2019 Tesla Model S Long Range Review: Looks can be deceiving
Вставка
- Опубліковано 26 чер 2024
- Tesla's new Model S looks much the same as before, but with 370 miles of real-world range and an entirely new suspension, this thing might as well be a new car. Read the full review - roadshow.co/cDQ8mV
► Subscribe & hit the 🔔 for more Roadshow videos
Visit us online at www.TheRoadshow.com
Twitter @Roadshow : / roadshow
IG @RoadshowAutos : / roadshowautos
Facebook: / roadshowautos
► Don’t miss our next video! Hit the 🔔
The hallmark feature of the new 2019 Tesla Model S Long Range is, of course, its range. 370 miles puts it well ahead of the competition, going nearly twice as far as some of the new crop of luxo-EVs from Audi and Mercedes-Benz and the like. I won't get into the debate of how much range people actually need, because that's a complicated one, but suffice to say that 370 miles is enough to banish range fears from the minds of even the most anxious of drivers.
The truly fascinating thing is that 370 miles -- 35 more than before -- is delivered by exactly the same 100 kilowatt-hour battery pack. Where'd Tesla find that extra range, then? It required a series of tweaks, some subtle, some more substantial.
#Tesla #ElectricCars #CarReviews
_______
RV19STACK - Авто та транспорт
Is the infotainment system good enough, or does it need improvement?
Apple CarPlay would be nice. But after 8 months without it, you grow to like the integrated functionality without the added phone integration. That being said, I would still like apps such as Waze up on the big screen somehow.
I am a fan of Tesla (and particularly of Model S) precisely because of the infotainment system in Model S.
I can support you in the fact that infotainment needs some improvements, but it depends on what does improvements need to bring:
- the speed and smoothness ? Absolutely - with the most recent MCU they did a lot of work, but I am still not satisfied with smoothness. Then again, I would have to see the most recent MCU in real world, and not rely on videos and opinions of others;
- functionality ? Not so much. The big screen already covers the most of the car's functionality, that is usually handled by countless of buttons;
- you said that big screen is from 2012, and needs some refresh - I agree partially, there were some concern about yellow tint, but I am not sure how widely spread it is; otherwise I would stay away from high refresh rate displays and so on - Tesla should focus on functionality, and let bells and whistles to other automakers;
- what I would welcome, is a 2nd display just for the passenger in the front, either vertical (so basically that iPad mirrored), or horizontal (like the cluster in front of the driver);
STILL no Apple Carplay...NO SALE.
Yes. The answer is yes
@@justSTUMBLEDupon Spoken like a true Tesla stockholder.
"competing models"
yeah all those other EVs with 300+ miles range
lol
Tesla is competing with its self right now lol
We'll see with the Porsche Taycan but for now no other car comes close in terms of tech.
+300+mi is plenty of range..
+Power similar to a twin turbo v8
+Air Suspension
+AutoPilot
Youre basically driving an Iphone lol
As in Honda’s words
“No one needs that many miles in a day”
Tesla Op it can definitely be needed in many instances, such as cold snowy weather where range can be cut in half.
I still think it's a really beautiful car. Especially the facelift.
Kaipeternicolas don’t fix what isn’t broken that’s why they barely change it I agree
B J then why tf do they keep making more of the fucking alphabet every year if they was that bad off they wouldn’t keep producing different Tesla’s 😂🤦🏾♂️regardless of that the car still looks good
@B J lol
Think TIMELESS. Now public accepts EVs maybe an aerodynamic tweet or 2. Basic reason why ICE automakers change is so they and their customers can best the Joneses. And otherwise how could you tell which was more recent/ better? As in this also Tesla has been a disruptor! Progressive improvement. Hence all the interest in year and even month of manufacture. So the outside is generally great, continuous improvement in mechanics and electrics is the go, and every so often an improvement in creature comforts. So very 2-4 weeks there’s something better. You buy it as it is then, with OTA updates. You buy it and accept that with anticipation and pleasure, or look elsewhere and buy a “horse”.
It's actually quite mundane in person, the rear specifically. It needs a refresh.
Dated? Hmmm who else is doing the software and touchscreen like Tesla?
