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Ugh, I owned a Model 3 (for a short time). Absolutely hated its interface / driver functionality. It was designed to be a driverless car with almost everything required to be controlled from the center screen. Hated it so much that I dumped the car in just a couple of months and went back to the FAR more driver friendly Model S. Now sadly, Tesla has doubled down on the Model 3 interface, and then some with the refreshed Model S. That combined with that Yoke thing, ensured that my current Tesla will by my last.
I've been eagerly looking forward to the Rivian. No doubt, full steam ahead. Until.....I read the Motor Trend articles that basically demonstrate that the interior of the Rivian's interface and controls are very much like the Model 3. Motor Trend gave it a glowing review, EXCEPT for the driver friendly functions. The same reason I dumped the Model 3 may now, very sadly, prevent me from buying the Rivian. With deliveries coming next month, appears its too late to change this.
I want a few buttons for instant access to certain everyday controls, (radio, glove box, AC, wipers, mirrors, tilt / telescope, Auto Pilot / Lane Keep Assist / Super Cruise / Driver+ / etc). But, sounds as though nearly everything will need to be controlled through the screen and two buttons/wheels on the steering wheel, just like the Model 3. Including the simple task of adjusting the AC vents. Which means you have to reset the "use" of the buttons / wheels each time. Hence, if you set them to control the mirrors or tilt/telescope, you'll have to reset them to control the radio again.
These vehicles still require drivers. They need to be driver friendly in function and form, especially on an "Adventure" vehicle. The Model 3 was far from it. I've never had a car annoy me so much as did the Model 3. Aside from the ugliness of the CyberTruck, it's the reason why that vehicle was immediately dropped from my list of potential purchases.
I hope I'm wrong and Rivian can find a way to make it better than the Model 3's interface and function, but, where I was full speed ahead toward the Rivian on a wide open path, a brick wall has just popped up in front of me. I feel like Wile E Coyote that just went SPLAT!
The Ford F-150 and Hummer EV just became contenders again! So disappointed to see that part of Motor Trend's review. (They didn't like it either and most complaints about the Model 3 are consistent across the board). For my daily needs and use of the vehicle, this could sadly be a deal breaker for me.
A few seamlessly integrated buttons can be done so easily and maintain the apparent desired minimalist approach these guys seem to be heading. I want controls I can find and feel with instinct, not those I have to go fumbling through multiple menus on the center screen, just to do something that would otherwise be done on instinct, without a second thought given to it.
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I've been eagerly looking forward to the Rivian. No doubt, full steam ahead. Until.....I read the Motor Trend articles that basically demonstrate that the interior of the Rivian's interface and controls are very much like the Model 3. Motor Trend gave it a glowing review, EXCEPT for the driver friendly functions. The same reason I dumped the Model 3 may now, very sadly, prevent me from buying the Rivian. With deliveries coming next month, appears its too late to change this.
I want a few buttons for instant access to certain everyday controls, (radio, glove box, AC, wipers, mirrors, tilt / telescope, Auto Pilot / Lane Keep Assist / Super Cruise / Driver+ / etc). But, sounds as though nearly everything will need to be controlled through the screen and two buttons/wheels on the steering wheel, just like the Model 3. Including the simple task of adjusting the AC vents. Which means you have to reset the "use" of the buttons / wheels each time. Hence, if you set them to control the mirrors or tilt/telescope, you'll have to reset them to control the radio again.
These vehicles still require drivers. They need to be driver friendly in function and form, especially on an "Adventure" vehicle. The Model 3 was far from it. I've never had a car annoy me so much as did the Model 3. Aside from the ugliness of the CyberTruck, it's the reason why that vehicle was immediately dropped from my list of potential purchases.
I hope I'm wrong and Rivian can find a way to make it better than the Model 3's interface and function, but, where I was full speed ahead toward the Rivian on a wide open path, a brick wall has just popped up in front of me. I feel like Wile E Coyote that just went SPLAT!
The Ford F-150 and Hummer EV just became contenders again! So disappointed to see that part of Motor Trend's review. (They didn't like it either and most complaints about the Model 3 are consistent across the board). For my daily needs and use of the vehicle, this could sadly be a deal breaker for me.
A few seamlessly integrated buttons can be done so easily and maintain the apparent desired minimalist approach these guys seem to be heading. I want controls I can find and feel with instinct, not those I have to go fumbling through multiple menus on the center screen, just to do something that would otherwise be done on instinct, without a second thought given to it.
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