Pictures of production Model 3s

[SageBrush]

Is the model 3 more like leaf or more like Audi A4?

Irrelevant.
The question is whether the Model 3 owner is like your buddy. Ask him how much he paid for replacement sealant/kit. I paid $15

For future reference: you posted your FUD based on the anecdote of 1 Audi owner ?

 

[JeffK]

Certainly not a hatchback, because of the horizontal shelf behind the rear seat,
making unpractical loading any large item, like a bicycle.

I don't know. Here's a quote from MotorTrend

The prototype’s trunk opening was criticized as too small; now it’s yawning. And at 15 cubic feet, with a very low lift-over and 60/40 folding rear seats, it looks hungry for a surfboard or a bike. (Franz assures me of this; he’s a cyclist.)

 

[DrivingRockies]

Autopilot engaged on Model 3

I hope there is more than touch screen control for increasing and decreasing AP/TACC speed.

 

[JeffK]

Autopilot engaged on Model 3

I hope there is more than touch screen control for increasing and decreasing AP/TACC speed.

Likely you can set it with the scroll wheels on the steering wheel. We'll see when the owners manual gets released or if someone records a demo video.

 

[DrivingRockies]

Likely you can set it with the scroll wheels on the steering wheel. We'll see when the owners manual gets released or if someone records a demo video.

That's my hope!

 

[NeverFollow]

I don't know. Here's a quote from MotorTrend

The prototype’s trunk opening was criticized as too small; now it’s yawning.
And at 15 cubic feet, with a very low lift-over and 60/40 folding rear seats,
it looks hungry for a surfboard or a bike. (Franz assures me of this; he’s a cyclist.)

Having a door trunk instead of a hatchback is absolutely no practical for a bicycle.

May be you can slide a surfboard from the back of the car until the board is completely inserted but
in the case of a bicycle, you cannot slide a bicycle because of the pedals on the side.

You need to lift the bicycle by holding the seat pole frame on the middle of the bicycle
until the bicycle is positioned all the way inside the trunk. Then you can lower the bicycle
into the trunk floor.

I experienced this problem while renting a car like a Honda civic sedan.
I had a lot of difficulty for putting my bicycle into the trunk and this was very painful for my back,
even if I have a very light aluminium bicycle.

Also with a hatchback it is easy to put two bicycles in the trunk, by putting them vertically or
on top of each other. However with a door trunk this would be basically impossible.

I don't like putting a bicycle on a car roof, as you cannot enter in a garage, if you
need to do some shopping. And I don't like to put a bike on the back of a car above the
rear bumper as you cannot leave your car parked in the street because of the risk of
vandalism. Even if the bicycle is not stolen, there is a risque that the saddle, front or
rear light, or other accessories can get stolen.

If you are environmentally concerned, such as driving an electric car or any other type of 'green' car,
I think that a bicycle is a good complement, but you need to be able to keep your bicycle with you,
all the time, and as such, as much as possible concealed inside your car.

 

[hockeythug]

The white interior would help hide the salt stains around here. Ha.

 

[22522]

Having a door trunk instead of a hatchback is absolutely no practical for a bicycle.

May be you can slide a surfboard from the back of the car until the board is completely inserted but
in the case of a bicycle, you cannot slide a bicycle because of the pedals on the side.

You need to lift the bicycle by holding the seat pole frame on the middle of the bicycle
until the bicycle is positioned all the way inside the trunk. Then you can lower the bicycle
into the trunk floor.

I experienced this problem while renting a car like a Honda civic sedan.
I had a lot of difficulty for putting my bicycle into the trunk and this was very painful for my back,
even if I have a very light aluminium bicycle.

Also with a hatchback it is easy to put two bicycles in the trunk, by putting them vertically or
on top of each other. However with a door trunk this would be basically impossible.

I don't like putting a bicycle on a car roof, as you cannot enter in a garage, if you
need to do some shopping. And I don't like to put a bike on the back of a car above the
rear bumper as you cannot leave your car parked in the street because of the risk of
vandalism. Even if the bicycle is not stolen, there is a risque that the saddle, front or
rear light, or other accessories can get stolen.

If you are environmentally concerned, such as driving an electric car or any other type of 'green' car,
I think that a bicycle is a good complement, but you need to be able to keep your bicycle with you,
all the time, and as such, as much as possible concealed inside your car.

Tesla has a strong commitment to make a single bike fit in the back.

Easily.

I see the need for a drag ramp on the lower rear corner of the rear seat back and a low friction tarp to protect the bumper and the drag ramp.

 

[tomas]

Having a door trunk instead of a hatchback is absolutely no practical for a bicycle.

May be you can slide a surfboard from the back of the car until the board is completely inserted but
in the case of a bicycle, you cannot slide a bicycle because of the pedals on the side.

You need to lift the bicycle by holding the seat pole frame on the middle of the bicycle
until the bicycle is positioned all the way inside the trunk. Then you can lower the bicycle
into the trunk floor.

I experienced this problem while renting a car like a Honda civic sedan.
I had a lot of difficulty for putting my bicycle into the trunk and this was very painful for my back,
even if I have a very light aluminium bicycle.

Also with a hatchback it is easy to put two bicycles in the trunk, by putting them vertically or
on top of each other. However with a door trunk this would be basically impossible.

I don't like putting a bicycle on a car roof, as you cannot enter in a garage, if you
need to do some shopping. And I don't like to put a bike on the back of a car above the
rear bumper as you cannot leave your car parked in the street because of the risk of
vandalism. Even if the bicycle is not stolen, there is a risque that the saddle, front or
rear light, or other accessories can get stolen.

