teslamotorclub: Your Ideal Model 3 Color Configuration part 1

Considering rumors on the aesthetics of the Model 3 have ranged from "a smaller Model S," to "unlike any other car on the road," it dawned on me today just how little we might know about not only what the Model 3 body might look like, but more specifically what colors it might come in. Colors! Fun! Yay! Surely everyone has an idea of what color - both inside and out - they dream of getting, but because we know so little, and because the full range of interior and exterior color options may remain a mystery for months (years?) to come, I thought it might be interesting to hear everyone's thoughts on their dream configuration given previously or currently available colors.

Starting with interior, it seems plausible to expect (at least) the following options:

Black Cloth

Black Leather/Next Gen

Grey Leather/Next Gen

Tan Leather/Next Gen

Ultra White Leather/Next Gen

As for exterior, past and present, we may see:

Black

White

Titanium Metallic

Midnight Silver Metallic

Obsidian Black Metallic

Midnight Blue Metallic

Silver Metallic

Pearl White Multi-coat

Red Multi-coat

Green (Discontinued 11/14)

Brown (Discontinued 11/14)

Who knows what else we might see in Tesla's first mass market car, but most of these options seem like pretty safe bets to make their way into the Model 3 Design Studio. That being said, which interior/exterior color combo are you planning on?

For me, I really hope they bring back the green exterior. I dream of a configuration of that dark, understated green, with the ultra white, futuristic interior. Not sure if the leather upgrade will be in my budget, but this thread is all about hope, so the dream lives on!
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I'd love dark green with a beige or light grey interior leather. Failing green, a dark brown, beige/gold, or dark grey. Can't do a black interior. Too hot in the South.
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Steepler2k said: ?

I'd love dark green with a beige or light grey interior leather. Failing green, a dark brown, beige/gold, or dark grey. Can't do a black interior. Too hot in the South.
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Almost as I could have said it my self But not too dark colors. And living somewhat more to the north I may very well do with a black interior - as long as it is not (fake) leather.

And for the exatct color I want:

(and a link to the picture if it does not show up in the thread: http://bestcarmag.com/sites/default/files/82570801996_chrysler_sebring_convertible_jxi_s_oem_2_500.jpg )
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Steepler2k said: ?

Can't do a black interior. Too hot in the South.
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Psssshhhttttt, I live in Florida and I'm currently riding in a black car w/black leather and black tints. Don't care, haha. We're a different breed down here.
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Pearl white exterior with white vinyl or leather interior. I just love that contrast. But maybe grey since denim stains white easily right?
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rnelsonee said: ?

But maybe grey since denim stains white easily right?
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Every time I see a Sig S with white interior, I think "How the heck do you keep that clean?!?" Black seats for me, thank you.
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Black black black black black black black
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I"m hoping for a Dark Metallic Blue exterior with a Dark Brown Interior Leather. It's my perfect combo. I haven't seen Tesla with Dark Brown. (I'm not a huge fan of the Tan) as far as I know. Hopefully they offer it as an option this time around. I'm trying to avoid going with plain black.
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Silver metallic paint, grey leather next gen seats, matte wood finish, and a black headliner.
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The electric green of roadsters was something... but I think for my model 3 the best would still be signature red...

Since neither will be are available, either white or blue I think
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Steepler2k said: ?

I'd love dark green with a beige or light grey interior leather. Failing green, a dark brown, beige/gold, or dark grey. Can't do a black interior. Too hot in the South.
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I used to think the same thing. We ended up getting a lightly used van and I was regretting that it had a black interior. The salesman told me again and again that because the paint was silver the interior wouldn't get as hot. I now am a convert. Black interior with light exterior all day long. The light exterior repels the heat and the dark interior hides stains and looks better longer. Plus you can use a sharpie to touch up nicks in the interior. I know don't laugh but it works. We also got a light tint on the driver and passenger door windows and that helps tremendously. So I probably would love a silver Model 3 with black leather interior.
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Midnight Metalic Blue,
Tan interior Cloth Seats & Carpet
Simulated Rosewood Accent & Dash Trim
For me
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Ideally, I'd go with dark green (British racing) and as close to the Volvo Beechwood interior as possible:

