Tesla Model X Plaid first UK test. Pt 1 of 2 - Detailed walk around and interior differences
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Hi everyone. AT LAST! we get our hands on a Tesla Model X plaid to try in the UK. I’ve been in the Model S Plaid before in the states but this is a European Spec Model X Plaid from Germany, kindly driven over with the partnerships we have with
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This is the first of 2 videos we will publish on this car. This one is all about the interior and exterior differences and especially the new cabin design, new screen, new dashboard , build quality.
What do I think of the Yolk steering wheel?
Second video will be more about how it is to drive, my overall opinion, plus what the efficiency in England is under “normal” driving conditions plus the charging speed. It now boasts native CCS and 250kw charging speed even though it’s 400v and not 800 volt battery architecture. We pitch it against a Porsche Taycan to see if it could be the new charging king.
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Round wheel for me, I still remember the launch of the Allegro & it's "modern" take on the wheel. I can see the Yoke working for some people, but I was taught steering techniques that you can't use with a yoke, so for safety reasons I would stick with round wheel, it's always worked for me - no point in re-inventing the wheel!
Hats off to you and your friends from Germany Richard. 👍 leading the way with content yet again!
I have had the Yoke on my Plaid for over a year, and I like it. I'm using it as my "Daily Driver" in Alaska, so I encounter the necessity to use the Yoke on the snow and ice more than one would normally be forced to. After a while, it becomes very intuitive, so my advice is to at least give it a chance. The driver's screen visibility makes any small quirks irrelevant.
Also if one doesn't end up liking it they now offer a round steering wheel retrofit.
Definitely going for the normal round steering wheel. - This yoke is good for a plain or in a car on a racetrack - no the road, no way!
Super content Richard, always balanced and accurate observations.
I have the yoke. It's dangerous in emergency situations.
Exactly. So many cool aid drinkers in Tesla space claim otherwise…
Great video mate Keep them coming
The dog camera can also be used for Zoom calls - at least in the US. The app was placed on the car from an update.
Excellent video as always. Wishing you a very blessed and successful year ahead Richard. Hopefully one day I can buy my dream Tesla from you. 👍
Top video Richard. Best regards Martin
Great video again, thank you.
Just watched the drag race on Carwow Richard. The Tesla's performance is amazing. I think it needs a brake upgrade to make it perfect.
Haha you obviously have missed all fuzz about Carwow forgot mentioning that the Tesla was equipped winter tires and summer tires on the rest of the cars.
That interior looks fab!!!!
Before you mnetioned the roundabout thing i was happy with a yolk. But now you have changed my mind!
In the UK definitely a round wheel for me ,free plug on the rear screen lol,good video guys 😉👍💪
I love the yoke on my Plaid. Took me about 2 days of driving to get used to it but I wouldn't change it for a round wheel.
Great review. The front trunk is also different because both the s and x have new HVAC system. Also upper front control arm is aluminum instead of steel.
Thanks for your real world review Richard. For me the yoke as this is complementary to a better view of the information in front. With practice one can get used to most things. Tesla are very good at some things but it bemuses me how they can put standard brakes on that car!! I know they are now offering a carbon ceramic brake upgrade for the S and X plaid but that should be standard considering the price point and performance, even dangerous! It will be interesting to see if the brake upgrade for both S and X are offered to new cars in the uk once final pricing and final configuration are available for those who have ordered. Looking forward to the next video on this car 👏
I’m a massive Tesla fan, Investor and owner, I’m struggling to justify the jump from Model Y to X. The only thing I really want is the falcon wings. Model Y 55k to model X 100K is quite the jump, yes it’s plaid but that’s just a gimmick, the cars are fast enough. Anyway, just my 2 cents. I have a reservation for CT which I prefer as I like using my car for road trips but it could be too big for London roads. Interesting times
Will we get CT here in UK? Can reservation holders get US spec CT?
You know you’ve made it when Bjørn is talking about you - well done lol
Hard to believe the panel alignment is still so bad on US Tesla’s after all these years. You’re correct - it’s simply not acceptable on such an expensive family car. You’d see that gap every day and question your decision.
