When Tesla Pushes the Plaid's Gas to the Bottom The Field of Vision Narrows and the Face Feels Strange No Sense

Ei j A completely involuntary power word comes out of the mouth when the power pedal of Tesla's Model X Plaid hits the bottom After all, this is not even the fastest model of the manufacturer in question, but its bigger sister, but isn't it enough with this performance? The updated S and X, which have recently arrived in Finland as well, were finally available for press test drives, but only for a day at first.

Even in that time, there was enough time to marvel at the possibilities of current car technology and to question the laws of physics Advanced electric motors have brought a side to motoring that in the past could not be reached even with money.

And when you got there, it had to be a lot of money There was of course no such thing in SUVs.

Then from somewhere in the back left came Tesla, who revolutionized the whole game The car below is actually just a facelift for a car manufactured since 2015, but everything has been put in new.

A trick here or there Tesla's design philosophy includes striving to build cars that do as much as possible for the driver CEO Elon Musk has made this clear many times.

The subtleties of the Model X compared to its S sister are the electrically operated doors The driver's door can be set to open automatically when approaching the car.

When the driver gets in and presses the brake pedal, the door closes Seat belt on, another tap on the brake pedal and D gear is on and the car is ready to go.

Or, alternatively, reverse gear R, because the car can guess in which direction you want to start from Park This is Tesla at its best.

When you want to change gears, you have to do it from the touch screen, where a selection bar appears automatically when it may be needed In previous Teslas, the driving direction was selected by the whisker.

It was a workable solution Now there is no mustache.

So Not At All Also Applies To Flashing

This is the part about Tesla that makes many suspicious There are certainly good grounds for doubt, but as is often the case with new and innovative things, it's worth trying before you give up.

However, Tesla has quite literally tried to reinvent the wheel At first, the novelties were only available with a so-called "yoke" steering wheel instead of a traditional steering wheel.

Or again and again, after all, we already saw one in Ritari Ässä's miracle car It's actually pretty amazing when you think about the whole thing.

The central instrument cluster is always perfectly visible and gives the interior a futuristic feel The interior of the car is, by the way, quite plain and minimalistic, without frills.

Compared to the previous version, the large imitation wood surfaces have disappeared from the interior and have been replaced by carbon fiber Similarly, the central screen has changed its position from vertical to horizontal and has grown exponentially.

The screen is 17 inches and has a resolution of 2200 x 1300 pixels It can be turned electrically into three different positions.

To entertain the passengers in the back seats, there is a smaller, approximately ten-inch screen between the front seats, from which you can control the air conditioning and use streaming services The car is a genuine six-seater.

Getting to the back row of seats is relatively easy and there is enough legroom even for adults Of course, you shouldn't sit in the back row of the most squeamish hujopps.

The seats in the middle row move electrically for a good distance, which means that the spaces can be adjusted to suit the needs of the passengers In the back seats, though, you can feel a bit claustrophobic, as the view is quite tunnel-like.

Isofix mounts can only be found in the middle row There is a lot of space anyway.

You can put stuff in the rear container even if you need the back seats, and the front container is downright massive at 155 liters It's even a bit strange how other manufacturers don't get a decent transport space in front of their electric cars.

Enjoyable driving After sitting behind the wheel, or the yoke, the first thought is a direct wow Visibility from the driver's seat is incredible, as the windshield extends all the way to the B-pillar.

When driving, the car works with one pedal like a thought The response of the power pedal is immediate and linear.

That, too, is Tesla at its best Tesla's Achilles' heel has been the adjustment of the chassis, which, especially in terms of comfort, clearly lags behind the know-how of traditional car manufacturers.

The Model X's air suspension now does its job mediocrely in this regard The ride can't be described as uncomfortable, but it's still far from the softness you can get at this price.

The other side will be in sportsmanship When cornering on a curvy road, it's easy to forget that you're behind the wheel of a heavy SUV, and driving is fun.

It's not a particularly quiet car, but this can be influenced a lot by the tires and rim size, so it's hard to say anything The audio system has an anti-noise function, which also seems to work: on the highway, you could keep the volume moderate and enjoy good sound quality without any interference from the environment.

The controls on the steering wheel have really been completely redesigned and the mustache has been removed You really don't need them until you're at a roundabout, where the combination of yoke and turn signal buttons is impossible, at least after such a short period of getting used to it.

Wiper adjustment is special When you press the button, you can use the roller to select the desired speed.

The adaptive cruise control and autopilot can be turned on with just one press of the right-hand scroll Unfortunately, Tesla has lost the distance adjustment behind the menus, when previously the roll was also managed by clicking left and right.

Tesla has tried to put as much stuff as possible on the center screen and simplified the button functions Some changes are for the better, some not.

