If the Chairman of the Board states that (quote) "I'm not sure anyone should have made this car;" Houston, we have a problem!
As I had feared, at first sight, the falcon-wing door concept is a no-go on many levels. Sensors unable to detect objects at all angles is an unacceptable design failure. Owners should not be subjected to measuring the exact angle of supporting beams in underground parking lots etc. before determining whether or not to open the rear door of the car!.
(Bearing in mind that for a Model S collision, parts from Fremont can take up to three months to materialize - I dread to think what the lead time for Model X rear door assembly is.)
Moreover, roof / ski/snowboard racks - forget it! Leave half the family at home and use the capacious rear of the vehicle for transportation of, I suppose. So glad that I talked a friend into the Model S instead.
'Falcon' should perhaps be re-named 'albatross.'
As I had feared, at first sight, the falcon-wing door concept is a no-go on many levels. Sensors unable to detect objects at all angles is an unacceptable design failure. Owners should not be subjected to measuring the exact angle of supporting beams in underground parking lots etc. before determining whether or not to open the rear door of the car!.
(Bearing in mind that for a Model S collision, parts from Fremont can take up to three months to materialize - I dread to think what the lead time for Model X rear door assembly is.)
Moreover, roof / ski/snowboard racks - forget it! Leave half the family at home and use the capacious rear of the vehicle for transportation of, I suppose. So glad that I talked a friend into the Model S instead.
'Falcon' should perhaps be re-named 'albatross.'