Model X Mule Sightings

[ssq]

Spotted near HQ: source: Matt Waxman on Twitter:

 

[CarlK]

It looks like the same Deep Blue Metallic that we've been seeing. Certain lighting angles bring out a much more vibrant shade of blue than others.

I hope so. It would be hard to decide between these two.

 

[MartinAustin]

Spotted near HQ: source: Matt Waxman on Twitter:

I'm liking that new "lightweight" hatch locking mechanism

 

[Matias]

Is that rear hatch door taped to stay closed?

 

[MartinAustin]

What is going on with the mirrors

I have noticed all the mules so for have regular Model S side mirrors. Do we think Tesla gave up on the new camera mirrors or it will be one of the reveal surprises?

Note - they're still showing the camera mirrors on the website, even today -

 

[FlatSix911]

New photos from 280 fwy

 

[vandacca]

I think the spoiler comes up every time the break light is enabled

Air brakes! :wink:

 

[hockeythug]

I have noticed all the mules so for have regular Model S side mirrors. Do we think Tesla gave up on the new camera mirrors or it will be one of the reveal surprises?

Note - they're still showing the camera mirrors on the website, even today -
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I think they want to do it but until the law is changed they are stuck with regular mirrors.

Looks really, really good from the side. The blue and the chrome looks great.

 

[ScepticMatt]

I have noticed all the mules so for have regular Model S side mirrors. Do we think Tesla gave up on the new camera mirrors or it will be one of the reveal surprises?

I'm certain the Model X will ship with side mirrors. For now, regulations worldwide require side mirrors. e.g. http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2004-title49-vol5/xml/CFR-2004-title49-vol5-sec571-111.xml

 

[Yggdrasill]

Those turbine wheels look really big. 22"?

 

[darthy001]

New photos from 280 fwy

Oh my... It looks fantastic in those shots and in that color

 

[sigurdi]

Europa the cars need to be partly build in Europa.
Norway, cars do not need this and is assembled in California and shipped in one piece.
It is multiple reasons for testing X in Europa, different chargers, different charg port, different tarmac, speed signs....
Road trip with use og Type 2 and Chademo adapter need testing to. ;-)

 

[3s-a-charm]

My WAG... the delays are primarily due to the suppliers for the Falcon Wing Doors - similar to the delays in the P85D next gen seats. I've noticed that most of the images (even the latest that look showroom ready) have the FWD slightly ajar. Perhaps they are testing these vehicles with temporary doors waiting for the updated parts (or perhaps even locking mechanisms or hinges?) to arrive.

 

[MorrisonHiker]

My WAG... the delays are primarily due to the suppliers for the Falcon Wing Doors - similar to the delays in the P85D next gen seats. I've noticed that most of the images (even the latest that look showroom ready) have the FWD slightly ajar. Perhaps they are testing these vehicles with temporary doors waiting for the updated parts (or perhaps even locking mechanisms or hinges?) to arrive.

Maybe they will just ship the X with regular doors and then upgrade to the falcon wing doors as they become available. J/K! :biggrin:

 

[MrBoylan]

Looks really, really good from the side. The blue and the chrome looks great.

I was thinking the same thing. Excited!

-CB

 

[JohnSnowNW]

My wife and I had decided on blue for the Model X right after the new blue was released. Seeing the pictures of the X in blue, just solidifies it. Looks amazing in blue, really digging the new pictures.

 

[goneskiian]

Another compliment for how great the X looks in those pictures. Thanks for sharing FlatSix911!

 

[Bunky]

Yeah it looks killer with the larger wheels and just ok with the smaller ones. Just like the Model S IMHO.

 

[CarlK]

Yeah it looks killer with the larger wheels and just ok with the smaller ones. Just like the Model S IMHO.

Yes I want the grey wheel too. Just like on my S.

+1 the car looks terrific.

 

[AnxietyRanger]

assembly line in Tilburg? are you suggesting that Tesla has/is going to have an assembly plant in Europe?

It is (since quite some time) a current fact that Tesla has an assembly plant in Europe where partially built cars are finalized (for the above-mentioned duty/tax reasons).

Tesla does factory pickups in Europe too, in the Netherlands.