Model S First Drive Reviews

[CapitalistOppressor]

The entire basis of his "you can't check the range" argument got spanked when the EPA released range and efficiency numbers yesterday. The 5 cycle numbers have been proving out quite nicely in real world driving and are probably more rigorous and fair than anything we would see from JP.

 

[CapitalistOppressor]

I would imagine Car and Driver was invited. It would have been smart to give them a 3rd long review. Motor Trend and Car and Driver are probably the main thought leaders in the industry, while the Yahoo review will be picked up and shared on blogs across the interwebs as unique content.

 

[smoove7410]

wired.com

Driving the Tesla Model S Quickly, And Briefly | Autopia | Wired.com

 

[slavi]

I really like reading people's comments on articles and reports but the Yahoo ones make me want to punch something. At least one in 10 asks "But how long does it take to charge?" You're on the god damn internet, are there really so many dumb people that can't go to the tesla website or just google it?

Oh, and the article states that Tesla uses 7000 AA batteries, which induced a lot of even more moronic comments. I think I'll call it a night.

 

[jerry33]

I really like reading people's comments on articles and reports but the Yahoo ones make me want to punch something. At least one in 10 asks "But how long does it take to charge?" You're on the god damn internet, are there really so many dumb people that can't go to the tesla website or just google it?

Take a look at the questions asked on answers.yahoo.com and I don't think you'll have to go any further for your answer.

 

[Trnsl8r]

It seems like Motortrend and yahoo autos were the only ones that had the testdrive for more then 10 min. Anyone find another site yet?

Maybe from those outlets that give themselves more than ten minutes to write the report...

 

[gg_got_a_tesla]

Great first drive video/review -

Video: We test drive Tesla Cleantech News and Analysis

Full-time rear view camera feed while driving forward! Eric/vfx, you got your wish!

(See the 1:32 mark in the video)

I played it over and over gg and didn't see it at the 1:32 mark?

Seemed about the 5 minute mark actually

Sorry, my bad! Been too giddy to think straight for the past few hours

Looking forward to the New York Times review in the next day or two!

 

[NigelM]

Daily Kos: Tesla Model S Has Arrived: You Have a Duty to Buy One

Snippets I really liked....

The walking ball of Awesome that is Elon Musk has done it again, this time in the automotive arena: Tesla Motors has begun delivering its mid-range luxury sedan.....
.....the damn thing is just plain beautiful and powerful.

It shreds the racetrack, makes little or no noise, drives hundreds of miles without a recharge, smooth as silk, roomy and comfortable, looks like pure sex, and you're saving the planet in the process.

In other words, if you are an upper-middle-class person, you are obligated to buy the Tesla Model S. It's not a statement, it's not a toy, it's your duty - pure and simple. You have no other choice. Lexus, Mercedes, BWM, Audi...these cars are no longer on the menu if you are not a complete douchebag. Everything you want and more is in the Model S, so the only reason not to buy it if you have the means would be if you were a mentally disturbed right-wing sociopath who likes the idea of global warming and resource wars.

Clean up the streets and sexify them at the same time.

You have an opportunity to join the future right now.

 

[NigelM]

Engadget

So what's it like to drive the Model S? In a word: amazing.

 

[Discoducky]

Daily Kos: Tesla Model S Has Arrived: You Have a Duty to Buy One

Snippets I really liked....

Total awesomeness! It does seem like a put up or shut moment for environmentalists, tech enthusiasts or anyone sick of "resource wars" as DailyKos called it.

 

[Jeeps17]

Watch the video at 5:20. They pan to the back seat, and there are TWO CUPHOLDERS in the back seat!!

A few seconds prior to that the Tesla rep turned on the rear-view camera, giving a live feed while driving. Cool!!

Edit: Oops, in my excitement I failed to notice this had been picked up a few pages later...

 

[AnOutsider]

Jalopnik is eerily silent . browsing their tesla headlines is sort of sickening:

Tesla model s News, Videos, Reviews and Gossip - Jalopnik

 

[NigelM]

Jalopnik is eerily silent .

I gather they weren't invited.....snicker

 

[Discoducky]

Seeing as how Jalopnik is owned by Gawker Media who also owns Gizmodo (who has writers who really like Model S and are most likely reservation holders) I think the tides are going to turn soon for them. I don't expect a glowing article, but the doom and gloom will stop once they get a chance to experience Model S. If it doesn't then their geek card will be revoked.

Edit: What is Gawker Media: Gawker Media - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[WhiteKnight]

Engadget review

http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/22/tesla-model-s-first-drive-the-sports-sedan-goes-electric/

Looking through Engadget's slide show of Model S pictures it is interesting to note that:
(1) The center floor console is lined with the same material as the dashboard.
(2) The cupholders in the second row seem to fold out of the seat and they are lined with the same material as the dashboard (from GigaOm video)
(3) The rear facing seats also have two cupholders
(4) The second row has LATCH connectors and can fit 3 car seats across

 

[Arnold Panz]

A few seconds prior to that the Tesla rep turned on the rear-view camera, giving a live feed while driving. Cool!!

I love when the Tesla rep says "It's kinda cool.". Kinda cool?!?!?! I feel like James Bond if I've got that in my car!!

Cup holders in back must mean the middle back folds down. Tomorrow the mystery will be solved!

 

[gg_got_a_tesla]

I love when the Tesla rep says "It's kinda cool.". Kinda cool?!?!?! I feel like James Bond if I've got that in my car!!

In pure High Definition too with the tech package. Über cool!

 

[loganss]

Road & Track:
2012 Tesla Model S Review – What We Uncovered in a 10 Minute Test Drive – RoadandTrack.com

 

[Sousaphil]

The Engadget review mentioned a 3G connection.

Wasn't Elon quoted as saying 4G? Is LTE coverage available near the plant?

 

[Discoducky]

FoxNews is awfully quiet: Search for tesla :biggrin: