Is it ugly? (Poll)

[Jasvo]

Overall I think it's a nice looking car for $35,000 price tag.

 

[Nozferat]

I can't figure out if this car is ugly or not. Some photos make it look great. Some make it look like a station wagon with a weird front end. Your thoughts?

It's an ordinary looking sedan with some rather ugly features. Tesla could have and SHOULD have done a better job on the bread and butter car.

Personally I think the head designer should be canned.

 

[eisbock]

Overall I think it's a nice looking car for $35,000 price tag.

I hate when people say this. Like we should not expect a cheaper car to look good?

 

[Ryan P]

ICE cars

I found a few pictures and I think it is not ugly at all!
Tesla Model 3 Unveiled With sub-$35,000 Price Tag – AppleBits

Those pics aren't a Model 3 SMH
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[78Lion]

I'd rather wait until I see the final product, which wasn't on display at the unveil.

 

[omarsultan]

Much like the front end of the X, the snout on the 3 is growing on me. I think if the front had a smooth transition into the hood, it would end up looking very generic and boring, while the crease gives the front end some personality. BTW, IMO, the front end of the X looks much better in person than in pics.

 

[Ryan P]

I'd rather wait until I see the final product, which wasn't on display at the unveil.

You'll be waiting a long, long, long time. Have fun

 

[hingisfan]

My thoughts...
Overall exterior was great, however I thought the matte grey car did not look good, silver and red fantastic.

Front end and headlights great, sleek and clean, Porsche like.

Rear glass fantastic, although lift gate would be much more useful than trunk, but I wouldnt sacrifice the amazing roof to get it.

Interior I think there is more coming... Maybe some kind of cool HUD, maybe optional, like where do u see AP graphic screen?

Specs for base model exceeded expectations, and if you can option it with a bigger battery and AP for 45k that's amazing!

 

[Tina C]

I like the V line & placement of the T badge on the X. The 3 front is a bit odd proportionally. I do wish it had a lift back because they are so versatile, but I suspect the trunk will differentiate it from the CUV Model Y that will probably have the lift back. I love the look of the glass, but I think the same basic look could be achieved by splitting the glass in 2 with internal support (just like windshield to sunroof in the front) and creating a lift back.

 

[400ev]

^^^ I agree.
They really need to do something about that big empty space in the front bumper though
Put a piece of glossy plastic on it , or something! It just looks so odd and unfinished as it stands.
Rest of the car is just about perfect , for it's price point can't ask for more.

 

[Ryan P]

I found this online, a small design change for the front. Personally, I think anything there will make the car more aesthetically pleasing. Luckily, this is a prototype and I'm sure they'll add some small tweaks to it, including the interior.

 

[400ev]

Bingo, that's all I'm asking !

 

[CarlitoDoc]

Here's how I see it: If the Model S is the "good looking" parent, and the Model X is the "fairly un-attractive" parent......I am glad this one looks more like the Model S.

 

[TaoJones]

The weakest design element of the Model S is the black plastic nose cone. And it is not terrible - merely discordant. But not nearly as much of an abomination as the current Lexus gaping maw front ends.

By comparison, I like the Model 3 front end. And yes, odds are that it will improve.

All things considered, you have to hand it to the design team. For a first look, they've hit a home run. Hopefully marketing will do likewise in order to make the ordering process as, um, un-Porschelike as possible.

Simple is good. It will be hard enough to position the car below the Model S - that right there will be a tightrope.

 

[James Anders]

Really a beautiful design. Except for the blunt nose. Please, please fix this Elon.

 

[Ryan P]

Bingo, that's all I'm asking !

RIGHT?//

It really changes everything. The car looks great again with that simple addition.

 

[EVNow]

I was wondering why no one was talking about the awkward front.

We are simply used to something in the front than a bland vertical plate. I guess something to do with face recognition that is hardwired in all of us. Notice how the head lights (eyes) are getting smaller in cars with "aggressive" stance.

 

[n00bie]

the unveil or official gallery didn't do justice to the model 3's look. I think it looks pretty amazing in real life comparing to the model S side by side. I <3 it!

 

[jdevo2004]

RIGHT?//

It really changes everything. The car looks great again with that simple addition.

Sooo much better. It is the little things that make the car look complete.

 

[ggnykk]

Bolt​

i3

Leaf

Volt

M3

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Model 3 wins all of the competition for sure.