On certain builds. Most of what we've seen is anything past 21 Nov 2017. Mine was built in late January, it opens. Run VIN at partslink24 and look for 6E5 center console with locking mechanism. if it says 6E3, it does not open.
Hi Fed,
You have that right. My 2018 R was built on Nov 17th and the console armrest opens and ratchets ... also there is no 12V charger in their ... I believe this is true for Canada but not sure about DOT rules in the US and whether that is the case there too?
Anything else about the 2018 and I can check my car for you.