Change from alcantara to cloth on PUP???

[seattlite2004]

I don't see "Alcantara" anywhere in the "Premium Upgarde" text/description. Why would folks assume it's "Alcantara"? I'm thinking it's a cheaper knock off...not saying it's inferior...just saying it's not "Alcantara".

 

[Stoneymonster]

I don't see "Alcantara" anywhere in the "Premium Upgarde" text/description. Why would folks assume it's "Alcantara"? I'm thinking it's a cheaper knock off...not saying it's inferior...just saying it's not "Alcantara".

Either way, it’s clearly changed. But it’s true they never said what material you get.

 

[Moderatefan]

You'd think it'd be only a minor thing, but I'm considering canceling the reservation,

If you want to make a statement, why don't you put a HOLD on your car when available to config and in the reason for the hold state that you want alcantara interior back? And let them look at this.

 

[Brandon332]

Either way, it’s clearly changed. But it’s true they never said what material you get.

I don't care if they call it nothing, alcantara, textile, or Jesus Grey. To be honest I didn't even know what alcantara meant until this. All I care about is the pictures, test drives, design studio etc which *still* show "soft-suede grey" and the reality which is cheap Nissan Sentra fabric. Not cool, but ah first world problems. Legally I'm sure it's fine, but it makes me feel like the meme below, which is not how Tesla should want its people feeling

 

[AZRI11]

By the time I get my premium car it will change again, to plastic.

 

[wraithnot]

Looks very similar to the material in my 2014 Model S. Here is the B pillar.

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I took some photos of the headliner material in both our early 2013 Model S and the new Model 3 for comparison. The material actually looks surprisingly similar in photos. But the material in the Model 3 is MUCH more smooth to the touch. I also remember thinking the Model S headliner looked kind of cheap while the Model 3 material looked fine. Of course, that could be in part because I don't have a sun roof in the model S and so there are acres of headliner. The color difference might also help make the Model 3 headliner look better (at least to me). The order is Model 3 closeup, Model S closeup, Model 3, Model S.

 

[omgwtfbyobbq]

I like how the Alcantara looks compared to the premium textile, but at the same time, I have dogs, and will sooner or later hopefully have kids, so if the premium textile is easier to maintain, that's fine too. What really puts me off is mixing the two.

 

[MotoEvCA]

By the time I get my premium car it will change again, to plastic.

Many lady friend passengers of mine like the feel of alcantara. They can tell the difference when they touch it. Tesla needs to make this right.

 

[Stoneymonster]

Many lady friend passengers of mine like the feel of alcantara. They can tell the difference when they touch it. Tesla needs to make this right.

 

[K-MTG]

I guess alcantara was the "something special"...do you textile folks at least have the black alcantara on the doors?

 

[Brandon332]

I like how the Alcantara looks compared to the premium textile, but at the same time, I have dogs, and will sooner or later hopefully have kids, so if the premium textile is easier to maintain, that's fine too. What really puts me off is mixing the two.

They're probably only mixing the two until their stock of alcantara visors runs out, after which the new supply of textile visors will be installed and all will match.

 

[MotoEvCA]

They're probably only mixing the two until their stock of alcantara visors runs out, after which the new supply of textile visors will be installed and all will match.

That's a pretty shady way of treating customers on Tesla's part..... Someone should shed some sunlight on the situation.

 

[Stoneymonster]

That's a pretty shady way of treating customers on Tesla's part.....

Clearly they aren’t listening to their advisors.

 

[carbonx]

Well, I have photos to prove it changed. It is definitely cloth now other than the visors that are still suede material. Very strange mixture.

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Which VIN range and when did you configure?

 

[Moderatefan]

They are removing the coolness factor, so the premium interior owners can no longer brag they have the coolest EV around and must admit to their guests that they are inferior species compared to the S/X owners.

 

[Stoneymonster]

They are removing the coolness factor, so the premium interior owners can no longer brag they have the coolest EV around and must admit to their guests that they are inferior species compared to the S/X owners.

Hey my S has burlap.

 

[siucity]

If you want to make a statement, why don't you put a HOLD on your car when available to config and in the reason for the hold state that you want alcantara interior back? And let them look at this.

On my order page, I only see 3 options for a hold. Base model, AWD, and later delivery date. No option to write in a reason.

 

[carbonx]

Survey for who received Alcantara or Fabric

Model 3 Alcantartra Survey

 

[Moderatefan]

On my order page, I only see 3 options for a hold. Base model, AWD, and later delivery date. No option to write in a reason.

Hmm didn't know this. too bad.

 

[kbecks13]

How many people were talking about their headliner before this whole thing came up? As in, how many people were like "wow this headliner material is really premium and just great" - because i didn't see ANY of that. Therefore, is this really that significant or impactful?

I honestly could not care either way as i'm sure (and others have posted pics) the new fabric is still a premium material and i trust Tesla not to put something crappy in the premium upgrade for a $50K car.

However, I totally agree that Tesla needs to be more transparent with how they implement these changes, especially with how the ordering/configuring process works and the lag between sending large amounts of money and receiving a car.