NEW TESLA MODEL X PLAID REVIEW 2022 | HANDS ON

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The Tesla Model X Plaid is presented as a "refreshed" 2022 model, aiming to blend SUV functionality with supercar performance. The reviewer highlights its blistering 0-60 mph time of 2.5 seconds (or faster) and a 9.9-second quarter-mile, achieved by a six-seater SUV, which is described as "insane" and "hilarious." Key premium features like the automatic falcon wing doors and auto-presenting front doors are lauded for their exotic appeal and convenience, though noted to have occasional finickiness and slower operation than traditional doors. The interior, particularly the refreshed design with a horizontal 17-inch screen, panoramic windshield, and yoke steering, is praised for its premium feel and responsiveness, offering a superior experience to the Model S in some aspects. However, build quality issues, such as loose trim and alignment problems, are still present, typical of Tesla. The reviewer finds the extreme performance somewhat unnecessary for an SUV but acknowledges its effectiveness in proving EV superiority. Despite some drawbacks with the automatic doors and the manual front trunk, the Model X Plaid is deemed a fantastic, albeit pricey, luxury SUV with excellent range and a superior driving experience compared to most competitors.