Where is the Model X Test Mule? Is there one?

[PokerBroker]

Clearly Tesla monitors this thread and leaks spy shots when just enough boredom has set in to induce bickering and snippiness.

 

[dirkhh]

Clearly Tesla monitors this thread and leaks spy shots when just enough boredom has set in to induce bickering and snippiness.

You have no idea what you are talking about.
Your username is silly.
And anyway, what's that avatar supposed to be?

OK, Tesla... see? I'm bickering and being snippy. Go ahead, leak another picture!

 

[30seconds]

Admittedly, the 2018 was intended as a joke. The 2013 Model X will start shipping to customers at some point in late, late, late 2015 (I'm guessing fifth quarter or so). The 2017 Model 3 will show around 2020, maybe late 2019.
But I'm fairly certain that the next model after that will either be a pickup or a refreshed Roadster...
(side note: Tesla wants to grow up and become a real car company, right? That means more models and that means a smoother sequence of releases. They won't get away with slipping schedules by years forever...)

I would guess that the next model after the Gen3 would be a SUV based on the Gen3 platform

 

[dirkhh]

I would guess that the next model after the Gen3 would be a SUV based on the Gen3 platform

That's a very reasonable guess. I keep thinking that Elon would want to broaden the types of models that Tesla can offer - so a pickup or another small sports car. Both of those could be done by reusing one of the two existing platforms. And the smaller SUV could be the third one to be added. I hope that by 2020 Tesla will have grown enough that they can really work on more than one new car at a time.

 

[andrewket]

Another roadster based on the 3 platform. Mmmmm goodness.

 

[ItsNotAboutTheMoney]

Second picture from the latest Twitter spy shot.

And people complain about the back window of the Prius..

 

[yobigd20]

are these old pics or new? http://teslamotorsisyas.tumblr.com/post/112660603870/13stoploss-tesla-model-x

 

[bonnie]

are these old pics or new?

Very very old. Those are from the Feb 2012 launch event.

 

[yobigd20]

Very very old. Those are from the Feb 2012 launch event.

yea I thought that color looked familiar. at least I asked instead of making a new thread and then looking like an idiot

 

[bonnie]

yea I thought that color looked familiar. at least I asked instead of making a new thread and then looking like an idiot

Must. Resist.

(good job!)

 

[MikeL]

Must. Resist.

(good job!)

what about snow on the roof!!! Hasn't anyone thought of THAT ?!

 

[chickensevil]

Must. Resist.

(good job!)

I sense you almost jumped at your first opportunity to end up in snippiness Let's see how long you last

 

[bonnie]

what about snow on the roof!!! Hasn't anyone thought of THAT ?!

I've thought about it. You'll have to park your Model X here at my place during the winter in Utah. Don't worry, I'll send you pics on how it's doing.

 

[MikeL]

Hey Paul, you can move my posts to "stupidness" anytime. :tongue: Probably do us all some good.

 

[bonnie]

I sense you almost jumped at your first opportunity to end up in snippiness Let's see how long you last

Oh I've already graced that thread, while I was still a moderator. I've got mad skills.

 

[dirkhh]

Oh I've already graced that thread, while I was still a moderator. I've got mad skills.

So here's your goal, bonnie. Create a post where the mods can't decide in which tread to put it...

 

[Paul Carter]

Hey Paul, you can move my posts to "stupidness" anytime. :tongue: Probably do us all some good.

How about I move this whole thing to Electric Vehicles? Mod fail #1. :redface:

Oh I've already graced that thread, while I was still a moderator. I've got mad skills.

So here's your goal, bonnie. Create a post where the mods can't decide in which tread to put it...

She is aware of Mr. Sparkle's power. And my soap looks fishy. That's a taste none of us would like to try.

 

[bonnie]

So here's your goal, bonnie. Create a post where the mods can't decide in which tread to put it...

I have my own ways of endearing myself to my former colleagues.

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She is aware of Mr. Sparkle's power. And my soap looks fishy. That's a taste none of us would like to try.

Again, I have mad skills, young pup. Of course, you could always send me to Electric Vehicles.

 

[Twiddler]

....looking forward to some news about the model X test mule.....

 

[dirkhh]

Is this picture new?