I agree it is a bit disapointing but not the end of the world. you can still leave the gate open and it you have other things in the back use a net or tie everything down.
If you guys dont mind me giving my 2 cents...
First, the windshield wiper is something they need to change. That big ass wiper near the A pillar might block the view and is just plain ugly. And second, I'm not sure what they are trying to achieve by removing the doors handles... the model 3...