Video: Slate SUV top rear glass hinge flips up + cargo area room / size (relative to hockey bag)

[sodamo]

Just yesterday I received a reply (two, actually...I asked a lot of questions) to my questions for Chris' Q&A. Most of the answers, as usual, were we'll let you know once things are finalized. Here's what I got regarding the SUV tops:

"Regarding cargo and roof options, the SUV and Fastback configurations are designed as integrated systems rather than standalone shells. We’re planning different roof and cargo configurations to support a range of use cases, but specifics around window options, opening and locking mechanisms, rear defrosting, and related features will be shared closer to the order window. Those details are tied closely to safety, sealing, and certification, which is why we’re waiting to publish them until everything is finalized."

I hope ”integrated systems” isn’t code for expensive. My low cost Slate needs low cost topper solution for my dogs.

 

[KevinRS]

If you just need a shell, you don't need the kits Slate is offering. At least not the ones they have advertised so far. I'm sure there will be "Just a shell" options available, if not through the slate marketplace, then directly from 3rd parties.

 

[AZFox]

"Regarding cargo and roof options, the SUV and Fastback configurations are designed as integrated systems rather than standalone shells. We’re planning different roof and cargo configurations to support a range of use cases, but specifics around window options, opening and locking mechanisms, rear defrosting, and related features will be shared closer to the order window. Those details are tied closely to safety, sealing, and certification, which is why we’re waiting to publish them until everything is finalized."

This is a better-than-usual answer.
Good to see.
Thanks for posting it.

 

[KevinRS]

This is a better-than-usual answer.
Good to see.
Thanks for posting it.

Yeah, the wording reinforces my thoughts on them. It looks like the "roll bars with airbags" are a framework that the kit panels attach to, meaning the panels are not self supporting.

 

[AZFox]

I hope ”integrated systems” isn’t code for expensive. My low cost Slate needs low cost topper solution for my dogs.

I interpreted "integrated" to mean that the rollbar and shell are interdependent so there isn't a just-a-shell option (yet).

"We’re planning different roof and cargo configurations to support a range of use cases" could include just-a-shell (ideally with pop-out windows) plus midgate a.k.a. Canine Cargo Combo.