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Yeah, I'm not really in the market for the i3. But if the Model S looked like an S3 or an M3 I'd be perfectly happy. I can't quite put my finger on why though
by state 10y ago
Yeah, I'm not really in the market for the i3. But if the Model S looked like an S3 or an M3 I'd be perfectly happy. I can't quite put my finger on why though.
Since I'm getting downvoted above, I'll take that as evidence that I am in fact the only one. Ha!
- vvanders 10y agoYeah, to be fair the design of the S is to have one of the lowest cD of any production car. A traditional grill generates a ton of turbulence so that's a contributing factor to the nosecone/grill-less design.
- greglindahl 10y agoThe S has a small grill for battery cooling, as do the X and the 3.
- vvanders 10y agoYup, and articulated louvers on either side for extra cooling(always fun to hear them open up and the fans go full tilt at 120kW supercharging).
- dingaling 10y agoThe Mercedes CLA 180 BlueEfficiency has the lowest Cd of any current production car, 0.22 versus the Model S 0.24. Even the three-box Lexus LS of 2000 could achieve 0.25.
- bhauer 10y agoIt's funny that people are downvoting you for your opinion. I don't share the opinion, but downvoting is not for matters of opinion. Whatever. In any event, I was about to add to my earlier reply that the modern M5 looks quite fantastic. I for one would love a Tesla-like experience in the body of the M5. But I think that speaking of design only, the Model S is at worst mid-pack among the mid- and large-size luxury sedan segments.
- state 10y agoYes, that's fair. Maybe I sound too negative. It's definitely mid-pack, but it's an incredible car! It ought to look like the sexiest, most desirable thing available.