JRP3
Hyperactive Member
Very, very cheap cars have more complex dashboards.
Needlessly complex. Especially in an EV with high levels of autonomy and with a screen able to provide everything needed.
For me it is obvious they went for a statement with this dash, not merely cost-cutting.
Sure but it's driven by cost cutting. Putting in needless elements would add cost but not functionality. It's the right move and I'm glad Tesla had the vision to do it.
Same with the back window that killed the electric mass-hatchback, I am convinced it is not merely about headroom, it is also about a big, bold design decision.
Such a "bold design decision" which looks just like a fastback hatch, like the S? Not likely. If they could have done a hatch with good rear seat headroom without an excessively high roofline they would have.
The Model 3 looks nothing like a "weirdmobile" from the outside and I believe the interior is simply ahead of the curve. Of course some people won't like it. That won't hurt sales one bit, no product is liked by everyone. Some people still buy flip phones.