Model X - 2013 Detroit Auto Show

[bonnie]

This shot was interesting. Makes the Model X look a little grumpy:

Angry bird!

 

[PureAmps]

Angry bird!

The "eyes" scream bird, but the color scheme screams pug!

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Anyone else notice the interior door handles are "missing". At least they are not where they are located on the S. So how do you open the door from the inside? Don't tell me Tesla has gone with interior auto presenting door handles...

 

[bonnie]

It's time, once again, for this video (even the colors are right):

 

[yobigd20]

I'm sorry to say this but it looks like there's virtually no legroom in any of those backseats. If you're not a small kid (or perhaps a stormtrooper to match your outfit, lol), I can't see how sitting in this vehicle would be comfortable unless you were the driver or front passenger.

 

[bonnie]

I tried the different seats and don't remember feeling it was cramped. (And I have fairly long legs, so not because I'm petite.) We called it a Tardis Machine - it's bigger on the inside than it is on the outside.

 

[vfx]

 

[bonnie]

Don't be silly, you can't rotate a kabuki.

 

[LakeForest]

Those shiny seat backs are hideous. I hope they don't make it to production.

 

[stevezzzz]

It's time, once again, for this video (even the colors are right):

Once again? Once is quite enough!

 

[bonnie]

It's catchy.

 

[antochat]

This shot confirms to me that the nose would look so much better if it was at least wrapped in carbon fiber.

Engadget has some more pics and a video. Unfortunately, the video spends most of the time on the touchscreen.

Tesla Model X SUV hands-on (video)

This shot was interesting. Makes the Model X look a little grumpy:

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[AnOutsider]

Seems pretty universal that this was a design fail. Does tesla have more in store?

 

[CyberDutchie]

I'm sorry to say this but it looks like there's virtually no legroom in any of those backseats. If you're not a small kid (or perhaps a stormtrooper to match your outfit, lol), I can't see how sitting in this vehicle would be comfortable unless you were the driver or front passenger.

I think it's an optical illusion that legroom seems tight in this picture, because frame of reference is the door opening. In this picture, the seats all seem tiny. However, they are adult size chairs. It's the non-standard falcon door that throws you off. The falcon door opening almost spans two rows of seats.

 

[RDoc]

I think it's an optical illusion that legroom seems tight in this picture, because frame of reference is the door opening. In this picture, the seats all seem tiny. However, they are adult size chairs. It's the non-standard falcon door that throws you off. The falcon door opening almost spans two rows of seats.

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Here's a similar picture of a Model S rear seat. Notice the ratio of the seat depth to the foot room. The Model X seems about the same and more vertical seating will help a bit. It's still an issue and since our plan is to use the Model X as a luxury tourer for 2 couples this is a matter of some concern. I'm definitely going to have to see one in person and sit in the back before finalizing.

 

[EcoHeliGuy]

Here's a similar picture of a Model S rear seat. Notice the ratio of the seat depth to the foot room. The Model X seems about the same and more vertical seating will help a bit. It's still an issue and since our plan is to use the Model X as a luxury tourer for 2 couples this is a matter of some concern. I'm definitely going to have to see one in person and sit in the back before finalizing.
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Um... Thats not the Model S though?

 

[spatterso911]

LMAO...

 

[fengshui]

Not sure about that!! Hahahaha Doesn't like like a cup holder at all to me but there is definatly something there. I hope somebody goes and checks it out and reports back or maybe some reporter will get a good enough look!

Here's other pics that definitely show the cupholder or storage in the door:
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/01/modelx-2013-01-14-800-5.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/01/modelx-2013-01-14-800-10.jpg
(Thanks Engaget photo guy! Were you reading this thread?)

Also, as another poster mentioned, a redesigned interior door handle.

 

[goyogi]

Conventional side mirrors.
I'm digging the multicolored seats. I'm sure they'll have options for more traditional tastes.

 

[brianman]

@bonnie and @vfx - You may regret what you started. Just wait 'til TEG replies with his "random crap on the 'net that this reminded me of". We may need a whole new sub-forum.

 

[jcstp]

the middle row of seats can be moved forward & backward electricly I remember!!!
So legroom in the back is adjustable!!