Model 3 Front End Design

[swsunshine41]

The Model 3 front end design isn't pleasing to the eye by comparison to the Model S or X. A Tesla Mobile Tech told me that the reason for the design is to reduce drag, or air friction, and improve range. This concept makes sense, but is it factual?

 

[JulienW]

The original prototypes had a more pronounced "flatter" look that was made a little "sharper" to reduce drag.

 

[cypho]

The Model 3 front end design isn't pleasing to the eye by comparison to the Model S or X, ... is it factual?

No that is not factual. That is an opinion. An opinion that I strongly disagree with. The 3, especially the front, looks way better than the s&x.

I would trade my Model 3 for an s or x in a heartbeat (would prefer a larger vehicle) but I think the 3 is by far the best looking Tesla.

 

[swsunshine41]

Cypho, is the Model Y also too small for your needs?

 

[Watts_Up]

The original prototypes had a more pronounced "flatter" look that was made a little "sharper" to reduce drag.

I wish the top lip had been move backward.
My Model 3 get damaged by a car backing on it.
The car license plate bolts made two very noticeable digs

 

[holmgang]

the upper nose doesnt look nice from straight profile, but from every other perspective the model 3 front end (and the car as a whole) looks way better than the S and X in my opinion

 

[jpfive]

No that is not factual. That is an opinion. An opinion that I strongly disagree with. The 3, especially the front, looks way better than the s&x.

I would trade my Model 3 for an s or x in a heartbeat (would prefer a larger vehicle) but I think the 3 is by far the best looking Tesla.

Agreed. Here is my opinion. I think the MS, MX and M3 are all handsome cars - not quite sure yet about the MY. I am especially fond of the M3. I loved the look from the first time that I saw it. Perhaps my opinion is a tinged a little by nostalgia. The car that I drove in HS was a Renault Caravelle. In 1961-62 it was meant to compete with VW's Karman Ghia (sp?). It had a very similar front end to the M3, as the rear mounted engine drew its cooling air through louvers in the quarter panels. It was different, and in a striking way. In Europe, this model was known as the Floride I think. Forty HP and 40 MPG.

 

[XLR82XS]

@swsunshine41 welcome to TMC! You are near me here in SW Florida.

 

[cypho]

Cypho, is the Model Y also too small for your needs?

I haven't seen the Y in person, so I don't know if I prefer its aesthetics over any of the other Teslas. But if the Y had been available when my old car kicked the bucket last year, I would have probably purchased the Y over the 3.

 

[Okninja]

No that is not factual. That is an opinion. An opinion that I strongly disagree with. The 3, especially the front, looks way better than the s&x.

I would trade my Model 3 for an s or x in a heartbeat (would prefer a larger vehicle) but I think the 3 is by far the best looking Tesla.

Agree. Model 3 best current looking Tesla imo.