headcase
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I have an Audi S7, and last week I purchased a new D90. I agree that the Model S interior is certainly "cleaner" versus luxury $100k European cars like mine, or for that matter, the all-too-confusing Porsches these days. But folks are right when they say that the interior of a Model S isn't luxurious... and I don't think people mean its about the number of switches, knobs, or little do-hickeys you find in other cars.
Rather, here are specific items that I will miss in my new Model S, which for me should be standard offerings in a $100k+ vehicle:
Rather, here are specific items that I will miss in my new Model S, which for me should be standard offerings in a $100k+ vehicle:
- leather seating with the comfort / quality / adjustability that you'd find in an Audi / Porsche / BMW today
- easy entry/exit steering wheel
- rear controls for individually zoned climate control (and up until this month, rear cup holders & power ports)
- vanity mirrors that are usable at night (lighting)
- coat hooks and grab handles (I can't believe I'm even typing this one 4 years after introduction of the Model S)
- doors and storage consoles that are wrapped in a soft / compliant leather, with *integrated* storage space & cup holders
- a rear pull-down center armrest
- more compliant ride / suspension on par with other luxury brands
- active noise cancellation and/or improved insulating cabin / passive noise reduction
- premium audio that is more on par with offerings from Audi / Porsche / BMW