2022 Tesla Model X Plaid Review // Six Seat Supercar

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  • Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
  • The 2022 Tesla Model X Plaid ($177,690 CAD as specced, $133,490 USD) is quickest SUV on the market and has the lowest drag coefficient in its class. On paper, it is nothing short of remarkable. 1020 horsepower. A claimed 0-60 time of just 2.5 seconds. 6 person seating. Over 300 miles of range. But just how does the Model X Plaid hold up in the real world as a dailyable EV with immense power? And how does it handle some spirited driving on back canyon roads? Thomas and James aim to find out! SUBSCRIBE!
    Huge thanks to @joeyrogoff for making his Model X Plaid available to us
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    Post-production by Karston Chong and Thomas Holland
    Sound by Harrison Dickson and Karston Chong
    Music from Epidemicsound.com and Artlist.io
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  • @OpenBarGarage
    @OpenBarGarage 2 года назад +2375

    I love how you have elements that tie in with previous episodes. It makes it very rewarding for those who watch every episode.

    • @thomasroussel2739
      @thomasroussel2739 2 года назад +9

      What do you mean by that i watch every video but I not really sure by what you mean

    • @OpenBarGarage
      @OpenBarGarage 2 года назад +101

      @@thomasroussel2739 when they talk about the drag coefficient. There's three videos that tie in with that joke. The Mercedes eqs and the lucid air.

    • @megatronusorionpax4900
      @megatronusorionpax4900 2 года назад +13

      Absolutely! It was cool they brought that back

    • @air-headedaviator1805
      @air-headedaviator1805 2 года назад +56

      Throttle House Cinematic universe, and the ongoing narrative

    • @omarnasser7584
      @omarnasser7584 2 года назад +2

      420 likes baby

  • @muze9529
    @muze9529 2 года назад +1174

    the amount of effort you guys go through to maintain such high production quality is so apparent. great work as always guys

  • @Emmanuel_Amoah
    @Emmanuel_Amoah 2 года назад +582

    I wholeheartedly appreciate the intro after the skit. The music, editing etc. Top tier!
    Oh and great review too.

    • @2811JPR
      @2811JPR 2 года назад +1

      I always skip through the skits to be honest

    • @emmanuelthomas6107
      @emmanuelthomas6107 2 года назад

      Yeah the quality of this show is pretty good 👍

  • @NebulaIsTaken
    @NebulaIsTaken 11 месяцев назад +16

    Rewatching the intro at 0:28 gives me chills. Absolute masterclass in pairing visuals with the music, it paints the Model X in such a cool way. Phenomenal work as always.

    • @XantoS771
      @XantoS771 7 месяцев назад

      Very Top-Gear-Grand Tour-esque

  • @MohCars_
    @MohCars_ 2 года назад +145

    “The lowest drag coefficient ever” is the best TH skit ever. 3 episodes running & still hilarious every time! Keep connecting scenes in different videos, I love it!

  • @bilboswaggins5647
    @bilboswaggins5647 2 года назад +440

    holy smokes guys. I remember watching my first episode of TH years ago, and seeing what you’ve evolved to now makes me sooooo happy. the production, the jokes, the cars, all of it is so impressive. ultimately though, your show has stayed the same which I adore. thank you guys for the good times of past and future! really excited to see what lies ahead.

    • @planestrainsdogsncars4336
      @planestrainsdogsncars4336 2 года назад +2

      Thanks Mom...what's for dinner?

    • @bilboswaggins5647
      @bilboswaggins5647 2 года назад +2

      @@planestrainsdogsncars4336 cereal

    • @shawnhorton2000
      @shawnhorton2000 2 года назад +4

      Never ever ever ever ever say Holy Smokes again.

    • @bilboswaggins5647
      @bilboswaggins5647 2 года назад +4

      @@shawnhorton2000 holy smokes did that upset you??

    • @shawnhorton2000
      @shawnhorton2000 2 года назад

      @@bilboswaggins5647 yes I am a Canadian and I any stand that hokey boomer saying It’s cringe.

  • @JustinMock1
    @JustinMock1 2 года назад +239

    This has got to be some of the best editing of any of y’all’s videos. I get lots of “Grand Tour” vibes and I love it.

    • @thomasholland8436
      @thomasholland8436 2 года назад +5

      Our man Karston crushed it once again.

    • @BUEAU
      @BUEAU 2 года назад

      Kiss ass owned.

    • @videogalore
      @videogalore 2 года назад

      Don't give the Grand Tours guys any more money, let's support this fresh view into the car world!

  • @syaioo569
    @syaioo569 2 года назад +32

    8:30
    that door fitment 😶

    • @bensaisakura4322
      @bensaisakura4322 2 года назад +15

      I saw it right away and i wasn't even looking for imperfections...

    • @planestrainsdogsncars4336
      @planestrainsdogsncars4336 2 года назад +5

      Yep ..I wouldn't have accepted delivery.

    • @SwiftHDX
      @SwiftHDX 2 года назад +5

      No need to make a big deal out of it, it's fixed in 1 service appointment for free.

    • @nelsonthomas5743
      @nelsonthomas5743 2 года назад +16

      @@SwiftHDX uh yeah it is. It's expensive. No excuse for that build quality

    • @weavingshroud
      @weavingshroud 2 года назад +20

      @@SwiftHDX why do you Tesla fan boys accept this type of stuff 😀. I wouldn't be surprised if y'all accepted that the car came without batteries.

  • @SaltySRT
    @SaltySRT 2 года назад +11

    “An orange with a brown spot” is probably the best description of a Tesla I’ve heard. It tastes soooo good it’s ok that it’s not perfect looking.

  • @bronxzou
    @bronxzou 2 года назад +5

    I have a 2016 MX - and my kids are 7 and 5 - which means I has two full toddlers go through them - the white interior still looks brand new. You can mess anything up - but these hold up great if you take care of them. My model X plaid comes in April and has a white interior again.

  • @alexsimon9083
    @alexsimon9083 2 года назад +207

    The brakes on the models S and plaid were if I’m not mistaken the same brakes as on the 5th Gen camaro ss which aren’t even adequate for that car. After owning a 500 wheel camaro ss I can tell you that for sure those brakes aren’t adequate to the point where I upgraded to the Zl1 front brakes, bigger calipers and rotors. I can’t imagine a heavier faster car with those brakes.

