teslamotorclub: Model 3 is beautiful! part 1

Wow, such a beautiful car!

- Autopilot standard
- Supercharging standard

Did you see the touch screen??

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That touchscreen is ENORMOUS!
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Speechless!!!! and over 115k reservations in under 24hrs! Well done Elon....well done
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Not that convinced about the rear, will have to see in person
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Wow. Amazing!
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Autopilot *safety features standard.

Big difference. Gotta shell out the big bucks if you want lane assist and the like.
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Very nice interior and front end. Kudos for supercharging and autopilot. Not sure about the rear either, its approaching Prius territory!
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Totally new UI for the touchscreen too. Looks very sleek, very modern. Better than what we have in the S
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I agree.. well done.. Time has past to make the ICE cars the same as the Dino's used to fuel them!!
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Looks great
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I'm more intrigued by the fact that there's no instrument cluster.
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I agree.. well done.. Time has past to make the ICE cars the same as the Dino's used to fuel them!!
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Interesting - no instrument panel?
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Where is the speedo?
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I'm more intrigued by the fact that there's no instrument cluster.
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Is there a link to the video?
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Where is the speedo?
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Interesting - no instrument panel?
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WOWWWWWWW!!!!!!!
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It's Autopilot _hardware_ standard, with the _safety features_ standard.
Supercharging standard.
Base model will be 0-60 under 6 seconds; more powerful versions faster.
Best cargo capacity in its size class.

Over 115,000 reservations so far.

Now I just need to wait until 2019 (I hope) until I can get one.
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I have a hard time believing there's no instrument cluster...unless it's going to have a HUD. That would be amazing.

I'm not sold on the rear at all. Reminds me of the old BMW 318ti. It just feels lopped off. I'm not going to cancel my reservation just yet. A lot can change between now and the final production version.
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Meh, I like the Model S more, as I was expecting. Its cool though, but doesn't captivate me like the S.

And that interior is not final.
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World changing!! The interior is straight out of a spaceship!!
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I have a hard time believing there's no instrument cluster...unless it's going to have a HUD. That would be amazing.

I'm not sold on the rear at all. Reminds me of the old BMW 318ti. It just feels lopped off. I'm not going to cancel my reservation just yet. A lot can change between now and the final production version.
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I'm more intrigued by the fact that there's no instrument cluster.
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The interior will change.
But 115,000 in the first 24 hours!!!
Wow
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World changing!! The interior is straight out of a spaceship!!
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WOWWWWWWW!!!!!!!
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It's a rear only a mother could love lol, again I'll wait to see in person but the S proportions are nicer. So where is my S refresh.
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World changing!! The interior is straight out of a spaceship!!
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Video of first drive on Periscope mentioned that there will be rear wheel drive as well as dual motor versions. Will have no instrument cluster. Only one 15" display.
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Wow - great looking car!!!! I was worried that I might have a hard time picking a color. nope. Gonna get the red one.
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I absolutely LOVE it. I'm not a fanboy, I've been critical of the X design. This...is perfect.
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Touch screen is apparently not enormous, but 15" instead of 17"

I have always ALWAYS expected heads up display (HUD). I still expect it and am guessing it's "Part 2" of this reveal, later on
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I bet in the end it will have an instrument panel, that interior is not complete.
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For those who wants to see the test drive:
Tesla Motors @TeslaMotors
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I'm not quite sold on it yet. I'll probably drop my res and order an MS.
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Because it's the prototype I think they cut corners on the dashboard to make the unveiling. As it sits, the dashboard is probably not street legal. I expect the production display will be more incorporated into the dash and the dash will be more substantial.
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The front end has me a little concerned, everything else looks great.
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I am pretty sure the interior is a mock up and will be shown later.
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mwenn1 said: ?

I bet in the end it will have an instrument panel, that interior is not complete.
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No, I bet autopilot 2.0 will be out and that steering wheel is just for decoration only, haha. Who need instrument panel when the car is smarter than you?
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Did anyone notice that those wheels appear to be center locks?
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Prototype, guys.

Don't get too accustomed to the sparse interior shown tonight.
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Concept car....
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Xminus6 said: ?

