It's very possible that we'll get a whole new website, including the new Model S Design Studio. I'm hoping, hoping, hoping anyway.
a whole new look? could be cool... im definitely expecting the new model S design studio though. well see in about two days...
In another post someone posted that the unveiling was going to be 8:00 PST on Thursday but not totally sure of the time. I too have not seen if the TM website will stream the event.
There have been many posts announcing that the unveiling will be at 8PM online via a streaming web broadcast.
What I meant was, I've been visiting urls hoping to find the model x landing page before it goes live. Tough since TM monitors this board, I'm sure they'll be extra careful now.
they have one now but only a single page http://www.teslamotors.com/modelx the only bit of new info on it is RESERVE YOUR MODEL X STARTING AT NOON PST ON 02.10.2012
Wow... Tesla Motors is really steaming ahead on the Model X offering. I think we could see a Model X tour 3 to 9 months out and then beta versions of the X.
Interesting that they'd take deposits on the Model X before they've begun delivering the Model S. I wonder how many Model S sales they'll lose to the Model X.
In my case, it all depends on the range. If there's a 400+ mile option, I'll likely lean toward the SUV. Weather in Minnesota often dictates the use of 4-wheel drive vehicles (although this year seems to be a serious anomaly).
That's an interesting question. I think it depends upon prices and features a lot...not to mention anticipated beginning of delivery. My Prius will be 9 years old by the time my Model S is delivered and I'll have been waiting what, almost 4 years since putting down a deposit. While an SUV would be nice for many of the things I do it's not imperitive, we have an SUV (Highlander Hybrid) that will serve and I just don't think I have the patience for another wait unless this thing offers some major improvement (like 400 mile range).
Highly doubt there will be a 400 mile range option because: (1) Model X uses the same exact size battery packs as the Model S (2) It's possible because it's being introduced 18 months later the cells have better chemistry BUT (3) This is a significantly taller vehicle with a potentially worse drag coefficient So my guess is that better cells are offset by worse cdA and you get 300 mile range in best case. Note that the Model S by then should have a 330-390 mile option.
Tesla has added a section to the official Forums for the Model X: Forum | Tesla Motors Also, the Model S forum's URL has changed: Forum | Tesla Motors
It's up now!!! Model X | Tesla Motors Page text -------------------------------- RESERVE YOUR MODEL X STARTING AT NOON PST ON 02.10.2012