This is the Worst Car I've Ever Reviewed
Auto Focus
20 min, 34 sec
A detailed review of the Fisker Ocean, highlighting its unique features and numerous quirks.
Summary
- The reviewer finds the Fisker Ocean to be the worst car they've ever tested, not due to fundamentals but due to numerous quirks and software issues.
- Fisker Ocean's design, range, and build quality are highlighted as decent, with competitive aspects like size, cost, and a luxurious ride.
- Many innovative features are introduced, such as a solar roof, California mode, and quirky design choices, but are overshadowed by the car's numerous issues.
- The software and user interface are noted to be buggy and incomplete, with promised updates that might address some of these concerns.
- Despite the negatives, the reviewer sees potential in the vehicle due to its solid fundamentals and hopes for future improvements.
Chapter 1
The reviewer expresses their struggle to start the video due to the Fisker Ocean being an unusual and challenging car to review.
- The Fisker Ocean is described as the weirdest and possibly the worst car the reviewer has tested, setting the stage for an in-depth review.
- Initial difficulties with acquiring the car for review are mentioned, indicating red flags from the start.
Chapter 2
The Fisker Ocean's design, company background, and initial impressions are discussed.
- Fisker Ocean is a fully electric midsize crossover SUV from a relatively new company, with an unfamiliar name to many.
- Despite initial red flags, the car's design and specs are promising on paper, rivaling popular EVs like Tesla Model Y and Mustang Mach E.
Chapter 3
An examination of the Fisker Ocean's exterior, highlighting the design, solar roof, and other unique elements.
- The car's exterior is described as handsome, with a unique paint color and an appealing front grille that hides cameras.
- The vehicle features a solar roof claimed to add 3-6 miles of range per day, large wheels with removable aero caps, and innovative lighting including an upper rear blinker.
Chapter 4
The interior design, seating, and comfort features are reviewed, with a focus on the car's practicality and quirks.
- The interior starts off strong with a big steering wheel and a layout similar to the Mustang Mach E.
- There are comfortable seats with ample space, especially in the back, and practical features like USB ports and a sunroof.
Chapter 5
The review delves into the numerous quirks and issues experienced with the Fisker Ocean.
- The car's software is incomplete, with no information on solar panel energy generation and frequent system errors.
- There are issues with the rearview camera, Bluetooth connectivity, and a distracting screen behind the steering wheel.
- Odd choices for storage and controls are noted, including an odd tray in place of a glovebox and poorly placed touch-sensitive buttons on the steering wheel.
Chapter 6
The reviewer discusses the promised software update for the Fisker Ocean and its potential impact on the car's usability.
- Fisker has promised a 2.0 software update that is supposed to address some of the current issues, such as the torque split, vehicle hold, and solar energy meter.
- The update is also expected to include key fob enhancements, over-the-air update capabilities during charging, and a reduction in battery drain while parked.
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