We all know what a beautifully stunning car the Model S is. And, let's face it, there have been a gazillion sedans since the beginning of time. To design something that classy, sexy, and beautiful was nothing short of amazing. Then consider that the Model S was designed by the same person that designed the Fisker Karma - another stunningly sexy sedan. When some of the initial prototypes of the Model X were shown, I was thinking, it's not bad, but it's not stunning like the S is. But, I felt like it was close enough that with a few small tweaks, it could actually be a very nice looking car in its production version. Yet, when the X was shown in its actual production version on Sept 29th, to me, it was downright hideous. It looks like an egg. The nose of the car is simply atrocious. Granted, there are people that say they love it (like there were people that loved the Aztek!). But, just judging by the average person I've talked to, I've not met one person who said it was anything better than "ok" or "not bad". Most say it is terrible. These same people rave about the Model S.
I can't help but wonder if Elon should have bitten his pride and contracted Fisker to come in and help with the finishing design of the Model X. I know it would have been hard, but the man obviously has an incredible talent. And obviously no one at Tesla right now has even close to that level of talent. Which makes me very scared about what the Model 3 will look like Thursday night. If it is as hideous as the X, that could spell the end of Tesla. They will be known as a car company that once built amazing looking cars that happened to be electric, but now build run-of-the-mill, ugly electric cars. If this thing is indeed hideous Thursday night, I sure hope Elon goes and begs Fisker to come on board with Tesla, re-design the 3 and fix the X, even if it means Elon has to give Fisker a big chunk of stock.
I can't help but wonder if Elon should have bitten his pride and contracted Fisker to come in and help with the finishing design of the Model X. I know it would have been hard, but the man obviously has an incredible talent. And obviously no one at Tesla right now has even close to that level of talent. Which makes me very scared about what the Model 3 will look like Thursday night. If it is as hideous as the X, that could spell the end of Tesla. They will be known as a car company that once built amazing looking cars that happened to be electric, but now build run-of-the-mill, ugly electric cars. If this thing is indeed hideous Thursday night, I sure hope Elon goes and begs Fisker to come on board with Tesla, re-design the 3 and fix the X, even if it means Elon has to give Fisker a big chunk of stock.