Tesla Model X Plaid review: I find out the REAL 0-60mph!

[@carwow]

Which Tesla is best?

[@BrownzShorts]

Model X😊

[@BricksomeRacers]

The Model X Ludicrous Plus Performance

[@drkabhisar]

Model S Plaid

[@Bathykolpian]

Model S Plaid, probs one of the nicest looking EV’s out there

[@m4g1ckidd77]

X plaid

[@shookmei88]

Wow ! Those panel gaps are horrendous, although the same cannot be said about the 3 & the Y. Mass production overtime makes perfection, I guess.

[@kyriakos098]

to be fair, many legacy high end ones also have pretty bad panels gaps... mass produced as you say have better panel gaps and that's a fact in most auto makers.

[@theipc-twizzt2789]

@@kyriakos098 Nah, its that Fremont Factory. Idk what their quality control looks like there, but it is much worse than in Austin, Berlin or Shanghai

[@protagonist9716]

American quality control have had issues since like forever

[@paliewallie]

@@theipc-twizzt2789 We just took delivery of our model Y ~1,5 weeks ago. Almost no panel gaps. Nothing comparable to the ones on this Model X. I would've never accepted it on delivery.

[@ToadStar]

My Mercedes A 200 has worse panel gaps fr 🫡

[@florianhaffner3910]

Considering how expensive this thing is the build quality is outrageous

[@senoow4215]

even worse than Dacia ive read... elon doesn't give af it seems

[@killkiss_son]

Tesla that are not built in the USA are 100× better. All American cars are bad quality

[@killkiss_son]

​@@senoow4215the quality isn't as good as some other 150k cars but saying it's worse than Dacia... Just means you never got into a Tesla or a Dacia.

[@GenuineFlolie]

The bodywork is aluminium for weight reduction. Aluminium is more difficult to get right.

[@davidnaylor83]

It was understandable the first few years, but now it's just sloppy.

[@ryanmadya7]

Mat I have been watching since I was 6 and now I’m 12 you have made me learn a lot about cars 🚙 and now I’m like the car genius in my family 😊 Thank you for the advice and information

[@NickLaslett]

Cool comment. I’m sure if Matt sees this it will make his day.

[@mayonZ46]

Same for me I'm 14 now 😊

[@HasithNadendla]

Same for me, Matt is the best out there, have been watching since 7, now 13

[@CyclingGeo]

The panel gaps and other issues are just unacceptable at that price, removing the stalks is just flat out ridiculous, but my biggest annoyance would just be how slow the damn doors are. I don’t want to wait for my door to open.

[@furryrug5998]

I worked in an official Tesla repair shop (along with Porsche BMW Ferrari VAG group cars) for about 5years I couldn't believe how bad the fit & finish was honestly , I originally worked for MG Rover back in the day, and it was like I had time travelled backwards. The genuine replacement facia bumpers we would recieve weren't even close to the quality of even an aftermarket product. Paint finish was so poor that a lot jobs were you could normally do a 'section' part paint of panel that would save customer /ins comp money was near impossible. Its faux luxury at $100k+

[@minigiant8998]

@@furryrug5998 there's a company called VAG?!! lolz

[@furryrug5998]

@@minigiant8998 VW and Audi group cars = VAG group is common acronym for the company in the European car industry

[@blastmanutz7798]

@@minigiant8998 VAG = Volkswagen Auto Group.

[@Itsmarkyoung]

Totally agree, being a top of the line model the interior is offensive. And the horn being a button is useless

[@Khaled.112]

I love the tech in Teslas but I just can't get over the way they placed the horn, turn signals, and the gear selector in the newer models. These things are crucial to the driver and should always be placed in their traditional places imo.

[@ssing7113]

And was the same when people lost the manual transmissions It’s called the future

[@Khaled.112]

@@ssing7113 Manual transmission was never really lost, it became less popular among new drivers because Automatic Transmission made driving much less complicated and more convenient. Although all teslas are Automatic, new tesla models makes things less convenient for the reasons I stated earlier. If it was the opposite then you’d see other car makers adding turn signals that move with the wheel and gear selectors in a screen.

[@992turbos]

@@ssing7113 An enormous amount of automatic cars still allow you to change gears manually.

[@valentin6824]

What I found the most annoying thing is, that all the other stuff they took out of the car were "discussable". I personally don't like the reduced and minimalist interior, but if that's the philosophy of Tesla, I'm okay with that. But what many people seem to miss with the leavers and the horn; that are safety relevant features, so just taking them out of the car is not acceptable in my oppinion. Especially the missing horn.

[@samb8076]

Try to do a k trun park with these swipes. Will never buy another tesla till they give the turn and gear selectors back. Dont even get me started on stupid horn button

[@jeremyclares4851]

I love the creativeness of the intro of Mat somehow comparing a legendary bomber plane to an electric suv

[@victorvandyke9898]

I liked "You don't have to wait to overtake anything, you can just overtake anything, literally anything".

[@MjoePta]

even a plane

[@nkydn]

8:54 Hi Mat, next to the Hazards button, there are hidden PRND buttons. If you look closely, you should see them. This might solve your problem

[@janaturlich7775]

aren't these just lamps to indicate which gear you are in? If I was wrong that would be pretty cool

[@nkydn]

@@janaturlich7775 no, they’re buttons

[@444thunderstr0ke]

I think he knows already. He reviewed the Model S Plaid and mentioned this.

[@deegeeooh]

When you look at the differences, the value for money of the Y seems pretty big compared to the X. Also having 'normal' tactile controls for the car's basic functions (gear, turning signal, indicator, horn) is just so much better.

