Why Tesla put a 2 spoke steering wheel in the M3?

[asian_xl]

My dad had a 1981 Mazda 323 with 2 spoke steering wheel, then my ex-gf's Mini Cooper had one, then those silly Smart cars also had this design. Not sure why it never looks appealing compare to 3 spoke steering wheels. I am sure the models mentioned above changed to 3 spoke steering wheels in later model.

The model S and X steering wheels definitely looks sick, which match perfectly with the Tesla logo in the center. I wish Elon Musk's team should reconsider putting the 3 spoke steering wheel in the product model.

 

[Johan]

Agree!

For reference pictures.

 

[GSP]

The steering wheel shown in the Model 3 is not the production version. That will be revealed in "part 2" and "look like a spaceship" per Elon's tweets.

GSP

 

[houdini]

Nissan has always had some pretty cool concept interiors and steering wheels. Spaceship looking to me.

This:

or this:

or this:

 

[ecarfan]

It seems almost certain that the steering wheel shown in the Model 3 prototypes is not the same as will be in production cars. We will know for sure in about 18 months, if all goes well.

 

[GBleck]

Does the bottom Nissan design looks like a sex toy? I like the two spoke wheel fine.

 

[AZ Desert Driver]

Does the bottom Nissan design looks like a sex toy? I like the two spoke wheel fine.

would not have a basis from which to compare. watcha got in mind?

 

[Jason S]

Nissan has some pretty wild steering columns there, but obviously just show car prototypes.

Looking forward to the Model 3 version, I expect something reasonably functional like the Model S or X steering columns.

 

[SwedishAdvocate]

The steering wheel shown in the Model 3 is not the production version. That will be revealed in "part 2" and "look like a spaceship" per Elon's tweets. [My bold.]

GSP

I’m all for trying to become a space faring species (even though I wonder if humans actually do have the intellectual capacity necessary to pull that off…)

Anyways…

Elon seemingly brainwashed himself thoroughly while growing up into developing a Serious fetish for all things that can escape Earth's gravity (read: Spaceships).

Is this a good thing?

When it comes to aesthetics for a car – IMO – it’s starting to look like Elon’s space fetish isn’t helping.

A car is a car.

A car is not a spaceship.

I want a good looking car.

I do not want something that doesn’t look like a good looking car.

And IMO, the two-spoke steering wheel in the Model 3 concept is unfortunately not a good looking steering wheel.


Full disclosure: I have a Model 3 reservation.

 

[arjay]

I hope this part 2 reveal occurs soon before we lose our minds.

I’m all for trying to become a space faring species (even though I wonder if humans actually do have the intellectual capacity necessary to pull that off…)

Anyways…

Elon seemingly brainwashed himself thoroughly while growing up into developing a Serious fetish for all things that can escape Earths gravity (read: Spaceships).

Is this a good thing?

When it comes to aesthetics for a car – IMO – it’s starting to look like Elon’s space fetish isn’t helping.

A car is a car.

A car is not a spaceship.

I want a good looking car.

I do not want something that doesn’t look like a good looking car.

And IMO, the two-spoke steering wheel in the Model 3 concept is unfortunately not a good looking steering wheel.


Full disclosure: I have a Model 3 reservation.

Me too and I agree about this is a car not a spaceship, but I hope the part 2 reveal occurs soon before we lose our minds.

 

[tga]

If the 3's steering wheel looks like any of those wierdmobile Nissan designs, there'll be a cottage industry supplying normal steering wheels in a week.

 

[deonb]

Is there really a canonical example of what a steering wheel on a space ship looks like?

This is like trying to describe what pork taste like to someone who has never had it, by saying it tastes like velociraptor.

 

[apayette89]

I’m all for trying to become a space faring species (even though I wonder if humans actually do have the intellectual capacity necessary to pull that off…)

Anyways…

Elon seemingly brainwashed himself thoroughly while growing up into developing a Serious fetish for all things that can escape Earth's gravity (read: Spaceships).

Is this a good thing?

When it comes to aesthetics for a car – IMO – it’s starting to look like Elon’s space fetish isn’t helping.

A car is a car.

A car is not a spaceship.

I want a good looking car.

I do not want something that doesn’t look like a good looking car.

And IMO, the two-spoke steering wheel in the Model 3 concept is unfortunately not a good looking steering wheel.


Full disclosure: I have a Model 3 reservation.

+1

I just want a normal looking steering wheel.. I guess we won't find out what we get until part 2 of the reveal.

 

[igotzzoom]

I agree. I hope the steering wheel design changes on the Model 3. The 2-spoke shown on the prototypes is very bland and un-sporty. I would prefer a 3-spoke.

 

[ecarfan]

I hope this part 2 reveal occurs soon before we lose our minds

We are way past that point...

 

[ZAKEEUS]

If they want us backing into charging spots, they need to make the steering wheel round.

 

[EcoHeliGuy]

Possibly Tesla didn't want to reveal the the steering wheel from the Model X prototype is slated for production. Could place the speed in one of the screens.

 

[ummgood]

If they want us backing into charging spots, they need to make the steering wheel round.

Not a concern... The car will park into the spot for you automatically.

 

[Colsla]

Possibly Tesla didn't want to reveal the the steering wheel from the Model X prototype is slated for production. Could place the speed in one of the screens.
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Cool concept but I think I would prefer buttons over touch activated.. Arent buttons more reliable than touch screens?
other than it being an electric car and center console, i want as many parts of the car as close to traditional cars. I want the car to be reliable unless the feature/options offer convenience

 

[weak_pig]

A car is a car.

A car is not a spaceship.

I'll bet EM includes a button in TM3 that (when pressed) transforms your car into a spaceship, flies over to Mars and bring you back home in time for dinner.