertisement. If the product is good, it doesn't need any.

  • @scottstewart5784
    @scottstewart5784 3 роки тому +74

    My 2010 Prius (gen 2) had a cd of .25, which at the time was the second best I think. Made great strides since then.

    • @YTU37
      @YTU37 3 роки тому +4

      Hardly a suv

    • @scottstewart5784
      @scottstewart5784 3 роки тому +10

      @@YTU37 That's the point, you see, my 2010 Prius Gen 2 "egg" was the 2nd best production CAR at .25, which this (bigger) SUV has equalled in 12 years time. Great strides indeed.

    • @tylercobb6146
      @tylercobb6146 3 роки тому +13

      @@scottstewart5784 cd is dimensionless, which makes it a bit of a "gotya" measurement in the car world. The cd of the tesla and of the prius may be the same, and yet the drag of either one could be substantially more, as you've still got to multiply cd by total frontal area to know anything useful. Most likely the Tesla has a larger frontal area, but either way the point stands.

    • @VaunShiz
      @VaunShiz 3 роки тому

      The shape of the Prius is probably still better than a model X , the X has a much bigger front , crag co numbers can be a little misleading

    • @scottstewart5784
      @scottstewart5784 3 роки тому +1

      @@VaunShiz what do you mean, misleading? I assume they normalize drag by some control speed of wind, and use finely calibrated equipment to calculate the amount of drag induced by the shape. So, logically, unless I missed something, the frontal area disparity doesn't matter? Or is the CD an interim number, and true drag is a product of the CD and the frontal area?

  • @carolynconnell7241
    @carolynconnell7241 3 роки тому +26

    It's crazy to see the progression in production quality of videos over the years

    • @AP13P
      @AP13P 3 роки тому +4

      Can't say the same about Tesla...

    • @taylor92493
      @taylor92493 3 роки тому

      @AP13P Their video quality seems fine to me.

  • @yukonperson5702
    @yukonperson5702 3 роки тому +3

    I don’t know how you two don’t have your own TV show yet, you could be the Canadian/UK version of Top Gear. Always enjoy your content, thanks again for a great video

    • @LeJunny
      @LeJunny 3 роки тому

      UA-cam has surpassed the TV audience, i’m sure their UA-cam revenue is larger than any TV show would bring in

    • @yukonperson5702
      @yukonperson5702 3 роки тому

      @@LeJunny very true.

  • @prettygal1004
    @prettygal1004 2 роки тому +2

    I own this. It's been 2 months. Absolutely love it

  • @chezikmusic
    @chezikmusic 3 роки тому +16

    Te fact that you guys are able to beat Doug to the review has me impressed.

    • @jasonv6319
      @jasonv6319 3 роки тому +2

      True, doug is kinda overrated tho imo

    • @jasonv6319
      @jasonv6319 3 роки тому +1

      His content is good but his fans treat his word like the bible, kinda gets annoying especially since they think hes the be all end all for car reviews

    • @chezikmusic
      @chezikmusic 3 роки тому

      @@jasonv6319 yeah I’ve noticed that too.

  • @CrazySpartan150
    @CrazySpartan150 3 роки тому +7

    You guys only get better and better! I seriously love this channel and you are absolutely my favorite car channel of all time! Keep up the FANTASTIC work!!!

  • @RomanM803
    @RomanM803 3 роки тому +76

    Jerry has 2 of the most hated loved cars a Jeep and Tesla. I’m waiting on the electric hellcat.

    • @walkertheragdoll144
      @walkertheragdoll144 3 роки тому +34

      Dude gives 0 shit what other people think. I love it. I’ll never understand why so many people are so influenced by what others say. If you like the car, buy it. If you don’t, don’t buy it. So many people are so scared what others might think and make judgements about a car before ever once sitting in it or seeing it in person.

    • @directlinkrexx4409
      @directlinkrexx4409 3 роки тому

      Everyone likes cars go straight fast
      But perform poorly on tracks

    • @polardabear
      @polardabear 3 роки тому +3

      Tesla is the worst EV manufacturer on the planet with Lucid.
      And no, Dodge isn't making a crappy EV hellcat.
      And they surely ain't naming it Hellcat because they would get hate lile Ford did naming their EV a damn mustang.