[@wavshrdr8452]

You hit on the disaster that will likely come soon to the 3/Y platform is the crappy lack of stalks they rolled out to the S/X. This is something I hate every day on my Plaid. Tesla does it to save a few bucks and it is terrible. I owned a Y for some time and it if was shopping the base model X (long range) against the Model Y performance, I'd take the X over the Y even though it is more money assuming it is in your budget. If you didn't care about performance at all, then the Y long range is a good option unless you really need to carry more than 5 people. I am currently driving an X long range and it is a pretty good car and worth the extra money over the Y. Honestly though I'll take my S Plaid over the X as I don't need to haul as many people.

[@MinhLe-ki6rl]

@@wavshrdr8452, can you share why you would prefer the S Plaid over X? We own both cars, the refreshed X and a 2017 S. I simply love the ride of the X over the S. If I have to buy a Plaid, I’ll get the X. Thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@Deveonn]

The Y is more basic of mainstream, the X is a bit more special. If you want the third row, air suspension or something different then the X is the better choice.

[@ssing7113]

As said the guy wondering why when he got a model T it didn’t have a shovel for horse poo This is the future. In 5 years you won’t be driving anyways.

[@AmazonandeBayGuru]

This didn’t age well

[@skurfntx]

Good review. One thing though is that you can just constantly use the regen braking going down hill. You won't overheat the normal brakes cause you'll hardly have to use them and by the time you get to the bottom you'll have more range than when you started.

[@bnkh]

like every electric car

[@37racso]

He was talking about spirited driving where you actually break hard before every turn in which case the brakes would get cooked. Obviously no one drives like that, but it’s a good point that brakes are not matched to the car’s raw performance

[@MrAllthatgoodstuff]

@@37racso Spirited driving down a mountain curvy roads will cook every single car's brakes except ones with carbon brakes. People are cooking the Tesla's brakes because they are going way past the speed limit which is illegal and dangerous. On the track, yes, the brakes are definitely undermatched. Buy the Tesla plaid performance kit. It cost the same as replacing a pair of carbon brakes from BMW.

[@sebistancu]

​@@MrAllthatgoodstuffvery well said. May point also.

[@mremtb7689]

​@@MrAllthatgoodstuffagreed. I cooked my brakes twice on my Merc AMG doing spirited driving. They just get too hot and cook the brake fluid! And that was with upgraded brake fluid

[@anodiwalevitechimhepo8131]

The speed of this car is crazy regarding the size of it

[@jimmyh6601]

And completely pointless in the real world

[@supaahflyy]

​@@jimmyh6601sure, then better tell Ferrari, lambo, Koenigsegg, Bugatti to stop making cars too

[@anodiwalevitechimhepo8131]

@@supaahflyy exactly

[@Bathykolpian]

@@jimmyh6601lmao you’re only saying it’s pointless because it’s a Tesla

[@AJzilllaPro]

@@Bathykolpianexactly.I don’t like Elon Musk but I admire what he’s done with Tesla

[@eddiemoy]

regarding the horn, you can use your whole palm to cover the horn. for access to the their row, you also don't have to hold the button. it is just single press. you are also standing in the way of the door, that is why it doesn't swing open. otherwise it would hit you. the trick is to press and move over.

[@MjoePta]

regarding the door that seems be a lot of work if u gona press then move backwards again.....

[@adfasfuiuiui1056]

look at tesla fanboys defending this garbage.

[@MinhLe-ki6rl]

You walk to it, and the door opens automatically. No need to hit any button. You hit the brake twice, and it will auto shift to drive. No need to shift it on the screen. Also, there are shift buttons right below the wireless phone chargers.

[@MCI-ReactGaming]

clearly Matt didn't have enough time to fiddle with it and just drove it like a usual car then reviewed it

[@stevend3753]

At this point I can't believe Build quality isn't any better on Tesla's. They've been around for a while now. For a $100K car that is absolutely atrocious.

[@greenearth9945]

They just dont give a sh!t. Dont ever buy a tesla from Freemont. Quality is horrible. I have a 2021 shanghai build model 3 which have comparable quality as the OEMs but my friends 2019 model 3 is crap

[@senoow4215]

​@@greenearth9945 no wonder everyone doesn't wanna build things in America lol, worse quality for more money

[@sphiwe.maphosa]

this one of my favorite videos where a car features irritates you so much to a points where you can’t hide it, and it’s so funny to me when that happens 😂❤

[@WestonMike]

Great that you called the car's rear storage as a "root". Being British I hate when the front storage referred to as a "frunk". I'm campaigning for it to be known as a "froot"! Well done Markfor Root. 🙂

[@mullholand]

I have a Model X Performance and it is a beast - I’ve rented the Plaid… it is INSANE!!!

[@abuprincewill9205]

Give us an update from your Mom on her tesla?! What's her experience, bring her on the show please.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yes.

[@sgodfrey73]

For what purpose? She is just an old Brummie that has a son who does this online shit. Leave her out of it, let her be.

[@thoos192]

Guess her car is ashes by now. Like most EV:s....burn lika crazy

[@Scnottaken]

@@thoos192 weak troll.

