This truly is an amazing car. I've never owned a luxury car before so can't really compare it to the S class or 5 /7 Series BMW but the interior is well done.
These are just a few random thoughts and pictures since there are a number of more extensive owner reviews. I'll try and post more later when I've had more than 24 hours with the car. This won't exactly be organized in any reasonable manner, just a few quick thoughts over the first 24 hours of ownership.
Nav: There are some software updates coming that will address some issues I've had such as not being able to save favorites in the nav. I learned that you can also type in something in the address field (which I didn't realize at first) and do a Google search for a restaurant for example and have it direct you there instead of typing in an address. This has to be the best factory installed nav unit (that I've seen at least). Finally a manufacturer delivers a Nav unit that is as good or better than a $300 TomTom unit. I love how the route you selected appears also in the LCD display next to your speed so you don't have to take your eyes off of the road. It also plays the voice prompts out of the driver side speaker in the front and doesn't cut the music out that much. Some units completely cut the audio to give you a voice prompt which I find annoying.
WiFi is not yet activated, I confirmed that with Tesla today as others had pointed out before as well.
user interface: Very slick and responsive. If this is where they are starting from, I'm excited to see where they can go. It is already at production quality in terms of look and how quickly everything responds. I'm sure they have a lot of work to do though and other features to add.
driving: I do hear that odd sound when I give max acceleration but only briefly in the Performance model. Can't really hear it with music playing.
The car handles very well for such a large car. Acceleration is excellent and you'll be up to 80 before you know it.
The ride is also excellent. The Air suspension is very soft and absorbs bumps well.
delivery processThey do a good job dropping the car off and having a Tesla delivery person there to spend about an hour going over everything with you and answering questions.
Overall, I'm really happy with it. Very easy car to drive with tons of performance and great user interface.
These are just a few random thoughts and pictures since there are a number of more extensive owner reviews. I'll try and post more later when I've had more than 24 hours with the car. This won't exactly be organized in any reasonable manner, just a few quick thoughts over the first 24 hours of ownership.
Nav: There are some software updates coming that will address some issues I've had such as not being able to save favorites in the nav. I learned that you can also type in something in the address field (which I didn't realize at first) and do a Google search for a restaurant for example and have it direct you there instead of typing in an address. This has to be the best factory installed nav unit (that I've seen at least). Finally a manufacturer delivers a Nav unit that is as good or better than a $300 TomTom unit. I love how the route you selected appears also in the LCD display next to your speed so you don't have to take your eyes off of the road. It also plays the voice prompts out of the driver side speaker in the front and doesn't cut the music out that much. Some units completely cut the audio to give you a voice prompt which I find annoying.
WiFi is not yet activated, I confirmed that with Tesla today as others had pointed out before as well.
user interface: Very slick and responsive. If this is where they are starting from, I'm excited to see where they can go. It is already at production quality in terms of look and how quickly everything responds. I'm sure they have a lot of work to do though and other features to add.
driving: I do hear that odd sound when I give max acceleration but only briefly in the Performance model. Can't really hear it with music playing.
The car handles very well for such a large car. Acceleration is excellent and you'll be up to 80 before you know it.
The ride is also excellent. The Air suspension is very soft and absorbs bumps well.
delivery processThey do a good job dropping the car off and having a Tesla delivery person there to spend about an hour going over everything with you and answering questions.
Overall, I'm really happy with it. Very easy car to drive with tons of performance and great user interface.