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My favorite ICE (can't call these colors boring):

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I really hope they come out with a bright red. I really like solid red cars. Not the deeper red that has metallic. It would be nice if it was included as a base color. I think it would be appropriate if the Model 3 was to compete with performance versions of say the Audi RS5 or a BMW M3.
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Discontinued Green, Brown Leather, Black dash.
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There are a few different combinations that I would prefer, but my Tesla instagram tesla_bluestar currently says that I will choose Blue exterior with a White interior. If they come out with a bold interior, I may change the exterior to white so I can have a red interior.
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Park2670 said: ?

There are a few different combinations that I would prefer, but my Tesla instagram tesla_bluestar currently says that I will choose Blue exterior with a White interior. If they come out with a bold interior, I may change the exterior to white so I can have a red interior.
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If they have a red interior, i may join you with that.. but Metallic blue with Red interior is really nice too (forget the white...LOL)
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Red exterior paint (for the wife)...black or darker colored interior to hide all the crud my family will inevitably bring into the car.
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Boourns said: ?

Ideally, I'd go with dark green (British racing) and as close to the Volvo Beechwood interior as possible:

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This isn't the tan that comes with Tesla's Correct? this is a lot darker. It's awesome. LOVE LOVE LOVE
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I have always really liked white cars with black interior but I am really liking the Midnight Blue Metallic with Grey Leather/Next Gen
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pmich80 said: ?

This isn't the tan that comes with Tesla's Correct? this is a lot darker. It's awesome. LOVE LOVE LOVE
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Correct. Tesla's current tan is lighter. If I were limited to options Tesla provides in the S currently I'd probably have to go with black. We have had cars in the past with lighter color leather, and they often get stained blue from sitting in them with jeans. Not sure if this is a problem with the Model S.
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Midnight blue is without a doubt my favorite TMS color. But it'll depend on how the 3 looks which color I want.
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I see no point in offering a grey interior; grey seats look as if your car is covered in dust lol!

For simplicity of Model 3's manufacturing, ideally they shouldn't bother with the stock white/black options. Pearl White/Obsidian Black should be included in the 35k price, while the rest of the options will need to be charged a little more.

So thus we have:

1. Pearl White
2. Obsidian Black
3. Metallic Red-Multi-coat
4. Midnight Blue Metallic
5. Titanium Metallic
6. Silver Metallic

And 3 interiors:

1. Ultra-White
2. Tan-Brown
3. Black

As volume production has to be higher, the less important variables there is, the better imo.

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For me, I would prefer the white/tan interior and probably a Titanium Metallic exterior.
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Red with a black interior, unless they come out with a particularly amazing shade of blue.
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Black on bronze HRE's, like this S:
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MiamiNole said: ?

Psssshhhttttt, I live in Florida and I'm currently riding in a black car w/black leather and black tints. Don't care, haha. We're a different breed down here.
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I used to think the same thing. We ended up getting a lightly used van and I was regretting that it had a black interior. The salesman told me again and again that because the paint was silver the interior wouldn't get as hot. I now am a convert. Black interior with light exterior all day long. The light exterior repels the heat and the dark interior hides stains and looks better longer. Plus you can use a sharpie to touch up nicks in the interior. I know don't laugh but it works. We also got a light tint on the driver and passenger door windows and that helps tremendously. So I probably would love a silver Model 3 with black leather interior.
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I start sweating when it's 70 out. I'm different.
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Steepler2k said: ?

