Do the headlights ruin the styling?

[Tes LA]

The headlights are one of the highlights to me.

 

[Zaphod]

I don't mind the headlights as they are, but to me they look unfinished. I suspect they were good enough for the reveal, but the design will be more polished for production.

 

[dsvick]

And please stop assuming I'm upset.

Sorry, I got the wrong impression from the number of posts you seem to make where you wonder if things are going well, or if they're really on track, or if the people that waited in line will get something special because they haven't yet. I won't make any further assumptions ...

And, back to the original headlight discussion ...

 

[Garlan Garner]

Sorry, I got the wrong impression from the number of posts you seem to make where you wonder if things are going well, or if they're really on track, or if the people that waited in line will get something special because they haven't yet. I won't make any further assumptions ...

And, back to the original headlight discussion ...

NP. THanks.

 

[arjay]

Wow, I love the look of the 3 headlights Pando Photoshoped on to the S.

 

[Snow Drift]

Guys it's a concept car. The headlight internals will change, just like the fog lights. Look at the Model X concept vs production....

VS

 

[AustinPowers]

Even if Tesla doesn't change a thing about the headlights from the concept to the production version, I still like the design very much. Especially as it conveys quite a lot of Porsche-look, which surely isn't a bad thing, at least to many potential buyers I know ;-)

 

[Garlan Garner]

Guys it's a concept car. The headlight internals will change, just like the fog lights. Look at the Model X concept vs production....

VS

All I know is that I'm glad they got rid of that hideous plastic nose-cone.

 

[Pando]

Here are all of them with Model 3 style headlights. I think the Model S looks awesome. Not so much for the X though, as I think the existing lights fit better.

 

[Jayc]

Here are all of them with Model 3 style headlights. I think the Model S looks awesome. Not so much for the X though, as I think the existing lights fit better.

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All three cars have to be in the same color to compare, you will probably find that Model 3 in Blue looks the best out of those three cars.

 

[Red Sage]

Guys it's a concept car. The headlight internals will change, just like the fog lights. Look at the Model X concept vs production....

VS

Even if Tesla doesn't change a thing about the headlights from the concept to the production version, I still like the design very much. Especially as it conveys quite a lot of Porsche-look, which surely isn't a bad thing, at least to many potential buyers I know ;-)

I sort of agree with you guys, but would like to point out those aren't 'concepts' but 'engineering prototypes' instead. This is what a 'concept' looks like, compared to the real deal:
CONCEPT:

REAL DEAL:

Also, I was initially horrified by camera angles that made the Model ☰ seem as if it mimicked Porsche design themes.

 

[sg021]

It definitely has more than its fair share of wind and road noise but it is a little better then the Mercedes 300c loaner I have right now, it's a bumpy piece of junk. Also, cutting the engine at stoplights and starting the engine again it's a cool idea at all but it's poorly implemented noisy lurch fest.

Funny you should mention the C300. I had one as a loaner. Beautiful car, but rattling noises coming from two separate locations.

 

[Tanquen]

Funny you should mention the C300. I had one as a loaner. Beautiful car, but rattling noises coming from two separate locations.

It's funny seeing some of the same parts on another car but the S looks so much nicer. I hate the back end and the interior, front looks ok. It just sets in the garage.

They've had my S for 4 days now and it's not moved from the parting lot at the service center. The appointment was to be over today. Sent an email yesterday and this morning and not a peep.

 

[LectrikPower]

I did the reverse, photoshopped Model 3 headlights onto Model S. It's probably likely how the next Model S refresh will look like.

I'd say that it's a natural progression of styling as time goes on. The headlights are migrating more toward the back.

Hey Pondo could you put the S headlights on the 3?

Thanks

 

[Red Sage]

Hey Pondo could you put the S headlights on the 3?

Thanks

I think someone already dud that here. A version of the Model 3 with the entire front end replaced with the new Model S fascia. It is probably shown earlier in this thread.

 

[LectrikPower]

I think someone already dud that here. A version of the Model 3 with the entire front end replaced with the new Model S fascia. It is probably shown earlier in this thread.

Nah, there is no 3 with S headlights here.

 

[Pando]

Here you go:

 

[Pando]

And here's a pre-refresh Model S with Model 3 headlights:

 

[LectrikPower]

Thanks!

Here you go:

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That looks soooo good. I like it much better

 

[Zaphod]

Here you go:

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you should have used the new refresh LED headlight unit over the older HID one. I think it looks better than the original 3 design, but think the outer "tip" of the light could flow better with the creases in the fender.