    • @BlazeFirereign
      @BlazeFirereign 3 роки тому +2

      @@directlinkrexx4409 If it's not going to be used on the track, then a car's track capbilities are irrelevant. All that matters is it handles "good enough" on the road, where 99% of the time you can't safely or legally toss a car around like on a track. On the flipside, straight line performance _can_ be safely and practically used on the road to a much larger extent. That's why straight-line performance is popular, because the vast majority of people aren't buying a performance car with the intention of throwing it around the Nurburgring.

    • @drazed6061
      @drazed6061 3 роки тому

      @@walkertheragdoll144 bro no one hatin on anyone whats yo problem 🤓

  • @MacDaddyC7Z06
    @MacDaddyC7Z06 3 роки тому +1

    Best car review channel on all of UA-cam. Thank you for this.

  • @bmoney7764
    @bmoney7764 2 роки тому +2

    It’s funny, here I’m thinking nobody is ever going to be like Top Gear, but you guys are definitely going to get there! Keep up the good work guys and gals!

  • @maticerne
    @maticerne 3 роки тому +7

    Damn that miss alignment at the rear doors and the fender 🙈 it’s crazy they still can’t make that right

  • @LungeloGigaba
    @LungeloGigaba 3 роки тому +10

    3:54 - I was also waiting for that James 😂.
    You will know if you watched the Mercedes-Benz EQS video.

  • @paulchiu8853
    @paulchiu8853 3 роки тому +23

    I owned model 3 performance and absolutely love the car . You guys did a great review on the plaid x 👍

    • @MaticTheProto
      @MaticTheProto 3 роки тому

      Wasn’t the model 3 the one without a speed dial behind the steering wheel?

    • @Frankienoname0
      @Frankienoname0 2 роки тому

      2021 TM3P I love and hate it, 😂

  • @mezziemezole4314
    @mezziemezole4314 2 роки тому +2

    This is the coolest introduction you guys have ever had to date love you guys !! Sick seeing your channel grow so much!

  • @davidbryant2872
    @davidbryant2872 3 роки тому +72

    I would have liked to hear comments about the ride, handling, noise and comfort, compared to the previous generation Model X. This one has a new suspension, supposedly better sound isolation, and so on (assuming those features are similar to the changes in the latest Model S vs. the previous version).

    • @akinoz
      @akinoz 3 роки тому +2

      @momo same

    • @texastriguy
      @texastriguy 3 роки тому +23

      We have a Model S and Model X Raven/Perf and now have Plaids also - working on selling the Ravens. Here's a quick take:
      The new suspension is much tighter and sportier than before - more taut, but still comfortable.
      The sound isolation is definitely improved - but not quite as big a leap as you might think. But the dual pane glass and a few other changes do make it more quiet.
      The stereo - IMHO - is a BIG improvement. Gone are ANY loose parts that could rattle or distort the sound. Everything is beefed up to handle the full 1000 watt output.
      The new materials are super nice- on the Plaid you'll find metal and Alcantara where you used to see plastic trim. The new carpet is deeper and more luxurious. Everything, every material is just a step better or nice, while still being familiar.

    • @phil312
      @phil312 3 роки тому +4

      @@texastriguy Finally someone mentions the stereo. Thanks EF!