I start sweating when it's 70 out. I'm different.
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I don't think we are that much different. I start sweating when I think too much...
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Our current vehicles are Grey/Silver, so this time around I am going for Midnight Blue. Don't want to look so drab anymore.
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I really wish for a BROWN leather instead of the tan. Most brands have one they sell in limited numbers because dealers are scared of them, but people love them once they get them: Mercedes Cognac, Volvo Beechwood, BMW Saddle, or even more orange like Volvo Atacama, Infiniti Bourbon, BMW Cinnamon.

For paint, the current blue is amazing, but I'd go with the discontinued brown as well. Pearl White or red if I got panoramic roof for contrast, but that will just make cooling it in the summer more difficult.
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I really wish for a BROWN leather instead of the tan. Most brands have one they sell in limited numbers because dealers are scared of them, but people love them once they get them: Mercedes Cognac, Volvo Beechwood, BMW Saddle, or even more orange like Volvo Atacama, Infiniti Bourbon, BMW Cinnamon.

For paint, the current blue is amazing, but I'd go with the discontinued brown as well. Pearl White or red if I got panoramic roof for contrast, but that will just make cooling it in the summer more difficult.
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Yea thinking of it again, brown leather is actually nice when matched with a cool exterior. For example my dad recently got a Peugeot 3008 with Grey exterior and Brown interior.
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Valdric Lim said: ?

my dad recently got a Peugeot 3008 with Grey exterior and Brown interior.
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I LOVE grey with brown. I call this the "man and machine" color combo, and in a purity of elements, the most real. Metal is silver to grey, and tanned leather is brown.
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Sigh, after seeing the 3 in grey, I may cave and stick with it.
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I want the matte gray. Soooo bad.
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I wasn't sure before, but now I know. I want the RED one . I will even wait an extra quarter for it if red is a delayed color like it was on the S.

Dunno what interior, I prefer light interiors, so it will depend on the options there. I've always wanted a brown leather interior, but that is an uncommon color in mainstream cars.
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erthquake said: ?

I want the matte gray. Soooo bad.
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I agree! It brings out a lot of the lines of the car more! You think they'll offer this color?
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I was in love with the matte black/gray too until I saw it during the test drives. The problem if you look is all the oils from people's hands making the car have a shiny oily look around the trunk and door handles. That would drive me bananas. I have a coffee mug like that at home and I am constantly wiping it with a napkin to get the prints off of it because it bugs me. I couldn't imagine having a car that had that problem. Otherwise if it was clean with no oil spots I think it looks amazing! Very Gotham city looking.

After seeing the debut I think I'll probably go for the silver. It looks striking!
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I hope they offer more colors also. It seems like they lack in the color department across all boards
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ummgood said: ?

After seeing the debut I think I'll probably go for the silver. It looks striking!
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Same here, depending on what the other options are. I'm not normally a silver car fan, but damn it looked good.
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I'm gong to have mine wrapped. I probably will pick the White option as wrapping works best with a white base.
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erthquake said: ?

I want the matte gray. Soooo bad.
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I was deadset on metallic Blue but that gun metal Matt Grey looks so good too. I'm not sure if i should get dark black rims or Bright Chrome ones...
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The silver metallic along with the red one they showed were gorgeous. Also the gunmetal matte gray looks really good as well but I think the silver was the best of the 3!
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Since it will be my wife's commuter, it will be blue on the outside. Probably blue on the inside as well.
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After seeing it online, my wife said she wants red. So that is probably what we'll end up with, considering she let me spend $1000 on a car we won't get for ~ 2 years and hadn't seen at the time.
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Scifi_tv_fan said: ?

The silver metallic along with the red one they showed were gorgeous. Also the gunmetal matte gray looks really good as well but I think the silver was the best of the 3!
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Add black wheels to the silver and it is really special.

If they offer that matte gray, I'll add black wheels and black interior. Otherwise, my ? will be silver.
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I think Black looks the best. The champagne looks nice. The matte looks good, but not as a daily driver for anyone under 30. I haven't seen white yet.
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Looks like Midnight Silver metallic, a current Tesla color.

