Model 3 interior

[stopcrazypp]

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Saw this courtesy of QwiksilverA4 on the Model3OwnersClub... arrows next to the scroll wheels, a la Model S/X.

Thanks. This confirms my theory from a while back that these are quad direction. So they can keep the control scheme similar.

 

[BluestarE3]

A slight 'shift' from the current discussion:

Is the large M3 instrument screen adjustable?
I saw an interior picture of the dash ... and the screen reflection was pronounced. It appeared a slight shift downward would improve the ambient reflection, especially during the day.

Keep in mind that none of the photos were taken from the driver's seat, which is where you'll be sitting when driving the car and viewing the display. As far as I know, all the outdoor daytime "spy" photos we've seen were taken from outside the vehicle.

 

[jelloslug]

Please do not say that. I despise soft-tex, and not only because my wife complained about it so much we traded in our Lexus after one year. Softex is vinyl, and it belongs in a Hyundai (if anywhere.)

All German entry level luxury sedans come with vinyl as the standard upholstery.

 

[Zaphod]

A slight 'shift' from the current discussion:

Is the large M3 instrument screen adjustable?
I saw an interior picture of the dash ... and the screen reflection was pronounced. It appeared a slight shift downward would improve the ambient reflection, especially during the day.

No one knows...I could see the benefit, but not sure how one makes it adjustable yet rigid and sturdy enough to not vibrate when driving down the road. Just because of that, I have to assume it is fixed.

 

[insaneoctane]

As a parent of young children my only question is why all seat backs aren't hard plastic.

Maybe because not everyone has young children?

 

[Foxhound199]

Maybe because not everyone has young children?

Are you so sure? How regularly do you check your back seats? They may have slipped in while you weren't looking.

 

[chronopc]

Does anyone know if there will be a storage compartment under the center armrest?

 

[thewallaby]

I'm always pretty nervous about synthetic leather. I don't doubt that it's possible to do it really well, I just haven't encountered such an instance. I remember shopping Toyotas and they had a leather substitute that was a hefty upgrade (more expensive than other makes' leather), and I couldn't stand it! The salesmen said they get that a lot, and actually had an arrangement with a local business who routinely replaced it with real leather.

So long story short, your review is pretty reassuring, but do you think my local Tesla would mind if I stopped in for no other reason than to fondle their white synthetic seats?

Having leather seats on my last 4 cars i can safely say that leather isn't all it's hyped to be... when you use the car for 80% of the time to drive solo to work the driver seat tends to wrinkle up after 10 years and the other look like new. Fabric or fake or a combo of fabric and leather like the S has would probably be the best and most comfortable. Not to mention the least cold for sub zero climates. I had also Toyota but they dint't use to use alcantara or leather they used vinyl which can look cheap and be a bit hard on your behind.

 

[Zaphod]

Does anyone know if there will be a storage compartment under the center armrest?

Don't believe it is confirmed, but one would assume. However with what looks like pretty large compartment at the front of the console ahead of the cupholders (under flip-up door), maybe there won't be.

 

[WarpedOne]

Yes, there is.

 

[insaneoctane]

Are you so sure? How regularly do you check your back seats? They may have slipped in while you weren't looking.

Well, I do have children (messy ones) that leave softball and baseball dustings every time I retrieve them from practice.... But, not everyone does!

 

[Zaphod]

Yes, there is.

But, the S and X don't, so how can the 3?

 

[WarpedOne]

S and X will.

 

[BluestarE3]

But, the S and X don't, so how can the 3?

Well, the Model 3 has map pockets on the doors as well!

Only 7 more days until we find out!

 

[WarpedOne]

Any guesses on the power of BB Rwd?
i expect 270HP based on 5.6 0-60 and around 4000 lbs.

 

[Lunarx]

Having leather seats on my last 4 cars i can safely say that leather isn't all it's hyped to be... when you use the car for 80% of the time to drive solo to work the driver seat tends to wrinkle up after 10 years and the other look like new. Fabric or fake or a combo of fabric and leather like the S has would probably be the best and most comfortable. Not to mention the least cold for sub zero climates. I had also Toyota but they dint't use to use alcantara or leather they used vinyl which can look cheap and be a bit hard on your behind.

Agreed, but if you got 10Y out of a Leather Seat Cover, that's excellent.
Leather Seat Covers are wear items, that need to be replaced, when they start looking bad.
Doing so renews your car and brings back the new car smell.

 

[MP3Mike]

Agreed, but if you got 10Y out of a Leather Seat Cover, that's excellent.

I've got 17 years on the leather seats in one of my cars and they still look pretty good. (They could use to be cleaned.)

Leather last a long time if it is of good quality and taken care of.

 

[TEG]

Having leather seats on my last 4 cars i can safely say that leather isn't all it's hyped to be... when you use the car for 80% of the time to drive solo to work the driver seat tends to wrinkle up after 10 years and the other look like new. Fabric or fake or a combo of fabric and leather like the S has would probably be the best and most comfortable. Not to mention the least cold for sub zero climates. I had also Toyota but they dint't use to use alcantara or leather they used vinyl which can look cheap and be a bit hard on your behind.

How well they hold up really depends on the quality of the material, not just the type of material.

Personally I prefer a high quality cloth type material, but poor quality cloth can fall apart or stain easily too.

 

[TEG]

All German entry level luxury sedans come with vinyl as the standard upholstery.

In USA maybe. I just went to BMW's German site, and see cloth on some of the base models:

Looks more comfortable / inviting to me.

 

[omgwtfbyobbq]

To be fair, as long as the seats are significantly more durable than the Model S seats, I'm OK with whatever they use.