Just had a test drive of a new (2023) Model X. Coming from a 2015 Model S with coil suspension. What I was most focused on was ride comfort and noise, not performance or the technology.
In short, I was disappointed. The ride was on the harsh side. Probably a little better than my Model S, but I was expecting a much softer, smoother ride after what I had read about the improved air suspension that came with the Raven versions of both cars. I made sure the suspension was set to "Comfort." The seating position was good but the seat was a bit hard. When I took a short drive on the freeway, I was very surprised by the road and wind noise -- I had read that they were much improved in the new models, but I was not impressed. Perhaps I was spoiled by the test drives I took in Audi eTrons a while ago -- their ride is much more supple, quiet, and smooth. (If only the Audis were as good as tesla in other ways, especially software.)
This was only a 20-minute drive, and if it had been more comfortable I might plan to take another one, but on the basis of this ride I do not think a Model X is on my list of possible next EVs.... which is disappointing.
In short, I was disappointed. The ride was on the harsh side. Probably a little better than my Model S, but I was expecting a much softer, smoother ride after what I had read about the improved air suspension that came with the Raven versions of both cars. I made sure the suspension was set to "Comfort." The seating position was good but the seat was a bit hard. When I took a short drive on the freeway, I was very surprised by the road and wind noise -- I had read that they were much improved in the new models, but I was not impressed. Perhaps I was spoiled by the test drives I took in Audi eTrons a while ago -- their ride is much more supple, quiet, and smooth. (If only the Audis were as good as tesla in other ways, especially software.)
This was only a 20-minute drive, and if it had been more comfortable I might plan to take another one, but on the basis of this ride I do not think a Model X is on my list of possible next EVs.... which is disappointing.