@B J same design since 2017.. dated my ass.. It looks fantastic.. Who sponsored this video, BMW?? Did you see there electric protype they just revealed yesterday? Theres a dated pos
6 months old is dated in Tesla time. See your problem is you are comparing Tesla to dinosaur mobiles.
Everything becomes dated.
Safety
Styling
Interior
Drive train
You can't expect a 2012 model car to protect you in a crash the same as a new model.
@@Robert-cu9bm
Actually you can, Teslas are still the savest around, Drivetrain was just updated, Interior is ok but no reason to change stuff.
@B J Porsche 911 ...... same design since 1963 .
Let's put a 40in TV in the car. Seems like 17in is dated even though everyone has an 8in.
40in is dated. 65 inches is more modern.
He's full of shit. Dated, but better than practically every other car on the market.
Elon Musketeer hahahahshhsa
Byton (48") and Honda (~24") have some big screens in their soon to be released cars this year.
Lets put in a 60in curved 4k ultra high def tv while everybody has 8in
Sorry but this is a TIMELESS design and an iconic one at that for Tesla. Its also a highly functional one for ultra low drag in the wind.
I still really like the loom of the exterior. However, perhaps the interior needs a refresh. Probably more important as that's where you actually spend time.
@Troy W did you happen to see the latest figures? Who did you say was delusional again?
@Troy W lol. why you have to be reasonable and make me feel bad. impressive progress though for the buissness as a whole.
Troy W so is Mercedes outselling Tesla , BMW, ?
It isn't timeless. All designs need updating.
_"Tesla Model S is beginning to look awfully plain."_
Porsche would have to change the design of its 911 because it is starting to date...
Wirmish The 911 though is beautiful, the Model S is okay,but not iconic.
93455Driver how do you think it will get iconic?
93455Driver um all Tesla models are iconic lol
Wirmish It is plain. But they also have very few major issues compared to the eurotrash competitors.
93455Driver funny. It was just picked the all time car of the year.
You say dated, I say timeless. :-)
Yea, I have this painting by Monet and I like to have a modern new artist freshen it up every five years. I’m a genius.
@@_Chev_Chelios 'Smort'
U cant buy
@@the_batmobile0.4 Truly random, as advertised.
Bias
I'm always surprised when reviews talk about styling as if it's fact. The reviewer says the design is dated and a big portion of the review is dedicated to that. I happen to think it's still a cool and relevant design.
This reviewer thinks Pretty is more important that performance. IMHO he's got it backwards.
I've been very happy with cars that were a little old and a little ugly but ran like a dream.
@@rcollinge5818 Someone said it best on here a while ago. When I was young I used to be all show and no go. Now I'm the opposite.
Agree
@@Jwdude123 Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying the reviewer is wrong, I just have a different opinion. It's the same thing when I ask someone's opinion about a car and one of the first things they mention is the grille. I always crack up. I couldn't care less what ANY grille looks like, but everyone has their own perspective.
Brian Burke facts leave that beautiful minimalistic car alone and let’s talk about numbers 😂 and compare it to other cars
Sorry but Tesla is already years ahead of its competition. They already update what's important in their cars over the air unlike every other car manufacturer out there. It doesn't need a refresh every 2 years because people do not need a new car every 2 years.
Also, reviews should not be based on personal opinions about design. As they say, beauty is indeed in the eye of the beholder. You might be used to seeing a new car every couple of days, but most of us aren't. Just because the Germans refresh their cars by adding extra trim every couple of years, that doesn't mean that it's the right thing to do.
1000 percent agree with you
Thank god Tesla doesn't follow other automakers and modify their designs every four years. I'm over all the fake go-fast plastic on Audis and BMWs. Or the New Jersey Nightclub style of MB interiors. I will agree that this particular woodgrain shown is not great. Piano black or lighter woodgrain is much better. Tesla design is timeless and the car itself is lightyears beyond what any other automaker is doing right now.
yeah some people always think that some fancy stick-on interior paddings make the car luxurious but fail to see how nicely Teslas come together as a whole package.
Rudolph Xu I like Teslas, but they come together slowly and not perfectly. The model 3 has had a ton of issues with panels alignment, imperfections in the paint and the repair costs and waiting time for simple incidents (like a fender bender) are way beyond comprehension.
The thing that separates Teslas by other manufacturers is that they do stuff that comes together nicely and lasts. Think about old and new Volvos: the design has always been great but with durability; same with BMW and Audis (Merc is way too plasticky lately).