    • @JamesCook76131
      @JamesCook76131 2 года назад +17

      I loved my brakes on the 6th gen, but 5th gen was trashhhhh for brakes. I also had the Mag ride, not sure if that helps with the heavy breaking. Sure felt better though.

    • @maynarddrivesfast804
      @maynarddrivesfast804 2 года назад +23

      You're not kidding. I drove a friend's 5th gen back when I had my built 2000 f body, and the (lack of) braking scared the crap out of me. Now add a couple thousand more pounds to that same Camaro, and you have a recipe for disaster.

    • @gbw4908
      @gbw4908 2 года назад +45

      That’s what you get with a car produced by a group of software engineers that focuses only on acceleration. Cornering is not in the consideration.

    • @adalbertolima3491
      @adalbertolima3491 2 года назад +6

      How do you get 500 wheels on a car?! Let alone a Camaro

    • @bolt5564
      @bolt5564 2 года назад +10

      @@adalbertolima3491 he means 500 horsepower at the wheels.

  • @Steel86Curtain
    @Steel86Curtain 2 года назад +83

    8:26 That door alignment would bug the hell out of me.

    • @badema2638
      @badema2638 2 года назад +12

      happens in almost every other car Brand too its just we Look more to those things at Tesla

    • @oghenekaro
      @oghenekaro 2 года назад +23

      @@badema2638 cos it is expensive, it hardly seen on cars at that price range

    • @dariuskila
      @dariuskila 2 года назад

      I just commented that!!!

    • @MrM4rvelous
      @MrM4rvelous 2 года назад

      @@oghenekaro exactly

    • @michaelrocks1529
      @michaelrocks1529 2 года назад +4

      @@oghenekaro Oh trust me, I’ve seen it on a lot of cars in that price range.

  • @Zedilt
    @Zedilt 2 года назад +29

    That rear hatch alignment at 8:31 is pure Tesla.

    • @spb78art
      @spb78art 2 года назад +18

      I noticed that too, never seen a new car with such poorly fitted panels

    • @Destorrrrr
      @Destorrrrr 2 года назад +7

      A new car of this price range to boot

    • @RAZGR1Z
      @RAZGR1Z 2 года назад +12

      That "luxury" Tesla touch.

    • @waynechin2720
      @waynechin2720 2 года назад +13

      The door handles at 8:05 too.

    • @PassportGaming
      @PassportGaming 2 года назад +5

      They could increase the quality by sending back cars like this and fixing them before delivery, but it would add $50k more to the sticker price of the cars because of the labor and time wasted fixing quality issues. Would you pay $50k to fix a panel gap?

  • @YogisGarage
    @YogisGarage 2 года назад +2

    ATTENTION TESLA: If you ask a premium price you MUST deliver a premium product.

  • @SpottedSharks
    @SpottedSharks 2 года назад +6

    I hated the yoke at first and even found a 3rd party replacement but now I love it. And the white seats are easy to clean.

  • @americansmark
    @americansmark 2 года назад +60

    I didn't even realize they made a Plaid X.

    • @weavingshroud
      @weavingshroud 2 года назад +12

      Same. Very poor marketing on this one I guess

    • @xavm3176
      @xavm3176 2 года назад +10

      It literally just came out and you're seeing the marketing on RUclips

    • @air-headedaviator1805
      @air-headedaviator1805 2 года назад

      Total surprise to me too

    • @slopedarmor
      @slopedarmor 2 года назад +20

      @@weavingshroud tesla doesnt even have a pr department. they announced x plaid alongside model s. Youve been able to pre order a model x plaid for like maybe a year.

    • @TfGamess
      @TfGamess 2 года назад +16

      @@weavingshroud They don't spend any money on advertisement. If the product is good, it doesn't need any.

  • @HolyNorthAmericanEmpire
    @HolyNorthAmericanEmpire 2 года назад +32

    The whole portion on the brakes really makes me appreciate the Taycan Turbo S with its massive Carbon-ceramic brakes

    • @bobbymatrin7748
      @bobbymatrin7748 2 года назад +6

      It makes you appreciate a car that was never mentioned once? They didn’t even test the brakes here lol, this review had nothing to do with the taycan and the two cars aren’t even in the same class

    • @WUTaNIGGAiAM
      @WUTaNIGGAiAM 2 года назад +2

      Pretty sad that porsche is a legendary company and thats its only advantage.

    • @sanyadau77
      @sanyadau77 2 года назад +8

      @@WUTaNIGGAiAM 🤡

    • @WUTaNIGGAiAM
      @WUTaNIGGAiAM 2 года назад +2

      @@sanyadau77 porsche makes some of the worst ev's everyone knows

    • @aujorduunforte2922
      @aujorduunforte2922 2 года назад +3

      @@WUTaNIGGAiAM personally i would have prefer the 911 anyways but the taycans nice

  • @christiandiemond9595
    @christiandiemond9595 2 года назад +238

    Great introduction and production, your reviews are leagues above the majority. Still not sold on the yoke,the brakes or the quality control of Tesla but they are growing on me.

    • @polardabear
      @polardabear 2 года назад +29

      Tesla has never been something i have been interested in. The quality has only gotten worse and the design is awful and literally 10 years old, nothing new.
      Those cost too much for how little you get.
      For the same price, get a Mercedes EQS or the EQE

    • @poplaurentiu4148
      @poplaurentiu4148 2 года назад +9

      @@polardabear Or compare the Rivian R1T with Tesla X.. (i would choose a similar price Rivian R1T)..

    • @polardabear
      @polardabear 2 года назад +8

      @@poplaurentiu4148+ Rivian is on the same level as Lucid, in better words, trash.
      I want a car made by people that know what a car is.
      Those are just some Chinese people that just put plastic on a battery and sell it for tens of thousands.
      And 300 miles of range on a off-roader?! Thats pathetic!

    • @adilongaify
      @adilongaify 2 года назад +28

      @@polardabear Quality has only gotten worse ?!?
      You are criticizing a design because it is old ?! So a design became ugly just because it is starting to get old ?
      "cost too much for how little you get" ?!
      Just say you don't like Tesla because to each their owns. No need to do the bullshit talking.
      Some we prefer the general performance of a model S Plaid instead of the I imagine the luxury confort and perfect fit and finish of an Eqs.
      Plaid offers the best 1/4 time of production cars while costing 130 000$. And with few mods you can even have fun at track and destroy some supercars. And all that in a daily car that is confortable and that you can use for your vacation with your family.
      For 130 000$ there is no other car that can offer that.
      But of course if you don't care about doing the 1/4 mile faster than a Chiron, you don't really care about canyon driving, you don't like the look or the everything on screen or you don't care about supercharging network etc. Go for the Eqs.

