Going from four stalks to two was an improvement. Using the gear selector for AP was a master stroke; there's virtually never a time when one must use shifter and AP.
However, inability to adjust speed via stalk is a big step backward. And, using upward movement to turn off AP can lead to inadvertent shifts into neutral. (It's happened to me twice ... despite being hyper-alert to the possibility.)
Fix is simple.
Keep existing right-hand stalk.
However, use the same underlying switchgear as left-hand stalk (which allows both vertical and horizontal movement).
Adopt same AP stalk mode as Models S and X:
Solves adjustment gripe.
Solves inadvertent shift gripe.
Makes transitioning S/X <---> 3 much simpler and more consistent.
However, inability to adjust speed via stalk is a big step backward. And, using upward movement to turn off AP can lead to inadvertent shifts into neutral. (It's happened to me twice ... despite being hyper-alert to the possibility.)
Fix is simple.
Keep existing right-hand stalk.
However, use the same underlying switchgear as left-hand stalk (which allows both vertical and horizontal movement).
Adopt same AP stalk mode as Models S and X:
Horizontal to trigger/stop AP (one flap out = TACC, two flaps = AP, push in = off)
Vertical to adjust speed (first notch = 1 mph/kph, full movement = nearest 5)
Hardware cost should be minimal. Retrofit labor (for existing < 10K cars) should not be excessive.Vertical to adjust speed (first notch = 1 mph/kph, full movement = nearest 5)
Solves adjustment gripe.
Solves inadvertent shift gripe.
Makes transitioning S/X <---> 3 much simpler and more consistent.