GenIII, "We really need to find a better name for it"

[Rifleman]

Model M could also stand for "Midsize", a good description for what I imagine Gen III will end up being.

 

[GeekGirls]

So far we've got Roadster, Model S (Sedan), and Model X (Crossover). Following the current nomenclature Model T would be a Truck. However that name is too closely tied to Ford, in my opinion. Model C makes me think "Camry" which makes me think boring and uninspiring. I'm not sure what the general, non-enthusiast public would think on "Model C", though, so it could work.

I think Model C is probably the best bet, as it's clear that Tesla is using category names. I'm expecting Model C and Model R for the coupe and new roadster, respectively.

 

[WarpedOne]

One Model C for me! Make it red

 

[Kevin Harney]

I think Model C is probably the best bet, as it's clear that Tesla is using category names. I'm expecting Model C and Model R for the coupe and new roadster, respectively.

Gen 3 is not necessarily going to be a coupe. Probably first a sedan then a coupe and then a convertible. Who knows if they will do a wagon from it or not ....

 

[Eberhard]

Keep the name as it is. GEN III implies the 3rd Generation of (electric) car. Leafing the current generation of ICE powered cars as the second, the steam or electric powert cars a century ago as the first generation.

 

[JRP3]

One Model C for me! Make it red

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I'd be happy with that :biggrin:

 

[Raffy.Roma]

@WarpedOne

Very nice pic! I hope that Tesla will produce the Model C as soon as possible.

 

[aronth5]

I'd be happy with that :biggrin:

This would be fine as a 2 door version of the Model S but not the Gen3. Gen3 needs to be distinctive and obviously a Tesla but not just a smaller Model S. That would be way too boring for me.

 

[mattjn]

Not to mention the whole 2 door thing. I imagine a mass adoption car will need 4 doors.

 

[brianstorms]

I suspect Gen III will look something like this. And hey, if it gets 200+ miles and does 0-60 in 5 sec and costs $30-$35k it will sell like mad.

 

[Raffy.Roma]

@brianstorms

Sorry but I would prefer a smaller Model S.

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@aronth5

I wouldn't get bored with a smaller Model S. I think that you never get bored with Model S. Most important thing is that new options (ACC, AWD, blind spot, power folding mirrors) will be implemented both on Model S and Gen III.

 

[aronth5]

@brianstorms

Sorry but I would prefer a smaller Model S.

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@aronth5

I wouldn't get bored with a smaller Model S. I think that you never get bored with Model S. Most important thing is that new options (ACC, AWD, blind spot, power folding mirrors) will be implemented both on Model S and Gen III.

I don't mind a smaller 2 door Model S and it would sell well. I just want the Gen3 to stand out and not just be a smaller copy of the S.

 

[brianman]

One Model C for me! Make it red
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I know these are just renderings but I think it's worth pointing out: If 21" rims don't look "way too big", then they've made the Gen III vehicle too large.

 

[JRP3]

This would be fine as a 2 door version of the Model S but not the Gen3. Gen3 needs to be distinctive and obviously a Tesla but not just a smaller Model S. That would be way too boring for me.

I do expect more radical design changes but I'd be OK if it looked like those renderings.

Not to mention the whole 2 door thing. I imagine a mass adoption car will need 4 doors.

Probably correct, but I'd be fine with a 2 door vehicle.

 

[Doug_G]

Just do what Apple did for the iPad:

"The New Tesla"

 

[gg_got_a_tesla]

IMO, Tesla should get away from this "Model something" business after the X. That naming scheme is rather limiting.

I wouldn't mind it being called "Tesla Falcon" (if we aren't tired of all the falcon references in Elon's world) or some such catchy thing.

 

[brianman]

IMO, Tesla should get away from this "Model something" business after the X. That naming scheme is rather limiting.

I wouldn't mind it being called "Tesla Falcon" (if we aren't tired of all the falcon references in Elon's world) or some such catchy thing.

I already associate Falcon with X.

 

[meloccom]

Sorry,

Ford (Australia) have dibs on the Falcon name for 50 years.
Ford Falcon
Although it will end soon I think Ford will hold onto the naming rights for a while.
I would go with Tesla Model N (For Nikola or New)

 

[WarpedOne]

I know these are just renderings but I think it's worth pointing out: If 21" rims don't look "way too big", then they've made the Gen III vehicle too large

Of course, and it isn't even genIII but Gen2 in "third" alternative configuration, Model X being the second, and Wagon the fourth.

IMHO if/when TM wants to sell >200k GenIII vehicles/annum they will have to offer more than one configuration. The base will be 5 door sedan/hatchback, wagon as first option and coupe as second option.
It is just that I'm in love with a coupes, IMHO they are the apex of driver's cars. Not to harsh and limiting as roadsters or cabriolets but still not school buses like 'station wagons'.

 

[igotzzoom]

As good-looking as 2-doors are, I wouldn't buy the Gen-III if it's 2-door only. I've gotten used to the practicality of a four-door, and with the numerous high-performance sedans on the market (the Model S being among them) there's little if any sacrifice in performance anymore for the added practicality.