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> Hence the word "poised" as in it will at some point compete with Tesla. Yes, but since it's scheduled for 2019, it will compete with Tesla's 2019 lineup, not
by henrikschroder 11y ago
> Hence the word "poised" as in it will at some point compete with Tesla.
Yes, but since it's scheduled for 2019, it will compete with Tesla's 2019 lineup, not their current 2015 lineup and models.
> Given that (a) the Tesla S has a pretty cheap looking interior, (b) Porsche is a premium brand with exceptional design sensibilities and (c) Tesla has limited distribution channels I suspect Porsche will easily be a match for Tesla.
Agree, but in the same way that Porsche has four years to figure out how to get the thing working, Tesla has four years to improve interior quality.
- greglindahl 11y agoI keep on wondering why HN commenters seem to believe that there's exactly one way to build a car interior. Tesla has a modernist design language, which is very different from BMW and other luxury car makers. Just because you think it looks cheap doesn't mean that enough people agree with you that Tesla is doomed.
- nl 11y agoThe design language is fine. The squeaks, larger gaps and poor stitching aren't. Not saying Tesla can't fix these things, but they are real issues.
- greglindahl 11y agoI've never been in a Tesla which squeaked, had large gaps, or poor stitching. Nor have I seen a review complaining about those. What I have seen is an occasional review like "I prefer BMW-style interiors"
- threeseed 11y agoIt's not about the design language. BMW, Mercedes and Range Rover for example have completely different interiors. The plastics and leather are simply low quality compared to what you see in high end cars. And there is a lack of refinement in the finishes and the spacing of the various components.