I want a Model 3 station wagon. And my current career arch will enable me to buy one for cash if Tesla puts a Model 3 station wagon into production. What do you want? Edit: Poll is public and open indefinitely.
If I weren't going for a Model X, I'd definitely want a station wagon. Or if that wasn't possible, hatchback. A sedan would be out of the question.
I voted for the more traditional cross over but the caveat is I want a hatchback since they are far more versatile. And since the S is a hatchback my bet is the Model 3 will be too.
Smaller version of MS, something similar to Sunlight's version: http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/36734-Revised-Model-3-concept-clay-model-(unofficial)
You know that "Current Model X body style" and/or "A more traditional SUV/Crossover body style (à la BMW X3)" is more in the line of the next model after Model 3 - the Model Y?
In the US, stations wagons are not popular, having been replaced by SUVs (which I do not like). Because of non existent demand, Tesla could never make a station wagon work based on US interest. I know the rest of the world thinks differently. Today in the US, BMW only offers a 3 series wagon, with your choice of gas or diesel 4-cylinder engine. One of our cars currently is a 15 year old BMW 540iT (station wagon) so I do appreciate them. I have been told by BMW executives that the V8 equipped 5 series station wagon was one of the rarest vehicles to be imported into the USA in modern times due to the extremely low demand. This is the car I am considering replacing with an S. Similar characteristics of performance with lots of space. Just need to convince the SO.
The Model 3 is the "sedan" of Gen-III just like Model S is the "sedan" of Gen-II. For CUV's - crossover utility vehicle - they will make the Model X for the Gen-II, and a new model for the Gen-III. It's assumed to be called "Model Y". Yes, Tesla has a trademark for that name, registered at the same time the registered "Model E" - that later had to be replaced by "Model 3". It may take some time, but if you wish - and no other remember where it was mentioned - I can find a link to somewhere that Elon is talking about the Gen-III CUV. I just don't have that links in my head or bookmarks Edit: Here you can see other mention it: http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/22982-Gen-III-summary
Here at least is a few links for the trademark of Model Y: insideevs.com/tesla-motors-trademarks-s-e-x-y-wvideo/ http://www.teslamotors.com/no_NO/forum/forums/maybe-no-model-e-look-model-y-trademark-application And here is the trademark: http://www.trademarkia.com/model-y-86052035.html And he should be talking about the Gen-III SUV/CUV here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiPO4BUfov8 But I haven't found it there yet... Keep looking to morrow God night...
I absolutely want a wagon. The S is already a little space challenged in the back (unacceptable headroom, not very versatile rear). I fear shrinking that makes things worse. I like the size of my sportwagen. The only thing that might improve it would be making it a little higher. I really like the Mercedes EB. It'd be fantastic if they patterned it after that car.
You find it here: http://www.autonews.com/article/20140113/OEM/301139981/audacious-growth-plans-will-stretch-tesla-beyond-its-comfort-zone
I do also want a wagon. But I'm afraid they think the CUV's take care of that marked.... But I don't want a SUV/CUV
I'd rather a 4 door + hatchback (aka 5 door hatchback) but I'd be OK with a 4 door + hatch wagon (5 door wagon) if it were near the hatchback sizing. The difference between a hatchback and a station wagon isn't obvious to all. Old school station wagons didn't have much head room but had plenty of leg room. Hatchbacks tend to be more balanced / taller than a wagon but lower than a minivan/SUV/crossover. In other words I want the increased cargo flexibility of the rear hatch vs a trunk but I don't need the car to be much bigger because of that. I definately don't want to sacrifice range to a wagon design that has worse aero cd or higher weight just to allow for that increased cargo capacity. So if you are asking if I want a trunk vs a hatch? The answer is simple I do want a hatch, I just don't know if what I want is a hatchback or a wagon.
Would you consider a Subaru Forester a wagon or a hatchback? Whatever you call it thats what I want, only with electric power and 200+ mile range. And make sure it has AWD for sure.
Probably because there isn't a choice for a hatchback:smile: The difference between the wagon and hatchback isn't that great but the majority at least seem to indicate they don't prefer a regular sedan.