    • @underscorechaz
      @underscorechaz 3 роки тому +17

      I own both a 2019 GLS and the new X (albeit long range, but except for the tri-motor drivetrain, it's identical). I can confidently say that it is a very comfortable car, and the ride is smooth. To be more specific, I think the two have very different types of comfort: the GLS is more of a couch; it has a plush ride that feels like pillows over bumps, which does mean, however, that there is a lot more lean, pitch, dive, and roll, making it less comfortable in that regard; in other words, the X deals with the bump in a more noticeable, yet much faster way. The seats are more conventional in the GLS and seemed almost too simple at first compared to an S class, but you never get fatigued. In the X, the seats are pretty much thin marshmallows if that makes sense; not too well bolstered, but you can sink into them when sitting properly. As for sound insulation, it is quieter in the X due to a lack of engine noise, and as for wind and tire noise, maybe maybe the GLS is quieter, but we are really splitting hairs here. Keep in mind I have the smallest available wheels on both cars: 19s on the GLS and 20s on the X. I noticed that the noise cancelling feature in the X isn't really noticeable until you listen to music: the 22 speaker sound system blows the GLS's Burmester out of the water with the right EQ calibration (which I found was by lowering everything to the minimum and heightening what you wanted to be more pronounced; that way the speakers aren't forcing certain noises out; they simply inhibit what you don't want to hear as much of); the sound system in the X is closer to a pair of open back headphones than it is of a stereo; you feel the sound of each instrument; no mushy middle sound, and a lot more bass available.
      I can't speak about the sound insulation and the suspension compared to the old X since I've only test driven it once back in 2015, but I think comparing it to the best similarly priced 3-row luxury SUV is a good reference point.
      Hope this helps.
      Edit: after a 7-hour road trip in the X, my points still stay true, although I will accentuate that the suspension is more taught and large bumps are more pronounced than in the GLS. I tried to take notes on my lap with the computer on the seat next to me in both cars now that I have done a road trip in the X as well, and while I had no issues in the GLS when I did a road trip in that car, I did get some back fatigue in the X, and my writing was a little more sloppy.
      I also want to point out that the suspension was in "low" during this road trip and I should have set it to high.

    • @jonathanh9592
      @jonathanh9592 2 роки тому +2

      @momo You know Germany is a western country right?

  • @BelligerentBeagle44
    @BelligerentBeagle44 3 роки тому +3

    Never thought I’d see them in my neck of the woods (Granada Hills), and the Full Malibu is just disturbingly accurate

  • @lukerinderknecht2982
    @lukerinderknecht2982 3 роки тому +12

    Argh the rear door misalignment drive me nuts... like the difference in alignment of the front vs. rear door handles at 8:05 and door vs. rear quarter window at 8:30

    • @MashoneNBK
      @MashoneNBK 3 роки тому +3

      Agree but for some reason it seems like Tesla fanboys think crappy QA is part of Teslas charm.

  • @liquidfaction1
    @liquidfaction1 3 роки тому +3

    The quality of these reviews is going up, fantastic work!

  • @aigarius
    @aigarius 3 роки тому

    Have you tried looking up at the ceiling from the back seats? The center bar for the falcon doors is just HUGE.

  • @bottomlesssmimosas4166
    @bottomlesssmimosas4166 3 роки тому +1

    Throttle House cinematic universe.

  • @karimsadredini8875
    @karimsadredini8875 3 роки тому +4

    Great review on TH as usual. In depth, casual, fun and professional content.
    Cheers guys

  • @danieljames5172
    @danieljames5172 3 роки тому +4

    This channel is no longer watched on my phone. It's too good and only watch on my TV with UA-cam app.
    TH and GoodGood have changed the game!! Well done fellas!

  • @ramariomartin8707
    @ramariomartin8707 3 роки тому +10

    @8:08 that atrocious panel fitment like come on tesla $135,000 for poor quality control

  • @GTHoyaz76
    @GTHoyaz76 2 роки тому

    You guys are the best in the business. Reviews, Production and all.

  • @minecraftmaniac360
    @minecraftmaniac360 2 роки тому +1

    James just apple-ing an avocado is an incredible image

  • @gitcypherous
    @gitcypherous 3 роки тому +38

    Never thought I'd see the day, but Tesla is becoming the Corvette to the sports car world. Phenomenal performance for a bargain, but you have to look away from the build quality.
    I'm glad you guys mentioned the driver's door being off, but I saw it immediately in the earlier panning shot. Door handles were off, c pillar was misaligned, non uniform stitching.

    • @katiewennerberg210
      @katiewennerberg210 3 роки тому +3

      It’s like that for my 2018 X. So many panels are horribly aligned 😅 it’s quite bad. Those Falcon doors, lol what alignment? Tesla really doesn’t seem to know the meaning of the word. Passenger fender isn’t lined up too great either, and varying other issues all around the car. However, still a great car.

    • @LOVE-VIBES-X-PROJECT-CARS
      @LOVE-VIBES-X-PROJECT-CARS 3 роки тому +3

      Explain how this is a bargain. Like aren't these things almost 6 figures to over 6 figures.