    • @prigles100
      @prigles100 2 года назад +9

      @@polardabear you gotta remember when you buy a Tesla u also buy access to their supercharging infrastructure. Teslas not only can go farther than any other electric vehicle including the EQS but also have supercharging stations almost anywhere you go. Same can't be said with the EQS and you will be having a hard time with long trips. Further more the EQS is a slouch when it comes to acceleration and handling compared to almost any tesla.

  • @pennanthills
    @pennanthills 2 года назад +6

    I remember the time (not so long ago) when we had to wait a week (or months for a new season) for a good quality Car Show on TV (Top Gear, etc). And now, so happy that times have changed for the better, as we have such high quality, A-Grade car shows / reviews...for free and on demand...multiple times a week.

  • @willytheekid
    @willytheekid 2 года назад +73

    Oh yes, as a father of four I was always after a 1020hp six seater with a steering "yoke" and no brakes!😂...and all for the low low price of $175,000 CAD🤣

    • @Delitor
      @Delitor 2 года назад +19

      The brakes are fine. Are you going to the track with your 2.5 ton suv? No you arent

    • @skifree0
      @skifree0 2 года назад +50

      @@Delitor Stopping power is always tied to the capabilities of the car, NOT the intended use case. If the justification of crappy brakes is "you shouldn't be on the track", then it's equally fair that a plaid trim with +1000hp shouldn't exist either.

    • @Delitor
      @Delitor 2 года назад +5

      @biblereader i have never in my whole life seen someone with for example go to the track with a dbx or a bentayga

    • @jasper5097
      @jasper5097 2 года назад

      @biblereader no? What are you talking about lol

    • @gunsandgranola7262
      @gunsandgranola7262 2 года назад +2

      Y’all are missing the point. It’s not about the track. (I know Thomas said you don’t want to track it) but it’s like the steering yoke. In a panic stop, will it?

  • @thethrottlecracker
    @thethrottlecracker 2 года назад +7

    1000 horsepower, half a steering wheel.... Seems like bad math

    • @joshiepooh
      @joshiepooh 2 года назад

      yeah, because I'm always utilizing 1000 horsepower when I'm doing hand over hand steering...

  • @ramariomartin8707
    @ramariomartin8707 2 года назад +10

    @8:08 that atrocious panel fitment like come on tesla $135,000 for poor quality control

  • @handelrussell1858
    @handelrussell1858 2 года назад +38

    The suv with the lowest drag cd ever…
    Love it!!

    • @joshuathomas512
      @joshuathomas512 2 года назад +29

      "Drag coefficient of drag"

    • @troll2637
      @troll2637 2 года назад +3

      @@joshuathomas512 😂

    • @neelparmar6690
      @neelparmar6690 2 года назад +6

      It’s not an SUV, it’s a people mover. Tesla have fooled everyone with their marketing speak.

    • @troll2637
      @troll2637 2 года назад +1

      @@neelparmar6690 mpv? Muh-puh-va.

  • @SuperSxeMatt
    @SuperSxeMatt 2 года назад +1

    My story of a Midwest guy living in Cali.
    6 months living in California…started using organic soap.
    12 months living in California…. Bought a house here.
    24 months living in California….. now own a Tesla model Y.

  • @MotoTTZ
    @MotoTTZ 2 года назад +6

    The price difference between the Plaid and normal X is only $15K. This is because in order to configure a normal X like the Plaid, you need to add the $6,500 six seat option. That closes the price gap to $15K. Worth it my opinion.

    • @georgemavrides3434
      @georgemavrides3434 Год назад

      Well, it's not like it makes sense for an SUV to cost 140-150k.

  • @lukerinderknecht2982
    @lukerinderknecht2982 2 года назад +12

    Argh the rear door misalignment drive me nuts... like the difference in alignment of the front vs. rear door handles at 8:05 and door vs. rear quarter window at 8:30

    • @MashoneNBK
      @MashoneNBK 2 года назад +3

      Agree but for some reason it seems like Tesla fanboys think crappy QA is part of Teslas charm.

  • @WFO.
    @WFO. 2 года назад +14

    Why can’t Tesla get quality control right?

    • @itcangetbetter
      @itcangetbetter 2 года назад +16

      Their customer base doesn't care, so they don't have to get it right

    • @rdmz135
      @rdmz135 2 года назад +4

      They already have outside of the US. Americans still get cars from the old Fremont factory, whereas the rest of the world mostly gets them from Shanghai.

    • @joshiepooh
      @joshiepooh 2 года назад

      Probably because they're a relatively new car company. The first Model S came out in 2012. Combine that with the fact that there's a lot of demand for their cars.

    • @deuteriummeridian8998
      @deuteriummeridian8998 2 года назад +1

      Tesla owners claim not to care, yet NA Hyundai Ponies and gen 1 Excels had better quality of assembly even with lesser grade materials. Subpar assembly is to Tesla what IROC is to Camaro.

    • @rogerstarkey5390
      @rogerstarkey5390 2 года назад

      Why can't beat Tesla on any other metric?
      (The question that's rarely asked)

  • @RomanM803
    @RomanM803 2 года назад +75

    Jerry has 2 of the most hated loved cars a Jeep and Tesla. I’m waiting on the electric hellcat.

    • @walkertheragdoll144
      @walkertheragdoll144 2 года назад +33

      Dude gives 0 shit what other people think. I love it. I’ll never understand why so many people are so influenced by what others say. If you like the car, buy it. If you don’t, don’t buy it. So many people are so scared what others might think and make judgements about a car before ever once sitting in it or seeing it in person.

    • @directlinkrexx4409
      @directlinkrexx4409 2 года назад

      Everyone likes cars go straight fast
      But perform poorly on tracks

    • @polardabear
      @polardabear 2 года назад +3

      Tesla is the worst EV manufacturer on the planet with Lucid.
      And no, Dodge isn't making a crappy EV hellcat.
      And they surely ain't naming it Hellcat because they would get hate lile Ford did naming their EV a damn mustang.

