Or have to drive on roads that look like the aftermath of an artillery barrage (from potholes) like we have to do here in Minnesota.
Congrats though, beautiful car.
Or have to drive on roads that look like the aftermath of an artillery barrage (from potholes) like we have to do here in Minnesota.Last 4 cars survived with the same profile. Guess I don't drive into stuff.
The LR AWD variant has the option to get 20" induction rims for $2k. The Performance AWD has the option to get either the stealth package w/19" rims or upgrade package with the 21" uberturbine for the same price. Figured I can always get something else down the road when I have to replace the tires.
Picked it up this morning. Guess it was the third one delivered in Georgia at this point.
Alright it's been a few days, what's the verdict??
Looks good sitting in the garage. We haven't been out of the house in a few weeks expect to get the car.
Only Model S and X have Bioweapon Defense Mode.Don't Teslas have an anti-bioterrorism mode?
Only Model S and X have Bioweapon Defense Mode.
https://www.tesla.com/blog/putting-tesla-hepa-filter-and-bioweapon-defense-mode-to-the-test
"Health and safety are important to us. Just as we've designed Model S and Model X to avoid collisions or protect their occupants when one happens, we felt compelled to protect them against the statistically more relevant hazard of air pollution*. Inspired by the air filtration systems used in hospitals, clean rooms, and the space industry, we developed a HEPA filtration system capable of stripping the outside air of pollen, bacteria, and pollution before they enter the cabin and systematically scrubbing the air inside the cabin to eliminate any trace of these particles. The end result is a filtration system hundreds of times more efficient than standard automotive filters, capable of providing the driver and her passengers with the best possible cabin air quality no matter what is happening in the environment around them."
I also feel that a HUD would be a welcome feature. In a raised seating position like the Y, looking down at the screen pulls your eyes too far off the road to read critical info like speed, side warnings and cruise/AP settings.
Got to spend a good amount of time in the Y yesterday. Was a nice day so we decided to take a few hour road trip up to Suches which is in the Chattahoochee National Forest. Basically, the trip goes from subdivision to highway to twisty mountain roads.
Anyways, the car didn't really throw any surprises at us. It drives a lot like a car in all conditions and was very easy to rip through the mountains. Watching the RX8 behind me struggling to keep up, especially coming out of turns was interesting. Drove the entire trip in Acceleration = Sport, Steering = Sport, Braking = Standard, Stopping Mode = Hold. Basically was able to one pedal drive up and down the mountain roads which is pretty impressive. Never felt the urge to hit the brakes. The car has enough grip and power to be as stupid as you want.
From a ride perspective, the 21" rims and tires aren't bad but most of the roads were in good shape. My daughter easily fell asleep in her booster so it was plenty smooth and not terribly noisy in the interior. It's not quiet like my BMW and probably closer to non-luxury CUV.
As for Autopilot, it did ok on the highway but at times it feels very unnatural. It was a little windy so maybe it was fighting that, trying to stay centered in the lane. Also, at one point it cut over the line when taking a curve at 65mph. I also feel that a HUD would be a welcome feature. In a raised seating position like the Y, looking down at the screen pulls your eyes too far off the road to read critical info like speed, side warnings and cruise/AP settings.
The other thing that is pretty impressive is the overall build quality for a Tesla. It's not anywhere close to a BMW in terms of panel alignments and gaps, maybe not even as good as the GM vehicles I own, but nothing like the horror stories of 3 owners. The frunk needs aligned properly as the gap goes from more than 1/4" near the passenger side top, to not thick enough for a sheet of paper near the drivers headlight, to less than 1/4" at the drivers side top. The carbon fiber spoiler is also not attached on the passenger side which appears to be a common issue. The paint is also pretty good, except for a very small spot above the charging door. Looks like something, probably dirt, was on the primer when they painted it. Better than my Chevrolet cars, but not as good as the Cadillac and BMW.
Overall, very happy with the car and think it will make for a good commuter/family car as a replacement for the X3 M40i. It's not luxury car quality which is the one thing I'd like to see improved. Keep the tech, add a HUD and take some of the luxury qualities and it would be a phenomenal car.
Roof Rack now available. $450 for the Y with a 165-pound load rating:
Model Y Roof Rack
The Model Y Roof Rack was designed and engineered from the ground up for maximum aerodynamic efficiency, minimal interior noise and impact to range. The ultra-sleek attachment mechanism makes for easy installation at home while blending in seamlessly. The aluminum cross bars on the roof rack...shop.tesla.com
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Man, that looks so good and aggressive. But is that tint level even legal? It looks so dark.
Man, that looks so good and aggressive. But is that tint level even legal? It looks so dark.