    • @rousseau327
      @rousseau327 3 роки тому +2

      ​@@LOVE-VIBES-X-PROJECT-CARS Any other SUV you want to get that comes close in performance will either be significantly more expensive, or significantly slower in a straight line. EV SUVs that come close to this performance doesn't even exist at this point.
      This is also true every single car that Tesla makes. No other EV in the respective class of the Model 3, Y, and S come close in performance, range, and charging infrastructure for the price. It's at a point where even comparable gasoline cars are often times more expensive.
      But as the OP said, the trade off (for the customer) is the build quality is not great in comparison to its competitors, hence the comparison to the Corvette.

    • @LOVE-VIBES-X-PROJECT-CARS
      @LOVE-VIBES-X-PROJECT-CARS 3 роки тому +1

      @@rousseau327 ...... First question is why would you be buying an SUV for performance.
      Second question is if you're not looking for performance and you're looking for good build quality and a simple A to B suv what makes this a bargain to say for example a Toyota 4runner or Rav4

    • @rousseau327
      @rousseau327 3 роки тому +4

      ​@@LOVE-VIBES-X-PROJECT-CARS Your first question is completely doesn't make sense, because people buy performance SUVs all the time from BMW, MB, Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini, etc. Why would you buy an SUV for performance? Because you have kids, you like the extra space, you like the extra ride height, or maybe you just like how an SUV looks, but you also like to go faster than anyone else with a normal SUV. The fact that Lamborghini made the Urus should tell you all you need to know about demand for performance in the SUV space. These buyers could have easily purchased a mid-tier X5 or GLE, but they went with M and AMG versions of it. Just because YOU don't care for performance in an SUV, doesn't mean other buyers don't.
      The fact that you're even bringing the Rav4 and 4Runner into this conversation is completely idiotic. Those cars are also bargains. They even more of a bargain than the Tesla is, cause they're way cheaper, very capable, reliable, and have good build quality. That does not mean the Tesla Model X is not a good bargain as well compared to other performance SUVs you can buy.
      Just because the 4Runner is a bargain relative to the Model X, doesn't mean the Model X isn't a bargain relative to a more expensive SUV, such as the Urus, or a Cayenne Turbo.

  • @benwillvv
    @benwillvv 3 роки тому +11

    Still think the PLAID could have come with a super custom, futuristic plaid patterned interior.

    • @curtisbme
      @curtisbme 2 роки тому +1

      Holy shit.. Someone needs to make a plaid wrap for it. That would be stupidly amazing.

  • @southmassrailfan
    @southmassrailfan 3 роки тому +14

    Ive been waiting for this! Just need to see the roadster

    • @UProductions457
      @UProductions457 3 роки тому +1

      Sorry, but it’s gonna be at least another year since Tesla delayed all of their cars.

  • @Samxdr_
    @Samxdr_ 3 роки тому +1

    The editing is amazing man you guys have grown so much

  • @phreshxmetal
    @phreshxmetal 3 роки тому +1

    California resident here, you totally nailed that intro 😂

  • @gitcypherous
    @gitcypherous 3 роки тому +10

    Also here's a thought, Tesla. Place the physical controls around the perimeter of the screen like a cell phone. Red for warmer, blue for colder, concave for volume down, convex for volume up etc.

    • @rufgthi
      @rufgthi 3 роки тому +1

      If you hold your finger on the “button” you can slide to each extreme

    • @deansmits006
      @deansmits006 3 роки тому

      I recently had an idea for hard button vs screen control: keep hard controls minimum (volume knob, and a couple others for HVAC). Then keep a blank slate area close at hand. Upon that slate you can place buttons/dials with neodymium magnets and wireless power. Simple toggles/switches dedicated to particular functions that YOU want. Some people want instant access to specific radio settings, others may not care, and want a heated steering button. Maybe a premium dial with an oled screen you can program to micro adjust drive settings, suspension height, or whatever. But you choose what additional dials/buttons you want, and can change them as you wish. Strongly stuck to the slate with magnets, and powered wirelessly. Maybe just a flat surface vertically under the screen, or horizontally near shifter.

