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2013 Tesla Model S Long-Term Road Test

Edmunds.comEdmunds.com Posts: 10,121
edited September 2014 in Tesla

image2013 Tesla Model S Long-Term Road Test

The Tesla Model S has plenty of things going for it. Good rear visibility is not one of them.

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  • dunning15dunning15 Posts: 0
    They should make a 1080p HD camera that you can have on when the car is operational so that you can always check your six if you are untrusting of your properly adjusted side mirrors.
  • rock2155rock2155 Posts: 20
    Haha like there is not already a rearview camera that can be used while driving.

    Please add a "Click to enlarge" on the pics...
  • robs249_robs249_ Posts: 42
    Whats the deal with the headrests? Are they fixed or adjustable? Do they even offer support/protection for taller people?
  • rock2155rock2155 Posts: 20
    Ahhh larger pic: http://media.ed.edmunds-media.com/tesla/models/2013/lt/2013_tesla_models_det_lt_103013_1600.jpg
  • desmoliciousdesmolicious Posts: 671
    Cant u use the rear view camera as you drive forwards?
  • arcticbluetsxarcticbluetsx Posts: 79
    Unfortunately, this is not unique to the Model S. Have any of you driven a Honda Crosstour?
  • noburgersnoburgers Posts: 500
    C-Pillars are almost as large as those on the Challenger, but with a much smaller rear window. Is this strictly for design or for roof crush crash test scoring?
  • duck87duck87 Posts: 649
    @noburgers: Styling, safety, aero, and weight (less glass). I don't think it's a big deal, somehow I don't think Tesla drivers really pay much attention to what's happening behind them.
  • carfreak13carfreak13 Posts: 17
    In the Tesla you can leave the rear-view camera on while driving forward, but most people said it was more distracting than helpful.
  • frankviajefrankviaje Posts: 1
    So, use the side mirrors! Box truck drivers deal with this reality all the time.
  • jvonbokeljvonbokel Posts: 14
    I think this picture is a bit misleading. Yes, the rear visibility is limited, but I don't find that it impedes my driving at all. They way I describe it is that you can see the bumper and headlights of the car behind you, but you can't see the driver. For some reason there is an instinct to want to see the driver (I find myself occasionally trying to re-position my head to see), but realistically it doesn't help.
  • jvonbokeljvonbokel Posts: 14
    I think this picture is a bit misleading. Yes, the rear visibility is limited, but I don't find that it impedes my driving at all. They way I describe it is that you can see the bumper and headlights of the car behind you, but you can't see the driver. For some reason there is an instinct to want to see the driver (I find myself occasionally trying to re-position my head to see), but realistically it doesn't help. And yes, you can turn the HD rear camera on at any time, but I find that the motion draws the eyes and becomes distracting. Some owners I've talked to have said they use it while driving though.
  • temoore_temoore_ Posts: 10
    You can turn on the rear view camera and have a truly panoramic view to the rear all the time...
  • joner800joner800 Posts: 80
    cant you use the backup camera at any time in this car? maybe thats meant to overcome the difficulty.
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