Mark Z
Active Member
Seat Interior Chosen
I just got off the phone with Tesla Motors. While they couldn't answer all my questions, they did respond to each one. The following italic numbered text was emailed to the advisor. The response in this font are my words based on the answers during the verbal phone call.
1. Will the individual 2nd row seats be closer to the design of the driver and passenger seat with a larger side edge towards the open carpet area so it is not cut off as it appears in the provided image.
The sales advisor did not have an answer about how much, if any seat expansion would occur on the center side. They have only the image provided to go on, so until the final product is seen, they cannot give an answer at this time.
2. Would the individual 2nd row seats have the same adjustments as the front seats? Fwd/Back of course, but what about the seat back recline or seat tilt? (If they are identical to the front bucket, would they have lumbar adjust?)
The 2nd row seats are NOT the front row seats. They are the same as the original 2nd bench without the center seat. They do move forward/backward and tilt down for extra cargo room. They do NOT recline. The movement would be the same as the 2nd row bench style seat, but are independently moveable.
3. Would the individual 2nd row seats have an armrest at the center side? Would if fold up?
There is NO armrest on the center side.
4. Would the individual 2nd row seat backs fold down forward, or is it like the original 2nd row bench seat or front seats that do not fold?
No folding of the seats, just like the 2nd row bench seat.
5. Optional: Is the center floor flat with no dips or bumps from any leftovers of the previous design?
In his opinion, Tesla will have a smooth floor where the center seat was located. Since they have not seen the final product, they cannot answer with 100% assurance (my words).
We chatted about the advantages and disadvantages of each choice. The major question is if the buyer needs seven seats or wants extra open floor space. The advisor has read my posts about my suggestion for the future and is going to pass that to the design group. He explained that our feedback in the last few weeks was the reason for the Six Seat Interior seating option. Tesla Motors is listening to their customers.
I did confirm a Six Seat Interior and I am pleased Tesla Motors offered the new interior option to those of us who had confirmed their orders over two weeks ago.
I just got off the phone with Tesla Motors. While they couldn't answer all my questions, they did respond to each one. The following italic numbered text was emailed to the advisor. The response in this font are my words based on the answers during the verbal phone call.
1. Will the individual 2nd row seats be closer to the design of the driver and passenger seat with a larger side edge towards the open carpet area so it is not cut off as it appears in the provided image.
The sales advisor did not have an answer about how much, if any seat expansion would occur on the center side. They have only the image provided to go on, so until the final product is seen, they cannot give an answer at this time.
2. Would the individual 2nd row seats have the same adjustments as the front seats? Fwd/Back of course, but what about the seat back recline or seat tilt? (If they are identical to the front bucket, would they have lumbar adjust?)
The 2nd row seats are NOT the front row seats. They are the same as the original 2nd bench without the center seat. They do move forward/backward and tilt down for extra cargo room. They do NOT recline. The movement would be the same as the 2nd row bench style seat, but are independently moveable.
3. Would the individual 2nd row seats have an armrest at the center side? Would if fold up?
There is NO armrest on the center side.
4. Would the individual 2nd row seat backs fold down forward, or is it like the original 2nd row bench seat or front seats that do not fold?
No folding of the seats, just like the 2nd row bench seat.
5. Optional: Is the center floor flat with no dips or bumps from any leftovers of the previous design?
In his opinion, Tesla will have a smooth floor where the center seat was located. Since they have not seen the final product, they cannot answer with 100% assurance (my words).
We chatted about the advantages and disadvantages of each choice. The major question is if the buyer needs seven seats or wants extra open floor space. The advisor has read my posts about my suggestion for the future and is going to pass that to the design group. He explained that our feedback in the last few weeks was the reason for the Six Seat Interior seating option. Tesla Motors is listening to their customers.
I did confirm a Six Seat Interior and I am pleased Tesla Motors offered the new interior option to those of us who had confirmed their orders over two weeks ago.
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