Also - don’t Tesla now off the yoke as an option and the round wheel as standard, and not the other way around?
I can't believe that it left the factory with that gap. Did the owner mention it at all RSEV?
The Chinese built cars are much better. I had a freemont model 3 and now have Chinese one, improvement is night and day.
Yeah no excuse really, should've asked them to fix it before taking delivery.
Love this. Can’t wait until they arrive in RHD!
I’m looking forward to these getting to the U.K. eventually… I’m pretty sure I’ll get the yoke! I’m sure I’d get used to it. great video thanks again!
The roundabout indicating would annoy me so much, that looks so awkward. Tbh 95% of drivers in uk either don’t indicate or do it wrong anyway around roundabouts 😂 🤦♂️
Can't wait to use the Yoke
Good points about headroom and rear screen. Is the steering wheel legal ? How do you feed the wheel through your hands as taught when learning to drive ? What next kids hand set from games console to drive a car ?
The round for me !
Would like the option of the Alcantara trim and front seats in my MYP !
I would go for the Yoke, looks like fun, and the dash visibility is a nice perk.
Especially when the lovely navigation info is on display there during a trip - Tesla's software/ui is indeed just wonderful.
Nice of them to now offer both steering options though.
Just on the fact we have far more Roundabouts and twisty roads I would go round steering wheel.
Great video. Could you please repeat this with a Model S?
Thank you for supplying the Tesla Model X for the Tesla vs Ferrari video.❤❤❤
That's one aerodynamic minivan.
I like the yoke... had one on my Model 3 Performance but had to take it off... my Wife can't drive with it. So gone back to a steering wheel.
Just hope the DVSA will tell Tesla that the Yoke steering wheel isn't allowed and should allow only the traditional steering wheel.
Well you Can choose the ordinary steering wheel for free when you order.
I drive with the yolk - brilliant. Not for you, just choose the standard wheel, great to have the choice.
@@jonaskristensen3066 Then thats absolutely perfect then 👌, you know safety for other road users too.
The Yoke is actually approved in UK so they're good to go.
This car is so cool, not taking the yoke will take away some of the coolness.
i would choose the round wheel as you said its round abouts
And that’s me put off Tesla for another year 😢. That gap is just unacceptable on that cost of Car. Just when you think they are improving and beginning to nail the quality you see this.That Tilt screen is great all the same and the hardware is brilliant. They just need to get that fit and finish checked before the Cars leave the factory because if they are missing that what else. 😮
Exactly. I have a China built model 3 that I plan to sell to use the money towards something better. I wanted the model S but if it's built in America I just can't
As a dealer, which trade-in would you welcome more: the yolk or the round steering wheel? Which would be easier to sell to the next punter coming in your dealership door?
Probably whatever he can get his hands on!
Can you link to the carwow drag race in the description please?
Amazing 😍 definitely go for the yolk steering wheel 😁 💜 it's suits the goldwing doors. the whole car is awesome. 😀👍
*yoke (yolk is the yellow bit in an egg)
*gullwing (gold wing is a motorcycle made by Honda)
I've just watched you in CarWow, Matt expected your brakes to be an issue but was very surprised when you disappeared into the distance when you did the Emergency Stop!!!
Your thoughts please?
After each drag run I was trying to be gentle on the brakes and that’s why had to keep reversing back into radio contact!
We did several tales of course.
Mat had also previous filmed another video with the X so knew how bad they were.
So they were hot and then trying to do an emergency brake was well beyond their capabilities. Woefully undersized for a car this heavy
Yes, I agree with you...they certainly need to be upgraded asap to be safe.
You did a bloody good job though and you kept your cool with resorting to have to sound like a Sheep.
I don't mind the yoke. What I can't stand is those capacitive buttons to indicate, give me a stalk!
As a UK MS owner for 7 years a round wheel. I cant imagine using a yoke in London, it would be a nightmare with all the tight bends. Essential controls like horn and indicators that change position according to the wheel position are also a nightmare and a safety issue. You need to feel the position of the essential controls.
proper steering wheel round
Can you get a better camera? Can't see anything with the sunshine need a HDR one!
