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If you thought the interior of the Model 3 is on the minimalist side of automotive cabin design, you’re right. But that’s one of the secrets to how the Model 3 is so cheap, if you can call an electric sedan priced at $35,000 that way. Taking inspiration from the smallest Tesla in the lineup, the Model S and Model X will go minimal as well from the third quarter of 2019 by means of an interior facelift.
It was about time if you think about it, more so if you remember the Model S is on its third overhaul in six years. Electrek, citing internal documents, says that the fourth and most likely final redesign will arrive for the 2020 model year. Even though Tesla declined to comment on the publication’s report, it’s a matter of time until Elon Musk takes to Twitter in regard to what’s in the pipeline for the S and X.
Electrek says that this “harmonization” will result in “cost reduction” for the entire lineup, but the two full-size models will integrate “more premium materials and features” compared to the Model 3. As you know from the Regular Car Reviews episode on the Model 3 Long Range with rear-wheel drive, the quality of the materials is one of the aspects that hamper down the appeal of the cheapest Tesla on sale today.
As for the replacements for the Model S and Model X, the generational change for the two electric vehicles is likely to happen in 2021. “That’s five years after the Model S exterior design refresh and about six years after the launch of the Model X,” as per the cited publication. Furthermore, the Model S would be nine years old when the second generation will go into production.
By 2021, Tesla will bring out many more products in addition to the three-model lineup we have today. From the Model Y to the pickup, the semi to Roadster II, there’s a lot to expect from the Palo Alto-based automaker in this somewhat small period of time.
The more pressing matter for Elon Musk, however, is the profitability of the company. Tesla started the current year with a record-breaking quarter, announcing $3.4 billion in revenue. Factor in the losses, and you’ll arrive at the conclusion that Tesla lost almost $785 million during the first quarter of 2018.
Electrek says that this “harmonization” will result in “cost reduction” for the entire lineup, but the two full-size models will integrate “more premium materials and features” compared to the Model 3. As you know from the Regular Car Reviews episode on the Model 3 Long Range with rear-wheel drive, the quality of the materials is one of the aspects that hamper down the appeal of the cheapest Tesla on sale today.
As for the replacements for the Model S and Model X, the generational change for the two electric vehicles is likely to happen in 2021. “That’s five years after the Model S exterior design refresh and about six years after the launch of the Model X,” as per the cited publication. Furthermore, the Model S would be nine years old when the second generation will go into production.
By 2021, Tesla will bring out many more products in addition to the three-model lineup we have today. From the Model Y to the pickup, the semi to Roadster II, there’s a lot to expect from the Palo Alto-based automaker in this somewhat small period of time.
The more pressing matter for Elon Musk, however, is the profitability of the company. Tesla started the current year with a record-breaking quarter, announcing $3.4 billion in revenue. Factor in the losses, and you’ll arrive at the conclusion that Tesla lost almost $785 million during the first quarter of 2018.
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