  • @WAYTOOCOMPLICATED
    @WAYTOOCOMPLICATED 3 роки тому +4

    Always a treat, regardless of what you’re reviewing 👍👍

  • @Sartheris
    @Sartheris 3 роки тому +20

    8:31 holy shit, its 2022 and Tesla still havent figured out how to make aligned panels

    • @TKOfromJohn
      @TKOfromJohn 3 роки тому +7

      If this what you CAN see that's wrong imagine all the things you can't see that are made wrong... This is why I hate Tesla and can't stand Elon Musk

    • @rogerstarkey5390
      @rogerstarkey5390 3 роки тому

      @@TKOfromJohn
      Sad person

    • @rogerstarkey5390
      @rogerstarkey5390 3 роки тому

      Holy shit
      It's 2022 and the others aren't catching up on any aspect of EV tech!

    • @Sartheris
      @Sartheris 3 роки тому +1

      @@rogerstarkey5390 excuse me that I would want from my $80k car to have cosmic technologies, such as aligned panels

  • @MN-qr2zi
    @MN-qr2zi 2 роки тому

    Damn! The editing on the first min of this video was incredible impressive!! First 30 seconds in and I'm hooked!

  • @twiincentral8780
    @twiincentral8780 3 роки тому +1

    Really was waiting to see what showed up after you mentioned drag coefficient. Great continuity!

  • @Goatman31
    @Goatman31 3 роки тому +4

    I miss when they prioritized metric and Canadian prices but otherwise stellar as always

  • @boostoshi
    @boostoshi 3 роки тому +4

    Amazing as usual. I'm so happy Tesla is putting a Plaid in other models. Hope there is a Model 3 Plaid as well.

    • @KameronKDH
      @KameronKDH 3 роки тому +1

      Doubt it

    • @foam27
      @foam27 3 роки тому

      @superkadabra whut?

  • @Domdotcom799
    @Domdotcom799 3 роки тому +7

    I do hope they release carbon ceramics for the X like they're going to with the S. They'll likely make a huge difference. Also, incredible video as always!

    • @sesto194
      @sesto194 3 роки тому +1

      Or just in general bigger break pads. Contrary to popular belief, carbon ceramics *dont* improve braking capability, they just last longer under heat. This car wont be used much for racing, so it wont need constant high speed braking. Thats why i believe, that just bigger break pads are needed for WHEN you need the breaking

    • @Domdotcom799
      @Domdotcom799 3 роки тому +1

      @@sesto194 Oh, I know that, but the carbon ceramics for the S are significantly improved over the stock brakes in every way (bigger rotors and pads, more pistons, and come with high-temp brake fluid), so I just meant release the track pack brakes for the X as well.

  • @millardlee4153
    @millardlee4153 3 роки тому +2

    That screen shutting down happened to my Dad's Model 3 several times. We had to do a soft reboot while driving on the road

  • @mattmattmatt8984
    @mattmattmatt8984 2 роки тому +2

    "When your car meet looks like traffic" 🤣🤣🤣

  • @cyrilthomas9730
    @cyrilthomas9730 3 роки тому +6

    My friends model X falcon door broke in 2 Months... Yikes😬... That's bad... But still, there nothing else like this on the road!

    • @AP13P
      @AP13P 3 роки тому +2

      This car is garbage

    • @affankhan4873
      @affankhan4873 3 роки тому

      @@AP13P lol people who haven't driven it say this

    • @affankhan4873
      @affankhan4873 3 роки тому

      @@AP13P or can't afford it

  • @CRAZYCR1T1C
    @CRAZYCR1T1C 3 роки тому +9

    Good on you guys for calling out Tesla about the lack of brakes. Building a super car isn’t just about the acceleration or speed. You need a whole package.

    • @rogerstarkey5390
      @rogerstarkey5390 3 роки тому +5

      Buy a Taycan.... "List" (🤭) then discover you need the ceramic brakes ($$$$$)
      (There's a sanctioned upgrade for the Tesla now)
      No difference.

  • @deanrhodenizer938
    @deanrhodenizer938 3 роки тому +33

    Agree with Tom on the need for brakes to match to Plaid version vehicle capabilities. Tesla needs to act on this advice. The Model S Plaid now has track mode - it and the Model X Plaid need track capable brakes IMO.

