In the field of electric vehicles, Tesla is definitely a well-deserved hegemon, this time the new Tesla Model XPlaid debuted, I heard that the power and appearance are very amazing, let's take a look.
The Tesla Model XPlaid is definitely a performance beast, with super dry horsepower enough to outperform its rivals. In order to ensure the continuous output of "ferocious" power, Tesla uses an oil pump cooling system, and also adds carbon fiber sleeves to the rotors of the three motors to restrain the expansion and deformation of the rotor.
When the Model XPlaid was first released, the performance parameters were not the most concerned by people, and the hottest topic was that the new car did not remove the shift lever, how to change the gear? One of the answers given by Tesla was to do it by touch.
There is also a shift touch area under the wireless charging pad, but this area needs to be touched and lit first, and the gear shift feedback is very inconspicuous, and every time you change gears, you need to bow your head to confirm, so this method can only be a substitute solution.
The second subversive design of the new car is the non-disc Yoke steering wheel, which also requires an adaptation process when actually experiencing it, with the hands unconsciously grasping upwards when making a U-turn, and alternating hands more times to complete the action.
Musk said that "the only one that can surpass the berserk mode is the Plaid mode", and this time I must admit that he is right. As soon as I stomped the accelerator pedal, I even felt a brief lack of oxygen, and the car could still have a very ferocious acceleration after 100 km/h, which is not felt on other electric vehicles.
The car also has a straight-line racing mode, and the battery and motor will "warm up" first after being turned on. Another wonderful experience of the Yoke steering wheel is that when the car accelerates, the front of the car is slightly raised, and with the feeling of pulling at top speed, there is really an illusion of controlling the aircraft.
Return to the "normal" comfort mode, with a subtle and linear foot response from the accelerator pedal and brake pedal. The energy recovery and dragging feeling of the "single pedal" is still strong, but fortunately, the vehicle pitch is well controlled, and passengers will not get motion sickness when accelerating and decelerating.
Tesla Model XPlaid is equipped with intelligent air suspension, which can be adjusted by the owner or the system automatically adjusts the chassis height and the softness and hardness of the suspension according to road conditions. With the blessing of air suspension, the new car adds a little weight to comfort on the balance of comfort and sportiness, so that it can take into account some household attributes.
The chassis feedback of the whole vehicle is very tight, and the filtration of the ditches and bumps is very crisp, but some small vibrations will be perceived by the driver, of course, this has a lot to do with the optional 22-inch wheels and low profile ratio tires.
Tesla Model XPlaid is obviously a driver's car, it can form a good communication with the driver, accurate front pointing and good tail tracking, so that it can accurately execute the driver's will.
What's changed in the exterior and interior?
There are four main exterior differences between the old and new models: the front bumper, the shape of the turn signals, and the "blacked-out" door handles and cameras on the fenders.
The turn signal area of the Tesla Model XPlaid has been more refined, with a short light strip inside the light cluster and ventilation holes on the side. The 22-inch wheels, paired with four bright red calipers, add a lot of momentum to the vehicle. The Plaid version, which symbolizes extreme "violence" in the Autohome, has its own icon on the rear of the car, and this image is said to simulate a vertigo scene after acceleration.
The falcon wing doors of the Model XPlaid are still the focus of the audience, and as soon as the door opens, you will receive a lot of praise from passers-by who are "handsome". However, the height of the basement should be considered when using the car to avoid bumping.
There are quite a few changes in the new Tesla Model X, in addition to the Yoke steering wheel, the central control screen is also horizontal, and the layout is closer to the Model 3/Y. Carbon fiber trim panels are used in the center console, door panels, and interior of the car, which are also unique to the Model XPlaid.
The new Tesla Model X retains the instrument screen, which is also minimalist, allowing you to see real-time renderings of driving information and surrounding road conditions. The horizontal screen can be rotated left, center, and right like a "sunflower" to meet the needs of drivers and passengers in different seats.
Since Tesla has eliminated 90% of the physical buttons and levers in the car, this screen undertakes the operation of most of the vehicle's functions. The size of the second-row screen is 9.4 inches, and you can adjust the air conditioning, play multimedia, or connect a wireless gamepad to play games in the second row.
Is the 6-seat layout suitable for home?
The seats of the new model are wrapped in new perforated leather, and the comfort has been improved, and the front seats have ventilation and heating functions, while the second and third row seats only have heating functions. The six-seater Tesla Model XPlaid has a separate second-row of seats, and the bottom of the seats is wrapped in bright silver.
The storage space of Tesla Model XPlaid is still rich and flexible, such as the front cup holder and storage compartment are movable, which is convenient for car owners to adjust by themselves. The design of the front trunk, which has been imitated, is certainly not less on the ModelXPlaid, and its practicality comes from a large enough carrying capacity.
Under normal conditions, the trunk volume of the car is average, but it is very clever to leave space under the partition, so that the bosses' golf bags and suitcases can be placed upright.