I think that in the next years we will see much more competition from the well established brands when they come out with their full electric cars.
@@sergioserramusic Well everyone wants different things in their cars thats why the world is an interesting place
C'mon!
The ambient lights are really cool and I wish tesla had them.
It's a luxury car and luxury cars have things that aren't a necessity but are cool to have!
@@TitanSKiZlz I like ambient lighting. Tesla has subtle white lighting in the doors, and it would be okay with me if they did more of that. BMW achieves a more tasteful look than Mercedes' endless array of thick outlines of bright gummybear colors. Combined with massively round sphincter-style air vents, Mercedes design is all over the place that looks bad IRL. Though I thought I would hate the scent canisters, I really do like that gimmick.
Nothing about this car is dated. I work in the automotive industry and drive many cars daily. Every time I get my hands on a Tesla I think of how futuristic it still feels compared to other cars.
Agreed. Especially when after repeating how dated this car is, he said it still turns heads. That's not a dated design imo.
Spoken like a true Tesla stockholder.
I think the options are dated. Why can't you customize the interior color on a 6 figure car like this?? Where is like red, blue, etc? Carbon Fiber roof? These type of options should be available.
@@mrpmj00 haha. I don't particularly like them and I certainly wouldn't buy one if I was to spend that kind of money on a car.
@@jasonharris765 I would think adding interior colors as an option wouldn't be too hard for them to do as a mid-cycle refresh.
The interior/dashboard doesnt look dated at all. What, do you want some flashy chrome, or change for the sake of change? It looks good and serves its function.
You can change a dashboard without adding flare lol. I think it still looks great, but as the reviewer said, its dated.
@@charliek9394 This reviewer didn't see the dated C class mercedes, or the dated Audi A4, or any other dated german cars. I sat in a Tesla 2 days ago and I can comfortably say that this reviewer is payed by the FUD to constantly mention the design. I mean, the saying goes, good design in obvious, but great design is transparent. Thats what Tesla is.
Change for the sake of change. Well said! I agree. I don't want flash, just give me a good design that works. Tesla's still works!
@@keithjackson4985 yeah, the "flash" is under-the-hood so to speak - the continual software updates and added functionality (or just FUN stuff like video games) serve a far better purpose than some new chrome trim or grill redesign, AND what's best of all is that Tesla owners don't have to worry about buying a new model every few years because their cars improve themselves, getting BETTER over time, not vice versa ;?)
It's in a category by itself. Greatest car ever made.
That depends on the metrics you use to measure it. Cars are a subjective thing, a great car to someone may be a terrible car to someone else. So when you say it's the greatest car ever made, you have to specify the category you rank it by.
I'd far prefer the 3. The S is a massive sled, I've never seen 5 folks in them anyway. I guess families need the space sometimes.
@@Mrbfgray its really comfortable seating 5.
@Zack Smith And what else have you owned?
@Zack Smith You mentioned Corolla, I don't think it's electric but it will be if it continues to be produced much longer.
The screen looks dated? Excuse me who else has a screen that big in any car besides a Tesla?
The new land cruiser
Mercedes benz have dual 12 inch screens
@@sichiweza9152 12 inch screen? Tesla had 17 inches in 2012
Land Cruiser is apparently 13.6 inches
Try again ;)
@@romainhedouin why do you seem to think that having a bigger screen makes a car better?
@@sichiweza9152 Higher resolution, much better response times and better looking UI
@@sichiweza9152 Never said that
You, on the other hand, answered "who else has a screen that big?" by mentioning the "new Land Cruiser" and "Mercedes Benz" which are both objectively incorrect, their screens are NOT "that big"
This car still looks amazing. I think tweaks here and there over the future would be fine, but don't fix what ain't broke. The Model S was and is a groundbreaking car with a sleek and defined look, no point messing with that.
the only thing that look dated is, sorry to say, you.
but also sorry to say, you can't get a refresh.
yes. no refresh needed. simply a stunning car period
Did he just say “dated”?? Dated where? The model s, x, and 3 and extremely beautiful and iconic cars. Not sure what he’s talking about..
Kaleb's Life I'm subscribed to you lol I was on your stream when you showed us this
It's dated.
