WATCH: Consumer Reports Goes COVID Crazy On Tesla's Model Y

The crew at Consumer Reports has been testing out Tesla’s Model Y, and while the all-electric crossover was pleasantly received, some mild criticisms were discussed in a recent Talking Cars podcast focused on their first impressions.

The Model Y being reviewed was a white, Dual Motor Long Range version of the vehicle with All-Wheel Drive and Full Self Driving option package, enabling a review of both the car’s driveability and currently available Autopilot features. Jake Fisher, Consumer Reports’ (CR) Auto Test Director, first noted the fun, sporty nature of the Model Y’s driving style, but all participants agreed that labeling the vehicle as an SUV was a misnomer.

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SanJoseDriver - 7/16/2020 1:12:25 PM

+2 Boost

Most comments were fair from a mass-market consumer perspective. They are missing the point on UI/UX as steering wheel adjustments are not needed when you have your own user profile. Wiper controls are automated via a neural net, also an edge case to need a dedicated stalk for that. Also the key card you never use as an owner, the phone is the key.

USNA1999 - 7/16/2020 1:54:14 PM

+2 Boost

Consumer Reports hates Tesla.

valhallakey - 7/16/2020 2:28:39 PM

+4 Boost

One thing I think all Tesla models should have is HUD.

ctsang - 7/17/2020 10:58:03 AM

+1 Boost

CR does not know anything about computers and tesla is a computer on wheels.

mre30 - 7/17/2020 11:58:10 AM

+1 Boost

Car and Driver's recent review said that the Model Y is the worst of the Tesla's - cheap inside and handles 'top-heavy'.

Also orange peel paint, rattly, generally abysmal quality. I think they said "Tesla phoned it in"...