Model-X styling ideas

[sjoshuaj]

The model x may look like this...

 

[AnOutsider]

I know it's a quick PSHOP job, but that doesn't look bad!

 

[tdelta1000]

Not bad because we can get a vision based on the Model S body design.

 

[Kevin Harney]

I see Model X as more of an SUV than a Station Wagon version of the S.

 

[flabby]

I see Model X as more of an SUV than a Station Wagon version of the S.

Agreed. The station wagon version seems a bit redundant.

 

[sjoshuaj]

lol.. you probably think that this looks like a station wagon too.

It will resemble something similar to the Porsche Cayenne, but with Tesla's own distinctive design language.

 

[doug]

Your quick and dirty photoshop kinda looks like a wagon because you didn't increase the size of the windows or give any more headroom.

 

[sjoshuaj]

I did not extend it higher because I wanted it to resemble the general proportions of the concept drawing Tesla had previously released to the public.

 

[AnOutsider]

I did not extend it higher because I wanted it to resemble the general proportions of the concept drawing Tesla had previously released to the public.

Teslas mock sort of reminds me of mazda's crossovers. Well, we'll see at least an early design in 3 months

 

[TEG]

Jaguar crossover concepts:

(By the way, rumors about a Jaguar crossover say it may be all aluminum)

 

[TEG]

...It will resemble something similar to the Porsche Cayenne, but with Tesla's own distinctive design language.

Note, Cayenne recently got re-designed and is more 'sleek' and car like now...
2011 Porsche Cayenne Reviews

Includes a new hybrid variant too.

 

[TEG]

Vettel / Infiniti FX50
Infiniti Drop More Vettel Inspired FX50 Images | Motoren

Infiniti at the Frankfurt Motor Show: The grouth starts here - 2012 Infiniti FX - The Car Guide

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[vfx]

Like it!

But then, I bought it's predecessor...

 

[TEG]

Also, Infiniti Etherea concept:

http://www.netcarshow.com/infiniti/2011-etherea_concept/

 

[Hache]

Have you seen the Maserati SUV ?

Maserati Kubang: Frankfurt 2011

 

[TEG]

More on Maserati Kubang:
IAA 2011: Maseratis Jeep-Based but Ferrari-Powered Kubang SUV - Carscoop

 

[tdelta1000]

How different will the Model X be from the version shown at the Tesla Roadshow?

Also, whatever happen to this being the Tesla Model X? The Lotus APX

 

[TEG]

Also, whatever happen to this being the Tesla Model X? The Lotus APX...

Tangent/detour/red-herring. Some people thought since Lotus supplied Roadster chassis technology Tesla might use APX for Model X.
I think Tesla has since hired enough in-house talent to do their own chassis, and I doubt they go back to Lotus for anything substantial like that.

I doubt we see Tesla ever build another car off of a modified ICE car chassis. There is too much to be gained by optimizing the design based on the packaging benefits of an under floor battery/pack and integrated PEM/Motor/gearbox between the wheels.

 

[AnOutsider]

Agreed, plus I'd prefer they not follow that styling. It's ugly IMO.

 

[tdelta1000]

I see... Now how differently will the "X" be from the roadshow Model S based version?