What's going to be at the 2014 NAIAS Tesla exhibit?

[bonnie]

I remember that the Model X concept was at last year's NAIAS. Will they roll out an updated concept that is close to production?

http://insideevs.com/tesla-model-x-spotted-on-public-road-in-culver-city-california/
Model X spotted on a public road, could this be the one going to NAIAS?

I assume this could be the final production Model X everyone wants to see. Regardless it seems to be out and about and functioning so it wouldn't hurt to bring it to Detroit. I guess I should keep an eye on social media too incase it gets spotted somewhere else!

I hope they DON'T bring that to Detroit, or they'll look like fools ... since it's what they brought last year. Here's Tesla in Detroit, January 2013:

 

[Discoducky]

Whatever they are bringing, I'd bet it is rolling into the showroom tonight! Isn't the first showing Monday? I bet there are reserved times when there are no prying eyes from other car makers afoot.

 

[AlMc]

Whatever they are bringing, I'd bet it is rolling into the showroom tonight! Isn't the first showing Monday? I bet there are reserved times when there are no prying eyes from other car makers afoot.

How about a Red SigX with 110 KW battery. That would be nice. A drop dead show stopper: (It won't happen but let me dream) concept E

 

[JST]

I hope they DON'T bring that to Detroit, or they'll look like fools ... since it's what they brought last year. Here's Tesla in Detroit, January 2013:

This. I remember crawling around that car at last year's show (and almost whacking my head on the doors, btw).

I would be very surprised if we don't see an update.

 

[AlMc]

I hope they DON'T bring that to Detroit, or they'll look like fools ... since it's what they brought last year. Here's Tesla in Detroit, January 2013:

Bonnie: Any predictions about what Panasonic and TM will say and what TM will bring?

 

[bonnie]

Bonnie: Any predictions about what Panasonic and TM will say and what TM will bring?

Absolutely no idea. Plenty of hope, though. But no idea.

 

[LakeForest]

I think you know where this is

 

[bonnie]

Can't believe it. It's the same as last year!

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No wait. It isn't. The nose cone is different. Does it have the same two-tone interior?

 

[Clprenz]

Can't believe it. It's the same as last year!

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No wait. It isn't. The nose cone is different. Does it have the same two-tone interior?

Are you missing that is a Model S ???? SUPERSPORT AWD

 

[wts13]

If all they have at the booth is a Model S, I'll be really surprised. Why spend the money to be at the show if there is nothing new to announce? Tesla doesn't come to most auto shows so I feel like there should be some significance to them having a presence at Detroit.

Perhaps the reveal of whatever new vehicle they plan to show will not occur until their press conference Tuesday.

 

[bonnie]

Are you missing that is a Model S ???? SUPERSPORT AWD

Hope you're right!

 

[brianman]

Hope you're right!

The picture shown was clearly a Model S. The height to length ratio and the presence of separated front/rear door handles are clear tipoffs.

 

[bonnie]

Yes, it is.

 

[Clprenz]

Yes, it is.

The only question now is: What if that is just a regular Model S and they wheel out a SSP110+ on tuesday during press conference?

Hints that AWD is coming:
No model X on site
Tesla has revealed Beta/Alpha/Production all on their own time in their own facilities. It would be strange to unveil Model X here.
AWD development timeline seems right
Would hold off thirsty investors till Model X production.
Model X production shouldn't be ready till March (based on model S timeline, Nov-May) 6-7 months before production

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View attachment 40631 I think you know where this is

Where did you get this picture?

 

[Lloyd]

is that a 4, as in 4WD on the display in the back??

 

[Clprenz]

I believe that is the BMW booth, M4

as BMW is just around the corner,

​North American International Auto Show - 2013 Virtual Tour

 

[sjoshuaj]

Yeah the "4" is clearly not in Tesla's section. What about that unfinished car behind the white one. Is it just one of those that shows the battery, shocks, etc.

 

[GenericSpoon]

Pretty sure... the wheels seem to match up but it also seems as if there's more going on in the front than usual... possible 2nd motor.

 

[wts13]

Where did you get this picture?

It's on Instagram. I won't post a link but it was easy to find via popular hash tags about Tesla and the show.

 

[JST]

Note the supercharger.