    • @BlazeFirereign
      @BlazeFirereign 2 года назад +2

      @@directlinkrexx4409 If it's not going to be used on the track, then a car's track capbilities are irrelevant. All that matters is it handles "good enough" on the road, where 99% of the time you can't safely or legally toss a car around like on a track. On the flipside, straight line performance _can_ be safely and practically used on the road to a much larger extent. That's why straight-line performance is popular, because the vast majority of people aren't buying a performance car with the intention of throwing it around the Nurburgring.

    • @drazed6061
      @drazed6061 2 года назад

      @@walkertheragdoll144 bro no one hatin on anyone whats yo problem 🤓

  • @Ethan7s
    @Ethan7s 2 года назад +3

    Its like a gaming laptop that gets thermal throttled and has to cool off after 5 minutes of gaming.

    • @rogerstarkey5390
      @rogerstarkey5390 2 года назад

      It's like s gaming laptop that WINS the game in that 5 minutes.

    • @Ethan7s
      @Ethan7s 2 года назад

      @@rogerstarkey5390 tou can buy the tesla or the laptop. Can’t buy skills.

  • @mugdays
    @mugdays 2 года назад +4

    "I can kinda feel where the front tires are." What high praise!

  • @valeyo
    @valeyo 2 года назад +12

    The intros are amazing as always!!!

  • @JacesOwnWorld
    @JacesOwnWorld 2 года назад +8

    A month or so back, someone commented on that when James introduces himself “and I’m James”, he cracks up every time because it’s like James’s tone and facial expressions make it look like James just realized his name was James for the first time 🤣. It’s so true and I laugh every time now too 🤣🤣🤣

    • @goodmorning4498
      @goodmorning4498 2 года назад

      I've seen that comment as well and I can't see it any other way. 😋

  • @Sartheris
    @Sartheris 2 года назад +20

    8:31 holy shit, its 2022 and Tesla still havent figured out how to make aligned panels

    • @TKOfromJohn
      @TKOfromJohn 2 года назад +7

      If this what you CAN see that's wrong imagine all the things you can't see that are made wrong... This is why I hate Tesla and can't stand Elon Musk

    • @rogerstarkey5390
      @rogerstarkey5390 2 года назад

      @@TKOfromJohn
      Sad person

    • @rogerstarkey5390
      @rogerstarkey5390 2 года назад

      Holy shit
      It's 2022 and the others aren't catching up on any aspect of EV tech!

    • @Sartheris
      @Sartheris 2 года назад +1

      @@rogerstarkey5390 excuse me that I would want from my $80k car to have cosmic technologies, such as aligned panels

  • @prettygal1004
    @prettygal1004 2 года назад +2

    I own this. It's been 2 months. Absolutely love it

  • @LokiDWolf
    @LokiDWolf 2 года назад +13

    One of the best points made, that yoke steering wheel would probably cause more problems if someone was trying to dodge an accident than not. I get it though that once the mind gets used to it that may lessen the chances. But still, it's just a design that I think goes too far. It's bad enough all buttons have been removed that a person has to depend on everything being on a screen.

  • @LungeloGigaba
    @LungeloGigaba 2 года назад +10

    3:54 - I was also waiting for that James 😂.
    You will know if you watched the Mercedes-Benz EQS video.

  • @satn3345
    @satn3345 2 года назад +5

    Love how all the episodes are like one big story! So enjoyable and refreshing!

  • @fairliechoddington6376
    @fairliechoddington6376 2 года назад +3

    Hands down the best car review on RUclips

  • @grandfinish2364
    @grandfinish2364 2 года назад +2

    At this point, the quality of these videos, I would sit through a 2hr movie from throttle house.

  • @mattmattmatt8984
    @mattmattmatt8984 2 года назад +2

    "When your car meet looks like traffic" 🤣🤣🤣

  • @benwillvv
    @benwillvv 2 года назад +11

    Still think the PLAID could have come with a super custom, futuristic plaid patterned interior.

    • @curtisbme
      @curtisbme 2 года назад +1

      Holy shit.. Someone needs to make a plaid wrap for it. That would be stupidly amazing.

  • @J.Young808
    @J.Young808 2 года назад +3

    I keep thinking that the Y is the X and have to look at the handles

  • @carolynconnell7241
    @carolynconnell7241 2 года назад +26

    It's crazy to see the progression in production quality of videos over the years

    • @AP13P
      @AP13P 2 года назад +4

      Can't say the same about Tesla...

    • @taylor92493
      @taylor92493 2 года назад

      @AP13P Their video quality seems fine to me.

  • @minecraftmaniac360
    @minecraftmaniac360 2 года назад +1

    James just apple-ing an avocado is an incredible image

  • @HandolHani
    @HandolHani 2 года назад +2

    Wait till tuning becomes “oh I get more miles than urs does” and you upgrade batteries to get better range and “even faster” reactions

  • @davidbryant2872
    @davidbryant2872 2 года назад +72

    I would have liked to hear comments about the ride, handling, noise and comfort, compared to the previous generation Model X. This one has a new suspension, supposedly better sound isolation, and so on (assuming those features are similar to the changes in the latest Model S vs. the previous version).

    • @akinoz
      @akinoz 2 года назад +2

      @momo same

    • @texastriguy
      @texastriguy 2 года назад +23

      We have a Model S and Model X Raven/Perf and now have Plaids also - working on selling the Ravens. Here's a quick take:
      The new suspension is much tighter and sportier than before - more taut, but still comfortable.
      The sound isolation is definitely improved - but not quite as big a leap as you might think. But the dual pane glass and a few other changes do make it more quiet.
      The stereo - IMHO - is a BIG improvement. Gone are ANY loose parts that could rattle or distort the sound. Everything is beefed up to handle the full 1000 watt output.
      The new materials are super nice- on the Plaid you'll find metal and Alcantara where you used to see plastic trim. The new carpet is deeper and more luxurious. Everything, every material is just a step better or nice, while still being familiar.

    • @phil312
      @phil312 2 года назад +4

      @@texastriguy Finally someone mentions the stereo. Thanks EF!

