{"id":2344,"date":"2016-04-16T12:29:58","date_gmt":"2016-04-16T19:29:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pascual.co\/ActiveE\/?p=2344"},"modified":"2016-04-16T12:29:58","modified_gmt":"2016-04-16T19:29:58","slug":"whats-the-big-deal-with-the-model-3-trunk-boot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/pascual.co\/ActiveE\/activee\/whats-the-big-deal-with-the-model-3-trunk-boot\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s the big deal with the Model 3 trunk (boot)?"},"content":{"rendered":"

I was surprised to hear about all the turmoil regarding the PROTOTYPE<\/strong> Model 3 trunk (boot.) One of the first places I heard about this complaint was on Jalopnik’s article This is the Tesla Model 3’s Biggest Design Fail<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In the article, Jalopnik’s Jason Torchinsky showed the following photographs:<\/p>\n

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\nModel3Ownersclub.com<\/a>‘s owner\/administrator TrevP (also on Twitter at @model3owners<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

Posted on the thread – The Trunk<\/a> the following photo:<\/p>\n

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Electrek also talked about the Model 3’s Frunk titled “Opinion: Tesla\u2019s Model 3 AWD \u2018frunk\u2019, as shown in prototypes, is just a glorified glovebox”<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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As previously mentioned, the Model 3 designs that everyone has been discussing are prototypes. As such, I expect them to be close to what will be released, but don’t expect the cars to be exact. Remember, the Model X prototypes had cameras rather than side mirrors. \u00a0Additionally, the Model X prototypes also had the same front nose as the now classic Model S design. (black nosecone).<\/p>\n

The prototype for the Model 3<\/a> shows a smaller car than the Model S and Model X.<\/p>\n

Long-time readers will remember that I preferred the Active E to the Model S<\/a>. \u00a0It was all about the size of the car. \u00a0I have since gotten used to the size of the Model S and it doesn’t bother me anymore. \u00a0However, I still prefer a smaller format vehicle. \u00a0My wife’s Roadster is great, but it’s her car, and it is\u00a0smaller than I’m comfortable driving regularly (should she even let me borrow it to drive.) \u00a0Though I haven’t seen the Model 3 in person, I surmise based on the pictures and information that this Tesla will be closer to the BMW Active E size and definitely outperform my old, beloved BMW Active E.<\/p>\n

So, is the trunk and frunk too small for me? \u00a0Well… \u00a0Let’s see.<\/p>\n

I drove the BMW Active E for two years. \u00a0It was a great little car, full battery electric and a range between 80-100 miles. \u00a0As for the trunk, there was a reason that I used to drive the car to do our Costco Wholesale shopping.<\/p>\n

Here is a picture of the BMW Active E Trunk. \u00a0The Active E labeled portion of the trunk is the motor for the car. \u00a0Beside the motor\u00a0is a full laptop\/briefcase and that was pretty much it for space. \u00a0So, when I shop at Costco, I saved money.<\/p>\n

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