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There are several reviews out on YouTube. I think MKBHD's review summed it best. MB is way ahead on fit, finish and luxury but lag on tech. Tesla is the opposite, way ahead on tech, but lag on fit, finish and luxury. At some point, those lines will be blurred and consumers win.
In the end, Tesla's mission is to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy. Not to create the most luxurious EV. Based on all of the legacy car makers jumping on the EV bandwagon, Tesla is accomplishing their mission. Media sees it differently, it's pitting every EV against Tesla, which is foolish.
Add rear wheels turning, speed bump recognition by camera, ambient light flashes to indicate heat up or down, a comfortable rear seat for adults, the traffic light camera to show an awkwardly placed traffic light in the IC. Probably more also.I watched his review. I was a little skeptical of him saying that. Lag on tech because the UI graphics aren't as slick as some smartphones? I'll give him that, sorta. But remember, this is a German company, inherently conservative, and they're designing a UI made to be used while driving. But lag on tech because the removable tablet is a 10 year old android design? Come on....
I mean, this car has tech that would make the Model S weep. Directional microphones so it knows which passenger is giving a voice command. Lights that automatically come on when you put your hand near the passenger seat. Voice command that works with natural language (as opposed to Tesla who can't even figure out which Kyle in my phonebook I want to call, much less that I want to call his cell phone). Automatically adjusting recuperation that allows you to coast while driving on the straight ahead with no cars in front but automatically switches back on when there's a car or curve ahead. A passenger screen that turns off automatically if it detects the driver looking at it. IR camera eye tracking to enable hands free L2 (future L3 promised) driving. A heads up display with augmented reality that points you around turns while navigating. A UI that checks your schedule and tracks your history and offers suggestions for things like calling your wife, turning on the massage seat after work, etc. Gesture control to close the doors. Etc.
Yeah, it really lags on tech.
Well well well. Glad to see I am wrong. Nice that MB will have a decent EV. Funny though how so many have not learned from "the man". Elon doesn't need to say it lately, but many of us remember what he says when another EV comes along that's called a Telsa killer. He says, (something like), "its not a Tesla killer, its not competition. It IS a sister to Tesla. ICE is the competition. "Vaporware. First another electric car is a sister to Tesla, not a rival.
Second, it doesn't exist for people to buy. Waste of time talking about it until its real.
Doing it every day.there is nothing stopping you from giving your money to those who don't have as much as you do.
My old Model 3 will outperform the MB S-Classe, and it looks better most likely at half the price...Hideous. Two tone looks terrible.
Design looks like a squashed bug. Can't get rid of that grill either I see.
Wow lol. Tesla really does *still run this sh*t
Do you mean Model S should evolve to a slow car?the EQS is taking this segment where the model S should have evolved to.
MB is offering an EV that is also luxurious.
nobody will argue that tesla leads the way in tech, their AP system is unmatched, but do we really need far sounds?
the toyota camry is one of the best selling cars in the US, many many people are very satisfied with their camry, then there are more discerning people who enjoy the finer things in life.Doing it every day.
My old Model 3 will outperform the MB S-Classe, and it looks better most likely at half the price...
so binary.Do you mean Model S should evolve to a slow car?
While I agree MB's S-class had always lead the way in innovation and tech in every iteration throughout the years. I know a lot of the "standard" equipment in modern cars now for sure came from the S-class from decades ago. I don't disagree with that.
I think though, Tesla lead the entire industry (not just MB), in innovating the "what's next" - not just on gadgets and gizmos and doodads, but an entire eco-system that works fairly well together. I also know that won't be for long, but the point I was trying to make is that - Tesla poke the sleeping giants and it caught their attention.
It's almost similar to the evolution of the iPhone. When it came out in 2007, critics complained on how "big" it was and why it lacked keyboard and that it will never topple Blackberry yada yada yada. Now the original iPhone is tiny compared to the current iterations from Apple, Samsung, Google, etc. By no means iPhone does not lead in that category anymore, but nothing still beats the eco-system of it. I believe that's how Tesla is to the auto-industry. It made a 100-year old industry re-think it's ways. I know some are still resisting it, and I know synthetic fuel is being developed by the likes of Porsche right now - but I would go out on a limb that none of that would've taken place if it weren't for Tesla. Which speaks true to their mission.
I'll say it again.....the first manufacturer to secure a deal with Tesla for their batteries and charging capabilities will be the go to EV. The however will work both ways. Tesla can use some guidance on build quality and interior design, not to mention money. Their venture with Toyota is nice and I suspect will result in the new hatchback, Toyota might be that manufacturer.
Sorry, but I don't see this as a necessity at all.