    • @underscorechaz
      @underscorechaz 2 года назад +17

      I own both a 2019 GLS and the new X (albeit long range, but except for the tri-motor drivetrain, it's identical). I can confidently say that it is a very comfortable car, and the ride is smooth. To be more specific, I think the two have very different types of comfort: the GLS is more of a couch; it has a plush ride that feels like pillows over bumps, which does mean, however, that there is a lot more lean, pitch, dive, and roll, making it less comfortable in that regard; in other words, the X deals with the bump in a more noticeable, yet much faster way. The seats are more conventional in the GLS and seemed almost too simple at first compared to an S class, but you never get fatigued. In the X, the seats are pretty much thin marshmallows if that makes sense; not too well bolstered, but you can sink into them when sitting properly. As for sound insulation, it is quieter in the X due to a lack of engine noise, and as for wind and tire noise, maybe maybe the GLS is quieter, but we are really splitting hairs here. Keep in mind I have the smallest available wheels on both cars: 19s on the GLS and 20s on the X. I noticed that the noise cancelling feature in the X isn't really noticeable until you listen to music: the 22 speaker sound system blows the GLS's Burmester out of the water with the right EQ calibration (which I found was by lowering everything to the minimum and heightening what you wanted to be more pronounced; that way the speakers aren't forcing certain noises out; they simply inhibit what you don't want to hear as much of); the sound system in the X is closer to a pair of open back headphones than it is of a stereo; you feel the sound of each instrument; no mushy middle sound, and a lot more bass available.
      I can't speak about the sound insulation and the suspension compared to the old X since I've only test driven it once back in 2015, but I think comparing it to the best similarly priced 3-row luxury SUV is a good reference point.
      Hope this helps.
      Edit: after a 7-hour road trip in the X, my points still stay true, although I will accentuate that the suspension is more taught and large bumps are more pronounced than in the GLS. I tried to take notes on my lap with the computer on the seat next to me in both cars now that I have done a road trip in the X as well, and while I had no issues in the GLS when I did a road trip in that car, I did get some back fatigue in the X, and my writing was a little more sloppy.
      I also want to point out that the suspension was in "low" during this road trip and I should have set it to high.

    • @jonathanh9592
      @jonathanh9592 2 года назад +2

      @momo You know Germany is a western country right?

  • @keysalt4302
    @keysalt4302 2 года назад +5

    Hopefully Tesla doesn't Sue you for talking bad about the interior like Top Gear.

    • @RC-fp1tl
      @RC-fp1tl 2 года назад

      They didn't lie in this video, but TG did (and it wasn't about the interior).
      I love the old TG and the GT, but whenever they make accommodations for "entertainment", it's not fun to watch anymore.

  • @MikeMr305
    @MikeMr305 2 года назад +16

    I cant help but feel like tesla should be offering carbon ceramic brakes as standard at this price point for these top trims lol

    • @MarloSoBalJr
      @MarloSoBalJr 2 года назад +4

      Especially when the dumbass who think they are expert racers drive them full throttle whilst the brakes are underachieving

    • @DCJayhawk57
      @DCJayhawk57 2 года назад +2

      And the fact than you're paying that price mostly for batteries and not luxury trim or features. The tech is updated on the fly, so the cost isn't really going there. As has been beaten to death, these are not luxury cars.

    • @rogerstarkey5390
      @rogerstarkey5390 2 года назад

      You could say the same about Porsche?

  • @glennvastine4118
    @glennvastine4118 Год назад +2

    Wow……from $130,000 to $80,000. Amazing how that happened.

  • @benesser2158
    @benesser2158 2 года назад +6

    The idea behind not changing the external design of the car is that it costs more money and takes more time to do. Tesla wanted to get these refreshed model S's and X's in to production and to the consumer quickly and so re tooling the entire body shop, which would have taken a lot more time and money, was not an option. So tesla said screw it and stayed with the older design.

    • @UProductions457
      @UProductions457 2 года назад

      Strange considering they have the most
      cash compared to any other automaker.

  • @bigsicktrucks
    @bigsicktrucks 2 года назад +9

    The door handles visibly out of alignment on a $130k car… lol

    • @PhilipJohn365
      @PhilipJohn365 2 года назад

      Its like seeing slightly crooked teeth on a smart, accomplished and beautiful lady - the teeth doesn't change the essence of the person. But yes, some people can only see the crooked teeth...

    • @bobdobbs4592
      @bobdobbs4592 2 года назад

      It's not just the door handles, it's the entire rear doors...if you check out the roof line, you can clearly see that the door is not aligned with the roof.

  • @scottstewart5784
    @scottstewart5784 2 года назад +74

    My 2010 Prius (gen 2) had a cd of .25, which at the time was the second best I think. Made great strides since then.

    • @YTU37
      @YTU37 2 года назад +4

      Hardly a suv

    • @scottstewart5784
      @scottstewart5784 2 года назад +10

      @@YTU37 That's the point, you see, my 2010 Prius Gen 2 "egg" was the 2nd best production CAR at .25, which this (bigger) SUV has equalled in 12 years time. Great strides indeed.

    • @tylercobb6146
      @tylercobb6146 2 года назад +13

      @@scottstewart5784 cd is dimensionless, which makes it a bit of a "gotya" measurement in the car world. The cd of the tesla and of the prius may be the same, and yet the drag of either one could be substantially more, as you've still got to multiply cd by total frontal area to know anything useful. Most likely the Tesla has a larger frontal area, but either way the point stands.

    • @VaunShiz
      @VaunShiz 2 года назад

      The shape of the Prius is probably still better than a model X , the X has a much bigger front , crag co numbers can be a little misleading

    • @scottstewart5784
      @scottstewart5784 2 года назад +1

      @@VaunShiz what do you mean, misleading? I assume they normalize drag by some control speed of wind, and use finely calibrated equipment to calculate the amount of drag induced by the shape. So, logically, unless I missed something, the frontal area disparity doesn't matter? Or is the CD an interim number, and true drag is a product of the CD and the frontal area?

  • @oghenekaro
    @oghenekaro 2 года назад +1

    the way they carried over the story from previous videos is just BRILLIANT!!

  • @taylorhoward2165
    @taylorhoward2165 2 года назад +1

    I was thinking as Thomas was talking about the brakes that Jason Cammisa mentioned this... then he mentioned them on Haggerty lol

  • @maticerne
    @maticerne 2 года назад +7

    Damn that miss alignment at the rear doors and the fender 🙈 it’s crazy they still can’t make that right

  • @gitcypherous
    @gitcypherous 2 года назад +10

    Also here's a thought, Tesla. Place the physical controls around the perimeter of the screen like a cell phone. Red for warmer, blue for colder, concave for volume down, convex for volume up etc.