I have been yoked! Prefer the yoke after having it almost an year.
Evening mate
I wonder if that car had HW4, apparently it is being shipped. I would def have yoke.
1:43 Having watched the CarWow drag race emergency stop I think I have worked out why your stopping distance was so long...... 🤔
Nah the brakes were just overheated. Discs were blue!
Temp when filming was about 1c so winter tyres were doing it favours if anything
Very good overview 👍
Tesla's Yoke is just a bad execution, feels like the mechanical team wasn't ready for steer by wire when the design team said "go for the yoke". The Lexus RZ has it much better, their yoke doesn't have to do circles.
How can a 150000€ car not have matrix lights? Beyond me... I still think that it is hard to argue for a price of 2.5 Model 3 anyway. That is just me but I cannot see burning so much money on a not perfect car. 🤷♂️
Great and very balnced review as always!
That also applies to the Model S (LR and Plaid). But most who will buy this simply do not bother about money. And that they are produced in Fremont is for me a total no go, since the quality out of Fremont is substantially inferior to Shanghai and Berlin.
Nico Pliquett in Hamburg bought a Plaid and goodness me, he showed all its flaws and they are substantial.
Steering wheel should be round with stalks
I would choose a yoke but if my wife wanted to drive it would have to be the wheel. Question though, is the yoke legal in the UK? B.
A small child could fall down that panel gap
Holy panel gaps Batman.
He's lost a shit ton of weight! Very noticeable
Not sure about the yoke
Normal driving everyday has to be found wheel
Round steering wheel for UK because we have many roundabouts. I have a Model Y which is not much smaller than the X when you see them side by side. Falcon wing doors on the X are a stupi idea IMHO - what did Elon say "the best part is no part" - so lets make the most complicated door on the planet - which, by the way, lets water in when raining. See Ben Sullins review on the Model X - which sums up why I wouldn't buy one.
I'd have the Yoke, but i'm a peasant who can only just afford a Peugeot e-2008 and can only dream of Tesla's
I’ve had a sit in the new X out in Miami. The new interior is lovely, really has a premium feel. It’s such a shame that the exterior is so poorly assembled. The one I saw had very poor panel alignment and this one is no better. Superb car, but badly put together.
I wouldn’t mind the yoke…. Those touch buttons for indicators would drive me mental though. Moronic idea. I assume you are still stuck with those on the round wheel.
I ordered my XP two years ago and still no sign, id accepts any wheel if it arrived sooner. Gaps seem to be the norm from USA my two T's from China are spot-on can't fault them. America seems like the old China!
The yoke would help to deter other members of the family taking my car….
I hear that one 🙂
Ooooo you tease lol
That panel gap is awful!! Are they still exclusively built in America?
I always would choose the yoke. If you’re a boomer you obviously choose for the round steering wheel
Is the yoke be legal in the UK?
Have the health and safety eggheads signed it off?
Yoke
Wheel and stalks please. Got a new S on order for 8months but no stalks is a worry tbh…. Might keep our current MSs
LED Matrix headlights are currently illegal in the USA. Thats why they're not fitted on your example.
Since when are they illegal??
@@trance9158 They are not approved by the DOT. But that may change soon.
I thought that had changed now. But either way, in Europe, the headlights are terrible compared to almost anything else. Certainly Audi, BMW, Merc, Porsche put them to shame
@@evtrekker1317 it's officially changing this year as per the new rules... Finally!!
What next, a steering wheel on an aeroplane? Rudder on a motorbike?
Round all the way. Have had the Yoke for a while now and it's just not great. It's usable but not better in any way than a round steering wheel except for maybe visibility for the screen. To me it's a gimmick.
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round wheel but then I will never afford one
Personally, I’d go for the Yoke. We are going to see more cars with a yoke soon. The Aptera and the BZ4X will be offered with a Yoke. The Toyota will have drive by wire steering. It will be interesting to see if reaction to the yoke changes with speed.
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I don't think it will bw coming to the UK...