[@JohnSmith-pn2vl]

@@thoos192 ev' burn 10 times less than internal combustion engines, it basically never happens, and it never explodes like ice cars do all the time, so no, you live under a rock and read bad media headlines and you are completely wrong

[@breezecrawley-tuautu2507]

I’ve never seen someone criticise a car so much over the smallest things that don’t make sense 😂😂😂💀🤦🏽‍♀️He really complained about the horn being a button and frantically purposely missed the button. Because of the time we are in now Tech has increased and improved overtime that goes for cars too so it makes sense why majority of what’s needed is by screen and buttons rather than by switch, gears, levers and stuff it’s to fit those who are more modern to our time not some 40-50yr old who would rather some Mazda or so🤣🤣🤣💀

[@flavioa6351]

Well yeah of course the falcon wing doors won’t have storage ….. what do you think would happen to your items when the doors open up.

[@GY9944]

0:50 my 2017 vauxhall corsa makes the same sound when you knock on the bootlid lol

[@nicolasgleiser]

The panel gap is something that scares of car enthusiasts but does not matter for Tesla`s costumer because some people are more interested in the car tech

[@willswomble7274]

Like how quickly it will fall apart in a crash compared with the designer's computer program?

[@42069memes]

The Tesla Model X was the first SUV ever to achieve 5-Star Crash Rating in Every Category. Among the nine subcategories rated by NHTSA, including frontal impact, side impact, and pole impact tests conducted on both the driver and passenger side as well as the rollover test, Model X achieved 5-stars in every category and sub-category. And if you point out the gaps they will fix it for you. They say on delivery day, only press "accept" after thoroughly reviewing the car.

[@alpenfoxvideo7255]

@@willswomble7274 so now we are comparing how a car drives or looks after a crash huh? yeah I totally crash my car on purpose first week of ownership so i can use it crashed

[@jetstream01]

They always claim they're more interested in the tech, but Tesla's tech is pretty far behind other manufacturers like BMW at this point. It's just because most Tesla buyers don't have a lot of experience owning other high end luxury cars so they don't know better and just claim that Tesla's tech is so superior.

[@willswomble7274]

@@alpenfoxvideo7255 If you have ever seen a Volvo, BMW or Merc. after a crash you would know exactly why people aspire to drive them, and transport their families in them rather than other makes!

[@FaeezHendricks]

Im sorry to say it. As awesome the tech is in that car, I would never pay so much money for a car that has build quality issues etc. ANY car that costs this much should never had quality issues.

[@brycewilliams8859]

Will never forget the first Ferrari Testarosa I drove back in 1999. Brand new car, the gas lid was so Ill fitting that it scratched 2 furrows in the paint every time you used it and the carpet instal looked like a teenager in auto shop had done it, lumpy and uneven. Sticker value was 125k in 1999, ANY car that’s costs that much should never have quality issues. Though Ferrari seems to have weathered the storm.

[@danielnglynn]

Regarding the annoying things. There is an auto shift function. Not sure if it’s not over there but it detects your position and will shift into the direction it believes you want to go in when you hit the brake. Also if you stand in front of the side door, it won’t open all the way. Have to come from behind it haha there’s a lot of features that you have to adjust to like the steering wheel controls but once you do it’s cool. Also I have the 22’s which I feel drive the X far better than the 20’s. The steering and suspension settings really let you customize your preferences. Cool side note, when it reaches 110mph, it will automatically adjust the suspension to very low. Just noticed this the other day

[@daloliveira5209]

I have to say Mat you're one of the very few channels that when say "click on the pop up banner" there's actually a damn pop up banner to be clicked on.

[@nifty6486]

awesome to see you try it out, really good video with what at least felt like a very neutral stand point. Just appalling the neglect they have for panels and final finish in their low volume cars (although common for general low volume cars, even supercars)

[@philliptemple4534]

My parents were going to buy this car but the lack of RHD is going to be deal killer. Model Y it is I guess and lots of spare cash. This is not my taste but probably one of the best cars that currently exists. It's not the master of anything except speed but the entire package put together is incredible. From luxury features to handling to technology. Matt didn't even mention AP (or the paid-for FSD). The latest software update also means you can use your PS5 controller for the games, now it supports Steam. Wouldn't buy one unless my work required a LOT of driving around but will definitely rent one given half the chance. Oh and there were a few mistakes, like the door not opening because he was standing in front, there are buttons for gear selection, etc, but that's ok. It was still a perfectly good review. Phillip.

[@ilya__t]

Mat: Wants to peel the protector film off the screen Also Mat: Keeps the protector film on his Racebox

[@3cB2THeD]

Build quality definitely needs to be improved a little and those motors when the doors opened sounded pretty loud. But I think the performance of a vehicle that size can kind of out weigh all of the other stuff. Not my style of vehicle but I can definitely respect what it is.

[@bartw9074]

Going downhill in a Tesla doesn’t cause any brake problems because of the regenerative braking. It’s way better than going downhill in a car without the regen.

[@v.s.727]

On race tracks, the battery starts to overheat, then it reduces regen braking, and the friction breaks fade as well. But just down hill, it'll be fine, and can rely on regen. Unless your pushing it hard. But pushing a 2.5t vehicle hard downhill is always scary.

[@gocarlogo]

THE BUILD QUALITY IS DRIVING ME CRAZYYYYY

[@JohnSmith-pn2vl]

my tesla is absolutely perfect, y from berlin

[@bnkh]

@@JohnSmith-pn2vl no one asked.

[@edwyncorteen1527]

The controls for mirrors and the steering wheel are fine, you do them once, save to your driver profile then never need to touch them again!

[@ahmedhammam]

the panel gaps is unacceptable for a car of that price, that's why I don't like teslas but other than that is impressive especially the digital center screen

[@owerr66]

this is quickly becoming my favorite car channel. Very informational and entertaining at the same time. Love the dry humor lmao

[@a.ctlyzer]

Do you have one?