I'm more intrigued by the fact that there's no instrument cluster.
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Do you think there will be a HUD?
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Am I the only one who thinks this thing looks ugly? I mean the model S was sleek. The Model X was OK. I wont fault it since it's an SUV and SUVs are definitely never better looking than sedans. But this car is the worst of all. Even uglier than the Model X. I expected better from tesla.

Now I am seriously hoping they would change the exterior drastically on release date because I definitely don't want to be seen in one.
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I'm with MFontanilla. I will wait and get the refreshed S...unless the production version features a much better rump.
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inottawa said: ?

You guys are all morons.. This is a conceptual car. Geez. There will be an instrument cluster. The car is 2 years away from production... Ugh. Morons
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Yes, it is a concept. He did say deliveries end of 2017 though, so a little bit less than 2 years.
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Anyone notice the cup holders on the console?
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The Model 3 design is perfect for me. I saw in another thread that it has elements of the Roadster and Model X. That's exactly what I was thinking. The front trunk and headlights draw fro the Roadster heritage, and the nose is Model X.

It's low slung and sporty like the Roadster, and the small size says it can be tossed around corners with joy.

I drive a Honda Civic. This Model 3 is a perfect replacement
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It looks more like a mini X than a mini S. And I've never been enthralled by the X. Ugh.
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It looks great IMO
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Curious about the instrument panel.... the center LCD display is horizontal instead of vertical... but I don't see any instrument cluster screen in front of the driver. HUD display? I would think Elon would have made a big deal about that if true.
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bigez1 said: ?

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Where did you get this one from ?
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I think I'll get one of those
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If Bender was a Saudi prince...

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As long as the stock stays strong I'll be able to get the S. So I'm ecstatic that others love it.
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I don't think tesla thought this one through. Looks like the trunk will not allow the full opening due to the single piece of glass in the rear. I highly doubt the whole glass will move. Looking at the trunk, you might not have much room to put big things in there. Front tries to look like porsche. Definitely failed at doing that. The mission E is much better looking
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The car is gorgeous! Front, rear, side - Everything! The only thing I don't like is the lack of a dash display in front of the steering wheel, but I'm sure that will change. Sorry GM, time to scrap the bolt and go back to the drawing board!! HAhhahahahaha!!!!!
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In a few years, we may alter the statement and say: " I have a hard time believing there is a driver, that is so 20th century"

CaliBear1 said: ?

I have a hard time believing there's no instrument cluster...unless it's going to have a HUD. That would be amazing.

I'm not sold on the rear at all. Reminds me of the old BMW 318ti. It just feels lopped off. I'm not going to cancel my reservation just yet. A lot can change between now and the final production version.
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TslaIsFuture said: ?

Speechless!!!! and over 115k reservations in under 24hrs! Well done Elon....well done
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Please cancel your reservation immediately ! Elon if he does not, please cancel it for him ! Good riddance !
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It's that rear, too high to be sleek. And they added the micro spoiler just like someone mentioned BMW 318. A shooting break might have been a nicer rear, but the US is hatchback averse even though the S , S7, and others are hatchbacks
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Overall the car looks good. The dash is weird and I assume it is not finished.
That being said, the nose is absolutely bland boring deal breaker.
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I'm blown away! I'm sold with the autopilot.
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I will only criticize the duck face. Hopefully this will be changed before production. Other than that, It feels like a crossover (chrysler ?) and I like it overall. Great job here !
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I think it looks fantastic. better than expected. need a wagon asap!
anyone know if there can be a sunroof with the one piece of glass thing/
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It's a babe and only going to get better. Tesla did it!
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inottawa said: ?

You guys are all morons.. This is a conceptual car. Geez. There will be an instrument cluster. The car is 2 years away from production... Ugh. Morons
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I'm not so sure... this is the MS alpha... you'd think they would have given us an idea of what they wanted... they gave us nothing... maybe that's what they intend...

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This car is different to anything else in the mass market, it's fine by me to look different also. Not everyone will love it straight off, but I'll take it with absolutely no complaints.
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zambono said: ?

Not that convinced about the rear, will have to see in person
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Awesome ! Please cancel your reservation immediately, if you have one ! And find another car that meets your needs.

