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R1 Gen 3 - Wish list

Count Orlok

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240v outlet(s)

snow plow capability

analog odometer
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Do a work truck / heavy hauler package:
* A split tailgate (maybe somebody will come up with an aftermarket one) for the R1T
* 2 120v, 1 240V 30amp in the bed
* Roof glass delete
* 200kWh battery
* 800v for fast charging
* Coil over suspension option
 

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It would be nice to have backlighting at the steering wheel controls.

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Damn, everyone is so critical lol. I like 95% of my Gen 1 R1T and would happily buy another one.

Things I'd like to see in Gen 3 (which I will probably buy)
  • LIDAR to enable autonomous driving
  • Bring back the Meridian sound system
  • Bring back real door handles
  • Power up/down tailgate
  • Move the tie down points to the bed floor rather than the sides
  • Higher power 120/240V inverter
  • Make the air compressor optional (is this optional now?)
  • Give us a wireless phone charger that actually works
  • Add charging ports to the storage space under the rear seat
  • Illuminated steering wheel buttons
  • Make the glass roof optional, bonus points for removable roof option
  • Non-air suspension option
  • Make the front of the truck go up with the hood to make a flat frunk load floor
  • Give us some steps and grab handles to make getting in and out of the bed easier, especially from the rear
  • Cloud based driver profiles
 

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Double visors upfront.

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Just to weigh in and echo some of the other comments as I'm looking forward a couple years. My list in order of priority and it would nearly guarantee purchase:
  1. Suspension / ride improvement (coming from a Gen2). It’s fine now on backroads/twisties given it’s weight/height but it desperately needs a soft mode that isn’t bouncy and that actually has a pleasant freeway ride for long trips.
  2. New autonomy stack that’s L3 ready w/ L4 capable hardware
  3. 800V & a bump in range (ideal for me is a tri-motor w/ 410+mi range)
  4. (nice to have) Middle row captains seats
 

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Option for no 3rd row on R1S. I would rather have a completely flat floor instead of the 3rd row bump up.
 

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Some that aren’t mentioned above:

1) Metal roof with traditional sunroof/moonroof (and retractable shade).
2) #1 allows for a ceiling mounted, fold-down 16:9 screen for rear entertainment.
3) Use the VW partnership to license the Porsche Active Ride suspension.
4) Option for roll-down rear windows on both R1S and R1T.
 

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Some that aren’t mentioned above:

1) Metal roof with traditional sunroof/moonroof (and retractable shade).
2) #1 allows for a ceiling mounted, fold-down 16:9 screen for rear entertainment.
3) Use the VW partnership to license the Porsche Active Ride suspension.
4) Option for roll-down rear windows on both R1S and R1T.
#1 and #4 have always been something I want. I was really excited when the R1 was first revealed and they planned for a removable roof. I wish they kept that plan. Maybe it will come along with the 180 kWh pack! 😂
 

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Some that aren’t mentioned above:

1) Metal roof with traditional sunroof/moonroof (and retractable shade).
2) #1 allows for a ceiling mounted, fold-down 16:9 screen for rear entertainment.
3) Use the VW partnership to license the Porsche Active Ride suspension.
4) Option for roll-down rear windows on both R1S and R1T.
#3 seems as though it might actually INCREASE maintenance concerns and is meant for on road performance and comfort, which is counter to the intent of the R1 being a multipurpose on/off road vehicle with large ride height adjustment. I think that's a long shot unless demand for on-road-only-off-roaders ramps up dramatically such that they create a submodel that's purely road focused.
 

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Coming from Gen1:

- more power capability from the inverter to the 120v outlets so I can run power tools, I don't need a 240v, just enough for a circular saw, etc
- go back to resistive heating, screw efficiency I love having hot air in like 15 seconds
- physical door handles only
- unsupervised FSD capable so I can zone out entirely on a road trip
- V2H and V2V
- factory running boards!
- deployable corner bed step
 

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physical door handles only
Having lived with my gen2 for about 4 months now...so much this. I am so sick of the electronic door handles I could vomit. No, literally, the doors feel gross. Half the people who get in/out of my car think they didn't close it properly or the door is broken.
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