However, the whole is functional and when the screen is still at its best, managing the car's functions is really easy The instrument panel is very clear and has just the right amount of information.

The center console is divided into numerous compartments and is functional The phone's wireless charging works wonderfully efficiently even through a thick protective cover.

From cheetah mode to flight When Musk and Tesla developed their Plaids, they had to achieve one goal: to be the fastest-accelerating series production cars ever in their class There really is no shortage of performance.

The three electric motors together develop more than 1,000 horsepower, which in the case of the Model X is enough to spin the car to 100 in 2 6 seconds.

I had to test it The car has the so-called Drag Strip mode, by clicking which the car starts preparing itself for a super-fast start.

It consumes energy, because most obviously the battery needs to be heated Likewise, it takes more than 30 minutes at this point, there is no time to wait.

For an optimal start, you must press the brake to the bottom first, then the gas The car says it switches to "Cheetah Stance", Finnish for cheetah position, which affects the air suspension.

The bow lowers slightly and after a few seconds it is ready Foot off the brake.

The car clearly seeks traction on wet and dirty asphalt Then he leaves.

The field of vision narrows, the face feels strange We didn't have any measuring devices, but judging from the video footage, 0-100 km/h was 3.

08 seconds So the car was not "ready", there were friction tires under it and the asphalt was wet and dirty.

The performance can be considered sufficient By the way, did I mention that the Model X Plaid weighs 2.

5 tons? In addition, according to the papers, it presses the quarter mile under 10 seconds It doesn't make any sense.

And it doesn't have to be Don't buy this car because of shocks.

Only one reason is needed for a purchase decision For the same reason, Tesla has packed the kick of a supercar into its SUV.

Because it can In the meantime, others can run after.

Stars 26/30 Price Tesla's most expensive model For someone looking for a six-seater mega-efficient car, the price of the Plaid can be justifiable, but the Long Range, which is 20,000 euros cheaper as a five-seater, is much more justified.

150,000 euros is a lot of money, which should also be reflected inside the car Quality impression If Tesla has ever been accused of quality problems, there is no trace of them.

The stitching fits, nothing looks cheap and the audio system is great Although not a luxury either, because this must also be looked at according to the price range.

Drivability and comfort Full marks for drivability, comfort would be a bit lacking Seats and use of space An amazingly spacious car and the seats are excellent.

The only thing I missed was the adjustment of the neck pillow Consumption and range Compared to power, almost 600 kilometers is a staggering figure.

In winter weather on the highway, the car consumed 20 2 kWh / 100 km during the test drive, which is really good for an SUV.

Usability Hello, do competitors have any? Mimic everything from Tesla down to the hardware and the mobile app, please Even the yoke doesn't spoil this and the car can also be driven with a standard steering wheel.

Safety: The latest model has not been tested The previous Model X received five stars from Euro NCAP, and the Model S was just awarded as the safest electric and executive car.

Isoniemi's comment: A perfectly functional shopping bag for a large family Consumption and range Compared to power, almost 600 kilometers is a staggering figure.

In winter weather on the highway, the car consumed 20 2 kWh / 100 km during the test drive, which is really good for an SUV.

Usability Hello, do competitors have any? Mimic everything from Tesla down to the hardware and the mobile app, please Even the yoke doesn't spoil this and the car can also be driven with a standard steering wheel.

Safety: The latest model has not been tested The previous Model X received five stars from Euro NCAP, and the Model S was just awarded as the safest electric and executive car.

Isoniemi's comment: A perfectly functional shopping bag for a large family Consumption and range Compared to power, almost 600 kilometers is a staggering figure.

In winter weather on the highway, the car consumed 20 2 kWh / 100 km during the test drive, which is really good for an SUV.

Usability Hello, do competitors have any? Mimic everything from Tesla down to the hardware and the mobile app, please Even the yoke doesn't spoil this and the car can also be driven with a standard steering wheel.

Safety: The latest model has not been tested The previous Model X received five stars from Euro NCAP, and the Model S was just awarded as the safest electric and executive car.

Isoniemi's comment: A perfectly functional shopping bag for a large family thank you.

Even the yoke doesn't spoil this and the car can also be driven with a standard steering wheel Safety: The latest model has not been tested.

The previous Model X received five stars from Euro NCAP, and the Model S was just awarded as the safest electric and executive car Isoniemi's comment: A perfectly functional shopping bag for a large family.

thank you Even the yoke doesn't spoil this and the car can also be driven with a standard steering wheel.

Safety: The latest model has not been tested The previous Model X received five stars from Euro NCAP, and the Model S was just awarded as the safest electric and executive car.

Isoniemi's comment: A perfectly functional shopping bag for a large family .