Do you care that the trunk doesn't auto close?

[insaneoctane]

Just saw my Dad's new Kia that he paid $37K for. The most expensive vehicle that Kia has and so it has all the bells and whistles. That includes the little button to auto-close the trunk lid. I kinda wish I was getting that on the Model 3. Not having it is a plus for reliability. I know for sure, Tesla will eventually offer the feature on future model 3's. I don't get in my trunk enough to get all upset about it, but I can vent my first world complain here, right? Do you guys care about this feature?

By the way, the Kia also has the 360 surround view that we all wish Tesla would add....

 

[Sandiegodoug]

Don’t need. Simpler the better.

 

[navinsiri]

It's not a big hatch like Model S or X so its not really needed. The only thing I liked about motorized trunk lids on sedans were not getting any fingerprints on the outside, but thats solved easily by just having a handle on the inside.

 

[Stoneymonster]

Thought I might after having the S with auto hatch, but it’s a trunk, it seems fine without it.

 

[03DSG]

The trunk lid is almost vertical when opened fully. Looking at pictures of the hinge assembly I can’t imagine the hardware required to have an auto close setting. Where would it attach to on both ends? Our Escape has powered open and close and I really appreciate it. No issue for me with an unpowered trunk lid on a sedan.
We’re going to have to be careful opening it with a strong tailwind though.

 

[roblab]

It's s easier than stopping, looking up at the open hatch bottom edge to locate the button, reaching up to punch it, and getting out of the way, though it might dirty ones hands more. The back end of the cars get dirty fast.

 

[Skotty]

I don't see any need for a powered trunk hatch. The Model S is the first car I've ever driven with a powered hatch, and honestly it doesn't really matter to me. Everyone who tries to use my trunk on my S tries to shut it manually. I think most people will consider the manual trunk to be a "normal" thing.

 

[strykeroz]

It worries me without this, and with manual doors, the scope for "M3rry Xmas" easter eggs appears sad and bleak

 

[Foxhound199]

I am very happy that it does not auto close. If I ever become too weak or lazy to close my own trunk, I should no longer be driving.

 

[PRSIST]

Just saw my Dad's new Kia that he paid $37K for. The most expensive vehicle that Kia has and so it has all the bells and whistles. That includes the little button to auto-close the trunk lid. I kinda wish I was getting that on the Model 3. Not having it is a plus for reliability. I know for sure, Tesla will eventually offer the feature on future model 3's. I don't get in my trunk enough to get all upset about it, but I can vent my first world complain here, right? Do you guys care about this feature?

By the way, the Kia also has the 360 surround view that we all wish Tesla would add....

I care more that the Frunk doesn't auto close. I'm confident I can close the trunk without damaging it by pushing to hard, but the Frunk can be damaged if pushed too hard in the wrong place.

 

[Cricket88]

The Kia doesn’t have the battery, the drive units, enhanced autopilot hardware and software, the iPad screen, the Star Trek vent, the supercharger infrastructure this level of community.

The moneys gotta go somewhere! I’ll gladly trade a manual trunk for the rest of all that above!!

 

[FreeOfPge]

Yes I care. However this is a 35k car (starting price, blah, blah, blah) so it's acceptable.

That said, after driving a Model S for more than 3 years it is the one thing that I miss most. Guess it's kind of a slippery slope for Tesla ... should the button be there, the next request would be for a FOB to control it (super convenient when raining). Adding the button, FOB and power equipment probably tacks another $2k to the price tag. Still, personally I'd pay for it.

 

[Jason S]

Re: frunk, it really isn't any more difficult to close than the S. And while my S has a large useful frunk it is still rarely used because of the huge amount of space in the rear.

After 5 years with the S, the trunk might take a little getting used to but it is fine too. Really not a problem.

 

[K-MTG]

Not a big deal...but I would put that as my #2. (Number 1 being a HUD lol)

 

[PeterHG]

Kia that he paid $37K for

A friend once described BMWs as over-engineered and under-featured, with comparable Japanese cars being under-engineered and over-featured. We can change the proper nouns and that seems a decent way to segment the industry

 

[Garlan Garner]

The trunk lid is almost vertical when opened fully. Looking at pictures of the hinge assembly I can’t imagine the hardware required to have an auto close setting. Where would it attach to on both ends? Our Escape has powered open and close and I really appreciate it. No issue for me with an unpowered trunk lid on a sedan.
We’re going to have to be careful opening it with a strong tailwind though.

Excellent Point. A good sized tailwind might rip the thing off into my .........dare I say it........absolutely beautiful rear EXPENSIVE glass.

I might have to go buy a $0.99 rope to keep it from overextending due to a nice tailwind. I live in the "Windy City" and Lord knows we have plenty of wind here.


I have to say this: It really wasn't funny, but it was hilarious.

I saw a business exec showing off his Model X downtown Chicago on Michigan Avenue. He opened one falcon wing door and everyone Oooo'd and Aweee'd. Then he opened the other falcon wing and the Oooo's got even louder. The smile on his face was tremendous. Then the "HAWK" ( which is another name for extremely cold wind here in Chicago ) whipped from one side of his Model X and out through the other side taking every sheet of paper out of his briefcase down the street with no chance of recovery as the papers blew UP the side of a building landing on a canopy 3 stories up.

It wasn't really funny, but for some reason I couldn't stop laughing.

 

[RBowen]

Question for new owners. Does the trunk lid pop up an inch or so and have to be manually raised to the full open position -- or does it pop all the way open? The latter is nice if your hands are full. Thanks.

 

[Garlan Garner]

Question for new owners. Does the trunk lid pop up an inch or so and have to be manually raised to the full open position -- or does it pop all the way open? The latter is nice if your hands are full. Thanks.

It pops open. Then you raise it like a kite into the wind.

 

[CuriousG]

I've had to replace my latch recently.

Here's the problem when you have issues with the latch:

• Car won't lock when walking away. You have to manually hit the lock button from the screen to lock your car. Keyfob will not lock it.
• Autopilot features will not work as it thinks your liftgate is open. Say goodbye to summon, TACC, self parking, Autopilot, auto lane change.
• Annoying beep warning you the liftgate is open. There is a workaround it if you have a passenger. But if you don't it will continue to beep annoyingly for 1.5-2min.
• Took Tesla forever to get the parts necessary to repair what should have been something simple. Brought car in December 23, 2017 and they ordered parts that day. I took delivery of Model 3 on Jan 5th, 2018 so I just brought in car that day. Parts arrived Jan 10th, 2018 and they repaired that day.
• I also wonder if they broke my liftgate trim as they left what appears to be broken pieces of green trim removal tool and a single clip dropped in the hole where the latch grabs. On top of that, I told Tesla specifically about the door being unlocked. I took out most items that had any value but I still had my BlackVue dashcam in there. And I called after seeing my car was unlocked and parked outside over the weekend. They finally locked the door properly after voicing my concern.

So I don't know if people will have similar issues on a Model 3 if their latch gives out. I suspect there is still a sensor letting you know it is open when you try to drive off. I haven't tested it. I had asked a service advisor if they could just turn off the sensor so I could at least have all my AP features while waiting on parts. I declined a loaner since they only had ICE cars available and my car was still driveable albeit annoying with the warning beeps.

 

[david_42]

Something I've never had and probably won't miss. I would much rather Tesla strengthen the fragile frunk hood.