Switched from Launch Edition Quad to Dual Motor Max Pack Performance -- my impressions / review

[R.I.P.]

Under what conditions (20%) is the QM better?
I don't understand the easier on tires part since it is usually in FrontWD. I am getting better tread life out of our QM 20" with plenty of towing, mtn pass driving & hwy conserve than our Sienna under normal conditions.
When you say significant

The QM does very well when it has good traction under be at least 3 of it's wheels. Obviously it does great on pavement.

It also does great in the desert and in the sand (where I am at the moment).

Tire wear: the DM only switches to FWD when already moving, and under very light load; so it never "shreds" the fronts the way the QM can in Conservative. Any time you ask more power of the DM, it re-engages the more powerful rear drive.

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[NineElectrics]

So far it's looking like the dual max pack will add only about 30 real world miles of winter "road trip" range over the quad. Does calling that a "max pack" tarnish the brand? Yes. Is it still pretty useful for me to have those 30 extra miles? Also yes.

 

[Epicloop]

Does calling that a "max pack" tarnish the brand? Yes. Is it still pretty useful for me to have those 30 extra miles? Also yes.

Agreed especially considering that the standard+ has a 15kwh (50% more) increase vs standard at a fraction of the cost.
It is barely a Large+, as Kyle from OoS said it should have been thrown in.

 

[NineElectrics]

Update: I miraculously got a service slot that wasn't four months away, probably due to a cancellation. Service was truly exceptional, and fixed everything I had on my list. Kudos, service!

Since that time a few more issues have popped up:
- the glass roof rattles on some mountain roads
- the front passenger door makes several sharp "popping" sounds when opening and closing
- one of the door handles appears "sunken" relative to all the others

I also notched my first door ding (some random who, of course, did not leave a note). I'm not sure the metal in this car is very substantial, at least superficially. PDR should take care of that.

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