JohnnyZenith how-
JohnnyZenith Hahahahaha Good Joke bud
EXACTLY THANK YOU Also I’m a subscriber
IMHO, the Model S is still one of the sexiest sedans out there. If it was cheaper I would‘ve opted for a Model S instead of a Model 3.
But I‘m happy neverthereless.
Buy a used one with autopilot it’s really cheap
Mercedes EQC has a dated interior from start. Wait eight years and do a review of that.
I actually think the style looks great! I do not see a need to change something that is already great. The interior could use an update though.
The design has to change and even Tesla knows this. The market and design evolution and perception demand it.
You think the giant touchscreen seems dated? what do you recommend they replace it with? I can't really think of something myself that's better - the resolution looks great and it doesn't seem like there's much bezel so I can't see much room to improve
I think its a valid argument. Can't imagine any other car manufacturer getting away with using the same UI system since 2012.
Jason Harris the UI was refreshed last year when the model 3 shipped
OnTheSnap1 GET EM
@@OnTheSnap1 I mean yea the UI get various updates, but there has yet to be an overhaul like most manufacturing does.
Tesla's UI is high resolution and very responsive. Something manufacturers still have catching up to do.
For you the design is dated, the board is dated. Dated compared to what? To the old model of the same car? Let's change things just to change them
Florin Dascalu dated compared to the Model 3. Should be obvious. The Model S doesn't have adjustable seat belts and no storages in the doors.
I hate to say this but Teslas are like smartphones. The fanciest combustion engine cars are like BlackBerry, they're nice, but they aren't smartphones... And y'all remember what happened to blackberry when it didn't get with the program.
I love the Model S the way it is. The design was so well conceived from the beginning that it doesn't need a refresh.
I still want one! Not dated. Timeless
I hope they don't update the interior because it doesn't need updating. If they do, it's only going to get worse since they'll eliminate more things so it becomes more basic like the Model 3 interior.
Model 3 interior is amazing. Especially the Ultra White
please Tesla, do not change the touch screen nor remove the gauge cluster on the S and X so it matches the 3 when both get refreshed on 2020
It's amazing this late in 2019 still to see so many latest 2019 and 2020 Model S videos in UA-cam. It's not because these reviewers/owners are late to the game, but to note that this Tesla Model S is still an awesome car that attracts so many views and that people are still buying and sharing their experiences, including your review Mr. "R" So... it is not dated! Just as many comments in here, if it ain't broken, don't fix it. Model S is still by far the best looking car anywhere you are on the road, stop lights, parking lot. If you own and drive a Model S, you still do get heads turn and people coming closer to look at it. The exterior of the Model S is as handsome, modern yet clean design; the interior still is minimalist yet comes with full function. Who needs those extra pockets, cup holders and, file cabinets in a car? The infotainment, it can display miles of streets and highways around you on the map with that 17" screen, name one 'competitor' who can actually do that? Lastly, the range, in any of the Model S is far greater than others. With the latest numbers of Tesla Superchargers, that anxiety is pretty much far forgotten. I have a white Model S just like the tester in this video, and am proud to be its owner. I often find excuses just to go out to the garage to take another peek at it, it never once let me down.
quote: "But in a segment that prioritizes freshness, visually, the Model S is anything but."
Have you *looked* at those other refreshed cars competing in this segment? Most of them are from ultra-stodgy German companies, and they have all the style and character of a cinder block.
quote: "This touch screen that was once hyper-futuristic back in 2012? Well, now it's starting to look a little bit dated."
Oh?? Dated compared to what, I wonder? Is somebody else shipping cars now with a bigger screen? Let me know, because I haven't seen that.
Very idiotic. I mean, look at BMW, using the same design for their interiors since 2006.
I think even today is still one of the most beautiful cars on the road
It aged fairly well.
I wouldn't call it Beautiful at all. I'd call an S class beautiful. I'd say this looks nice but that's about it.
My car gets software updates via WiFi ugh so outdated
This car is beautiful. Its not a dated design. it still looks like it was released today. No other manufacturer has such a beautiful design philosophy. Teslas simply look beautiful. They are well proportioned and have subtle character lines to distinguish themselves by looking unique. Only the Germans do such design (by keeping it simple but timeless for instance the VW and Audi cars). Tesla as a brand have imbibed the best qualities of the European auto industry, Asian Industry and Silicon Valley. Their total vertical integration is similar to Toyota. Their design philosophy is similar to German VW group and their constant iterative updates is a trait of them being a computer on wheels. This is an aspirational car for many. Truly revolutionary product.
