I think the 3rd row folds flat (It says "Flat folding, 2-adult third row" under the Signature Series standard features list). The 2nd row looks to be fixed (no adjustable back). There is no hinge in the pictures, and the controls on the side of the seat don't seem to indicate separate back and seat adjustment like the front controls. (It also says "Independently operable, 3-adult second row seats" on the features list -- no mention of fold flat.)
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scottf200
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You math in inaccurate for sure. It didn't *cost* Telsa $750 for the parts in the Towing option ... nor $10K for the parts in the Ludicrous mode.
hockeythug
Active Member
I still maintain what I said earlier. 2nd seat bottom rotates up against the front seat (note curve of bottom closely matching front seat's back) and then the 2nd seats back folds up (vertically) against the front seat back. Thus allowing easy access to 3rd row. However, to increase cargo space, 3rd seat's back merely lays forward - flat.
jhm
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Looking at these three pedestals in the second row, I get the impression that robotically one by one they can move forward swivel 180° then back into the backs of the front seats. This would open up ample space behind the second row in forward rear facing position. It would also be cool to watch the robotic choreography.
It's a rough approximation based upon the 20-25% stated gross margin on the Model S. We don't have specifics, but I guarantee it's probably close to that. And note I didn't say the cost was $750/$10,000. I took the $10,750 retail price and determined cost to be roughly $8,600 based on gross margin approximation.
EDIT: Here's the Model S thread on the same topic: Model X Configuration has begun! - Page 25
Signature owners were never promised anything more than earlier delivery and a unique color to the vehicle, in either Model S or Model X. If you put money down expecting more free stuff, that wasn't the deal.
The high capacity motors aren't free, neither are the towing pieces.
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Agree - this could easily be a premium seating option, where there's another manually operated type which is more flexible/lightweight/removable.
I am surprised you are surprised. It's based on the Model S, they need to save costs and share parts. This company has limited resources (and is building a gigafactory), and the interior is a lower ROI investment area. They can add features that cross pollinate from S to X to S for a lot less, with more return (as they charge for new features.)
JRP3
Hyperactive Member
yup. been discussed
I'm not so sure. The side photo that lets you peek into the X doesn't show much:
I think that may be a trick of the angle. To me it looks like the bottom of the screen comes forward so that the top is angled toward the dash.
ZachShahan
Active Member
Actually, I found the thread after publishing the article. Added the pics at the very end after finding the thread, though.
JRP3
Hyperactive Member
What you're seeing is the bottom edge of the screen, not the top. Look at the side view for clarity.
Thanks again. Please post this red and black interior combination too if you can.
The rear bumper is thin in comparison to S, shows too much black plastic part. Not cool.
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