With some talk of how much Model X mules have changed since the prototype has changed, I thought a new image comparison and a thread might be useful:
This side profile is only a part of the answer of course, especially being so dark, but it is a thus far rare perspective into a shape of the mule that seems like it could be quite near the final. See how much larger the windows are, how much taller the greenhouse seems and how much further back things extend. Front silhouette has also changed, although that is still under heaviest camo. There is less of a natural spoiler at the end of the mule, which might give some credence to the electronic spoiler theory.
After all, this is not about how Are the Model X mules close to the final version? but merely about how different are the mules from the prototype.
Source this message and Tesla Model X Prototype May 8 2015 - YouTube
This side profile is only a part of the answer of course, especially being so dark, but it is a thus far rare perspective into a shape of the mule that seems like it could be quite near the final. See how much larger the windows are, how much taller the greenhouse seems and how much further back things extend. Front silhouette has also changed, although that is still under heaviest camo. There is less of a natural spoiler at the end of the mule, which might give some credence to the electronic spoiler theory.
Of course it is likely the mules look very close to production non-hidden exterior-wise...
Model X mules already look quite different from 2012-2013 prototypes. Some things:
- no crossbeam between A pillars
- higher side windows and side profile
- new shoulder and skirtline shapes
- new rear spoiler lip shape/material
- new diffusers front and back
- new hood shape
- new lights
- shorter/"lighter" falcon wings
- basically the profile of the entire car is new
etc.
That said, there is still camo on the mules, so even if the exterior of the latest mule were 100% (which it is not since e.g. B pillar chrome is not yet fully fitting, missing parts of them) we are not seeing the roof windows, lights, rear chrome or front bumper properly. I also don't find it impossible they might still change an exterior panel or trim or two on these mules we've seen either. They of course have final or near final cars (outside and inside) hiding at the factory.
After all, this is not about how Are the Model X mules close to the final version? but merely about how different are the mules from the prototype.
Source this message and Tesla Model X Prototype May 8 2015 - YouTube