You will sale me my first electric car🫰🏿
Yoke for me for sure. I can drop 700 dollars to have Tesla change it if I find it really hard to get comfortable with it.
Personally for that money would buy a BMW 7 series M sport at least it looks like a 120K car on the inside.
That panel gap is a disgrace. That just shows how far Tesla still needs to come before they can be taken seriously on a +£100k car!! How was it ever allowed to leave the factory in that state? What else on the car has that poor quality control?!?!
Hang on we can actually get a car in Australia that you can’t in the UK
Has Tesla started refreshed S and X deliveries in Australia?
@@powersurge6878 apparently so
Tesla and MG evs are starting to outstrip other sales of new cars in Aus the demand just keeps increasing
That panel gap is outrageous. Would never buy a Tesla made in the US
Lovely! When's my Model S Plaid landing @elonmusk!!!
Completely compelling car! Why would anyone want anything else?
Because it filled his parking bay!
Price?
For me it’s too expensive, not special enough inside and still has dodgy build quality.
A fully loaded Polestar 3 is ~€50k cheaper and looks more much better/unique.
@€150k not worth it.
@@SDK2006b try making a road trip in a non-Tesla EV please …
Reduce the performance and increase the range.. Nobody needs!! that performance in an SUV, in fact it is probably dangerous for your average normal motorist.
The Model X long range is the best production SUV with 580km EPA.
Plaid is an option.
Stick to a round steering wheel yoke makes a car look awful it’s not a plane or racing car
Yoke all day long. Steering wheels have always been a pain in the arse for viewing speedo or phones if using as a sat nav. Crap design that we have all got used to and nobody likes change. Nice to see a shake up!
Yeah, the invention of the wheel was a dumb idea from the very beginning. Glad someone reinvented the wheel.... 🤡
@@HDHQDIRECT its a steering wheel not a wheel wheel. When’s the last time you seen someone riding a push bike with a steering wheel on it fool. Mind you don’t get the acceleration and the brake pedal mixed up with those very big shoes your wearing 🤡
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Pilots don't have to go around roundabouts or do reverse stall parks. Yoke rhymes with Joke for a reason... just saying.
You’d be upset with these panel gaps on a £30k ID3 never mind a £133k Model X..I always feel Musk is thumbing his nose at Tesla buyers in the knowledge they’ll buy it anyway. After all these years to still have terrible panel gaps, no centre armrest for middle row seats and by the initial inspection no full Matrix headlights is just not good enough. Never mind all that says Musk, your seats can make farting sounds, a log fire on the centre screen and it’ll hit 60mph in 2+ seconds…all very useful. He doesn’t deserve such loyal customers.
Unfortunately quality problems are there . I had the opportunity yesterday to sit in and look at the lotus eletra . Both examples quality and finish are light years ahead of Tesla , they really were impressive, I do hope Tesla take a close look and up their game as otherwise the competition is coming after them !
Thanks for the excellent video! Some great features I love but build quality (risk) is a key reason why I decided to keep my ‘23 I-Pace order and not the Y or the X (which I can’t afford anyway).
Mate it’s the fastest SUV ever made and has a UX software that makes an apple car obsolete. 😅
Tesla having top 3 ‘customer retention’ does not happen out of thin air. You fight hard for it.
@@butoikaruga ..Mate..that’s irrelevant. Got friends with S and X, much more interested in the BIK..that helps turn a blind eye to the poor build quality.
100k and panel gaps you could park a Yaris in
I didn't realise when musky was saying the batteries will outlast the car he was just going to make the car 💩
Sorry, it weighs you? 🤣🤣🤣
I do love you (headlight fetish aside) but all Tesla's are rapid, unless youre actually worried about embarrassing someone in an Aventador why would you waste your money on a plaid?
its still the ugliest Tesla
Why does it look so awful though...
Avoid Tesla like the plague.
Obviously, you haven't had one. name a better BEV apples to apples
There’s no way I’d pay that money for a Tesla with such bad build quality.
It was funny how you kept saying what wasn’t good but then said everything is great 😂