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Think outside the box, folks. Many are assuming the existing color palette of the S and X will be your only choices for the 3. What other colors peek your interest? Remember, The 3 is a different car and so it's colors should reflect it's personality as well as yours.
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Prior to the reveal wanted black, until I saw a red MS at the Store I was putting down my deposit in. I thought the red looked sweet! But now that I see all of that tinted glass on the roof I'm thinking black again. I just don't go for that 2-tone look. As for the interior I'm thinking black or gray. Sorry about being so boring HookBill.
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An interesting cobalt-like blue with light tan next-gen interior
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Would love the red they had on show with light grey seats.

But that silver looked spectacular, and I never really like silver.
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I'll take the "slate" one from the Reveal w/ black/dark interior w/ a panoramic roof that opens. I don't like the wheels, but the rest of this one appeals:

The silver from the Reveal comes in a close second.
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My ideal Model 3 will look a lot like by Model S ...

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Before seeing it I'd said Pearl white metallic with white interior. (Yeah, I don't have kids. And I keep my cars very clean.) But that silver was gorgeous. I could do the exact one that was in the middle of the stage - silver with white interior.
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They better offer that Matte grey or this was the ultimate 'Catfish'.....
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Agreed, but I have a funny feeling that color is part of a performance specced model. The whole thing was way more aggressive than the others onstage.

Not saying that is bad, but bring the checkbook.

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They better offer that Matte grey or this was the ultimate 'Catfish'.....
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Pearl White Multi-Coat (not Solid White which appears to be a flat white) looks nice as does Silver Metallic. Those are timeless colors fit for any occasion.
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I hope Tesla continues to expand their color palette. The original offerings all but monochromatic but they've made some reasonable additions since. If I were choosing among today's options? We'll go with either the red multi-coat, the titanium metallic, or midnight silver metallic. Otherwise I'd be open to lots of options. I wonder if they'd consider offering the signature red? It's a stunning color and since there won't be any signature Model 3s...

As for the interior, I really like the two-tone grey we have in our Model S. Leather and cloth would both be viable options for us. The one thing we're certain about is that we're not wild about a black interior.
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For interiors, I like leather in tan, grey, or brown. No black or white (for me) because it either shows dirt or dust too badly, or is too hot in warm climates. I like the wood trims, but that might not be an option for the 3.

Exterior colors - lets get a bit more fun! Add to the existing color palate and have some based on jewel tones - Dark Amethyst purple, London Blue Topaz (teal), Aquamarine or Amazonite (aqua blue/green), Carnelian (medium dark orange), Ruby red, Emerald green, Jade green, etc. Have colors with a clear coat and a bit of depth. Don't add solid primary or florescent colors, they can look gaudy or flat.

I wouldn't buy the matte grey shown in the reveal. In one way it looked cool, but in the other it looked like it was just painted with primer. Plus every single finger print showed on it (in the test drive videos).
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Does anyone have the current white artificial leather offered in the MX? Why was white the only artificial color?

are those difficult to keep clean i.e. blue jeans rubbing off on the seats?
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Elon Musk on Twitter

Game. Set. Match.
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irvineboy said: ?

Does anyone have the current white artificial leather offered in the MX? Why was white the only artificial color?

are those difficult to keep clean i.e. blue jeans rubbing off on the seats?
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If they are the same offered in the Model X, per Musk they are actually more stain resistant:

"it actually performed better than other colors on stain tests. Best not to have vented seats w kids though."
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Exterior paint: Metallic coppery-red
Wheels: Gray, showing red calipers
Interior: Either the Ultra White synthetic with black Alcantara headliner, or Black sport cloth with cream headliner.

This is perhaps a bit flashy by my standards, but Model 3 is a special car.

