Wiki Model 3 Reveal Event Coverage (3/31/16) 8:30PM PST - Discussion/Pictures/Video

[cman8]

that matte grey is awesome.

 

[DJ Frustration]

They hit it out of the park IMO. perfect blend of style and substance. 115k in less than 24hrs. Should be 200k by the time we wake up tomorrow.

 

[Festerfeet]

What a great looking prototype. The Tesla Team have knocked it out of the park.

Now they need to be on their game in bringing it to production on time and on price but what a fantastic start.

 

[James Anders]

For those asking about the interior, yes it's very much a mockup. The real interior will obviously be better than this, and of course there will be a driver's console.

Great looking car IMHO. For those who think the smooth nose looks a little odd, I think it makes sense to just start getting used to the fact that cars won't have a front grill anymore. They are a stupid waste of aerodynamic efficiency on EVs and serve no purpose. This is the look of the future.

I like it.

It's not the lack of the grill. There's just something off about the profile and the shape. It's just too blunt and with a weird upward slope.

 

[FlatSix911]

 

[Eclectic]

I'm still not sure whether AP and Supercharging are extra cost. I understand that the car has the capability for both, but I assume that at $35k neither are actually activated. Since the Model 3 is about 1/2 the cost of a base Model S, I'd assume that the fully optioned 3 is going to be about 1/2 the cost of a full zoot P90D (i.e., in the $65-70k range). At that price point, a CPO Model S may be a better option for many people.

I'm out...

 

[X Fan]

Most striking thing for me was the shot of the dash. Do you think the lack of driver instrumentation is part of streamline/simplify, or just work in progress?

WIP

 

[Bullrun]

Happy

 

[BQst]

I am betting work in progress, I think in the end it will have an instrument panel.

There's a first ride video on periscope in which they say the car won't have an instrument panel and the gauges will be on the far left side of the main display. Wonder if there will be issues with glare on the main display since it lacks a cowl?

-Ben

 

[rnelsonee]

Periscope footage of test drives.

Combo of steel and aluminum is mentioned.

 

[Bullrun]

Imgur: The most awesome images on the Internet

 

[X Fan]

I'm still not sure whether AP and Supercharging are extra cost. I understand that the car has the capability for both, but I assume that at $35k neither are actually activated. Since the Model 3 is about 1/2 the cost of a base Model S, I'd assume that the fully optioned 3 is going to be about 1/2 the cost of a full zoot P90D (i.e., in the $65-70k range). At that price point, a CPO Model S may be a better option for many people.

I'm out...

I'm gong to re-run broadcast but I remember that the $35K price Included AP & Supercharging

 

[tstorm]

Doesn't look like the sunroof opens in looking at the first ride video. Amazing though looks like your in a fishbowl

 

[eloder]

There's a first ride video on periscope in which they say the car won't have an instrument panel and the gauges will be on the far left side of the main display. Wonder if there will be issues with glare on the main display since it lacks a cowl?

-Ben

Wonder if that's where the "cards being kept close to the vest" will come in. Wouldn't be surprised to see a heads-up display for basic instrument cluster features. I don't see single display working for that reason as well as safety reasons.

 

[Woland]

My initial take on the lack of an instrument panel in front of the driver was that a heads-up-display projector is at least an option, if not standard.

 

[ChrisH]

That matte grey is sick but will probably only be available on the $70,000 version.

 

[brkaus]

I'm gong to re-run broadcast but I remember that the $35K price Included AP & Supercharging

I heard AP Hardware included, AP safety features for everyone. I think that implied lane holding and other features were an upgrade. Similar to the S.

I did hear supercharging hardware, but then heard supercharging included.

 

[rhambus]

I miss the grille a bit too. However, I think it still looks great and really makes the statement that this is not an ordinary ICE.

Rest of the shape is about as good as we could hope given design goals. Really nice! Very interesting how they cheated the front seats forward to get more room. Makes total sense, if unusual. And with a frunk to crumple, probably still plenty safe.

 

[rolosrevenge]

Yay! Supercharging and 215 miles of range for the base $35k! That's all I want, that's all I need! I may spring for AWD as well (it was shown in the frame display) but that really depends on the cost. So glad I got an early reservation. Here's hoping there's still that $7500 rebate when I get to buy.

 

[brkaus]

My initial take on the lack of an instrument panel in front of the driver was that a heads-up-display projector is at least an option, if not standard.

I tend to agree. Would a car be approved for road use without speedometer easily viewable?