Video Summary
- The Model X Plaid Gen 2 has 1020 horsepower.- Launch control involves putting the foot on the brake, engaging "Cheetah Mode," and takes about 30 minutes for battery conditioning.
- "Cheetah Mode" is very fast.
- Don’t buy these cars brand new because they depreciate quickly.
- The Ultra Red premium color option costs $3000.
- The Model X Plaid has the upgraded gen 2 design including the lights, and wheel look, and is available with red brakes.
- It comes with the 6-seat configuration; it would be $6,500 extra without Plaid.
- Automated doors are a new feature.
- You can see the stars because of the overhead glass panel.
- This car has haptic feedback, but that is not always a bonus.
- You can make settings adjustments from the main screen.
- It is not Range Rover, Audi, or BMW quality, but good.
- There are double screens, but there are no turn stocks; turn signals are now haptic buttons on the steering wheel.
- The review demonstrates the ease of setting up an Auto-Pilot.
- This model has a New Heat Pump.
- The reviewer did not feel comfortable turning off the self-driving feature completely for fear of what the car might do.
- The reviewer had to intervene when Auto-Pilot veered to the middle of the road.
- Auto-Pilot isn't quite ready for mainstream use, according to the review.
- Bio-Defense mode is a favorite feature; it eliminates diesel odors in about 20 seconds.
- Overall, this is a party trick car with many cool features but has some glitches.
