Post by eburbsleaf on Oct 5, 2016 13:21:52 GMT 11
Both the Tesla main showrooms have a left hand drive Model X on display. Although they can't be taken out on the road its a great opportunity to see it 'in the metal'.
I went down today to the Richmond showroom for the first time today to look at their deep blue Model X. My thoughts :
1. Comparing the dimensions with our 14 year old CR-V - its about 20cm wider and longer, but doesn't look that big in the metal (obviously this is without driving it).
2. The lack of ability for the read seats to fold flat does limit its use for carrying long loads - ordering it with 6 seats (2 in the second row , with a space separating them) will give future flexibility. Maybe its not important for all but load flexibility has been useful for us a number of times over the years.
3. Without the 3rd row of seats the boot is huge - with the 3rd row in place the boot is still long, but not as deep. Since the 3rd row seats are a factory fit decision you want to be sure !
4. The falcon doors arent fast - its about 7 seconds. Thinking about school drop off I thought its too slow - but I'm probably thinking my kids move faster than they currently do.
5. The rear doors give great access to the back seat - I'm just over 6" and can stand easily under the door, and just plonk myself directly into the seat.
My summary - a beautiful car, with 'talking point' rear doors. They are a bit flash - but then arent elements of a lot of cars ? I remember a Renault Avantime from a while back (think of an Espace Coupe) that didn't sell well - it had large complex mechanism doors but it was a unique car - and a future classic. I think the Model X is a future classic (I do wonder if Tesla would move in the future to make a Model X with standard rear doors) because of its design (massive windscreen, rear doors, technology).
Ive got a reservation down for a Model 3 in a couple of years time - would I make the jump and go for a Model X in preference, if i had the money - hell yes.
I went down today to the Richmond showroom for the first time today to look at their deep blue Model X. My thoughts :
1. Comparing the dimensions with our 14 year old CR-V - its about 20cm wider and longer, but doesn't look that big in the metal (obviously this is without driving it).
2. The lack of ability for the read seats to fold flat does limit its use for carrying long loads - ordering it with 6 seats (2 in the second row , with a space separating them) will give future flexibility. Maybe its not important for all but load flexibility has been useful for us a number of times over the years.
3. Without the 3rd row of seats the boot is huge - with the 3rd row in place the boot is still long, but not as deep. Since the 3rd row seats are a factory fit decision you want to be sure !
4. The falcon doors arent fast - its about 7 seconds. Thinking about school drop off I thought its too slow - but I'm probably thinking my kids move faster than they currently do.
5. The rear doors give great access to the back seat - I'm just over 6" and can stand easily under the door, and just plonk myself directly into the seat.
My summary - a beautiful car, with 'talking point' rear doors. They are a bit flash - but then arent elements of a lot of cars ? I remember a Renault Avantime from a while back (think of an Espace Coupe) that didn't sell well - it had large complex mechanism doors but it was a unique car - and a future classic. I think the Model X is a future classic (I do wonder if Tesla would move in the future to make a Model X with standard rear doors) because of its design (massive windscreen, rear doors, technology).
Ive got a reservation down for a Model 3 in a couple of years time - would I make the jump and go for a Model X in preference, if i had the money - hell yes.
