The Tesla Model X introduces an update… that will make some noise
This page is translated from the original post "La Tesla Model X introduit une mise à jour… qui va faire du bruit" in French.
- 28/01/2024 11:17
Progress never stops at Tesla, where the Model X, produced since 2015, is receiving an unprecedented update: the horn now located in the center of the steering wheel…
When you try to question everything, including the “century-old” habits of an average driver, you are inevitably open to criticism. One of the most fierce criticisms concerning the Tesla Model X is not insignificant. It relates to the redesigned steering wheel introduced in 2021 on the updated version of the highly large American electric SUV, launched in 2015.
As early as 2022, Elon Musk was hearing the criticisms claiming that the new steering wheel no longer has a central horn in the airbag area. Tesla replaced this function with a button on one of the steering wheel spokes. But in an emergency, the driver did not instinctively press the small button but tried to push the center of the wheel. Normal.
A simple electronic fix?
Initially, Tesla thought that this fix could be implemented via a simple remote software update, called Over The Air. Sadly, months passed and certification hurdles remained. It was necessary for the steering wheel to have an airbag cover incorporating the horn logo. Another issue was the pressure sensor, which is not suitable.
Therefore, this new feature is now introduced on the Tesla Model X produced from January 2024 onwards. Tesla also clarified that no after-sales fix would be possible for cars from 2021 to late 2023.
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” said Leonardo da Vinci. It is now up to Tesla to draw inspiration from this aphorism.
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