[@gazzablanca]

In a world where they are encouraging us to stay off phones while driving it seems odd to be relying on the screen for so many options.

[@the_frogbot8673]

I think it makes sense and it’s not a fair comparison - you can’t text people or scroll social media through the car screen. Tesla’s intuitive software makes it easy enough to change simple things like climate and volume - you even do those things from the steering wheel without taking your hands off the wheel. The screen also won’t become a projectile if you have a crash. I think for certain functions it just makes sense generally. How often do you adjust your mirrors or steering wheel to justify there being a button that is always physically there for it?

[@colinpalmer9070]

Most of the stuff on the screen you set once and it remembers your personal settings based on the presence of your phone. This is the same on all Teslas . It is SO easy (completely effortless)

[@roxfan2048]

The sound of this car is unmatched. It’s also incredibly agile in corners. A true masterpiece.

[@arshad4695]

😂

[@daveseemerollin6357]

The braking, the build quality, and ease of use provided by the dashboard are simply groundbreaking.

[@robdenaro4215]

I think you're looking for the Ferrari forum.

[@lankaman7]

£127k... and that's the build quality you get?! Wow.....just wow.

[@lukabosnjak3829]

Issue is that they're building their most expensive cars in their worst and oldest factory (Fremont), part of the reason is also the fact that this is the safest suv in the world, all of the parts are designed to be completely bended in a crash, also owner should've just said that he wants the panel gaps to be corrected on the delivery 🙄 More importantly it is more reliable then any expensive German suv

[@lankaman7]

@lukabosnjak3829 I understand but after all these years, there has to some improvement? You cannot part with £125+ grand and get that tinny boot with the rear window unaligned to that degree? Surely not after all these years of manufacturing the same car.

[@lukabosnjak3829]

@@lankaman7 As I've said, they have but not for the Model S and X which are still for some weird reason build in Fremont, Model Y for example (from China or Germany) is better built than pretty much everything for the money. Still stupid for the S and X indeed but owner seems like he doesn't care, you can just point the issues you find on delivery and Tesla will correct them, also Model X is extremely complicated - there's a reason why no-one else in the industry can make falcon doors

[@notlxrd2]

It's crazy how people who won't ever buy a plaid talk about the build quality and people who own them literally love them despite not having the greatest build quality, it's the exact same thing with mclaren but nobody talks about it, weird right

[@lankaman7]

@notlxrd2 People who own items that they have paid a lot for will defend their purchase no matter what. Cars or anything else. That's just human nature else.

[@MrOriol24]

This just showed that Teslas (and some EVs) are for people who don't like driving and that every thing that matters on performance is how quick accelerates. It goes beyond than the 0 to 60 in 'x' seconds.

[@dushyantkakra5556]

Hey Mat, love ur videos and follow u! I was surprised at the gaps u showed in panels, crazy for a 100k car! My friend has a model Y, his unit doesnt have such gaps..hope this is fixed and in future made consistent across all units..cheers

[@jonsboy8970]

Its build in Fremont.

[@travis8665]

I have the Model 3 and no gaps at all.

[@ianoverseas]

Fair review. At least you didn't cheat with winter tyres this time. Yeah, we're watching you.

[@MrLSDownliner]

In 6 years of owning a Tesla I’ve had to change my wheel position once and it been saved since then. Same for my mirrors. If you own the car and setup a profile none of those problems are ever worried about again. The only thing I need to ever adjust is the rear view mirror which is still manual.

[@harryluteshi7487]

What do you mean by wheel position

[@MrLSDownliner]

@@harryluteshi7487 like needing to move my steering wheel closer to me or away, up or down. I literally set it once when I first sat down and never had to change it again. The “issue” of needing the menu in the screen is not an issue when you set it once and 6 years later still never need that menu again.

[@TheTrueWelshIdiot]

This. Exactly this. Would drive a car journalist mad, as its something they do 50 times a week. In reality, the madness is with a 'normal car' that has a set of buttons you only ever use once...

[@MrLSDownliner]

@@TheTrueWelshIdiot thank you 🙏🏻 I totally understand for Matt’s case having to do that multiple times with a new car all the time but for a daily it’s as Ron Popeil said “Set it and forget it!”

[@sjokomelk]

It is even stored on on your profile in the "Tesla cloud", so if you get a new car, or get added as a driver to a different car, all your settings come over with you automatically.

[@q3b26]

I was more interested in the Prius camera car and how it was coping well on the mountain road.

[@rustler08]

The new Prius is a significantly more capable car. Far more power, lots of torque from the electric powertrain. As far as handling, it's a Toyota: it'll do well enough, but if you buy one for performance you're wrong. Even the IS-F, GS-F, and RC-F do not have the same handling prowess as their competitor from Audi, BMW, and Mercedes

[@mousepotato581]

You CAN get the claimed range (and more), if you just put it in "Chill" mode and obey the speed limit (iirc "Plaid" mode conditions the battery for optimal power output, but this draws a little bit of power). On a recent trip, I did 32 miles using a little under 9% battery. Extrapolating that out, it's around 356 miles of range -- again, obeying the speed limit of 65mph on the highway. Probably a little lower, considering the traffic I ran into, too.

[@sorka95032]

I'm getting rated range on my MXP in Plaid mode at 70 mph with no head or tail wind and 75F to 85F. Cold, rain, headwinds, or faster speed will decrease range.

