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I've pointed out similar to the suggestion to put the hinge there. In a Prius or CRX, the split is not at the hinge, but rather at the spoiler, which means the beam can be much smaller and won't be directly in center.True but the hinge on the 3 puts it right smack in the center of the viewing area. Check out the side profile of the 3. (Well, maybe a bit lower than center.) Also, there must be some government regulations to follow.
Hopefully I'm wrong coz it would be useful to get that enlarged opening.
It's a shame for sure. Should've been designed from the ground up as a mini model S design. Could've had the same glass ceiling still. Feels like they're almost aiming for impracticality for some reason.
stop whining and wait for the Y.
Having a normal sedan trunk is OK, people accept that.
I've pointed out similar to the suggestion to put the hinge there. In a Prius or CRX, the split is not at the hinge, but rather at the spoiler, which means the beam can be much smaller and won't be directly in center.
I'm not really suggesting Tesla go with this design, just pointing out what applies to the Prius and CRX doesn't apply here. The design that makes the most sense as a hatchback is to have the hinge on the top, as with the Model S (sacrificing the rear headroom). Obviously Tesla has no plans to do this, but rather just have a slightly larger trunk opening.but the beam in the rear view mirror is still sub optimal, though backup cameras and around view monitors, and autopilot could make me ignore that slight flaw.
I'm not really suggesting Tesla go with this design, just pointing out what applies to the Prius and CRX doesn't apply here. The design that makes the most sense as a hatchback is to have the hinge on the top, as with the Model S (sacrificing the rear headroom). Obviously Tesla has no plans to do this, but rather just have a slightly larger trunk opening.
Both rear headroom and rear visibility. Although I like the lift back on my Model S I don't like the small rear window. If the Model 3 rear window would end up being smaller or even split I'm probably happier with a trunk.
I don't think the glass roof is a gimmick. It is how they are obtaining the headroom in such a smallYes I would, the glass roof if a gimmick that I could live without. Maybe the Model Y will be a proper hatchback.
IMO the split windshield and rear visibility of my prius is the weakest part of the car. I'm wondering if Tesla could somehow make it so the entire rear section of the 3 roof came up like a hatch. To prevent it from being too tall they could put some sort of limiter on how high it opens.
The vehicle you're looking for is the upcoming Model Y, not the Model 3.
The Model Y will likely be made when a European factory is up and running--hatchbacks are popular in Europe, but they are incredibly unpopular here in the US.
Are you going to order a Bolt or are you going to wait for the Y?Hatchbacks are major players in the PNW, small footprint and plenty of room. Good aerodynamics are achievable using a kammback design.
And, yeah, the Model 3 as a sedan is a show-stopper for us. My wife has been driving hatchbacks for her entire life and two of my last three vehicles were hatchbacks. Since 99% of the time the car will be driven with one or two people in it, rear headroom isn't a big concern and who cares if people can see the sky?
I don't think the glass roof is a gimmick. It is how they are obtaining the headroom in such a small
In that scenario, you would need a cross member right where your rear seat passenger heads are. You can't just stick a hinge on two sheets of glass.
Fully understand. My suggestion was to put the hinge all the way up to the B pillar area where the rear windshield piece meets the roof piece. This would effectively be in the middle of the car. I realize its not perfect and im not really advocating for it over the notchback. Just suggesting as a possible solution.