We don't want losers driving Teslas....
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Love it! I am confident the final version will be even better!
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I'm on board. It looks like it should for the size, target price, and manufacturer. It's without question a Tesla. Will it replace my MS? Let's see how the MS looks in 2 years.
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No2DinosaurFuel said: ?

Am I the only one who thinks this thing looks ugly?
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I think for what you are paying for the Model S and especially the Model X are both butt ugly. This model 3 is not going to win any beauty contests but its definitely compelling value. Assuming we can get the Federal credit (plus the California one where I live) what other car can you get for $25k that comes close? I just see these Teslas as boring appliances that will save me money on fueling costs for puttering around town. For real enjoyment I'll be driving an ICE car that howls and I get to change my own gears.
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wdolson said: ?

Because it's the prototype I think they cut corners on the dashboard to make the unveiling. As it sits, the dashboard is probably not street legal. I expect the production display will be more incorporated into the dash and the dash will be more substantial.
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Not sure why that's an assumption. If you watch the Periscope of the test drive the driver specifically talks about the speedometer being not he center console. This isn't Tesla's first car, so I'm not sure why they would completely forgo a instrument cluster at all in the reveal. If they were pressed for time I'm sure they could retrofit an instrument cluster from one of the other vehicles.
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I think it looks great. I can't wait to see the final production version.
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Home Run launch....and as we move closer to end '17 I'm sure front end, instrumentation, etc. will be refined. This is just an early look.

Hitting the $35K price target with AP & Supercharging along with a standard pano roof in an industry leading safe smaller car will make this a sellout before first ship date. Guaranteed.
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wow Quant. you really need to chill. Very rude.
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Love it! Impressed by the amount of (blind) pre-orders... 125000 * 35000+ per car *gasp* Nice turnover for a single day.

For those that missed it, the testdrive shows the speedometer in the top left corner of the big screen.
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jdevo2004 said: ?

Overall the car looks good. The dash is weird and I assume it is not finished.
That being said, the nose is absolutely bland boring deal breaker.
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I think it looks great. Very similar to a Roadster front end.

100 year old dino-cars called, they want their nosecones back. We don't need them anymore, I'll be glad to see them go.
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p1l0t3 said: ?

I will only criticize the duck face. Hopefully this will be changed before production. Other than that, It feels like a crossover (chrysler ?) and I like it overall. Great job here !
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Ok, no problem, if you don't like the duck face as you call it....then duck and run, !
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zambono said: ?

It's a rear only a mother could love lol, again I'll wait to see in person but the S proportions are nicer. So where is my S refresh.
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Yes, but so much better looking than the X.
And so much cheaper than the S
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Beauty...hope it comes faster..cant wait
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CaliBear1 said: ?

I have a hard time believing there's no instrument cluster...unless it's going to have a HUD. That would be amazing.

I'm not sold on the rear at all. Reminds me of the old BMW 318ti. It just feels lopped off. I'm not going to cancel my reservation just yet. A lot can change between now and the final production version.
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Remember this is just this a prototype mockup it will still have to have an instrument panel in front of the driver if not the driver would have to keep looking to the right and their eyes wound be leaving the driving area.
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vortexz said: ?

Where did you get this one from ?
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The website....
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Chevy Bolt already became obsolete even before it goes into production, haha! Model 3 looks like something from the future. Chevy Bolt looks like an ancient product designed by some closed-mind old dudes.
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I think the proportions are perfect, as for the styling, maybe that will change a little by the time of the release but I think it is pretty classic and will grow on a lot people who aren't sure yet.

I see this as a compelling package for the price and think Tesla has moved us another small step further into the future.
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I like it. Much like the S and X, the looks depend greatly on color and wheels though.

And hey, they did a nice center console!
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I'm intrigued. For the moment I will leave it at that, especially remembering how much the Model S changed from prototype to production version. Of course, I am sure, the differences between the Model 3 prototype(s) (especially interior) and the production version will be more subtle than on the S, but still. Things might still change for the better or the worse.
As it stands, as I said, I am intrigued....positively that is
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Darryl said: ?