[@BullyBreaker]

So you drive like a grandma congratulations 🤣😂

[@mrb2349]

@@BullyBreaker no, they drive like a normal, responsible person.

[@Markcain268]

Yes, if you only use about one tenth of the power you should get more range, or you could just buy a renault zoe

[@mrb2349]

@@Markcain268 Why? Do you always floor the gas on your car? Wait, you're probably a 12 year old child. PS. Renault Zoe has 100 miles less range than Model X Plaid.

[@HussainK7]

That gear selection in a rush would be pure fucking stress

[@fluffy24]

Up until now, from what i've seen with Mat, is that he is really a fair guy! 10q for all the car reviews, they are awesome

[@DJMoralez]

You can change the gears, forward and reverse close to the phone chargers too. Not only on the screen.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Is Tesla Model X can charge the phone battery?

[@TheBowerbird]

Also you can honk the horn by covering that side of the steering wheel with your hand.

[@JohnSmith-pn2vl]

actually the car does it for you, but people seem to miss that

[@bellaireboy6782]

Build quality for my Model S Performance is great, it is stunningly fast, makes my E63 look slow, but damn, I miss the cold starts! 😢

[@techbaffle]

Okay for a 6-seater SUV, 0-60 in 2.8 seconds is INSANE!

[@MichaelMerten]

Despite those weird indicator buttons, Tesla drivers still manage to indicate more than BMW drivers.

[@a.ctlyzer]

Lol true

[@LifeOnElectric]

I own a 2023 black version of this car with white seats. The plaid is amazing and I loving surprising passages, but do have some panel issues, nothing like that one. The only thing that bugs me is the lack of sensors. The vision only system sucks and lets the car down.

[@Resist_Oppression]

Hahaha. You've been had.

[@Luminated67]

Looking forward to a drag race with this and the Lotus Eletre R. 😊

[@atarijones5056]

Stop bro a bmw with with an engine can beat that tesla 😅

[@GoldenCroc]

Model X wins easily... I should think.

[@savagex1322]

@@atarijones5056 a bmw with an engine he said

[@Luminated67]

@@atarijones5056there are some who have moved on from fossil fuel.😉

[@protagonist9716]

Eletra is so modern, so unique and more high tech, 800V, new architecture

[@MrCristopher99]

I agree the stalks missing is a BIG miss, but the mirror and seat controls? How many times you set those Once? Its auto switch profiles when other drivers approach the car even spotify and every car settings. Its amazing.

[@purwantiallan5089]

The Tesla Model X Plaid is as expensive as even Aston Martin DB7 VOLANTE.

[@MrCristopher99]

@@purwantiallan5089 so?

[@pierre.a.larsen]

@@purwantiallan5089 Really? I see prices up to 350,000 USD (the cheapest I saw was 211,000 before extras). The Aston Martin is a sports car - the Model X is a 6 seater SUV? It is still nearly as fast, a lot quicker, much safer, pollutes a lot less, has a lot less maintenance, cheap "fuel" and vastly more versatile. The Aston Martin is very pretty, but a relic in comparison...

[@cokyrobes]

I test drove the Long Range version last week. Incredible! Wish it was in RHD 😢

[@A-M-F-A]

How did you feel about the missing stalks?

[@scottbradley7591]

Growing up my dream car was a Lamborghini. Now that I'm in my 50s my dream car in a Model X Plaid! We have a Model Y Performance now, had I known the prices would come down so much we would have waited. The crazy thing is that we keep having the discussion about pulling the trigger and getting one. Maybe my dream car will happen after all.

[@ken830]

Unlike most of Matt's videos, this one has much more missing/misinformation than usual. Strange, because Matt knows Teslas pretty well. Honking can be done by mashing right side of the wheel spoke over the buttons. You almost NEVER need to cancel the signal because it's done automatically using Tesla Vision -- works really well. Didn't share that Steam OS is on-board, just like a Steam Deck! The sunvisors can be positioned in any angle as it sweeps across -- no need to snap it to the magnet. The middle seats can be set to move forward/after with a single press of the button (no need to hold the button down). The automatic front doors didn't open all the way because Matt is standing right in front of the door. It's not going to open right into him. Also, you can enable the doors to open as you approach it, hands-free.

[@williamsjoinery8186]

Also, you will only set the mirrors and steering wheel once so it’s not a problem accessing it through the screen.

[@_its._gaurav._]

Hands down mat is best motor jounalist out there and coming down to this tesla The build quality and the panel gap are game changer if rains or is enough to let some air noise in when goin in high speeds it Just not want to be bought even with all that power

[@jokubasjok]

Mat there is a gear selector near the hazzard lights:)

[@JohnSmith-pn2vl]

the car does it for you reliably actually you dont have to do anything

[@aryahashemi2098]

Pretty quick 0-60, 2.8 seconds, that is pretty good for any car let alone an EV

[@RudyOMP]

It’s insane how desensitized we’ve become that you described a 2.8 second 0-60 as “pretty good” 😂

[@retro1120]

These are hypercar times, not just "pretty good"

[@Lemingtona-x5g]

EV can go faster still

[@ronin7645]

​@hassyg4083 Yes but this is a SUV, not a sports car. The quarter and 60 times are better than 99.5% of cars on the road.

[@protagonist9716]

Electra 2.95 seconds is equally good esp with its new modern well made body

[@monsenrm]

I have one. Yes a Plaid. It is perfect. No issues at all. The 0 to 60 is nearly meaningless. The 60 to 120 is very meaningful. I have used it a few times to escape drifting trucks. 1020 hp is very useful. Build quality is fine. I checked all gaps and they were totally consistent. Yes, it is probably overpriced but you do get more than a Y. I took out the rear cover in the back to uncover a well that is perfect for a cooler and lots of groceries that won’t fly around.