It's an ignorant reviewer who confuses styling with design. It's the same kind of ignorance that believes upgrading a radio that's integrated with an ECM and a tablet is an advacement in automotive technology.
If "freshness" is important, the reviewer should shave, get plastic surgery and a new wardrobe.
P Schmied wow damn u just ended this mans career 😂
at least start by brushing his teeth...
This is still one of the prettiest cars on the market. Literally no need to change it's shape.
Yes there is.
Honestly, this is my favorite model from Tesla by far, it’s simple yet beautiful. I wish I could afford one of these.
The benefit of the increase in range is super important for longer road trips. Instead of stopping to charge 3-4 times to get to your destination, you might only need to charge once.
The Model S launched as rear wheel drive, they then released dual motor version, then a 90 kWh pack upgrade, then new self driving technology developed by themselves and a 100 kWh battery, then a self driving chip developed by them instead of nVidia and now a new motor, inverter and cooling upgrades for both the battery pack and the motors. From how you describe it an outsider would think they barely touched the car in the meantime and I didn't even mention the endless software updates and minor tweaks.
I don't agree about that screen being dated
So what's a newer thing to do or replace it with?
Amazing how reviewers keep saying its dated but yet the Model S is STILL better than anything else. People who get in mine are blown away about how futuristic and great performance it has.
Does any other manufacturer have anything close? Not hardly.
The first half of this review has been brought to you by CNBC,...
I specifically got the raven as I feel this will be the last refresh before the next complete overhaul of the model. There are rumors that it will be a lot like model 3 and I don’t care for it. I love the way the model S is now.
Such a beautiful car. I am still in love with my 2016 S...
This car is beautiful... is painful we in Africa can't get it... yet
this is the best car in the world for Me
You can if you've got a lot of money 😃
Doesn’t continually changing and updating an interior and exterior with new plastic moulded parts and trashing the old ones go against the entire eco friendly movement with Tesla? The car interior and exterior should stay the same and utopian so the design and mould costs go to zero over time due to amortization and become fully recyclable. If the eco friendly model means anything we should forget about needing new fake looks every year.
They use batteries...nothing eco friendly about that. Also please remember alot of people die or get sick mining cobalt, nickel, etc for these cars.
@@jasonharris765 batteries are recyclable and dont produce N02 or C02 when running, 98% of cobalt comes from copper and nickel mines not these chil labor cobalt mines people keep think tesla sources their cobalt from, when is the last time you hear of a battery spill in the gulf? A bad One has been going on for the past 15 years unknown to the public because the oil company vastly how much oil was spilling...
Tesla is pushing for sustainable energy, with sustainable energy you can use as much plastic as you want and not warm the earth, however disposal is another problem.
Miguel lopez use as much plastic as you want? Are you nuts, plastic comes from oil, if you want that plastic, those oil tankers need to keep moving around.
Jason Harris batteries are fine, the materials can get recycled once mined.
Great review! Can't wait for the refresh coming soon.
I disagree with the car looking dated. I love the look of this car, inside and out. I actually don't like the "minimalist" look of the model 3's interior, and I really don't like the look of the front and rear of the Model 3. I'm buying a Model S long range, and your video helped me to make up my mind. Thanks for an informative video.
Great job. It is one of the fair and balanced tesla review i have found in youtube. Many traditional car reviewers i think, struggle to have balanced view on tesla because they are so used to reviewing traditional ICE vehicles and Teslas are different on so many different levels.👍
It looks gorgeous. It doesn't need any refreshes or updates. Very few car makers get the proportions and the lines right. Tesla is one of them.
The car doesn't look that bad at all. Appreciate the engineering and look and stop looking for things to complain about.
Tesla great car, just don’t get involved in a fender bender because it may take 6 months and probably $15k to fix it.
Chasing perfection is always a driving force for man. I understand the updates the presenter pointed out for the Tesla Model S. This is my thoughts on the car based on my experience as an owner.