Remember this is just this a prototype mockup it will still have to have an instrument panel in front of the driver if not the driver would have to keep looking to the right and their eyes wound be leaving the driving area.
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A centered instrument cluster has been done before in a production car. While I think it might end up with one in front of the driver there's no legal reason why they would have to put one there. Look up some pictures of the old Saturn Ion interior. Center cluster with nothing in front of the driver. I presume this makes it easier to adapt for RHD applications as well.

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No2DinosaurFuel said: ?

I don't think tesla thought this one through.
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Right... Tesla didn't just spent YEARS designing this thing. They probably just mindlessly hacked something together late last week, "Crap, we need to reveal something next week! But don't give it any thought, it's not like we're betting the entire company on this car or something."

Obviously they thought it through. Whether it meets your needs or not remains to be seen once we get the production version. It's like the X. It's perfect for my needs because it's a people-hauler, not a cargo hauler. But for those who wanted folding seats, Tesla "didn't think it through." They can't design the perfect car for everyone, but this one clearly hit close enough. So much so, in fact, that I tried to find justification for a second car in our household. (I failed. One car is enough.)
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You see the matte gray with the blacked out chrome and the handles the same color as the paint. I have been saying that this whole time that is what they need to do.
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No2DinosaurFuel said: ?

I don't think tesla thought this one through. Looks like the trunk will not allow the full opening due to the single piece of glass in the rear. I highly doubt the whole glass will move.
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I think it will. It looks to me like the hatchback will open almost to the B pillar.
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I love it!

That dark gray is just bad-ass, I might be getting the silver one though, red somehow doesn't work for me, interested in white also.

I'm surprised at center 'tunnel' in front, guess they needed space to put some internals.

Some angles need some getting used to, otherwise 10/10.

Now I wait for part two! And more pics and videos.
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No2DinosaurFuel said: ?

Looking at the trunk, you might not have much room to put big things in there.
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no, Elon clearly stated that you could put a 7' surfboard inside. That's hard. Can't put by 6'10" paddle board in my Model S but can in my Toyota Highlander.
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If you listen to the audio in the test rides Tesla explains that they are eliminating the instrument cluster in favor of the center display... we'll see if that stays or goes the way of the rear view cameras...
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No2DinosaurFuel said: ?

I don't think tesla thought this one through. Looks like the trunk will not allow the full opening due to the single piece of glass in the rear.
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Some engineer (Three days before production begins): "Hey Mr. Musk, did you realize we can't open the trunk? It's one piece of glass!"
Elon: "Holy s**t young engineer, you're right! I can send people to space but I never thought about how to open the trunk!"

Dude, are you for real? Perhaps you haven't thought things through...You understand what a concept is and how this works, right?

The mission E is much better looking
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How many people can fit into a Mission E?
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it is absolutely beautiful for a 35,000k midsize car! Comparing it to the S or X or the ******* Porsche mission E is a bit off. Compare it to the chevy bolt.
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Owner said: ?

no, Elon clearly stated that you could put a 7' surfboard inside. That's hard. Can't put by 6'10" paddle board in my Model S but can in my Toyota Highlander.
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surf boards are flat. Try to image a big long box. The single glass in the rear, as of now, will definitely impede big large boxes. Flat boxes will be fine.
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Model S M.D. said: ?

Very nice interior and front end. Kudos for supercharging and autopilot. Not sure about the rear either, its approaching Prius territory!
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For this to have 215 mile range, autopilot, insanly futuristic interior and, oh by the way it looks better than a $58,000 Porsche.
I find your comparison to the prius to be quite *poultry
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cbin97 said: ?

You see the matte gray with the blacked out chrome and the handles the same color as the paint. I have been saying that this whole time that is what they need to do.
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Yes. It had different handles than the other two also.
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That flat dashboard is so symmetrical , it will be very good for audiophile sound reproduction as the two sides are near acoustic equals.

My only wish is that the steering column could moved to a centered position for single driver use.
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I don't like how the screen protrudes out like that. The design of the Model S screen that is embedded into the dash is cleaner in my opinion. I wonder why they designed it like this?
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Did anyone get out of the red M3?
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It will destroy the Bolt. I just wanted more of a mini S than a mini X. I thought the latter would be the Model Y.
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Todd Burch said: ?

