New Center Console notice email

[Maaz]

Yikes this is interesting.

 

[commasign]

Just picked up a new 70 today, and came with new console (unexpected)

If there are rear seat cup holders, I can't find them! 4 cup holders up front though.

Check under the vents for the rear seats. Is there a panel that pops out to reveal retracting cupholders?

For reference, here is what it looks like on the X (jump to 35 seconds):

 

[Wknapp0924]

So is the center console completely integrated on the sides? The attached picture is the original design I just ordered and looks like it is stacked on the floor shelf

 

[Zebedee]

Yes - all completely integrated - one single piece including the armrest section

 

[Wknapp0924]

Yes - all completely integrated - one single piece including the armrest section

Oh man. I might want to spend the extra now to have it completely seamless. Thanks for the pictures!

 

[GIdoc710]

Just picked up a new 70 today, and came with new console (unexpected)

If there are rear seat cup holders, I can't find them! 4 cup holders up front though.

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Congrats on picking up the car. I am waiting to pick mine up next week and now am going to hold off on ordering the EVannex CCI. When did your car go into production? Thanks!

 

[Zebedee]

pic of join with floor by driver's seat, and pic below rear air vents, looking up from the rear seat floor (no sign of any cup holders, unless they are really well hidden...)

 

[Wknapp0924]

Perfect picture of what I was looking for. Thanks for the great pics.

Also noticed no iPhone charger as standard. I love the new design but I think I will take the extra $600.00 and get a Blackvue camera instead.

If the wife didn't want the center console I would keep it as yacht floor because that's where I stretch my legs out.

 

[Reekdog]

Just picked up a new 70 today, and came with new console (unexpected)

If there are rear seat cup holders, I can't find them! 4 cup holders up front though.

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Where are the four cup holders I only see two?

 

[dmd2005]

I don't think it is worth double the price. Looks almost the same as the old one.

 

[Zebedee]

2 in the new console (at floor level) plus the 2 under the sliding armrest as before.

 

[ArtInCT]

I too received the center console email as I had the original on order. From what I can understand (not verified) this new item is a total replacement of the center armrest which includes the front center console. Looks like they will remove the yacht floor area and the center armrests and replace the entire thing with the new one.

Also the old center console is now gone from the accessories online store. And the new optional docking station for the phones is not listed yet (nor is its price).

Clearly Tesla, this would have been (and is) good situation for you do perhaps a 3 minute video that shows the old center console and the attibributes of the newer design. Right now, I do not have enough information to make a good decision and will have to wait until a new Model S arrives on the East Coast with the new console. I am sure I am not alone in this regard. The email provides just enough data to paralyze my decision process... probably not an intended outcome.

 

[tstafford]

Looks very nice, but at $1250 its too much for me to justify. As someone else said, the $650 price seemed a tad rich already. I've kind of gotten used to the open feeling anyway.

 

[zambono]

No rear popout cup holders or rear usb. You got it for free which is exactly how much the price of the S should go up for having this item so the future price increase better be for worthwhile items

 

[artsci]

So I got my 2016 90D 2 days ago and absolutely love it but really wanted the center console so I ordered it, just got this email from TESLA about the new console which is going to be $1250! emailed them back saying that I wanted it however wanted to see if they could move on the price considering I just took delivery for a 2016 and such... will see what they say...

Dear Tesla Customer,

Close communication between customers, service, and engineering enables us to proactively address concerns and fix issues. Customer feedback over the last three years has helped us innovate and continues to drive us towards accomplishing our mission of a sustainable transportation future.

Earlier this week we finalized a new front center console design for Model S. This update will become the new standard for all Model S builds. The integrated design, trimmed in black with chrome accents, features:

• Covered storage with improved sliding cover and removable dividers for custom layout
• Flip-up lid with rubber grips and a pass-through to allow installation of a phone dock kit (purchased separately)
• Retractable rear cup holders that can accommodate up to two cups

The Model S Integrated Console will be made available for purchase through the Tesla Gear site and Service Center locations in the weeks to come. As a current order holder for the first generation Premium Front Console, we would like to offer you an exclusive reservation opportunity. If you wish to purchase the integrated console, this reservation will provide you priority delivery upon parts availability. The price for the new console will be $1250 USD. Shipping and installation are complimentary.

$1,200? That is a bit extreme for not more than $100 of injection molded plastic and vinyl. Maybe we should charge more for our lighted rear applique.

 

[RMG007]

Price increases by automobile manufacturers are not necessarily tied to new standard equipment or options. Sometimes prices just go up. In fact, most ICE prices go up every year. There may be a small redesign or new option, but that isn't the reason for the increase.

 

[harry]

Well then -- from the photos it seems clear that what they meant is that there are two cupholders in the rear of the insert, not that they are for the rear seats.

 

[zambono]

Well then -- from the photos it seems clear that what they meant is that there are two cupholders in the rear of the insert, not that they are for the rear seats.

I saw, unfortunate since it's an odd location for the rear seats

 

[supratachophobia]

I saw, unfortunate since it's an odd location for the rear seats

I would have paid the 1250 for something with rear seat cup holders. I mean, come on, in the design process no one thought, "hey, here is an opportunity to really address a colossal screw up we made by not having rear seat cup holders."

As it stands now, im not seeing the value yet....

 

[supratachophobia]

Yeah, upon re-reading that email, that is really disingenuous on their part. Two retractable rear seat cup holders clearly implies that the rear seats can easily access them and that they are in addition to the other cup holders already in the car.