Tesla Model C Concept Design Study

[ckessel]

Maybe it's the absurd wheels that are putting me off the most. It looks a lot like a Honda Civic hatchback...which is a car that commonly gets that treatment I mentioned. My dad used to call them popcorn fart cars

A quick Google search shows a prime example:

Edit: The one Kipernicus linked is quite a bit better to my eye, other than, again, the absurd wheels.

 

[TEG]

Well, IMHO, that is too much. I like the "hot hatch" idea...

(some random examples)

 

[favo]

Not sure how I feel about a hot hatch design, but I hope all four doors will open independently.

 

[tga]

A1/A3/Golf = good, Veloster = bad. Very, very bad.

 

[mrdoubleb]

I really liked Skoda's "Vision D" concept car from 2011. The new Rapid got hints from this one but never got quite so brave.

 

[Raffy.Roma]

I really liked Skoda's "Vision D" concept car from 2011. The new Rapid got hints from this one but never got quite so brave.

Like it.

 

[wallet.dat]

My E-Life Now !: More Tesla Model C Concept Sketches

I really hope they build this one. Reminds me of a Civic Type-R, which is one of my favorite cars. Model S is awesome, but it's something that my dad would drive. This concept is more to my liking

 

[SwedishAdvocate]

I really hope they build this one.

I don't.


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A1/A3/Golf = good, Veloster = bad. Very, very bad.

Precisely.

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The VW Polo is another fairly good looking supermini.

 

[invisik]

I think it's really difficult to make a car that small to look expensive/"good". The C Concept is pretty darn close.

I think it needs to be a sedan. But some dimension of the car will be somewhat askew giving it some miracle improvement over any other car.

-m

 

[SamusAranX]

I hope they don't go with an ugly clown car look like all the other EVs have. Just a normal sedan please. They can make it look a bit exotic, but not goofy.

Edit: also, for the record: I haven't seen a single concept drawing of the Model 3 that didn't look like a clown car--except for the one that was circling around with the official announcement of the Model 3.

Even the intern's concept looked a bit goofy, although his was better than the rest.

 

[gregincal]

Remember, this thread isn't about the Model 3 (it doesn't really belong in this section), but speculating about a future even smaller hatchback that the OP is calling the Model C. I always find that variations on the Model S design are my favorite, and others look either boring or weird. Here's my take (don't know if this would even be buildable, but I think it looks nice):

 

[Kevin Harney]

Remember, this thread isn't about the Model 3 (it doesn't really belong in this section), but speculating about a future even smaller hatchback that the OP is calling the Model C. I always find that variations on the Model S design are my favorite, and others look either boring or weird. Here's my take (don't know if this would even be buildable, but I think it looks nice):

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Surprisingly, I like that. Kinda on the weird side but I still like it. Looks like a cross between a Model S and Mini Cooper.

 

[roow110]

Remember, this thread isn't about the Model 3 (it doesn't really belong in this section), but speculating about a future even smaller hatchback that the OP is calling the Model C. I always find that variations on the Model S design are my favorite, and others look either boring or weird. Here's my take (don't know if this would even be buildable, but I think it looks nice):

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I had a similar idea (a bit more compact) myself a while back. Sorry for the crude photoshop.

 

[1208]

I had a similar idea (a bit more compact) myself a while back. Sorry for the crude photoshop.

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That's quite good actually.

The shorter front and longer windshield look more futuristic than the classic hatchback shape of the grey one. Similar to Honda jazz vs old style hatchbacks

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[roow110]

That's quite good actually.The shorter front and longer windshield look more futuristic than the classic hatchback shape of the grey one. Similar to Honda jazz vs old style hatchbacks

It would be great if it were like a Mini Cooper or a Golf.Very small but with a wide wheelbase, great turning radius, sporty, fun, efficient, but still practical and able to carry 5 or use the hatchback trunk for a lot of storage. Just ditch the frunk and trunk so it is shorter but with just as much passenger space.

 

[MSEV]

I had a similar idea (a bit more compact) myself a while back. Sorry for the crude photoshop.

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I'll put my order in tomorrow--I want one!

 

[WarpedOne]

... Here's my take (don't know if this would even be buildable, but I think it looks nice):

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I like it!
Can you try to shrink the wheels a bit and erase second doors?
Nice little compact coupe!

 

[tdelta1000]

I would like the "3" to look like this SEAT but a tad bit shorter.

 

[TEG]

I would like the "3" to look like this SEAT but a tad bit shorter.

The "Face" on that car has some peculiar grimace / scowl like it is trying to be iron-man or some sort of robot.

 

[K5ING]

Here is one that Theophilus Chin came up with. It's a little more down-to-earth but still attractive and practical.

Here's his small sedan version too. I love practical but it looks too boring, even for me. (And he forgot the pop-out door handles.)