2012 Tesla Model S Review – GT Sport - All the car you could ever need | Reviews By Gil

The Tesla Model S has finally made its way into GT Sport in the December 2018 update, along with some other gems that will be reviewed soon. From their first roadster back in 2008, Tesla Motors has certainly come a long way. Tesla has set a standard for performance and practicality. What is this wave of the future like to drive? Let’s find out.

2012 Tesla Model S Signature Performance

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Exterior

Finally, an electric car that isn’t styled like a transformer to achieve notoriety. It looks like a well-respected sedan for the C-level executives that can afford to buy one of these new. It’s attractive but restrained, so much so that you may just might miss it in traffic. It doesn’t say, “Look at me! I’m an electric car!” No. It’s far too dignified for that.

Interior

The Tesla Model S is a big vehicle, and the interior reflects this. Red over white is always a good combination and it does not fail us here. If you do opt for the white seats, be sure to avoid any chocolate bars and pudding while on the way to work. Inside you’ll find a screen and…that’s it. There’s something wonderful about a simple interior. I quite like having everything presented to you in one spot in the cabin. No buttons or odd gimmicks here. Just a crystal-clear display for all your driving needs. Plus, it gives the designers a chance to let their imaginations run wild. In many cases, electric cars are designed to be so futuristic and over complicated that the only people that can easily navigate them are the youths of tomorrow. Happily, the interior design is sleek and smooth. The doors have this outward, artistic curve in them that matches the lower window sill. There’s a dark oak trim that runs along the face of the dashboard which reminds you of all the tress you’re saving by buying one of these. The gear selector is mounted on the steering wheel column which leaves the floor space between the driver and the passenger completely open which leaves an airy feeling. You even get a center console, which is nice.

2012 Tesla Model S Signature Performance

Driving Experience

Most people say that the Tesla Model S is too big to be considered a canyon carver. While lighter options are usually the weapons of choice, the Tesla has no problems hustling itself around a track. In fact, this may be one of the most confidence inspiring cars I have ever driven. We all know the Tesla Model S is fast in a straight line, but I certainly was not prepared for the stunning composure that it has in the corners. Sure, the steering is a bit vague, but the mid corner grip that it possesses is uncanny. It’s amazing how early you’re able to go full throttle through a corner. Set yourself up right and you’ll be going flat well before the apex. It just grips, and grips, and grips. It doesn’t even feel like it’s working hard. Since the batteries are mounted down low, the Model S is not easily upset through the corners.

So, will it drift? One thing you’ll have to get used to is the instant torque from the electric motor. This model is the Signature Performance which relinquishes 443 pound-feet of torque instantaneously. It’s enough to give anyone chills. After you’ve spun quite a few times you’ll find that the Model S is secretly a drift machine. It’s ridiculously easy to send this thing sideways around a long bank curve and recover while eating a pastry. It’s incredibly predictable and delightful to drive. Plus, all this tire-shredding goodness is being achieved without carbon dioxide emissions unlike traditional gasoline engines. As a lover of V8 engines, the Tesla Model S does make sense…

2012 Tesla Model S Signature Performance

Conclusion

So, should you buy one? I certainly would. The new Tesla Model S starts at $65,000. You know by now that I’m a sucker for a deal and early examples of the Tesla Model S are in the $30,000 range. That’s a bargain if I’ve ever seen one. Fast, practical, and you don’t have to put gas in it? What more could you want from a vehicle? Now, you’ve probably heard about the numerous quality issues the manufacturer is infamous for. However, just some light researching on the internet says otherwise. Kelley Blue Book ranks this car as a 4.8 out of 5 for consumer reviews, with a 5-star rating for reliability among most of them. Similarly, Edmunds shows an overall consumer rating of 4.7 out of 5 with a few of the reviewers even putting over 100,000 miles on the clock with little to no issues. So, is the Tesla Model S unreliable or were there just a few bad apples that sneaked across the production line? After all, it’s not uncommon for any manufacturer to have issues with first generation models. Building a car is difficult. I’ve certainly never built one before, so I’ll reserve judgement until I’m able to purchase one of these myself. Let’s look on the bright side. Even if it does have some maintenance issues, you’re still not dumping money into your gas tank every week. Early examples will have a range of about 250 miles which is more than enough for the daily commute. From someone that daily drives a V8 mustang, that sounds like an outstanding proposition. If this is the future, it sure will be a bright one.

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