[@samsonmiodek7904]

I got older version 2018... and I am waiting till I get Plaid still not sure S or X. But this is such a fun car to drive. I am driving it while smiling most of the times, love it to the bits and I don't really care so much about build quality it is not great but yet hard to spot. Matt didn't mention the app. Keyless start, summon function, you can close all the doors with single push of a key.

[@monsenrm]

@@samsonmiodek7904 I did something different. Yes, of course Tesla gets huge margins on the S and X. If you try to look at features between the Y and and a S or X, other than Horsepower there isn’t much. But that is not what I did. To me it is the future of Tesla I bought. I took some money from my retirement and bought an equivalent amount of Tesla stock and then borrowed the amount for the car. The stock has doubled. Tesla bought my car. I also have FSD which will be an even better investment.

[@alaasemaka]

Matt is not giving the car a fair review here. Changing gear is actually not bad at all, especially since the car is doing it automatically for you, it knows the direction you are traveling in and changes it the gear the moment you step on the brake paddle. Also, when you open the door, stay aside for it to open all the way for you, you don't need to open it halfway then pull it out the rest of the way. Turning signals become intuition, you won't feel it, and it's closer to your finger than the standard stock, also, they turn off automatically as soon as you change lanes or make the turn. One last thing for the body gaps, that's something that the buyer has to check within 1 week of buying the car and take it back to Tesla to fix them all for free. Long story short, its a great, i've been driving it for a year now, its a blast everytime i open the door and start driving.

[@goatmaster3387]

You can set the gear selector to auto, and it gets it right about 95% of the time.

[@bartwaggoner2000]

People who review Tesla are always clueless about the bigger mission of Tesla - full automation of driving. Even the glove box confuses them (no button!) which is due to car sharing/robo taxi

[@themomentalist]

@@bartwaggoner2000Muskfanbois who relentlessly defend Tesla’s shortcomings fail to understand that offering a product for sale that costs over £120,000 but doesn’t have the bare minimum requirements for a vehicle in that class just isn’t ok… Saying ‘you don’t understand, you just need to wait another few years until the software drives it for you’ isn’t good enough. Especially when Musk has been saying ‘FSD is just a couple of years away’ every year for the last TEN.

[@danielnglynn]

It’s hard to really know all the functions unless you go through every single thing which it appears he did not lol like the steering and suspension is adjustable and then the 20 inch rims don’t drive the X as well as the 22 inch rims when it comes to performance

[@valentin6824]

​@@bartwaggoner2000Dude, Musk is telling that teslas will drive autonomisly next year since 2017, and until now, nothing happened. He even used it as a explanation not to have a second Screen in the model 3 and y, and there are some teslafanboys who are accepting that Like IT was spoken by jesus crist. But lets bei fair, the true reason ist to save Costs, and Its the Same in the model x Plaid.

[@themomentalist]

@@valentin6824 100% spot on. Also, the Cult of Musk seem very binary in their thinking: they can’t cope with the idea that you can like something and STILL acknowledge it’s flaws. Like, I would LOVE a Model X… but I still think the lack of an indicator stick is stupid. Thinking one design choice is stupid doesn’t mean I hate EVs and want Tesla to go bankrupt… but the MuskFanBois seem incapable of understanding that.

[@Wolverine-jzz1f]

Apart from all the downsides, It's the Falcon doors which I love most. It reminds me of those in SLS ❤ (Although, I'll not buy model X)

[@bartwaggoner2000]

But they really are Elon’s Folly - no in-door storage, no roof racks, slow open/close: Van sliding doors might have been better.

[@ojaschandegave]

Yes please don't buy it. And how can you compare this ugly ass car's falcon doors with an SLS (which is f**king beautiful!!! ❤❤)

[@mrb2349]

@@ojaschandegave Beg more and I will give up thinking of getting one. Just kidding, I will not.

[@niels9663]

Maybe a good thing to tell your viewers Tesla refined the brakes of plaid (the model x in this video has the refined brakes) and these refined brakes are supposed to reduce overheating and handle the heat better. Also, you don’t have to shift on screen. There’s a gear selector right below the wireless charging pads.

[@Kurre.]

Thats an option you have to pay extra for

[@Maunose]

The wind noise is annoying. I moved from a Model Y to a Model X and the wind noise bothered for a while till I got used to it.

[@UBAT128]

6:21 how would you have a doorbin on the falcon doors that go up?

[@Teslaverse]

You can also change gears under the phone charging pads there are "hidden" touch buttons

[@andy9841]

You wouldn't accept the build quality of this if you were picking it up. Also, the no left hand drive is a deal breaker, removing the indicator stalks totally unecessary as well. Beside that, what a machine

[@royalgm]

Tesla is the Ryanair of car manufacturers. Hopefully at some point they realize, that pissing everybody off by making the car harder to operate is not worth it and make it reasonable again, just like Ryanair at some point realized that pissing everybody off is not the way to go.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@Andy9841, seems like the TESLA MODEL X PLAID has 33kgs heavier.

[@TK-fl1on]

I think people who buy it from a certain factory have it worse when it comes to build quality, the indicators and hooter are a problem but not really something you can't overcome, but yeah, the left hand drive is definitely an issue

[@ThomasT1976]

I would hate those panel gaps EVERY SINGLE DAY. So it is still a big no-go.

