#IAA: If Looks Could Kill Has The Porsche Mission E Already TRUMPED The Tesla Model S?

It wasn’t that long ago that Tesla broke into the market and created a segment that no one else believed even existed. Brands like Tesla are disruptor, they defy the odds and succeed when others promise certain failure. While disruptors are great at starting markets, not too many can maintain a death grip as the competition responds with alternatives.

Enter the Porsche Mission E, or more commonly known as the German “Model-S Decimator”. If looks alone could kill, the Model-S might already be a dead duck, but this baby isn’t out just quite yet. Part of the allure of the Model-S was that it looked like nothing else on the market, and we believe the Mission-E addresses that non-cookie cutter look as well. There is no question you have arrived if you pull up silently in this beast to the country club.

But is it as simple as sext looks, 600 HP, suicide doors and a premium nameplate?

2015 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA)

TomM - 9/15/2015 3:54:14 PM

+5 Boost

Whether of not it has "Trumped" the Tesla is not the issue - it does signify the creation of real competition for the Tesla - and that is significant - Tesla remains a small startup that has NEVER made a profit - and when you point two things from the worlds largest Auto Makers at it - the question is - will the problems with its sales and exclusivity model cause it too many problems

investor27 - 9/15/2015 5:13:17 PM

-5 Boost

That is just butt ugly. I'm glad my Porsche doesn't look like that. And no thanks. I'll stick to my Model S.

SanJoseDriver - 9/15/2015 3:57:25 PM

+5 Boost

Looks amazing. Now let's see if:
1.) anything close to this will make it to production
2.) the cost will be anywhere within range of the model S

222max - 9/15/2015 5:07:23 PM

+1 Boost

And that's the whole thing in a nutshell. This looks fantastic but it IS a concept, let's not forget. The Model S is a production EV that you can buy right NOW. It's quite possible that by the time this Porsche reaches production the Model S will have been redesigned.

MrEE - 9/15/2015 6:48:41 PM

-1 Boost

I cannot believe they copied the current Prius buttress console.

Dr550 - 9/15/2015 6:55:20 PM

+4 Boost

Reminds of Robert Duval's ride in THX-1138. Great film. Beautiful car. Clean, unlike i8.

jameswisrik - 9/15/2015 9:26:13 PM

-1 Boost

I love Porsches, but this thing is ugly. Looks like a storm trooper helmet! No more 4drs or SUV!

jameswisrik - 9/15/2015 9:38:38 PM

-2 Boost

I love Porsches, but this thing is ugly. Looks like a storm trooper helmet! No more 4drs or SUV! C

vdiv - 9/15/2015 10:11:44 PM

0 Boost

Is it uglier than a Panamera?

222max - 9/16/2015 10:16:03 AM

0 Boost

Haha! looks like some butthurt Porschophile came through and down voted all the critical comments.

James70 - 9/16/2015 10:43:39 AM

+1 Boost

Will non-Tesla e-cars offer software updates that make the Model S better with age?

Lovecars15 - 9/17/2015 10:05:43 PM

+2 Boost

I bet this will at least twice the price of Tesla and more than likely will never be built.

CactoesGe1 - 9/17/2015 11:44:56 PM

+2 Boost

Concept cars, for the most part, make me angry. They all look great but never make it to production. It's pointless to me.

dwagent - 9/18/2015 6:39:38 PM

+1 Boost

I think it looks great. I'm usually not a fan of Porsche styling, but this made me take a 2nd and a 3rd look.

That's the problem I have with the Tesla...it's not really a great looking car...inside or out. I love the technology and the approach that they're taking--and they have a very compelling holistic vision...but when it comes down to it, I just can't convince myself to pay for a car that looks like such design disaster.

Then again...I know that, sometimes, looks fall by the wayside when you actually climb inside and drive it, but...ugh.

Anyway, I digress.

If Porsche can bring this to market with the styling intact, the promised power, any kind of reasonable range, they will sell it out, even at a higher price point than Tesla's S. People will want the Porsche name and better interior ergonomics.

But would it kill Tesla, or even the Model S? I don't think so. Ultimately, Tesla and Porsche are about different things, and they target different demographics. There is room for them both to survive.