    • @rufgthi
      @rufgthi 2 года назад +1

      If you hold your finger on the “button” you can slide to each extreme

    • @deansmits006
      @deansmits006 2 года назад

      I recently had an idea for hard button vs screen control: keep hard controls minimum (volume knob, and a couple others for HVAC). Then keep a blank slate area close at hand. Upon that slate you can place buttons/dials with neodymium magnets and wireless power. Simple toggles/switches dedicated to particular functions that YOU want. Some people want instant access to specific radio settings, others may not care, and want a heated steering button. Maybe a premium dial with an oled screen you can program to micro adjust drive settings, suspension height, or whatever. But you choose what additional dials/buttons you want, and can change them as you wish. Strongly stuck to the slate with magnets, and powered wirelessly. Maybe just a flat surface vertically under the screen, or horizontally near shifter.

  • @mjsv1597
    @mjsv1597 2 года назад +3

    I didn’t even know they made a model X plaid lmfao

  • @RajeshRamsaroop
    @RajeshRamsaroop 2 года назад +1

    I have never purchased anything to support a youtube channel I like. The other day I ordered a hoodie from you guys. That is the highest compliment I can give you from some random fan lol. Thank you for the great content!

  • @CrazySpartan150
    @CrazySpartan150 2 года назад +7

    You guys only get better and better! I seriously love this channel and you are absolutely my favorite car channel of all time! Keep up the FANTASTIC work!!!

  • @gitcypherous
    @gitcypherous 2 года назад +39

    Never thought I'd see the day, but Tesla is becoming the Corvette to the sports car world. Phenomenal performance for a bargain, but you have to look away from the build quality.
    I'm glad you guys mentioned the driver's door being off, but I saw it immediately in the earlier panning shot. Door handles were off, c pillar was misaligned, non uniform stitching.

    • @katiewennerberg210
      @katiewennerberg210 2 года назад +3

      It’s like that for my 2018 X. So many panels are horribly aligned 😅 it’s quite bad. Those Falcon doors, lol what alignment? Tesla really doesn’t seem to know the meaning of the word. Passenger fender isn’t lined up too great either, and varying other issues all around the car. However, still a great car.

    • @LOVE-VIBES-X-PROJECT-CARS
      @LOVE-VIBES-X-PROJECT-CARS 2 года назад +3

      Explain how this is a bargain. Like aren't these things almost 6 figures to over 6 figures.

    • @rousseau327
      @rousseau327 2 года назад +2

      ​@@LOVE-VIBES-X-PROJECT-CARS Any other SUV you want to get that comes close in performance will either be significantly more expensive, or significantly slower in a straight line. EV SUVs that come close to this performance doesn't even exist at this point.
      This is also true every single car that Tesla makes. No other EV in the respective class of the Model 3, Y, and S come close in performance, range, and charging infrastructure for the price. It's at a point where even comparable gasoline cars are often times more expensive.
      But as the OP said, the trade off (for the customer) is the build quality is not great in comparison to its competitors, hence the comparison to the Corvette.

    • @LOVE-VIBES-X-PROJECT-CARS
      @LOVE-VIBES-X-PROJECT-CARS 2 года назад +1

      @@rousseau327 ...... First question is why would you be buying an SUV for performance.
      Second question is if you're not looking for performance and you're looking for good build quality and a simple A to B suv what makes this a bargain to say for example a Toyota 4runner or Rav4

    • @rousseau327
      @rousseau327 2 года назад +4

      ​@@LOVE-VIBES-X-PROJECT-CARS Your first question is completely doesn't make sense, because people buy performance SUVs all the time from BMW, MB, Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini, etc. Why would you buy an SUV for performance? Because you have kids, you like the extra space, you like the extra ride height, or maybe you just like how an SUV looks, but you also like to go faster than anyone else with a normal SUV. The fact that Lamborghini made the Urus should tell you all you need to know about demand for performance in the SUV space. These buyers could have easily purchased a mid-tier X5 or GLE, but they went with M and AMG versions of it. Just because YOU don't care for performance in an SUV, doesn't mean other buyers don't.
      The fact that you're even bringing the Rav4 and 4Runner into this conversation is completely idiotic. Those cars are also bargains. They even more of a bargain than the Tesla is, cause they're way cheaper, very capable, reliable, and have good build quality. That does not mean the Tesla Model X is not a good bargain as well compared to other performance SUVs you can buy.
      Just because the 4Runner is a bargain relative to the Model X, doesn't mean the Model X isn't a bargain relative to a more expensive SUV, such as the Urus, or a Cayenne Turbo.

  • @nabillarif
    @nabillarif 2 года назад +7

    im i the only one noticing none of the shut lines actually align?

  • @williamfowlds4881
    @williamfowlds4881 2 года назад +3

    petition to bring back 'this car vs the cheapest version of it we could find'

  • @paulchiu8853
    @paulchiu8853 2 года назад +22

    I owned model 3 performance and absolutely love the car . You guys did a great review on the plaid x 👍

    • @MaticTheProto
      @MaticTheProto 2 года назад

      Wasn’t the model 3 the one without a speed dial behind the steering wheel?

    • @Frankienoname0
      @Frankienoname0 2 года назад

      2021 TM3P I love and hate it, 😂

  • @haviiithelegogunner907
    @haviiithelegogunner907 2 года назад +10

    I really dont get why tesla does not just spend 2000 $ on a set of real brakes for the plaid models and make them 3000 $ more expensive. The brakes are just a real saftey issue … insane! What a big managment mistake.

    • @IReahpZz
      @IReahpZz 2 года назад +1

      They offer a set of 10k ceramics. Unplugged also offers upgrade brakes. If you wanna track your Car modify it to do so.

    • @itcangetbetter
      @itcangetbetter 2 года назад +3

      Or a couple more dollars to finish the steering wheel. It's not a well thought out car at all

    • @cobrachannel100
      @cobrachannel100 2 года назад

      Those brakes are adequate and more when normally driving or infrequent hard stops. I think, people should keep that in mind when driving hard that vehicle. Otherwise, it is more than enough between regen and friction.

