So the Model S refresh is getting the steering wheel yoke. There is also no stalk. You can control turning signal, lights, AP etc from the yoke.
I wish the Model 3 had this!
I wish the Model 3 had this!
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I wish the Model 3 had the new Model S steering wheel
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Venom
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So the Model S refresh is getting the steering wheel yoke. There is also no stalk. You can control turning signal, lights, AP etc from the yoke.
I wish the Model 3 had this!
I thought it was illegal to have a steering wheel like this? Isn't there some regulation?
Obviously not since the new Model S that is starting production Q1 is getting it.
Venom
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Not sure how I feel about the horn button mirroring the lights. Looking forward to having Model S owners honking at people when they meant to turn their lights on 
It looks pretty sexy though.
It looks pretty sexy though.
Personally, having driven a few cars like this, these U wheels (and similar) are HORRIBLE to actually drive with. Sure, they turn up on those sleek "concept cars" and look all futuristic and exciting, but they dont work at all well unless you are an F1 or track driver.
strykeroz
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Maybe, but only if full lock is a quarter turn
Exactly .. and for the average driver that means they get in the car and 15 seconds later crash it into the nearest tree.
Venom
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Agreed. It wouldn't be fun as a daily driver, especially backing out/in parking spots, etc
I'm not in the market for an S, but if I was I would hope they offer a normal steering wheel. The F1-style wheel seems dangerous unless the steering ratio is very (and probably uncomfortably) low.
RedWhite19
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Good luck trying to find the turn signal while your turning the steering wheel.
Cool for FSD, but this seems like a horrible idea for a human driving the car.
Yeah, I've been waiting for the Model X refresh before selling my wife on the idea of getting it to replace her current vehicle, but with that steering wheel, I'm not sure I can make that sale...
But, maybe it will make used Model X's cheaper...
But, maybe it will make used Model X's cheaper...
UncertainTimes
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Just imagine doing some kind of emergency maneuver with that wheel...
Don't like it.
I also do not like other details i see in the photos -- the Model 3 style electric door handles, lack of a glove box, and greater reliance on the screen for adjustments that are done today on Model S/X with steering wheel buttons or physical buttons on the seats and doors.
I did not hear the presentation. But if the photos are accurate, this is exactly what I feared....
I also do not like other details i see in the photos -- the Model 3 style electric door handles, lack of a glove box, and greater reliance on the screen for adjustments that are done today on Model S/X with steering wheel buttons or physical buttons on the seats and doors.
I did not hear the presentation. But if the photos are accurate, this is exactly what I feared....
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stopcrazypp
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Have to see it in use first for judgement, but initial reaction is a vast majority of people would be much better off with a regular steering wheel.
Also if those buttons are those touch sensitive buttons like a lot of cars use today, those tend to be the worst kind (not only no physical feedback, but also very little or no visual feedback of activation).
Also if those buttons are those touch sensitive buttons like a lot of cars use today, those tend to be the worst kind (not only no physical feedback, but also very little or no visual feedback of activation).
Tam
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