If you are environmentally concerned, such as driving an electric car or any other type of 'green' car,
I think that a bicycle is a good complement, but you need to be able to keep your bicycle with you,
all the time, and as such, as much as possible concealed inside your car.

Suggest you wait to see the car before assuming you can't put bicycle in.

 

[EV-lutioin]

I am SO happy that I already have a white interior that I spend all my time keeping clean to remind me that I don't really want a white interior, because that is REALLY good looking

-Randy

Having a door trunk instead of a hatchback is absolutely no practical for a bicycle.

May be you can slide a surfboard from the back of the car until the board is completely inserted but
in the case of a bicycle, you cannot slide a bicycle because of the pedals on the side.

You need to lift the bicycle by holding the seat pole frame on the middle of the bicycle
until the bicycle is positioned all the way inside the trunk. Then you can lower the bicycle
into the trunk floor.

I experienced this problem while renting a car like a Honda civic sedan.
I had a lot of difficulty for putting my bicycle into the trunk and this was very painful for my back,
even if I have a very light aluminium bicycle.

Also with a hatchback it is easy to put two bicycles in the trunk, by putting them vertically or
on top of each other. However with a door trunk this would be basically impossible.

I don't like putting a bicycle on a car roof, as you cannot enter in a garage, if you
need to do some shopping. And I don't like to put a bike on the back of a car above the
rear bumper as you cannot leave your car parked in the street because of the risk of
vandalism. Even if the bicycle is not stolen, there is a risque that the saddle, front or
rear light, or other accessories can get stolen.

If you are environmentally concerned, such as driving an electric car or any other type of 'green' car,
I think that a bicycle is a good complement, but you need to be able to keep your bicycle with you,
all the time, and as such, as much as possible concealed inside your car.

Probably should test drive (and test load) before you jump to conclusions.

Motor Trend: "The prototype's trunk opening was criticized as too small; now it's yawning."

 

[Barklikeadog]

Here you go:
Mark Reasoner's Model 3 photo album on Google Photos.

Production, release candidates, alphas, renders, events, etc. The most complete collection I've come across.

Ugh, wtf? I know that this has been mentioned a few times before... is it me or are the gaps between the panels all over the place?
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1...?key=Q2xNd09Wam91b29IZVJNNDFBeFYyYktpcFJPbVln

 

[anonim1979]

Ugh, wtf? I know that this has been mentioned a few times before... is it me or are the gaps between the panels all over the place?

Yes it is you, nobody else care I hope as it is a test car not a production model. ;P
/enough whinging about gaps on RCs please

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[TEG]

No Parking? Passenger Loading Only? Tow Away?

 

[JRoque]

Having a door trunk instead of a hatchback is absolutely no practical for a bicycle.

Hey there! I'm with you on hatchbacks being more practical than trunks. But check this picture out:

That trunk lid opens scaringly HUGE. Just like a hatch, the trunk lid won't be in the way. There's also a board at the bottom of that trunk that you can remove to carry taller things. And notice how the opening let's you carry things in and drop them inside the trunk, as opposed to having to push them inside the trunk too much.

All in all, I'm ok with this trunk/hatch hybrid (ewww I said 'hybrid').

Regards,
JR
PS: 73! Couldn't find your callsign on any lookup book. F1=France?

 

[22522]

Hey there! I'm with you on hatchbacks being more practical than trunks. But check this picture out:

That trunk lid opens scaringly HUGE. Just like a hatch, the trunk lid won't be in the way. There's also a board at the bottom of that trunk that you can remove to carry taller things. And notice how the opening let's you carry things in and drop them inside the trunk, as opposed to having to push them inside the trunk too much.

All in all, I'm ok with this trunk/hatch hybrid (ewww I said 'hybrid').

Regards,
JR
PS: 73! Couldn't find your callsign on any lookup book. F1=France?

Will the hole in the floor line up with a handle bar?

 

[vinnie97]

Hey there! I'm with you on hatchbacks being more practical than trunks. But check this picture out:

That trunk lid opens scaringly HUGE. Just like a hatch, the trunk lid won't be in the way. There's also a board at the bottom of that trunk that you can remove to carry taller things. And notice how the opening let's you carry things in and drop them inside the trunk, as opposed to having to push them inside the trunk too much.

All in all, I'm ok with this trunk/hatch hybrid (ewww I said 'hybrid').

Regards,
JR
PS: 73! Couldn't find your callsign on any lookup book. F1=France?

Don't be hybrid-hatin'!

 

[EV-lutioin]

Will the hole in the floor line up with a handle bar?

Yes indeed!! A bike friendly tratch

 

[nikeykid]

found this on FB... so hard to pick one /s

 

[FlatSix911]

Tesla Model 3 with unreleased white interior spotted

 

[alseTrick]

I don't know. Here's a quote from MotorTrend:

The prototype’s trunk opening was criticized as too small; now it’s yawning. And at 15 cubic feet, with a very low lift-over and 60/40 folding rear seats, it looks hungry for a surfboard or a bike. (Franz assures me of this; he’s a cyclist.)

Here's the thing.

THE TRUNK OPENING WAS NEVER AS SMALL AS PEOPLE WERE FREAKING OUT ABOUT. NEVER.

The trunk opening now is very close to how it was in March 2016. There are several small changes. But that's it.

What I'm saying is people were/are stupid.

While I think a bike can definitely fit in the trunk, it may take some wrangling. I'm just guessing. I obviously haven't tried fiting a bike in there myself.