I purchased a 2017 Tesla Model S 60D (218 mile range) in January 2017 which included unlimited free supercharging. Options purchased were dual motor AWD, air suspension, metal roof, upgraded seats, white paint. Several months later I paid $2,000 discounted price for software to unlock battery pack to full 75kWh (259 mile range) and uncorked 0-60mph acceleration from 5.4 to 4.5 seconds. I have driven over 48,000 miles with my biggest expense being replacing the Goodyear tires with Michelin tires a couple of months ago. I love this car, it’s the best I’ve ever owned in 47 years of driving.
Now I look at the 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus. It’s dual motor AWD with a 100kWh (391 mile range with 0-60mph acceleration in 3.7 seconds) and all of the options I paid for in my car included in the price. Also included are HEPA filtration and the cold weather package (no metal roof option).
Now for the most impressive statistic of all, the price. The price including tax and license for the 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus is only about $1,000 more then what I paid for my 2017 Tesla S 75D (Note: I did get the $7,500 tax credit for my 2017 which is no longer available). For that you get better range, better acceleration, more options then a similar car just three years earlier.
Personally, I think Tesla has made a good choice in keeping the body style for a few more years while they introduce new EV models to ween the public off of ICE cars. Money well spent!
After getting past all the "dated" comments that have triggered so many, I found the rest of this piece very good and informative. I really appreciate the observations on the new smart suspension system, which I've been very curious about, but I've hardly seen any coverage of it anywhere else.
Agree with everything in this review. It almost seems like a final sendoff to the original Model S architecture. It’s been an amazing EV and it’s time for the next step forwards.
Competition...what competition? XD
no talk of the performance numbers with the new motors?
Very detailed with the ride experience and some of the functionality. Excellent.
Honestly, I think the lack of visual exterior updates is what makes the Model S unique. It's an iconic look, and instantly recognizable as a Tesla.
CLASSIC. NO SWOOPS, DENTS, ODD CREASES OR FLOATING ROOF TO DATE IT.
Nowadays you have software changes rather then body changes on a car. Why change something that’s perfect functional outside
We bought an S model in 2015 and just ordered a new one because no other sports sedan beats the Tesla Model S when you consider price, style, performance, maintenance cost and economics. 370 miles on one charge and no gas cost?! Unbeatable!!
The person to figure out a solution to all those smudges on the touchscreen should be awarded a Nobel prize.
It's sad that this "dated" interior looks the best compared to newer Tesla car models.
I am planning to buy 2020 model S but I am worried the body style gets old soon. Does anyone know if Tesla redesigns the model S soon? great video.
As Someone who often travels all the way from Porto to Lisbon, and Porto to Algarve the 375 mile range, is more than an welcome addition , and it's one of the main reasons why I looked at Tesla over the upcoming Audi GT tron
I'm torn between putting "Like" for nice video shots of Tesla or "Dislike" for subjective complaints about "dated" design.
(0:28) - "...rhinoplasty on the nose"?
That's a bit like saying "I had some hip surgery on my hip."
Oh well, if tautology is your thing then who am I to disparage you?
>
Great review. Despite the car design looking on the old side, the technology is not. I would buy this car without hesitation. Still the original, ground breaking EV on the market.
Some designs are timeless.......
Porsche design is 40+ years old, because they got it right the 1st time. Just like Tesla
As he said, "Still turns heads".
Let's not complain about that styling of this beautiful car. There are not that many model S's on the road so whenever I see one I'm in awe as well as others taking a look at it.
“A segment that prioritises freshness” - yeah, because traditional automakers have got *nothing* new to sell. Some more bling, an extra knob here, a kilowatt more there. Yawn - give me the 2012 styled Model S any day - the competition *still* can’t match it after all this time. Now that’s stale.
IS that enough to distance itself from the competition?!?!?!! WHAT COMPETITION?!
The only reason the touchscreen looks dated is because the Model 3 exists. People I know who have owned both the S and the 3 like the landscape oriented screen of the 3 better. This is why an interior update similar to the 3 is in the works, according to leaks.
The number of fingerprints on the touch panel is huge.
This car, built first 7 years ago and had even back then a 17” touchscreen. This is so far into the future, it is so forward thinking from Tesla and this guy says the design is dated? The exterior of the model S after the facelift in my opinion looks better than a mclaren or lambo. The futuristic styling in the headlights for example is beautiful. And if you move to the interior it gets better. A 17” touchscreen that is as good as an iPad? Who the hell can say that is dated? Not a single car manufacturer after the 7 years this car has been out has managed to make a screen even close. Case closed
Do you think you can drive from Los Angeleno to Las Vegas in one full charge?