I guess it'll be awhile before Tesla finalizes the paint and upholstery color options.
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Black or Gunmetal exterior for me. I'd like a Tan/Black all leather scheme for the interior with maybe some real wood accents.
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I generally love black cars or a deep maroon red, but that matte gray with black wheels is so amazing!
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I'll take red metallic, tan interior
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I wanted the S in the titanium, but my wife said no as she only likes black cars, black interior... I guess she takes what jay z once said "Black cards, black cars, all black everything"
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Big Dog said: ?

I'll take red metallic, tan interior
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I'm with you!!! +1
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I much prefer solid non-metalic paint colors. Probably because they are not seen that often I find them to be more classy.

A nice bright red or green as used on vintage British cars would be sweet. Even the classy greys can look awesome.

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I know I'm in a small minority, but I liked the old dark blue.
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Am partial to the ocean blue/bright white vegan interior of the X. Hopefully the 3 has that colour combo
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pmich80 said: ?

I"m hoping for a Dark Metallic Blue exterior with a Dark Brown Interior Leather. It's my perfect combo. I haven't seen Tesla with Dark Brown. (I'm not a huge fan of the Tan) as far as I know. Hopefully they offer it as an option this time around. I'm trying to avoid going with plain black.
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I will be all over matte options, specially nice blue ones, like this one :

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mini countryman moonwalk grey is one of the coolest grays around and goes perfect with a tinted glass roof or some of the wheel designs at presentation. By the way Congrats Tesla those wheel designs are the best I have ever seen. I think it would look good on the m3 other than that I like the pearl white as 2nd favorite color.
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Modern wood grain inserts like beach wood or black wood for the dash as a option would be nice. See pic
Leather it's black - nothing worse than white/beige leather seats and kids.
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Gimme some fun colors like the roadster. Love tobacco interiors, but would like to see high quality vegan options for all colors.
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I'm totally going to put Honda badges on it, VTEC stickers and a big aluminum wing and 6" exhaust tip, just to mess with people.
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3M makes a wrap called Matte Blue Metallic. I would love a color like that. I would love to see some other Matte options besides dark grey/black (whatever the prototype was). Mercedes has some nice ones on their high end cars like light grey, blue, and black.

Another awesome color is the white on the 2014 Camaro Z28 that was on Jay Leno's Garage.
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I would love a nice chrome green (a bit less dark than the original S color), with black interior. Matte black would be majorly cool, but if it is hard to keep clean, I live on a dirt road...

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diamond.g said: ?

Our current vehicles are Grey/Silver, so this time around I am going for Midnight Blue. Don't want to look so drab anymore.
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Yeah not gonna lie that Matte Grey/Black looks fantastic. If it were not so hard to keep clean I would be all about that color. Midnight Blue is still in the running otherwise. I hope they offer blacked out trim pieces, don't want chrome trim.
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ELRev said: ?

Elon Musk on Twitter Game. Set. Match.
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Tesla Model 3 renderings with a bunch of new paint jobs [Gallery]

Tesla Motors Club member bayol created a dozen renderings from the aforementioned promo shots to help people envision the Model 3 in more colors. CEO Elon Musk mentioned that the black matte was really popular at the Model 3 event and that it would make sense for the color to make it to production, but as for other colors, it�s anyone�s best guess at this point.
Here are bayol�s renderings:

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Matte Grey Exterior
would like Coral red interior like BMW
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FlatSix911 said: ?

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THAT is my car!
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If the attached picture is a black cherry pearl, I think that would be my color.
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I have been waiting since the release of the Model S for this car. I will be putting all options possible into the car.

Black or Midnight Blue metallic
Black leather/next gen
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Fred Thompson said: ?

If the attached picture is a black cherry pearl, I think that would be my color. View attachment 171491
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Black Cherry would be my color too. (That is the color of my current car.)
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Midnight Blue Metallic! Fingers crossed. A Charcoal Grey interior would be nice, but I'll probably get black.
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ummgood said: ?

