Model S Wagon?

[Papawheelie]

Patiently searching for a new car. If this wagon existed, my search would be over. That's one guaranteed US sale... ought to be reason enough. In fact, if I purchase another car and then find the fine folks at Tesla decided to build this... I will sell whatever it is I bought previously and buy this.

 

[NEWDL]

What makes you highly consider this unicorn of a wagon but not consider what is available now? The sedan...

 

[ElSupreme]

Patiently searching for a new car. If this wagon existed, my search would be over. That's one guaranteed US sale... ought to be reason enough. In fact, if I purchase another car and then find the fine folks at Tesla decided to build this... I will sell whatever it is I bought previously and buy this.

Have you gotten to see the inside of the Model S? While I agree with you the wagon looks nice, and would have TONS of storage. The Model S is basically a wagon as it is currently. I can have my greyhound (quite tall dogs) in the back with the back seats up. And with the extra footwell trunk you can really put tall things in the car with ease.

Don't discount the Model S because it is a 'sedan'. It really is more wagon than 'sedan'.

 

[Red]

Well, we can kind of tell what it will look like can't we? :tongue:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/image-library/gencover/16387

But yes, there's definitely a huge market for the wagon and
an AWD version of it.

Then again, the coupe and convertible would be wicked also:

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/xf-convertible.jpg

http://3automotive.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/jaguar-xf-coupe.jpg

 

[SwedishAdvocate]

Well, we can kind of tell what it will look like can't we? :tongue:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/image-library/gencover/16387

But yes, there's definitely a huge market for the wagon and
an AWD version of it. /…

…or perhaps something like this? :wink: (from post #46 up-thread…)

[Removed picture. (My edit.)]

Wanted to make one in silver, with grey wheels, black leather and also black headliner, but unfortunately doesn’t have the necessary Photoshop skills. (Yet at least…)

Oh well, managed to remove the rails and the chrome strip under the doors and the color ended up as perhaps grey (?)… And since it’s just a picture it’s also got some sort of hidden factory option euro-spec hitch…

 

[Raffy.Roma]

@SwedishAdvocate

This Wagon Model S would be fine! :love:
In the poll I already voted for the Wagon over the Sedan.

 

[Thumper]

I agree with Elsupreme (#83), the model S has enormous capacity as it is. My previous car was a Passat wagon and the S is much larger. As a stockholder, I think it is unlikely that a wagon version of the S could recoup the costs of new dies for two fenders, roof and tailgate. There would be a small but not insignificant aero penalty to a wagon also. Although the design shown is very graceful and would be a good car, I don't think it is worth producing. Of course, I could be wrong.

 

[Gwgan]

Auction: 2009 Maserati Quattroporte Wagon Has Hidden Shotgun Holder - Motor Trend WOT

With a few modern styling tweaks this compromise wagon/hatch sedan could appeal to American markets and may have better aerodynamics.

Personally I like the higher seat of an SUV and I think that is an important part of their appeal, but I still don't want to drive something that looks like an inflatable sneaker on wheels
Maserati-Kubang-concept-profile-2 Photo #324875 - Motor Trend WOT

 

[Raffy.Roma]

@Thumper

IMO best thing would be to produce both the Sedan Model S and the Wagon Model S (also AWD) so that it could be possible to choice. This way you would get more Tesla buyers for sure.

 

[Red]

Well designed wagons tend to have better aero than their sedan counterparts but with the S, the achieved drag is so low, that even keeping with with the wagon would be an achievement.
The chassis modifications would not be that expensive and Tesla likely will put it on the market and investors will like it...

 

[PV4EV]

In my past I was guilty of burning fossil fuel in an Audi RS6 Avant / Estate / Wagon. It was a supreme 4WD 'everyday supercar' capable of lugging a vast amount of stuff in the back, like the odd kitchen or wardrobe . . but it consumed the planets resources at the rate of 16mpg.

I did 90,000 miles in it and fuel per year cost approx £6k ($9.5k) or around £30k ($48k) in total. It also cost a ridiculous £25k ($40k) in brake discs, tyres, and gas guzzler road taxes. A Model SP85+ Wagon would offer similar performance but would have paid for itself over the same mileage !!

If a Model S Estate / Wagon was an option I would choose it immediately. In fact a 4WD P120+ version would make it a "car for life" .. and I'd write the cheque right now.


Colour choice is a very personal thing and I usually prefer strong contrasts, so I've been experimenting :-

 

[Raffy.Roma]

@PV4EV

Nice. Would you add one Model S Wagon in white?

 

[DIL]

HOLY HYPERWAGON!
Count me in.
Please add a grey and a silver....

In my past I was guilty of burning fossil fuel in an Audi RS6 Avant / Estate / Wagon. It was a supreme 4WD 'everyday supercar' capable of lugging a vast amount of stuff in the back, like the odd kitchen or wardrobe . . but it consumed the planets resources at the rate of 16mpg.

I did 90,000 miles in it and fuel per year cost approx £6k ($9.5k) or around £30k ($48k) in total. It also cost a ridiculous £25k ($40k) in brake discs, tyres, and gas guzzler road taxes. A Model SP85+ Wagon would offer similar performance but would have paid for itself over the same mileage !!

If a Model S Estate / Wagon was an option I would choose it immediately. In fact a 4WD P120+ version would make it a "car for life" .. and I'd write the cheque right now.


Colour choice is a very personal thing and I usually prefer strong contrasts, so I've been experimenting :-

 

[wormhole]

I believe they are planning on doing this, its called the Model X :tongue:

 

[K5ING]

I believe they are planning on doing this, its called the Model X :tongue:

I would take a wagon over a crossover any day of the week.

 

[PV4EV]

HOLY HYPERWAGON!
Count me in.
Please add a grey and a silver....

Ok, here's a few more exotic variations in white/grey/silver, some using dark red leather as popular in Europe.

On a couple I've deleted the chrome strip as I personally find it a bit visually jarring on the lighter body colours .. I'll probably do the same in real life if I end up choosing a white or silver car !

 

[Raffy.Roma]

@PV4EV

Very, very nice pics. I really hope that Tesla will produce also the Model S Wagon.

 

[DIL]

Thank you for producing the grey examples. With the red interior, looks incredible!

 

[sms_327]

It's unlikely that this would ever see the light of day simply because it would cannibalize sales of the Model X.

 

[VolkerP]

As long as Tesla is production constraint, there is no sales cannibalization. More car models means more potential market in different segments. Good point to be IMO.