Model 3 interior

[scottm]

I see it has adjustable height front seatbelts... 'bout time.

Also, funky pattern of rear window defrost traces.

 

[vitaliy]

Is everyone just fine with the steering wheel design?...

 

[lunitiks]

Is everyone just fine with the steering wheel design?...

It's how it feels that matters

 

[Trips]

Also, funky pattern of rear window defrost traces.

I was thinking the same. By the time I get this car I will know more about it than any vehicle I have ever owned.

 

[Foxhound199]

I'm sure they wouldn't mind and honestly I would recommend you actually do to feel the ultra-white interior. It is quite nice and soft, actually much softer than leather. Other than a few issues with torn perforations when the ventilated seats were available, the white seats have been very well received.

OK, just got back from Tesla. You guys are right, the white does feel really nice. Seems like good quality material. If this is what the Model 3 seats are made of, I won't have any concerns.

 

[lupend88]

I'm thinking that it should be fairly easy to possibly stain the wood to a darker color - if it is indeed real wood. I'll likely apply a vinyl wrap to the trim piece as I've done in other cars that had burl wood as I prefer a faux metal to faux wood.

Can you maybe point me to some websites that do this procedure you are referencing? I would love to cover up the wood look as well.

 

[TEG]

As with the outside rear, the interior rear reminds me some of the Mazda 6...

Model 3:

Mazda 6:

 

[Foxhound199]

Pretty similar, though I like how the 3 has a much more sculpted look. I really like how the door handles blend seamlessly, too.

 

[TEG]

Do you think leather will be standard? I'm probably in the minority here but I prefer cloth to leather (leather gets too hot/cold in extreme temperatures).

Example of Mazda 6 sport cloth interior:
http://www.automotivetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-mazda6-sport-interior3.jpg

 

[BluestarE3]

Pretty similar, though I like how the 3 has a much more sculpted look. I really like how the door handles blend senselessly, too.

Au contraire, I'm sure a lot of thought went into designing the door handles.

 

[Foxhound199]

Au contraire, I think a lot of thought went into designing the door handles.

Blasted autocorrect.

 

[Skione65]

What do people think the chances are that the rear seats actually fold flat allowing for a full pass through of the trunk? The rear head rests look integrated into the seat and not removable - I looks like they will interfere with the front seats.

@blef44,

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I did see some RC photos with the back seats folded flat....I have them somewhere but can't find them so if someone has them maybe they could post....

Ski

 

[Zaphod]

@blef44,

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I did see some RC photos with the back seats folded flat....I have them somewhere but can't find them so if someone has them maybe they could post....

Ski

This is the only thing I saw with pictures showing folded seats, but really don't reveal much specifics.

Tesla Model 3 spotted with folded back seats

 

[TEG]

Steering wheel looks a bit Mazda 6ish as well...

 

[Stolz25]

So far in all the RCs we've only seen black seats with the wood grain correct? Is it the current thinking that will be the only initial option? Black seats are not my favorite, but not that big a deal, but I was really hoping to be able to choose something other than the wood grain.

 

[Zaphod]

Steering wheel looks a bit Mazda 6ish as well...
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Well, Franz von Holzhausen was formerly with Mazda so probably not too much surprise the design language shares some similarity.

 

[Zaphod]

So far in all the RCs we've only seen black seats with the wood grain correct? Is it the current thinking that will be the only initial option? Black seats are not my favorite, but not that big a deal, but I was really hoping to be able to choose something other than the wood grain.

Correct. Most likely that is only what will be initially available. If there are other choices, they can probably be selected, but will most likely delay your order until such option will be available.

 

[Stolz25]

I'm thinking that it should be fairly easy to possibly stain the wood to a darker color - if it is indeed real wood. I'll likely apply a vinyl wrap to the trim piece as I've done in other cars that had burl wood as I prefer a faux metal to faux wood.

I've heard this several times. Do you do that yourself or is it something you have done? Could you point me to a website with an example of something you'd use? When I search for trim wrap a whole host of stuff comes up. Not sure what to use or what the options are other than carbon fiber.

 

[Visscher]

I like all the space under the centre console for rear passengers feet.

 

[Dynastar]

I like the integrated headrest look. When I see comparison shots with other cars those exposed metal bars on the other headrests just look... tacky.