3M makes a wrap called Matte Blue Metallic. I would love a color like that.
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I've seen it in person - It's very cool (and I don't normally like the matte trend)

Personally I really like the old Sig red.
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I see that TM has now posted the Model X configurator on their website. I was curious to see if the Model X would have a different color palette than the Model S. It doesn't. Same color selection. I fear that TM might do the same with the Model 3 - same color palette as S. In my opinion, this would be a mistake. I think the Model 3 should be available in some "jelly bean colors"........which would look inappropriate on an S but would really bring out the character of a 3. You can see from some of the clever Photoshop renderings in this thread what some of these colors do to make the Model 3 really fun!

Any other opinions?
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I would really like some more colors that the ones currently offered. However more colors means longer wait times I guess.

I was dead set on white, but after seeing these renderings not so much...
I'm not sure which color now..
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semitrack said: ?

I was dead set on white, but after seeing these renderings not so much...
I'm not sure which color now..
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Yes, we are on the same page. Initially, it was going to be white for us (not the pearl white) but my wife saw the orange/copper rendering and she has got to have that color or neon green second choice!
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This green with black trim and black interior.
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A charcoal metallic with black interior.
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I second the notion that I hope they don't only offer only the Model S color choices for the Model 3. From day 1, I noticed how BORING those color choices were. If I wanted an inconspicuous electric car, I would have gotten the Chevy Volt or Bolt.
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Based on the existing Model S colors, my wife and I are leaning toward blue. However, another side of me doesn't want to scream, "Hey, look at me I'm a Tesla!", so maybe a less conspicuous color. Definitely not standard black or white though. We'll have to wait and see which other colors will be offered.
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British Racing Green with a dark tan/brown interior.
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I don't want to pay extra for metallic paint, so the base version of paint should have a rainbow of colors. I'd like the 1971 B3 Blue that Dodge used on their cars, sometimes called "Petty Blue" . Richard Petty painted his stock cars with it in the early 70's. It's a nice bright sky blue color. Ford is copying it by using a nearly identical sky blue color on Mustangs, I see them regularly.

I would like a non-black interior, but I do not care about leather or extra cost anything. So base cloth seats should be available in tan or grey, not just black.
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Ford's Grabber Blue has been around since 1970.

As for the Model 3, from the current color palatte, I would probably go Solid Black, Solid White or Midnight Silver Metallic. I'm not usually one that prefers bright colors but I guess my head could be turned depending on what other, if any, color options they offer.
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I've had the opportunity to care for a black car for over a decade. Over it.

I'm ready for something different. Multi-coat red for me!
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To properly compare and contrast colors, I think what we need is a set of Model 3 images covering all angles especially the front and back. Also, I know that super thin profiled tires look great but we really need realistic sizes and if ever there is a way to remove all window tint because you are not going to find a car coming out of showroom with dark tints all around. In other words, rather than covering just one particular angle when the car looks best, the right way to compare is to see all angles and with more realistic production car characteristics.
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Lamborghini Huracan LP Spyder has some nice color choices:

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Get Combo - the silver gray with burgundy interior
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I'm in the camp with those who feel that mundane colors should not be the norm for this car. Were it up to me, basic white and black and silver would not even be on offer. Some genuinely unique-to-Tesla colors are in order. And I don't mean just their version of "red." It is time for some truly stand-out colors. The folks buying these aren't likely going to want to be in an invisible car like a Honda Civic... or Chevy Bolt.

Plus... if purple isn't going to be offered, this is going to cost me a lot of money for custom paint!
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Any other opinions?
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I think we'll see, along with a more involved Model S refresh, a new batch of color options, and I think most, if not all, of those (plus more, perhaps) color options will carry over to the Model 3.
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Will white and black be the only "free" paint colors like on the MS/X? Thankfully I'm leaning toward white anyway. I just pray to God that they have either a tan or taupe cloth interior choice (anything but black or bright white).
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