    • @AP13P
      @AP13P 2 года назад +1

      @@IReahpZz Tesla and car modification doesn't go hand in hand.

    • @IReahpZz
      @IReahpZz 2 года назад

      @@AP13P wouldn't be tens of thousands in the performance group pages and forums for track and auto cross or the dozens of companies offering aftermarket parts. My 3 is currently tuned ingenext ghost stage 2 , lowered on eibach suspension, lighter wheels, brake upgrade, aero etc etc. Thing has more of an aftermarket community than my prior twin turbo fusion sport did. There are plenty of people that modify and even track there Teslas a steering wheel mod is something anyone can do and brakes are only going to be thought about by enthusiasts...

  • @shahrukhbakar3248
    @shahrukhbakar3248 2 года назад +5

    This is the quality when new. Imagine when you put on some miles on these cars. They are largely not repairable and are disposable appliances. For someone like me who keeps cars forever, it simply won’t work. Add to that the fact that you are hostage to Tesla parts and service and you have a car that will be discarded early because it will be economically not feasible to fix.

    • @odisy64
      @odisy64 2 года назад +2

      you people love to listen to yourselves. the plaids come with a 150,000 mile 8 year warranty on the battery and drivetrain. most model 3 owners see only 10% capacity loss after 200,000 miles. the cars are absolutely repairable, and Tesla is right for not allowing any amature with an ego to work on their battery pack just to cause a fire inside a garage because they weren't certified to work on battery systems. not only are they economically feasible to repair, its also profitable to recycle the battery.

    • @shahrukhbakar3248
      @shahrukhbakar3248 2 года назад +5

      If by ‘repairable’ you mean held hostage to a single company who sets prices and charges for a new battery pack at the drop of a hat, be my guest. I keep my cars well beyond 200k miles.

    • @shahrukhbakar3248
      @shahrukhbakar3248 2 года назад +4

      Have fun when Tesla charges you thousands for what should be a trivial repair that becomes an economically nonviable and environmentally stupid choice. People who think of Tesla as ‘repairable’ don’t work on cars themselves because anyone who does will immediately realize just how unrepairable they are.
      m.ruclips.net/video/x-tVM9lz4h4/видео.html

    • @RAZGR1Z
      @RAZGR1Z 2 года назад +1

      @@odisy64 You're in a cult.

    • @odisy64
      @odisy64 2 года назад

      @@shahrukhbakar3248 i work on my own car, i take it offroading and i have a general interest on working on my own hardware from computers to power tools. Tesla trains 3rd party shops and certifies them to work on their systems but those shops charge you what they want and if it cost 20k to replace a battery because its out of warranty you would have had to deal the same with a 120k ICE car with a broken drivetrain. i watch Louis all the time, dude is very knowledgeable in electronics and its because he is a repair man that runs his own buisness being a 3rd party repair shop. he acknowledges Tesla is just trying to protect his image and his rebuttal is that they shouldn't because its not the way "society is going". basicly he said Tesla should just deal with the bad PR despite Tesla fires in the past wiping billions of dollars of valuation and triggering federal investigations and a unshakable reputation for catching on fire like a Samsung phone.
      louis is biased because his job depends on the right to repair but as an everyday consumer, i cant fix my electric car and neither can most people so id preferer Tesla certified shops making sure the car next to me wont burst into flames while charging.
      complains

  • @citizenkane454
    @citizenkane454 2 года назад +5

    Is it weird that I find literally all tesla cars super boring? They're just numbers. No soul in them.

    • @PerformanceRaven
      @PerformanceRaven 2 года назад +1

      🤦

    • @citizenkane454
      @citizenkane454 2 года назад

      Tesla can't even line up panels correctly.

    • @cobrachannel100
      @cobrachannel100 2 года назад +1

      Another fool talking about soul and a piece of metal. Not to mention have never sat in a Tesla, much less owned. SMH.

  • @arya_moghadam
    @arya_moghadam 2 года назад +1

    7:17 I knew this was going to be said 🤣

  • @qashahnoor
    @qashahnoor 2 года назад +1

    Better than any straight pipes… straight up

  • @allenmontrasio8962
    @allenmontrasio8962 2 года назад +4

    I know you can never have enough power, but I wonder how the average Joe/Jane would be able to handle 1,000 hp taking little Amber to school.

    • @didafm
      @didafm 2 года назад

      Average person does not buy a tesla plaid

    • @UProductions457
      @UProductions457 2 года назад

      @@didafm Except for every woke instagram influencer

    • @vernonpaigejr.1517
      @vernonpaigejr.1517 Год назад

      @@didafm No, they don't. I drove one today. It my company's owner's car.

  • @cyrilthomas9730
    @cyrilthomas9730 2 года назад +7

    My friends model X falcon door broke in 2 Months... Yikes😬... That's bad... But still, there nothing else like this on the road!

    • @AP13P
      @AP13P 2 года назад +3

      This car is garbage

    • @affankhan4873
      @affankhan4873 2 года назад

      @@AP13P lol people who haven't driven it say this

    • @affankhan4873
      @affankhan4873 2 года назад

      @@AP13P or can't afford it

  • @deanrhodenizer938
    @deanrhodenizer938 2 года назад +32

    Agree with Tom on the need for brakes to match to Plaid version vehicle capabilities. Tesla needs to act on this advice. The Model S Plaid now has track mode - it and the Model X Plaid need track capable brakes IMO.

    • @alanshaji6
      @alanshaji6 2 года назад +10

      They do. You just gotta option them if you want to use these as track cars. They have carbon ceramics for $20k available.

    • @PassportGaming
      @PassportGaming 2 года назад +7

      @@alanshaji6 Idk why they keep forgetting to mention that in their videos

    • @rdmz135
      @rdmz135 2 года назад +9

      @@PassportGaming Because basic research is hard for car reviewers. The production quality on this channel is sublime but they miss a lot of little things.

    • @jeremyglass4283
      @jeremyglass4283 2 года назад +2

      Model S plaid now has package for better breaks costs 20k extra

    • @adodoes8770
      @adodoes8770 2 года назад +4

      @@alanshaji6 plaids should come with better brakes as stock, they are the sport versions after all. Forget the weight, anything that can accelerates quickly and has +1000 hp should be able to stop really well over and over again. For a normal model s or x these brakes are okay, they are pretty quick, but the brakes will get the job done. But you can't double the power and not touch the brakes. These are sport versions and they NEED better brakes, the cars are too heavy for them. Every other manufacturer does this, compare a normal bmw 320d to an M3, it doesn't just have a more powerful engine in it, everything is upgraded with the engine.