[@andreasherzog2057]

Having a Y for few weeks and can confirm that the quality now produced in Germany is at least the same I had in my previous German cars! Unbeatable compared with the other competitors in regards of power and efficiency! As well you don’t need the fully loaded dashboard ones you have set it up! Who needs the steering wheel adjustment everyday for example??

[@TheReal_JG]

Panel gap issues seem to be only for cars coming from the Fremont, CA factory. I've seen German, Chinese and Texas built Model Ys and those are sooo much better in build quality.

[@Bimmer_i4_M50]

@@andreasherzog2057having a look at platforms to keep track of the consumption the Teslas are not more efficient than the competitors. At least for example M3P vs BMW i4 M50. Tesla always claims big numbers but reality is somewhat different. So yeah. Tesla is good. But not too far ahead of competition. They slept the last 5 years somehow.

[@JohnSmith-pn2vl]

my Tesla from Germany is perfect, i expected all kinds of gaps and hoped for a good one but i havent found anything. its perfect

[@bnkh]

You comment your opinion on something and 4 random people come and try to make you sound unreasonable and sell you a tesla for nothing in return.

[@SaitamaTerra2]

Bro I’ve been saving money and I feel happy because in about 2 months I’m buying the all new 2024 Tesla X Plaid, been a long journey saving money as a middle class dude 😅

[@Arpedk]

9:57, find the "service" menu and you will find the option to see any of the 8 cameras in the Tesla including the in-cabin camera

[@grabkem]

wait I didn't know u could do this. Running to check it out on mine.

[@Arpedk]

@@grabkem Did you find it? Came with an update this year.

[@grabkem]

@@Arpedk found it. Awesome!! Didn’t know this was there. And like u said it has views for all the cameras 😁. Wow love these software updates

[@Arpedk]

@@grabkem 😎

[@GlitterGuru]

I was thinking about getting a Model X, and rode in a friend's 2022 model the other day. It was nice enough inside, but the dash, door panels and B pillars (between front and rear seats) were already fading and peeling. The parts that weren't fading were extra shiny and looked cheap - reminded me of an old Chrysler I use to drive. I currently drive a 2018 Golf with faux leather that still looks and feels brand new; would be a shame to trade in a $20k VW while taking a step down in quality 🫠

[@David_Polak]

Have you tried a model 3 or Y? The quality is much better.

[@GlitterGuru]

@@David_Polak Model 3 is basically a taxi now where I live. It’s better, but still not better than my old VW lol

[@user-hq2lz6fd6n]

You only have to adjust the steering wheel and mirrors once and then it saves your profile. Blinkers also have an auto off option you can turn on which will automatically shut them off when you finish switching lanes as well as turning. He also forgot to mention (conveniently) that you there is a PDNR gear selection touch bar under the dual wireless charging pad that you can use if you don't like the auto selection or the touch screen. It's also worth noting the 336 kWh average he pointed to with efficiency he referred to was after dong several full 1,000 hp pulls which would have increased the average energy consumption. You'll get even better efficiency if you drive... legally.

[@1meen1]

Isn't the PDNR gear selection touch bar only supposed to be used if the screen messes up? Also it's not really better than the touch screen, as it's even lower than the screen and you have to look at it. The point he was making, I believe, was for the lack of physical controls. Although if I'm not mistaken, you're not supposed to fiddle with any of the selectors and the car automatically chooses drive/reverse for you?

[@MustafaAli-cp7jl]

I love this car Tesla plaid ☺️ keep it up brother

[@juiicer]

Imagine paying 130k for a brand new car with worse panel gaps than someone scamming you on marketplace by saying "never been in an accident". People are actually fans on these cars and it's mind blowing.

[@Smiley_101]

I think this is the car my bro has . I just got a chance to drive it tonight for first time and I’m very impressed ! I’m usually very picky when it come to cars and I never cares to even think about ever changed my current car to a Tesla one day either but after the drive made me rethink . It really really good and I think it better than gasoline ⛽️ cars ! In the past I just don’t think an EV like Tesla would do well in my state considering we have snow but I don’t feel that way after tonight .. love the quiet engine n it just as strong as my SUV in the snow if not I think it might be better . Seriously , if I had the money I def would buy a Tesla like my bro in a heartbeat .

[@a.ctlyzer]

You can get a discounted model ordered directly from tesla with less than 4k down payment and a total no more than 20 grand with a ref code.

[@FranciscoFerreira-gc6xu]

Bought a model s last month. Jesus Christ what a beast. My main complaint is that the brakes are not up to par with the power and weight

[@uNki23]

The doors will fully open. You‘re just not supposed to stand in from of them - they stop so they don’t hit you (or a wall). Stay next to them and they open just fine..

[@willswomble7274]

And hit the garage ceiling?

[@uNki23]

@@willswomble7274 no they won’t. They‘ll stop like they stopped for him

[@ertugrulbae46]

Quite stupid how the Western laws dont allow you to use a monile phone when driving. But somehow..its ok to use the ipad in a Tesla every 5 seconds for every single control

[@heppaheikki]

Mat - what is not evident in ”Root” is that how well it works with groceries - you can add up to 8-10 grocery bags behind the third row using those two” Floors”😀 - and car is crazy fast😎

[@a.ctlyzer]

You can get a discounted model ordered directly from tesla with less than 4k down payment and a total no more than 20 grand with a ref code.

[@MPB1977]

I test drove today the Tesla Model X Plaid, and damm... its not a car, its a spaceship. Only downside, couldn't find the fly now button anywhere! But I'm sure its there somewhere :) Amazing!

