LeX2K

Distance between top of steering wheel to glass is horrendous. Easily one of the ugliest interiors ever.

bitkahuna

iTrader: (20)

Ok back to model Y and the review (not 7 series leather or ancient prius). Thanks.

Motorola

I seriously doubt Tesla has to worry about lost sales because of leather. The fact that BMW is fine offering something as low-grade as Dakota leather in a $90K 7 Series means that there's enough of a take rate to justify it.

spwolf

Except that it is not true. By any means.

I had 2005 Prius and I have 2021 Tesla Model 3.

They have nothing in common, well maybe that they are different than rest of the market? But Model 3 has nice quality interior, very nice for its class.

EZZ

Did you get the Performance? Also, the newer Model 3s have a nicer interior than the prior version. The seats are similar but i think the center console is a big step up.

LeX2K

In the Plaid thread you brought up Ford, Zhiji, Porsche, Honda, Lexus, Lucid, GM......and that's just off the top of my head.

rogerh00

Interesting review. I really like the rear view camera with split side views that can stay on. I hadn't seen that before.

patgilm

I’ve seen a Model 3P near me with red seats, is that not an option?

bitkahuna

iTrader: (20)

Thanks for the stalking 'monitoring' input bringing up other brands or models isn't an issue in threads usually but when the majority of recent posts become not about the thread topic, then suggesting a course correction seems appropriate. Plus a bmw 7 series has really nothing in common with a tesla model Y!

bitkahuna

iTrader: (20)

no expert here but not that i know of. Probably a custom job.

LeX2K

This is off topic to you.
But this post is perfectly fine, not trolling at all. Adds so much to the discussion.

JeffKeryk

Tesla uses "vegan leather", aka Naugahide aka plastic. It is very comfortable. The Tesla theme is sustainability.
They are not trying to be like other cars.

And every other manufacturer is trying to sound like them; trying to be like them.

GS3Tek

iTrader: (8)

I haven't checked out a Y in detail, but is the 2nd row any roomier since it can slide back and forth with a 3rd row configuration?

bitkahuna

iTrader: (20)

You've fallen for the cult. Hard. I see other manufacturers doing more interesting and higher quality interiors. I see them adapting their existing platforms successfully (F-150 Lightning vs bizarre Cybertruck). I see them making EVs that are more mass market (ID.4, Mach-E, Ioniq) and less focused on gimmicks.

Tesla is awesome for what it's brought to the market and its disruption. But i don't agree, at all, that 'every other manufacturer is trying to sound like them; trying to be like them'.

I was in a nearby city yesterday and in this nice shopping center there was a row of tesla charging stations, most occupied with teslas, all charging. No one in them. I wonder how long they had to wait. I re-fueled my car in 5 minutes for another 400mi.

EZZ

What a silly observation. What if they were there just topping their car off while they shop? I've never actually had to pay for that electricity as I have free Supercharging with referrals like most of the other people i know. Its just as silly as pointing out that you've spent way more time refueling your car overall than me charging my car overnight. Takes me 10 seconds to plug and unplug once every 3 days...so my total refuel effort is 20 minutes a year (with 0 zero cost).