  • @the-second-law
    @the-second-law 2 года назад +1

    The intros never get old.

  • @atak.5086
    @atak.5086 2 года назад +1

    the production quality is waaaaay better than it should be. Thats why i love this channel :D

  • @rfrontera042
    @rfrontera042 2 года назад +4

    Full Malibu 😂😂😂

  • @southmassrailfan
    @southmassrailfan 2 года назад +14

    Ive been waiting for this! Just need to see the roadster

    • @UProductions457
      @UProductions457 2 года назад +1

      Sorry, but it’s gonna be at least another year since Tesla delayed all of their cars.

  • @darethjavelin3802
    @darethjavelin3802 2 года назад +6

    It's brakes are sooo small for the power and weight

  • @TheCarCrazyGuy
    @TheCarCrazyGuy 2 года назад +1

    You guys were just over the hill from me. Welcome to California.

  • @Relaxed9494
    @Relaxed9494 2 года назад +2

    All teslas need ambient lighting inside, stripe over the doors !

  • @karimsadredini8875
    @karimsadredini8875 2 года назад +4

    Great review on TH as usual. In depth, casual, fun and professional content.
    Cheers guys

  • @yukonperson5702
    @yukonperson5702 2 года назад +3

    I don’t know how you two don’t have your own TV show yet, you could be the Canadian/UK version of Top Gear. Always enjoy your content, thanks again for a great video

    • @LeJunny
      @LeJunny 2 года назад

      RUclips has surpassed the TV audience, i’m sure their RUclips revenue is larger than any TV show would bring in

    • @yukonperson5702
      @yukonperson5702 2 года назад

      @@LeJunny very true.

  • @duronte16
    @duronte16 2 года назад +6

    it absolutely drives me insane that the handles dont line up

  • @bottomlesssmimosas4166
    @bottomlesssmimosas4166 2 года назад +1

    Throttle House cinematic universe.

  • @Jezee213
    @Jezee213 Год назад +1

    I'm a sucker for that teal in the grill and badges! The wrap looks fantastic too!

  • @Goatman31
    @Goatman31 2 года назад +4

    I miss when they prioritized metric and Canadian prices but otherwise stellar as always

  • @hamsterbrigade
    @hamsterbrigade 2 года назад +11

    Those steering wheels feel like an example of changing something, just to change something. Should spend some of that design time fixing their body gap panels. lol..edit..they just mentioned the build quality..haha

  • @danieljames5172
    @danieljames5172 2 года назад +4

    This channel is no longer watched on my phone. It's too good and only watch on my TV with RUclips app.
    TH and GoodGood have changed the game!! Well done fellas!

  • @Cyborg1170
    @Cyborg1170 2 года назад +1

    Just sold my small LA house for 3 million, and bought one of these with cash. Coming in a month.

  • @bmoney7764
    @bmoney7764 2 года назад +2

    It’s funny, here I’m thinking nobody is ever going to be like Top Gear, but you guys are definitely going to get there! Keep up the good work guys and gals!

  • @liquidfaction1
    @liquidfaction1 2 года назад +3

    The quality of these reviews is going up, fantastic work!

  • @Domdotcom799
    @Domdotcom799 2 года назад +7

    I do hope they release carbon ceramics for the X like they're going to with the S. They'll likely make a huge difference. Also, incredible video as always!

    • @sesto194
      @sesto194 2 года назад +1

      Or just in general bigger break pads. Contrary to popular belief, carbon ceramics *dont* improve braking capability, they just last longer under heat. This car wont be used much for racing, so it wont need constant high speed braking. Thats why i believe, that just bigger break pads are needed for WHEN you need the breaking

    • @Domdotcom799
      @Domdotcom799 2 года назад +1

      @@sesto194 Oh, I know that, but the carbon ceramics for the S are significantly improved over the stock brakes in every way (bigger rotors and pads, more pistons, and come with high-temp brake fluid), so I just meant release the track pack brakes for the X as well.

  • @Fluterra
    @Fluterra 2 года назад +3

    Anyone thinking of a Tesla should read one of the online owners’ forums. Think about whether you’re ready for a new hobby: tackling all the reliability issues that plaque these cars!

  • @Ajm2894
    @Ajm2894 Год назад +1

    Wife: why are you watching car videos?
    Me: Because I like cars.
    Wife: you’re not buying one.
    Me:

  • @MacDaddyC7Z06
    @MacDaddyC7Z06 2 года назад +1

    Best car review channel on all of RUclips. Thank you for this.

  • @Kevin27182
    @Kevin27182 2 года назад +3

    Funny how Tesla and apple remove features and it's "better"

  • @RyanCowan
    @RyanCowan 2 года назад +27

    I've never been a massive fan of the way the Model X looks .. but since this refresh, its really starting to grow on me-and I LOVE the look of this one with the wrap 😍

    • @rkalla
      @rkalla 2 года назад +3

      I didn’t realize this one was wrapped until you said something then I noticed the matte finish a bit more long with the blue.., oh and James just said “wrapped”. Damn I thought this was a paint option :(

    • @RyanCowan
      @RyanCowan 2 года назад +4

      @@rkalla if only this was an optional paint option !! Be so cool to be able to order it like this.

  • @poot111111
    @poot111111 2 года назад +4

    8:04 what is with that fitment ? Please lose the gimmicky rear door hinges and have the door align properly

  • @etmax1
    @etmax1 2 года назад +1

    The biggest problem with a white interior (any light interior actually) is when driving at night, it worsens night visibility on country roads.

  • @mezziemezole4314
    @mezziemezole4314 2 года назад +2

    This is the coolest introduction you guys have ever had to date love you guys !! Sick seeing your channel grow so much!

  • @2811JPR
    @2811JPR 2 года назад +3

    9.9 second 1/4 in THAT is just bananas. I'm 23 and when I was a kid 9sec 1/4 mile was insanely fast in any car, let alone a freaking electric tank.

  • @stylestealer
    @stylestealer 2 года назад +4

    Model X’s look good from the front but the back always looks like a bit of a mini van to me