EVNow
Well-Known Member
Chances of Model 3 being a sedan (like Camry) instead of a Hatch (like S) is nearly zero. May be after a few years they'll make a pure sedan version - but not the first version.
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What would be the benefit or customer attraction of a sedan with a trunk instead of a liftback? I'm happy with the design of my Model S but would really want to put my deposit down on the wagon/CUV variant of the M3. Going from a Volt to a sedan/liftback version of the Model 3 would be cool, but I do miss the functionality of my sportwagon SAAB 9-2x.
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
Your wish for a SAAB EV has been granted ...
http://electrek.co/2016/01/15/saab-nevs-1-billion-deal-20000-electric-cars-volinco-china/
Buckeye2320
Member
This would be a true sedan look and not the liftback/fastback/hatchback that is being referred to.
MiamiNole
Member
I'd set up a revolving account for Tesla to take my money whenever they'd like if this is what the Model 3 looked like. I'd definitely get this one in black!
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I'm in the same boat as you. Looks definitely come first for me.
I agree. Sales of small cars favor hatchback by a large margin.
The single large Falcon door on each side will be its most distinctive feature. Tesla will sell it "as good as a four door".
Breezy
Member
Trev Page
Member
Elon mention in a tweet (since deleted) that they were going to do Falcon Wing doors on the Model Y (CUV on the Model 3 platform). Time will tell if they actually do.
You know, I can't think of a single Citroen that I wouldn't put solidly in the weirdmobile category... :biggrin:
shrspeedblade
Rideshare Monkey
How is it we're two months out and no spy shots yet?!!! The auto paparazzi are slipping...Tesla has better security than the CIA...grrrr
The Model Y doesn't need Falcon doors. It just needs to be roomie like the Bolt (with an f'ing folding second seat).
The Model Y could also need a larger battery to get 200 miles EPA range. The model 3 might be 50kwh standard, with 60 kwh optional. The Model Y might be 60 kwh standard.
I think the model 3 and model Y are developed concurrently to ensure they truly share the same chassis.
The Model Y could also need a larger battery to get 200 miles EPA range. The model 3 might be 50kwh standard, with 60 kwh optional. The Model Y might be 60 kwh standard.
I think the model 3 and model Y are developed concurrently to ensure they truly share the same chassis.
McHoffa
CyberOwners
They won't have it testing in public until after the unveiling, just like the Model X. Then it will just be camouflaged to hide any changes between the unveiling and the production launch.
stopcrazypp
Well-Known Member
Elon has said he learned his lesson in terms of being too adventurous with the X and that he would not make the same mistake with the 3 (at least for the initial version). Making falcon doors will be walking back on that and will seriously affect the affordability and timeliness of the vehicle.
I also think a 3-door car will seriously limit sales. It will immediately be a deal breaker for me personally.
I have also said it a few times here that 3-door would be a deal breaker for us also. Let me spin this around - you who have talked about Model 3 being coupe (2 seater or 2+2, no back doors) is it something that you really believe that the Model 3 will be? Or something you would like it to be?
Of course, my own needs and preferences distort my opinions, but I honestly believe that for Model 3 to be really a mass market car, it needs dedicated doors to back seats. I also view that a big single falcon wing door, as some have suggested, doesn't really cut it and would also be too expensive.
For aerodynamics the Model 3 can't have a square back if they want the cd<0.24. It may have some kind of lift back, but it will be much more rounded than a typical hatchback.
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Elon Musk has said the Model 3 will be a sedan, which is generally defined at a 4 door car.
