It just seems to me that all the proportions are wrong. The Model 3 from the front isn't all that good either, but the Y takes up a level in fugliness IMHO.
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Is it me, or is the Model Y really ugly?
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Thats not the best angle and with a front numberplate it will break up the bumper
But all cars are susceptible to colour and wheel choice. This combo looks great to me
Thats not the best angle and with a front numberplate it will break up the bumper
But all cars are susceptible to colour and wheel choice. This combo looks great to me
I agree, it's just a weird angle. Wasn't a big fan when it was first revealed by I think they've made some changes since the reveal and it looks great. I personally think the Model Y is the most beautiful vehicle they have right now.
Ant M3
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I wish they did do a blue that looks like that ... I love my black M3P but I would have had blue if it had of been a bit lighter
BluestarE3
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I think the view from this angle is adorable in a New Beetle kind of way. I like the Model 3 better (less bulbous), but given the Y's additional utility, it's an appealing overall design.
In pictures it did not look good, but I saw one in real life the other day (it was a performance model) and it looked amazing in real life. If the 7 seater where available I'd get one right now.
Each to their own but IMHO they is absolutely no way the Y is better looking than an S.
As an owner of a 3 I don’t think it looks great at every angle and think stretching it in to a Y makes it look a lot worse
I thought the same about the Model 3 at the announcement - bleaaah. After two years, I got over it, just in time to trade my S for a 3.
It is ugly. So is the 3.
The Model S is the only really good-looking vehicle they make. Back then, design wasn’t a compromise. Now they are focused on making mass-market electric Toyota-type vehicles.
The Model S is the only really good-looking vehicle they make. Back then, design wasn’t a compromise. Now they are focused on making mass-market electric Toyota-type vehicles.
I'm not a big fan of the frontal view of the 3 despite owning one.
At some point I'll probably get an aftermarket front body kit to make it look a little less happy.
The Y is not too bad from the side, but head on looks ugly. But, it's a crossover and most crossovers are ugly. Don't think an after market kit will fix it.
Don't know if I'll ever get the Y. I think it depends on FSD sensor improvements, and air suspension. Neither of those have been confirmed yet for the Model Y. But, maybe in a couple years they'll come out.
At some point I'll probably get an aftermarket front body kit to make it look a little less happy.
The Y is not too bad from the side, but head on looks ugly. But, it's a crossover and most crossovers are ugly. Don't think an after market kit will fix it.
Don't know if I'll ever get the Y. I think it depends on FSD sensor improvements, and air suspension. Neither of those have been confirmed yet for the Model Y. But, maybe in a couple years they'll come out.
Bodyhauler
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The Model S is the best looking Tesla.
I posted this before, but I think the Model 3 looks like a frog. I guess the Model Y is a bigger frog.
I posted this before, but I think the Model 3 looks like a frog. I guess the Model Y is a bigger frog.
Those marketing boffins are always going to flatter the cars styling in the pictures - I’m sure half the shots these days are CGI renders!! I think you can only know for sure when you see it in the flesh.
The biggest turn off for me is the massive bit of black plastic on the bottom section of the bumper?!
The biggest turn off for me is the massive bit of black plastic on the bottom section of the bumper?!
It's the same frog, but holding it's breath.
Completely agree, the S is the only EV around I think that will hit 'classic' status. Even next to an E Type it looks fine, not many cars can pull that off!!
Once Tesla (or someone) sorts out the battery nerfing issues with a new retrofit pack design I would love to have a used S on our driveway. The 3/Y just look normal/boring, at least our X has more futuristic doors than even the wheels of the moon buggy thing from Lost in Space, though just as ugly in other aspects
The Y is just as bulbous as the X but without the fancy thrills. However the Nissan Qasqai isn't so popular because families love how it looks, and the Y will out sell the 3/S/X combined because most families buy cars based on price/practicality. Looks are usually low down on the list.
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