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2017

Tesla Model S

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Tesla Model S 2017 sedan

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This sleek, fully electric four-door luxury car seats five (or seven with the optional rear-facing jump seats). With its standard 75-kWh battery and all-wheel-drive we found its range to be 235 miles, and it can be charged in about seven hours on a dedicated Tesla connector or topped off for free at Tesla’s proprietary network of Superchargers. Performance is exceptional, with quiet, thrilling acceleration, pinpoint handling, and a firm yet comfortable ride, particularly on its 19-inch tires. The hatchback design aids versatility and the front trunk is a bonus. A huge tablet center touchscreen controls most functions but it is highly distracting. Other drawbacks include somewhat awkward access, restricted visibility, and range limitations, especially in cold weather. The AutoPilot system lets the car stay in its lane and adjust speed according to traffic.

Tesla Model S 2017 sedan

2017 Tesla Model S

Predicted Reliability

Predicted Owner Satisfaction

Frontal Crash Prevention

Fwd Collision Warning Standard

Auto Brakes City N.A.

Auto Brakes Highway N.A.

Alert

This vehicle can be outfitted with a semi-autonomous driving package. Consumer Reports believes automakers should take stronger steps to ensure that vehicles with those systems are designed, deployed, and marketed safely. Please heed all warnings, and keep your hands on the wheel.

Road Test

The Tesla Model S rewrites the rulebook for cars. It's is a different kind of car from a different kind of planet. That planet is Silicon Valley, where this startup automaker is based. The fully electric Model S is a remarkable car that combines perf...

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Highs

Doesn't consume any gasoline
Has zero emissions

Lows

Range still short compared to a gas car
Long charging times

Best Version to Get

We would get the 75D version (75 kWh battery with AWD). Luckily, the air suspension, once optional, became standard as of mid-July 2017 production. We would definitely stick to the 19-inch tires.

Specifications

Seating

2 front, 3 rear, 2 third

Drive Wheels

AWD , Rear

Warranty

Basic: 4 year/50,000 miles
Powertrain: 8 year/unlimited
Rust through: 4 year/50,000 miles
Roadside aid: 4 year/50,000 miles

Body Styles

sedan

Transmissions Available

1-speed Direct

Engines Available

electric (328 hp)
electric (532 hp)
electric (417 hp)
electric (315 hp)
electric (463 hp)

Ratings

Safety

Safety

Frontal Crash Prevention

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Standard

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) City

N.A.

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Highway

N.A.

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Performance

Performance

The following Test Results are based on the: 90D sedan AWD, electric-cyl, Direct

Acceleration

0 to 60 mph (sec.)

CR Accident Avoidance

Transmission

Fuel Economy

CR's Overall Mileage (mpg)

CR's City Mileage (mpg)

CR's Highway Mileage (mpg)

Braking

Braking From 60 MPH Dry (ft.)

Braking From 60 MPH Wet (ft.)

Emergency Handling

Avoidance Speed Maneuver (mph)

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Comfort / Convenience

Comfort / Convenience

Ride

Noise

Front Seat Comfort

Rear Seat Comfort

Interior Fit & Finish

Controls & display

Trunk/Cargo Area

Luggage/Cargo Capacity (cu. ft.)

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2017 Tesla Model S

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Tesla Model S 2017 sedan

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