    • @alanshaji6
      @alanshaji6 3 роки тому +10

      They do. You just gotta option them if you want to use these as track cars. They have carbon ceramics for $20k available.

    • @PassportGaming
      @PassportGaming 3 роки тому +7

      @@alanshaji6 Idk why they keep forgetting to mention that in their videos

    • @rdmz135
      @rdmz135 3 роки тому +9

      @@PassportGaming Because basic research is hard for car reviewers. The production quality on this channel is sublime but they miss a lot of little things.

    • @jeremyglass4283
      @jeremyglass4283 3 роки тому +2

      Model S plaid now has package for better breaks costs 20k extra

    • @adodoes8770
      @adodoes8770 3 роки тому +3

      @@alanshaji6 plaids should come with better brakes as stock, they are the sport versions after all. Forget the weight, anything that can accelerates quickly and has +1000 hp should be able to stop really well over and over again. For a normal model s or x these brakes are okay, they are pretty quick, but the brakes will get the job done. But you can't double the power and not touch the brakes. These are sport versions and they NEED better brakes, the cars are too heavy for them. Every other manufacturer does this, compare a normal bmw 320d to an M3, it doesn't just have a more powerful engine in it, everything is upgraded with the engine.

  • @msn769
    @msn769 3 роки тому

    I loved the falcon doors for all of 30 mins before I h8ed them. Banged my shoulder and my head on the very sharp edge, especially when it stalled halfway up in an indoor parking lot. Bought the Y, never looked back.

  • @hotstreak864
    @hotstreak864 3 роки тому

    Wow! One of the best intros yet. I love the synth music.

  • @PSA955
    @PSA955 3 роки тому +6

    Great review, as always. The X has always been my favorite Tesla. Give me a normal steering wheel and I'd pony up for the Plaid.

    • @BasementTracks
      @BasementTracks 3 роки тому +3

      I thought the same. Then I bought it, now I would not exchange that yoke for a pedestrian round steering wheel in a million years.

    • @thedumbconspirator4956
      @thedumbconspirator4956 2 роки тому +1

      Theres aftermarket wheels from t sportline that keep the stock wheel and complete it with an arc

  • @nabillarif
    @nabillarif 3 роки тому +7

    im i the only one noticing none of the shut lines actually align?

  • @The_journeyy
    @The_journeyy 3 роки тому +19

    *This has to be on of their nicest looking cars* 😊

  • @maxflight777
    @maxflight777 6 днів тому

    Your point about the yoke and a “crash situation “ where you might be making extreme and unusual movements with the yoke are very valid. Keep ten wheel and save €1000

  • @the-second-law
    @the-second-law 3 роки тому +1

    The intros never get old.

  • @makattak88
    @makattak88 3 роки тому +12

    The oil imagery at the start. Nice. How about lithium mines and processing mills next?

    • @AP13P
      @AP13P 3 роки тому +1

      This

    • @UProductions457
      @UProductions457 3 роки тому

      And all of that to try to save an environment that may or may not be heating up when even if it is, ruining the automotive industry won’t fix it.

  • @williamfowlds4881
    @williamfowlds4881 3 роки тому +3

    petition to bring back 'this car vs the cheapest version of it we could find'

  • @automotivefocussed7791
    @automotivefocussed7791 3 роки тому +3

    I noticed the alignment issue on the rear door immediately.😯

  • @ThatsWhatSheSaid75
    @ThatsWhatSheSaid75 3 роки тому

    I literally crack up every time on the intro at them playing the air guitars! They look like such dorks :)

  • @NPazdernik
    @NPazdernik 3 роки тому +1

    Holy production quality batman!

  • @WFO.
    @WFO. 3 роки тому +15

    Why can’t Tesla get quality control right?

    • @itcangetbetter
      @itcangetbetter 3 роки тому +17

      Their customer base doesn't care, so they don't have to get it right

    • @rdmz135
      @rdmz135 3 роки тому +4

      They already have outside of the US. Americans still get cars from the old Fremont factory, whereas the rest of the world mostly gets them from Shanghai.