Some engineer (Three days before production begins): "Hey Mr. Musk, did you realize we can't open the trunk? It's one piece of glass!"
Elon: "Holy s**t young engineer, you're right! I can send people to space but I never thought about how to open the trunk!"

Dude, are you for real? Perhaps you haven't thought things through...You understand what a concept is and how this works, right?

How many people can fit into a Mission E?
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Mission E? don't know. But what I do know is, it looks much better than this car exterior.

Can't open trunk? Never said anything about can't open trunk. I think you need to check your reading skills.

As for concepts, sure I can give tesla some slacks on the design. Maybe they will fix it or what not. Still doubt they will drastically make it much better looking before release.
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irvineboy said: ?

I don't like how the screen protrudes out like that. The design of the Model S screen that is embedded into the dash is cleaner in my opinion. I wonder why they designed it like this?
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The Model X alpha had a floating screen. I went away in the production version. I'd expect the same here for safety and durability.
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I'm disappointed we didn't see any pictures.
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irvineboy said: ?

I don't like how the screen protrudes out like that. The design of the Model S screen that is embedded into the dash is cleaner in my opinion. I wonder why they designed it like this?
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Elon said in his presentation that Tesla pushed all of the instruments forward so there would be more space in the car for the passengers. I am getting a maxxed-out performance Model 3 to go along with my S90D! Double Tesla family! =)
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Wow!! The car is so beautiful. They went with 3 different designs with 3 different cars in span of few years while companies have been using the same front end for decades. Speaks a lot about the innovation of this company. Love the interior, again breakthrough work.
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I'm glad it's not more hatchback-like than it is, but it's right on the line for me. Hatchbacks are so gross, I wish they'd figure something out with the design to go back in the typical sedan direction. I have no problem with the nose and lack of grill. I hope the center console goes away. My favorite thing about the S when I sat in it today was that I could get in and drop my purse right beside me instead of throwing it by my feet. I realize most of the people involved in production are never going to think of this, but it felt like a huge deal when I got in.

Now that I think of it, though, I don't remember seeing where cup holders were in the S.
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eliassorensen said: ?

Wow, such a beautiful car!

- Autopilot standard
- Supercharging standard

Did you see the touch screen??

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Sure is beautiful.

They showed the early Model X (prototype) with a pseudo floating screen somewhat like this, but in the end, they just utilized the same Model S monitor layout. The real issue with a floating screen is durability. Kids will yank on it. Sudden stops and/or you end up bang into it... and then the next thing you know, you have a really expensive monitor dangling by wires sitting on your floor.

These cars are prototypes, and things will change.
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irvineboy said: ?

I don't like how the screen protrudes out like that. The design of the Model S screen that is embedded into the dash is cleaner in my opinion. I wonder why they designed it like this?
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If you look at the Model X when they had prototypes, the screen looked like it was in mid-air, thats not the actual case with the finished product. My best guess is that they first REALLY focused on the exterior, then worried about interior nonsense in the short timeframe before they start producing it.
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Darryl said: ?

Remember this is just this a prototype mockup it will still have to have an instrument panel in front of the driver if not the driver would have to keep looking to the right and their eyes wound be leaving the driving area.
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As a Mini driver, I can tell you that not having the speedo in front of you, where it belongs, is really annoying.
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Xminus6 said: ?

A centered instrument cluster has been done before in a production car. While I think it might end up with one in front of the driver there's no legal reason why they would have to put one there. Look up some pictures of the old Saturn Ion interior. Center cluster with nothing in front of the driver. I presume this makes it easier to adapt for RHD applications as well.

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Ease of RHD versions was Saturn and Mini's excuse. But unless you've driven one, you have no idea how annoying it is to look over to the side to see the speedo.
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your choice....
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UKayla said: ?

Now that I think of it, though, I don't remember seeing where cup holders were in the S.
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Center armrest, you can push back those cushions to reveal cup holders.
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Ok., so it doesn't blow my skirt up in the styling area, but I understand the design constraints of providing headroom for five adults, with the shorter overall length. Can they work on the blunt front nose though. Where's the model X stylized logo/slit grill?
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