It's a shelf that runs across the empty space to bring it level w/ the back of the folded seats. Earlier image shows without it but later image shows the shelf.
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If you pick 5 seater in the design studio it'll show the bench now.
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I agree about the shelf, of course.
The earlier image, though, was clearly a Photoshop where an edited third row was replaced by black space. This was evident when examining the image with tools. It is hard to say how indicative it may or may not have been of any empty space underneath, because it simply was an image with the third row edited out and replaced by black color.
That said, I agree the placement of the rear motor and the empty space between the third row (when installed) and secod row (seats or bench) does suggest the shelf will have empty space underneath it. But how much exactly is the question. More? Less than in the images? Whether or not the configurator image(s) have been in any way indicative of the exact shape and size of that space remains open...
I didn't get any pictures, but got some more info.
There's a large solid panel of space from behind the seats that go all the way back to the rear liftgate. A cargo net wouldn't really be necessary as there's not enough space for someone to pass through. There's not really any dead space behind the seat bench.
There's a large solid panel of space from behind the seats that go all the way back to the rear liftgate. A cargo net wouldn't really be necessary as there's not enough space for someone to pass through. There's not really any dead space behind the seat bench.
Looks like I can't get a 2016 delivery either. Likely due to the backlog of orders. But apparently they are already coming off the line! 
Great to have you back in the fray!Looks like I can't get a 2016 delivery either. Likely due to the backlog of orders. But apparently they are already coming off the line!
Not sure I understand this. Are you saying behind the seat there is no space at the floor level up to where the new "floor" is where the third row cushion sat? If so, what is taking up the space the third row passengers lower legs/feet would have been?
There's room under the bench, but not much behind. I meant to ask if you could stuff an art style portfolio case between the seat and the start of the shelf. Really wish they release more pics of this.
Like would this fit behind the seat.
Tam
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I lighten up your picture and it shows there's lots of FLOOR room all the way up to the ceiling behind the bench because the third row is gone but its leg room is intact and there's no rigid board to cap that leg room space behind the bench:
Intact leg room is consistent with AnxietyRanger's picture but this one's with a rigid board on top of the leg room space behind the bench:
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Hmm I thought that was a photoshop job.I lighten up your picture and it shows there's lots of FLOOR room all the way up to the ceiling behind the bench because the third row is gone but its leg room is intact and there's no rigid board to cap that leg room space behind the bench:
Intact leg room is consistent with AnxietyRanger's picture but this one's with a rigid board on top of the leg room space behind the bench:
Tam
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So which photoshop is more reasonably realistic?
The one without a board or the one with the board?
Either one is all feasible in term of cost because the cardboard board cost is negligible but to fill up the empty space of third row leg room can be more expensive.
The image posted by @Tam prompts a question: are there any tie downs (D-rings or similar) in the rear cargo area of the X? I realize that no one outside of Tesla has seen this particular 5-seat configuration yet, so my question is for current X owners with any seat configuration. Looking at the image, it seems like whatever you put back there is going to slide around unless there is some way to secure it.
I lighten up your picture and it shows there's lots of FLOOR room all the way up to the ceiling behind the bench because the third row is gone but its leg room is intact and there's no rigid board to cap that leg room space behind the bench:
Tam
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That sounds about right.
Those existing D-rings are standard prior to foldable seats and I don't think Tesla has added any more for this revision.
It'll be just like Model S without ties down for cargo.
Interestingly, if you change the 1440 in the URL from the image in the "Interior Layout" section to 2880, you get a different image with a different design for the board and no rear vents.
Can someone lighten this image up? It's hard to see the board at the rear.
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