[FutureSurfer]

Just saw this come through on IG. Henrik is getting a "test Ocean" this coming Monday 7/25:
http://instagr.am/p/CgT7Sl6uuu_/
I hope this means we will start seeing some new teases come through from him! Heck maybe he will let someone drive it! ;-)

 

[HotIce]

I really hope we see better interior shots. One thing I have noticed is that the camera on the A pillar that is suppose to be monitoring the drivers eyes is gone on every single prototype we have seen. I hope it stays that way because it it looked really bulky and blocks the drivers view out.

 

[FutureSurfer]

I really hope we see better interior shots. One thing I have noticed is that the camera on the A pillar that is suppose to be monitoring the drivers eyes is gone on every single prototype we have seen. I hope it stays that way because it it looked really bulky and blocks the drivers view out.

Yeah I was thinking that too. Though I think this is a picture of the latest interior and you can see it here:

 

[HotIce]

Drats. It looks a lot smaller in that picture but it still looks like it will stop you from seeing that corner of the car. Cup holders are an odd shape. Not sure if they will hold drinks in place.

 

[FutureSurfer]

Drats. It looks a lot smaller in that picture but it still looks like it will stop you from seeing that corner of the car. Cup holders are an odd shape. Not sure if they will hold drinks in place.

It is hard to tell if it is in your eye-line or not. It looks like it might not be depending on your seat position.

 

[Bernie]

You guys are nuts, there's no way that sticks out into sight lines unless you are sitting eye level with the top of the dash. Then again, yesterday at a light I looked over at a woman driving a big MB SUV and thought how can see her hood. She's looking through the wheel. Maybe it's a short-stature person issue.

 

[FutureSurfer]

You guys are nuts, there's no way that sticks out into sight lines unless you are sitting eye level with the top of the dash. Then again, yesterday at a light I looked over at a woman driving a big MB SUV and thought how can see her hood. She's looking through the wheel. Maybe it's a short-stature person issue.

I thoroughly agree with you, frankly. I do not think it will be an issue for 99.99% of people. But if you are 4'10" and the seat doesn't go up high enough, it might be a concern! In Hotlce's defense, he did throw down $70k+ on a vehicle he hasn't even sat in. I would be nervous too!

 

[ocsteve39]

I really hope we see better interior shots. One thing I have noticed is that the camera on the A pillar that is suppose to be monitoring the drivers eyes is gone on every single prototype we have seen. I hope it stays that way because it it looked really bulky and blocks the drivers view out.

Something like this?

 

[HotIce]

Something like this?
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Something like EXACTLY that. Now, the question becomes, could they have used that since the rear view mirror also shows a video feed from a camera in the back?

 

[EVolution]

Unimportant question but anyone else willing to speculate what these are for? Might just be storage access, but I noticed this in other previews of the vehicle and couldn't quite determine their purpose.

 

[FutureSurfer]

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Unimportant question but anyone else willing to speculate what these are for? Might just be storage access, but I noticed this in other previews of the vehicle and couldn't quite determine their purpose.

These are the kinds of things that I hope we get a sneak peek of from Henrik. It is really hard to say with that is from this angle but Henrik is always touting the innovative console storage they are developing for the PEAR. Maybe this is something along those lines.

 

[ocsteve39]

View attachment 1015
Unimportant question but anyone else willing to speculate what these are for? Might just be storage access, but I noticed this in other previews of the vehicle and couldn't quite determine their purpose.

I've always taken those for wireless phone charging.

 

[FutureSurfer]

I've always taken those for wireless phone charging.

I am fairly confident the 2 wireless charging panels are the angled flat surfaces right under the button cluster.

 

[ocsteve39]

Now, I do wish they would get rid of the floating buttons aray and place haptic buttons on the console directly below.

 

[ocsteve39]

I am fairly confident the 2 wireless charging panels are the angled flat surfaces right under the button cluster.

Your right. I do remember seeing that space from the drivers point of view.
Actually both spots are the same side by side phone style inserts.

 

[ocsteve39]

Your right. I do remember seeing that space from the drivers point of view.
Actually both spots are the same side by side phone style inserts.

Now I see, and a cuttout on one side. <chin rub>

 

[bronco7777]

I don't think the the floating button array looks good when the screen flips to a horizontal position. So i think they have to find another design for this. Surely HF has to see this as a bit of an eyesore as a designer.

 

[FutureSurfer]

I don't the the floating button array looks good when the screen flips to a horizontal position. So i think they have to find another design for this. Surely HF has to see this as a bit of an eyesore as a designer.

Considering, the buttons are only floating when you are in "Holywood" mode (streaming content while parked), it may not be that big a deal. They are never floating while you are driving.

 

[ocsteve39]

As long as everything is solid, I can grow fond of it for sure.
Another positive is the rotating mechanism for the HMI will indeed be solid as I would expect it is MAGNA's side view swivel which is top notch in my estimation.

 

[MTN Ranger]

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Unimportant question but anyone else willing to speculate what these are for? Might just be storage access, but I noticed this in other previews of the vehicle and couldn't quite determine their purpose.

That slot is for the key fob.

Now that you mention it, I have seen two different designs for this area. The center console is totally different between the two show cars. Both cup holder designs don't have a good design to me. They should have been made adaptive with inserts to keep cans or cups tight. One the Big Sur Blue model, there doesn't appear to be the slot:

But on the Silver Lining Model there is:

Supposedly the Silver Lining car is the one closer to production according to the Autogefühl video.