[@Juuythljgrrdwq]

how come the build quality is still so bad ?? thats INSANE !

[@SuperiorWhiteKing]

Greta ran into it head first.

[@Juuythljgrrdwq]

@@SuperiorWhiteKing true

[@JohnSmith-pn2vl]

its the same as mercedes or any other brand, its new and has refinement needed which only comes with time, there is no escape from this manufacturing reality for anyone. my Tesla Y is perfect build quality. but who cares? only haters or random trolls

[@Juuythljgrrdwq]

@@JohnSmith-pn2vl this is not true. Model. X has been around for a looong time. They “fixed” the poor build quality on all the cars except model x. Why is that ?? Their most expensive car is also the one with poor build quality

[@gabutman6144]

@@JohnSmith-pn2vl you're comparing a model Y to a top of the range model X Plaid which cost £120000. With that money you can get BMW 7 series or an S class or even a Porsche which have much better build quality.

[@GTOHawg]

That’s just sorry with the build quality. I don’t care how fast or modern. If you can’t see the gaps at the factory then it proves they really don’t care.

[@SatanDotExe]

Not having right hand drive is single handedly going to butcher sales in the UK.

[@baywesty]

Even more, Ireland, Cyprus, japan, australia...

[@nickcarlton9720]

Mat Watson!! By far the best Motor Journalist on the Planet!

[@Rusty-GB]

Looks nice but that build quality... For a starting price of over 100k i'd want something with better build quality than that. Those panel gaps and fit wouldnt be acceptable in a car a quarter of that price.

[@icksTeevee]

Maybe the panel gaps add to the airflow 🤣. But yeah, I agree!

[@carlsagan6776]

I have mine since 3 weeks now,,, for me this is the best daily car in the world ,,,

[@cwang9915]

I'm on my 3rd Model X from the very first one to my current Plaid. I've owned the 5, 6, and 7 seater in 90D, 75D, and now Plaid trims. Love the car but would prefer a round steering wheel to the Yoke. Also have owned the S Plaid, Model 3 and Model Y LR. X Plaid in 6 seat is my favorite. I always go over my Teslas at delivery and mark down all gaps for them to fix. They will take it to a bodyshop and fix them the best they can. The car Matt is reviewing looks like someone's reject

[@plym1969]

Are you a very rich person?

[@enos128]

@@plym1969as if there was any question 😅

[@enos128]

You can order a round wheel from Tesla. It might be backordered but it’s still an option.

[@cwang9915]

@@enos128 yeah I saw, I don't dislike it enough to pay $700 to swap it out. Perhaps if my yoke becomes worn out one day I'll switch it to the round

[@okristian1]

If you are in a panic, you should press the brakes, not the horn ;)

[@RealDealNeal2005]

It’s just muscle memory and reflex that cause us to press the horn

[@bositxon21mirboboyev]

When do you make a video about Honda Accord (new and old models)?

[@ralfhorne-g4s]

Can't beleive the panel gaps, and the fact nobody noticed them. Hope the owner returns this vehicle !

[@InSaN3ViSioN]

3 & Y are much better. Y is half the cost and better quality

[@JohnSmith-pn2vl]

nobody cares really ,especially in the US. my german Y is perfect btw, havent found anything and i am not generous

[@bnkh]

@@JohnSmith-pn2vl bot.

[@mra9085]

Pay £120k for a Range Rover Porsche/Merc/Audi and it will feel special in the back, whereas this reminds me of the ID Buzz - it’s more like a van than a car, let alone luxury car.

[@AndrewTSq]

The window roof looks nice, but I guess it would be terrible in real life. When the sun is gassing, the people at the back will have the sun on their heads all time :D and in front.. not sure what Tesla thought.. :)

[@thordang5124]

Not really a problem in my experience, the glass is treated

[@davout5775]

Its shaded window

[@AndrewTSq]

@@thordang5124 yes, I had that on my audi also but still gets you very warm.

[@AndrewTSq]

@@davout5775 same as in my audi, but I dont think it helps a bit. But maybe Teslas shaded windows are different, have not tried the Plaid Model X.

[@InSaN3ViSioN]

@@thordang5124 You get burned by the heat through the windshield

[@ashkanarazbeki6712]

The references to the XB-70 is CRAZYY 🔥🔥🔥

[@ProgrammingbyElonMusk]

17:25 Can you please in which city are you driving it in

[@blue0856]

Who else wants mat to review the camaro zl1?

[@SimoSensaiUK]

No tactile access to indicators, horn or gears, the minimalist look appears sleek but it’d really frustrate me especially starting at £102k

[@purwantiallan5089]

The car is cool like BMW M3 GTR.

[@vishavsra1116]

Ill never get the hype behind teslas

[@mcdreyer7272]

Does the plaid version of the model x have stronger regen breaking vs the long range version

[@a.ctlyzer]

Yea, you can get a discounted model ordered directly from tesla with less than 4k down payment and a total no more than 20 grand with a ref code.

[@techbysteff4829]

One thing about the horn, you don’t have to press it with a singular finger….. you can hit it with your palm just like any other horn…., there is three ways the car changes direction, the 1st is that it chooses itself (which from what’s I’ve seen and heard it does quite well), the 2nd is the on screen slider and the 3rd is capacitive buttons below the wireless chargers, you can see them in the B roll shot of the wireless charger. Either not much research was done or these points were purposely left out.

[@user-bt4ro7px9h]

Over time, the Tesla Model X's chassis can become as noisy as an old bus from the 80s.