Tesla Model S for the win

	Add newsletters@cnet.online.com to your address book | View online   Car Tech       Share on Facebook  |  Share on Twitter June 22, 2012     Wayne Cunningham Senior editor Profile Email Tesla Model S for the win After about a year of anticipation, Tesla finally put me behind the wheel of a Tesla Model S. I had remained neutral about the car, even after driving the Roadster, visiting the factory multiple times, and riding as a passenger in a beta Model S. But having driven the real thing, I can now justifiably be excited by this car. Granted, I was piloting the Signature Performance version, which goes for $97,900, and hits 60 mph in 4.4 seconds while boasting a range of 265 miles. But the less expensive Model S trims are not going to feel much different in the cabin. Losing a second in the 60-mph run won't hurt too much in overall performance. The quality that I felt in the car I drove should still be there. From what I discovered, Tesla just put out one of the most desirable cars on the road today. Read more | Share on Facebook        2012 Hyundai Azera The big, comfortable 2012 Hyundai Azera packs more standard tech and amenities than many of its "fully loaded" competitors.  More | Share on Facebook          2012 Ford Fiesta Sync and AppLink give the 2012 Ford Fiesta an impressive techie edge, while the body design and decent fuel economy contribute to overall practicality, but the car doesn't punch above its class in comfort.  More | Share on Facebook          2012 Chevrolet Volt Mileage has never varied more than it will between two 2012 Chevrolet Volt owners, but with regular charging, this part-time EV is capable of fantastic efficiency -- just don't look too hard at its dashboard.  More | Share on Facebook          2013 Acura RDX The 2013 Acura RDX is a comfortable and easy-driving small SUV with a premium feel, but the cabin tech shows some flaws that will prove frustrating over time.  More | Share on Facebook          2012 Mazda Miata PRHT Special Edition The 2012 Mazda Miata PRHT Special Edition adds rarity to one of the best drivers' cars of this generation; still, the omission of the most basic cabin-tech options severely hurts its score.  More | Share on Facebook        Get your favorite CNET editors. To go. Send the free app to your smartphone or iPad. Get it now.    Comment of the week: Teamwork edition   Why [doesn't Waze] team up with GasBuddy if they're going to crowd source prices? Both services could benefit by adding thousands of more users from each.  Read full quote Posted by "ChrisJ777" on Waze app update adds real-time gas prices, fuel discounts   Popular reviews   2012 Chevrolet Volt     2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec     2012 BMW X5 xDrive35i     2012 Toyota Prius C     2013 Infiniti JX35     Cool crossovers and SUVs   2012 Kia Sorento EX     2012 Range Rover Evoque     2012 Mercedes-Benz ML550 4Matic     2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Bluetec     2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 Limited   Connect with us on:              The e-mail address for this newsletter is boy.blogger@gmail.com To update your account, please visit our Newsletter subscription center. Unsubscribe from this e-mail | Newsletter help | Privacy policy Copyright 2012 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. CBS Interactive, 235 Second Street, San Francisco, CA 94105, U.S.A.