Tesla: Hey we came up with this cool new auto air leveling system, you go into a corner and it puts more pressure to that bag to keep you level and reduce body roll.
Truck driver: You mean like my road tractor did in the early 90s and is a standard requirement after 1993?
Tesla: No we invented it!
Some of the complaints just sounded like complaints for the sake of complaining. This car looks gorgeous inside and out. Yes, the seats could be updated, but overall it’s amazing.
With Tesla, and for that matter any model, only becomes 'less' fresh from the moment there is a new design.
It is still a beautiful head turner.
What is the range when fully loaded?
I like that they focus resources on substance instead of style. It looks good and that's good enough for me. (just too darn big in my case) Torque steer would bother me but they might be able to mitigate that over the air too.
apart from putting the screen horizontally I don't see what you would change?
here i am wondering if you could open the roof, since i wasn't able to find that option in the showroom
I think this car needs a new interior (horizontally oriented screen would be really nice, because it offers a better layout for content and all that stuff), new rear lights (because current ones simply don't match the front end and those single LEDs there just look cheap), new tech (heads-up display is a must-have IMO - try it once and you will never want a car without it; and 360 cameras system - maybe not as fancy as new BMWs have but at least cheap yet useful Infinity kinda thing), leave the front end untouched and please leave an option for carbon fiber interior elements for non-performance models - and there you have it - a perfect car
Jeez, the Tesla fan boys are out in force today.
Be open to criticism, he is just pointing out the lack of update to the cars exterior and interior. And stop bragging about the touchscreen y’all say no one can compete with... the Prius got pretty much the same thing and the other luxury brands just like having a landscape type screen connecting it to the screen behind the steering wheel, chill 😂.
“Fanboys” is a term used by the weak minded because they can’t make a coherent argument against any points made by knowledgeable Tesla owners. Congrats on your Weak Minded Club membership. 👍
Zoya Spencer I’m sorry, my computer is slow, but not broken. Does that mean I should keep it when I need to do high usage things?
0:49 What competition?
Why do people complain about cars being plain if they dont redesign?? If its already a clean good looking car than there is no need to change the it.
Nothing in this video about pricing. Has that been released yet, and when is the release date for the vehicle? Is it ready for purchase now?
Just go to the Tesla website and price one yourself. This particular model has been out since 2012.
20% improvement in battery would give it 444 miles of range, 592 with a 60% improvement, and those improvements are coming. I would buy this car now if I had the cash. If the model 3 had 370 or so that would make it worth it. Both the model 3 and model s are beautiful cars.
It would be nice to see the game Frogger in the games of Model 3 and Model S.
Dated...? Have you ever reviewed a car?
TLDR:
90% of the Review: "iT's dAtEd"
10% : Other stuff
Too much Whining
Porsche 911, iT's dAtEd SiNcE 1963 !
Best looking sedan at any price.
The look is still completely fine by me re the S. The 3 and Y, well, they aren’t compelling appearance wise.
it may be getting old, but the current model S is timeless with its design, itll look like it "fits in" for a long time to come. However i AM very excited about the coming overhaul refresh for the S & X just because its a mystery of whats to come.
am just saying Tesla is a car that keep money in your pocket... is the the most important factor to me .what i look like working for a car? keep it simple and reliable and maintenance free is
priceless...
The problem with updating the body is that it is extremely difficult to get another design that is as aerodynamic when you are already near peak efficiency. Any more tweaks will probably come at the cost of efficiency in the future. So refresh not likely to happen every beyond minor changes.
If Tesla "needs a refresh", then so does BMW, Porsche, etc. They've looked the same for 20+ years. IMO, the more you needlessly change the appearance, the faster that appearance looks outdated.
True which is why the model X and model s still has the original designs (except for the grill) but who ever complains about the design being outdated is stupid because there are cars that just have that timeless look that always looks good.
2:51
Not "the same old battery pact", they did gradually increase it from 85kwh to 100kwh
Very fair and respectable review.
model S has a rather timeless design, not its biggest problem.