    • @joshiepooh
      @joshiepooh 3 роки тому

      Probably because they're a relatively new car company. The first Model S came out in 2012. Combine that with the fact that there's a lot of demand for their cars.

    • @deuteriummeridian8998
      @deuteriummeridian8998 3 роки тому +1

      Tesla owners claim not to care, yet NA Hyundai Ponies and gen 1 Excels had better quality of assembly even with lesser grade materials. Subpar assembly is to Tesla what IROC is to Camaro.

    • @rogerstarkey5390
      @rogerstarkey5390 3 роки тому

      Why can't beat Tesla on any other metric?
      (The question that's rarely asked)

  • @ilimit
    @ilimit 3 роки тому +19

    The X is my favorite Tesla out of the lineup. Still haven’t had a chance to experience a plaid launch control so really curious how it feels like. Btw another Hilarious intro.. Was James biting into an avocado?? If so, sounded like the crunchiest 🥑😂

    • @maynarddrivesfast804
      @maynarddrivesfast804 3 роки тому +2

      Definitely NOT ripe.

    • @beigefox6579
      @beigefox6579 3 роки тому

      @@maynarddrivesfast804 lol, I havent tasted the shell/skin of avocado, but I can bet that stuff is going to be bitter as hell.

    • @josee1984
      @josee1984 2 роки тому

      It feels like nothing you could imagine like a roller coaster launching,harder even

  • @benesser2158
    @benesser2158 3 роки тому +6

    The idea behind not changing the external design of the car is that it costs more money and takes more time to do. Tesla wanted to get these refreshed model S's and X's in to production and to the consumer quickly and so re tooling the entire body shop, which would have taken a lot more time and money, was not an option. So tesla said screw it and stayed with the older design.

    • @UProductions457
      @UProductions457 3 роки тому

      Strange considering they have the most
      cash compared to any other automaker.

  • @taylorhoward2165
    @taylorhoward2165 3 роки тому +1

    I was thinking as Thomas was talking about the brakes that Jason Cammisa mentioned this... then he mentioned them on Haggerty lol

  • @fencer1979
    @fencer1979 2 роки тому +1

    My dad JUST got the new model x refresh yesterday and it is like you are driving in a living room; the car is gigantic!!!!!!! Though, it doesn’t drive like a boat. 🛥️

  • @fasteddie5174
    @fasteddie5174 3 роки тому +1

    Great video. You can see the panel misalignment from space.

  • @4SeaDoc
    @4SeaDoc 3 роки тому +11

    I have a Plaid S and Plaid X ready for delivery and your review came just in time. Thanks, an X-plaid it is... W/W

    • @mt2nv1
      @mt2nv1 3 роки тому +1

      Great choice! I don’t even notice the S’s at drops off anymore. The dad with the falcon doors is the envy of the school. 👍

    • @ganymede3141
      @ganymede3141 3 роки тому +8

      I have seven Model S Plaids, seven Model X Plaids, seven Model Y Ps and seven Model 3 Ps, in seven different colors each. That way, I can save the planet 28 times faster than the average peasants, which of course makes me superior, and I can drive a different Tesla every day of the week for breakfast, lunch, dinner and clubbing, guffawing the whole way as the plebes drive just one car. How pathetic. Hahawww!

    • @maxou5757
      @maxou5757 3 роки тому

      @@vickydada5595 jealous....

    • @VaunShiz
      @VaunShiz 3 роки тому +1

      How boring 😮‍💨 so many more interesting cars to get with all that money

    • @maxou5757
      @maxou5757 3 роки тому

      @@VaunShiz you have no idea what you’re talking about lol ! A Plaid boring… sure 😂

  • @hamsterbrigade
    @hamsterbrigade 3 роки тому +10

    Those steering wheels feel like an example of changing something, just to change something. Should spend some of that design time fixing their body gap panels. lol..edit..they just mentioned the build quality..haha

  • @J.Young808
    @J.Young808 3 роки тому +3

    I keep thinking that the Y is the X and have to look at the handles

  • @Relaxed9494
    @Relaxed9494 2 роки тому +2

    All teslas need ambient lighting inside, stripe over the doors !

  • @DennisCW
    @DennisCW 3 роки тому +1

    Loved this episode and love this Tesla X Plaid