Poll on the Nosecone Debate

[MitchMitch]

Oldsmobile was actually GM's best brand. Too bad they let it fail. And that concept car looks like Tesla copied it.

GM would be smart to clone that puppy and bring it out today as a BEV.

I'd take one in a Heartbeat. . . No wait, that was Chevrolet's campaign.

I've sworn off GM since they tried to fleece me when I asked about a Volt four years ago.
Saving pennies for a Model 3. Soon. Soon.

 

[Lex]

Love the topic... I am a nosecone fan ! The most forward protruding part of the car is a piece of replaceable plastic ? Umm ya, sign me up.

But I did vote that I'm fine with both designs.

As for the Oldsmobile that was too much of a WOW for me, not that I'm still up on all the prototypes but the resemblance was too much so I went digging and found this:
2011 Olds Aurora - Motor Trend The Artist's Loft Forum

It was a contest entry to revive the dead brand, and the design was based on the Model S

 

[aesculus]

As for the Oldsmobile that was too much of a WOW for me, not that I'm still up on all the prototypes but the resemblance was too much so I went digging and found this:
2011 Olds Aurora - Motor Trend The Artist's Loft Forum

It was a contest entry to revive the dead brand, and the design was based on the Model S

Great sleuthing. It just goes to show you that nothing on the Internet is what it appears to be.

I suspect if GM did use this design they would get sued big time so nothing really gained by the artist, other than to confirm the elegance of the Model S.

 

[EcoHeliGuy]

Love the topic... I am a nosecone fan ! The most forward protruding part of the car is a piece of replaceable plastic ? Umm ya, sign me up.

But I did vote that I'm fine with both designs.

As for the Oldsmobile that was too much of a WOW for me, not that I'm still up on all the prototypes but the resemblance was too much so I went digging and found this:
2011 Olds Aurora - Motor Trend The Artist's Loft Forum

It was a contest entry to revive the dead brand, and the design was based on the Model S

Ha ha I thought it was looking like a bad photoshop job, wheel well dimenstions didnt look right, and the rest looked very Model S Alpha like

 

[MitchMitch]

I suspect if GM did use this design they would get sued big time so nothing really gained by the artist, other than to confirm the elegance of the Model S.

Definitely "borrowed", (as admitted by the gentlemen) but just a "who nose" what it might look like sans cone.
I get a hint of Cayenne myself.
I do like the utility of the nose cone on the Model S

 

[Tina C]

I think in the lighter colors, the S nose cone looks a bit like a fish with it's mouth wide open.

 

[wdolson]

Interesting, it looks like 50% like the nosecone, 13% neutral, and 35% don't like it. More lopsided than I expected. Maybe those who don't like the Model X nose are more vocal?

 

[Tasdevil]

I think the model 3 nose also incorporates the hood/bonnet and the fact that the hood/bonnet doesn't "overhang" the bumper makes it seem bigger.
Most likely done to improve drag, but I'm still not sure I like it... Also where does the water around the hood/bonnet go?

 

[Raffy.Roma]

I said that I wanted the Model X nose on all Tesla cars even before of seeing this poll.

 

[FlatSix911]

I said that I wanted the Model X nose on all Tesla cars even before of seeing this poll.

Your wish has been granted on the Model S ... with a nice family resemblance to the Model X.

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This poster just went up in the Tesla store in Melbourne, Australia where it is currently 8.30pm.

 

[NikolasRide]

I dont care for the nose of the Model X. I feel that it is too bland and boring for the vehicle. However, I do really like the looks of the Model S without the nosecone. I think that was definitely an upgrade!

 

[FlatSix911]

Here is another Poll: Do you prefer the Tesla Model S’ new front fascia or the nosecone?

 

[EVie'sDad]

I have always preferred the Model S nosecone to the noses/noseless of the Models X or 3. I think this will only increase the value of all the current model S cars out there, as they will become more rare over time.

 

[GBleck]

I vote other. No nose cones at all. It's like putting fake wood panels on the doors. Just say no to skeuomorphs.