I will go far as to say that I like the falcon doors because of their utility getting kids in and out of car seats. It's pretty much a killer feature for that reason. It helps with a) not hitting their head on the roof, b) being able to stand over them to buckle them in rather than an awkward reach-over, c) when street parking, having the door out of the way of traffic (e.g. bicyclists), d) when garage parking, sometimes being able to open the door at all. Using summon is sort of a last resort, because you want to minimize the number of actions needed once your kids are out of the safety of their car seats. Particularly actions that involve a moving vehicle.
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Model Y - let the Photoshopping begin
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Well since I posted this three years ago, we now know that it IS based on the Model 3, and will NOT have Falcon Wing Doors.
probably, except with model 3 style headlights as seen on the silhouette imagesI'm guessing this will be close...
FlatSix911
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Let's hope this is just a bad photoshop ... Is This The Real Deal Tesla Model Y? Probably Not
According to Tesla, the Model Y will be largely based upon the Model 3. This means its cost to develop should be on the lower side, though that doesn’t imply a low price tag necessarily. The newest rumors, combined with info from Musk, indicate a base price $40,000, provided it’s offered with the smallest Model 3 battery pack. However, we don’t think that will be available on the Y and for certain, not anytime soon.
Previous rumors indicated Model Y would be a 3-row crossover, though that seems a bit questionable too.
The Model Y will be officially unveiled on March 14, which is just a week away.
According to Tesla, the Model Y will be largely based upon the Model 3. This means its cost to develop should be on the lower side, though that doesn’t imply a low price tag necessarily. The newest rumors, combined with info from Musk, indicate a base price $40,000, provided it’s offered with the smallest Model 3 battery pack. However, we don’t think that will be available on the Y and for certain, not anytime soon.
Previous rumors indicated Model Y would be a 3-row crossover, though that seems a bit questionable too.
The Model Y will be officially unveiled on March 14, which is just a week away.
Oh please God,NO!Let's hope this is just a bad photoshop ... Is This The Real Deal Tesla Model Y? Probably Not
According to Tesla, the Model Y will be largely based upon the Model 3. This means its cost to develop should be on the lower side, though that doesn’t imply a low price tag necessarily. The newest rumors, combined with info from Musk, indicate a base price $40,000, provided it’s offered with the smallest Model 3 battery pack. However, we don’t think that will be available on the Y and for certain, not anytime soon.
Previous rumors indicated Model Y would be a 3-row crossover, though that seems a bit questionable too.
The Model Y will be officially unveiled on March 14, which is just a week away.
Let's hope this is just a bad photoshop ... Is This The Real Deal Tesla Model Y? Probably Not
According to Tesla, the Model Y will be largely based upon the Model 3. This means its cost to develop should be on the lower side, though that doesn’t imply a low price tag necessarily. The newest rumors, combined with info from Musk, indicate a base price $40,000, provided it’s offered with the smallest Model 3 battery pack. However, we don’t think that will be available on the Y and for certain, not anytime soon.
Previous rumors indicated Model Y would be a 3-row crossover, though that seems a bit questionable too.
The Model Y will be officially unveiled on March 14, which is just a week away.
I strongly dowbt that's the Model Y prototype. For one thing it's right hand drive and all Tesla prototypes are aiming for the American market first (left hand drive).
I strongly doubt the Model Y will be 3 rows. That would be a very tight fit and the market for three row CUV/SUVs is relatively limited. I expect it to just be a standard, 2 row CUV/SUV layout. Tesla is aiming to produce something that's going to hit the middle of the market demand with something that can be brought into production quickly and with less drama than any previous production ramp. That will require it to be as similar to the Model 3 as possible. There may be some trim differences, but I expect the front half to be very similar with a boxier back end.
Really hope it doesn’t just end up looking like a fatter Model 3... would really love it if this Autocar render were accurate...
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Now that we know there won't be FWDs on the Model Y, the specifics of the rear end are probably the biggest question. All existing Tesla design points to something similar Model X's steeply raked hatch. I like the Autocar image as well (my dog would definitely prefer it), but I don't know that Tesla has it in them to make something that squared off.
I don't know why we should expect the Model Y to look good. They really buggered it with the Model X ("polarizing", even without the Falconwing Doors), IMO.
In the hottest segment in automotive and this is what Franz delivered:
There are very few angles the Model X looks sporty. I think Franz only has a good handle on sedans. My hopes aren't up for the Y.
In the hottest segment in automotive and this is what Franz delivered:
There are very few angles the Model X looks sporty. I think Franz only has a good handle on sedans. My hopes aren't up for the Y.
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
original of that photoshopped picture
Interesting... that's not a very flattering photo of the tall Model 3 Greenhouse Cabin
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
More Model Y information from Electrek... Tesla releases new Model Y teaser ahead of unveiling [Updated]
I don't know why we should expect the Model Y to look good. They really buggered it with the Model X ("polarizing", even without the Falconwing Doors), IMO.
In the hottest segment in automotive and this is what Franz delivered:
There are very few angles the Model X looks sporty. I think Franz only has a good handle on sedans. My hopes aren't up for the Y.
Anyone that can design something as beautiful as the 2020 roadster is pretty good in my book.
Being a designer of sorts myself, I am better placed to comment on how many jobs end up being client designed or designed by committee.
The X probably started out as a Franz horse and ended up being a committee camel.
they used to have tight lips at Apple... no one saw the iPhone coming... or the iPad. I think they just don't care as much now on those, except whatever their self driving stuff is.
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