New front seat design now shipping!

[AvengerBB]

If you guys have been paying attention to the last conference call, the S and X are basically niche hobby cars for Tesla to build.

All the hotness is around 3,Y and truck.

It’s zero surprise for Tesla to throw Model 3 seats into the X because that’s all they want to produce.

This goes both ways - the motor and other technologies that have come to the X and S since the 3 release have been an improvement. And recently with the Raven upgrade, and upcoming plaid upgrade there is very much still hotness here.

 

[mkspeedr]

Still no review of the new seat design?

 

[Keith909man]

I’ve been dying to see what they look like in real life. Planning on ordering in a few months

 

[BulldogsRus]

I’ve been dying to see what they look like in real life. Planning on ordering in a few months

I was at a SC last week and mentioned the new seats and got two clueless looks! Then one of them stated that they were removing the pockets...from the X that never had them, then told me they were actually Model 3 seats they'd use.

 

[shiftelectrics]

taking delivery of my 2020 LR Model X on Wednesday, will post a detailed review comparing it to my 2016 P90DL X.

 

[mostvisited]

By now there should be few Xs delivered with newer seats but yet to see any comments related to it. Must be better

 

[MarkDFW]

Everyone here is patiently awaiting our friend @shiftelectrics to post about his delivery happening today. Let us know what you think of the new seats as we are all very anxious!

 

[X Fan]

Front head rests look like they’re projected too far forward. Won’t be ideal for folks with neck issues.

Looks like I won’t be buying my third X.

They get to lower COGS through eliminating a moving part but....for buyer, Disappointing!

 

[7ESLA]

• Removed ventilated seats
• Removed motorized rear spoiler
• Removed Model X badging at falcon wing door opening
• Removed interior configuration options such as Matte Obeche Wood
• Removed Alcantara from dash
• Threatened to switch headliner from Alcantara, thankfully that never happened
• Removed lower white dash panels for awhile, and now still sometimes building cars with black lower dash when it should be white
• Cheaper rear floor shelf

There's been some improvements too:

• Quieter door release for front doors
• Falcon wing door interior switches instead of levers
• Falcon wing door sensor added so it doesn't close if someone is standing under it

But most of the changes feel like cost savings by removing items of flair and distinction

This is so true and it is very unfortunate. Just to add to the list

• Removed Gloss Seat Backs (Which was classy but fine it scratches)
• Removed motorized 7 seater
• Removed carbon fibre option for non performance X
• Removed centre console
• Removed cool naming scheme (75D, 100D, P100D)
• Removed included phone dock

Improvements:

• Better audio system
• Removed chrome seat pedestals and now matte black (positive i think)

By the looks of it, it will continue until there aren't any motorized parts anymore... Imagine if they stopped doing the motorized front doors and made them like the Model S. At the end of the day even though those downgrades have been made, I will still get another Model X to replace my current Model X when the time comes. I guess that means that they are doing some things right

Also who still remembers when we were given all these interior options?

 

[davidmac27]

I ordered my blue with black seats 6 seater LD with FSD MX on 10/31/19 and was notified yesterday it will be available for pickup in SoCal this Sunday.

 

[Techniques]

taking delivery of my 2020 LR Model X on Wednesday, will post a detailed review comparing it to my 2016 P90DL X.

Curious if you got the upgraded seats...any pics?

 

[davidmac27]

I ordered my blue with black seats 6 seater LD with FSD MX on 10/31/19 and was notified yesterday it will be available for pickup in SoCal this Sunday.

Sorry, meant to say that I will report on Sunday afternoon my impression of the seats. I drove a loaner X about a month ago for a day and thought the front seats were extremely comfortable. I hope they haven't changed too much (unless it is for the better!!!)

 

[Tac0Meat]

Still waiting for review. I LOVED the seats on the test drive so pretty bummed they've changed them as I'm worried they'll not be as good AND worried about how they point forward like the Model 3, which I didn't find comfortable.

 

[Yinn]

This is so true and it is very unfortunate. Just to add to the list

• Removed Gloss Seat Backs (Which was classy but fine it scratches)
• Removed motorized 7 seater
• Removed carbon fibre option for non performance X
• Removed centre console
• Removed cool naming scheme (75D, 100D, P100D)
• Removed included phone dock

Improvements:

• Better audio system
• Removed chrome seat pedestals and now matte black (positive i think)

By the looks of it, it will continue until there aren't any motorized parts anymore... Imagine if they stopped doing the motorized front doors and made them like the Model S. At the end of the day even though those downgrades have been made, I will still get another Model X to replace my current Model X when the time comes. I guess that means that they are doing some things right

Also who still remembers when we were given all these interior options?
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In all fairness, the center console wasn't offered at launch (even though it was on the prototype)
The phone dock is pretty useless, as it only accommodates phones without a case and of a specific size.
The motorized 7 seater was a PAIN compared to a folding middle row (former 7 seat owner, current 6 seat owner)

The front doors make me look like a fool whenever I jump into another car, waiting for the doors to open and close by themselves. But I've also gone through several door motors already and do not look forward to paying out of pocket for my next. And the gloss seat backs...nothing. I love mine. With them it looks like a luxurious space ship, without them it feels significantly different.

Unfortunately, the reduction of complexity/luxury improves two pain points for Tesla. Reduce complexity and it reduces cost and time to build. Reduce complexity and it improves reliability and reduces service visits.

 

[Paul8810]

first hand pictures of these new seats courtesy CrewKize

Took deliver of a performance white on white 6 seater with new seats in AUSTIN, TD. Car was as damn close to perfect as Tesla gets. all good so far had 8 miles on the clock drove home have 29 nothings come up.

 

[davezforce]

Who’s gonna be the first to see if the backs fit on the older seats lol.

 

[mkspeedr]

The look basic. I hope they are more comfortable.

 

[X Fan]

Can't help thinking that the "fixed' headrests will eliminate the X from some purchasers and it is not the right ergonomic approach. At minimum, they should have allowed for a non-electric adjustment.

 

[Tac0Meat]

The look basic. I hope they are more comfortable.

Or at least JUST as comfortable as the old version. I personally though the X that I test drove and did an over night was really nice.

 

[AAARSINIC]

Yeah let’s hear about comfort directly compared to the old seats. As others said, the comfort of the old seats during a test drive was a big selling point.