Tesla Model Y

bk wrote: »

70% parts commonality with Model 3.

10% bigger then model 3, 10% more expensive, slightly shorter range for the same battery.

Nothing surprising, sounds like the typical cross over type SUV's that are so popular at the moment. I'm sure it will be very popular.

Exactly like the X was to the S.

It's interesting how no matter the time, no matter the specific subject, if it is Tesla related there is a certain core of posters who can always be relied on to turn up and cast a negative aspersion.

ELM327 wrote: »

It's interesting how no matter the time, no matter the specific subject, if it is Tesla related there is a certain core of posters who can always be relied on to turn up and cast a negative aspersion.

Is it not just as true that there's also a core of posters who think Musk is a real life Iron Man and that Tesla are on a mission to save the planet?

Passing a critical eye on the company, one can see that although it has a solid product lineup, the company is extremely stretched financially, has quality issues and had set itself up with a single point of failure, that Musk and the company are fundamentally intertwined. It's always been my opinion that if you take Musk out of the equation the company would really really struggle, like the old Apple without Jobs.

That said, we would all be best just judging the new product on it's merits. I look forward to seeing it.

unkel wrote: »

Model 3 is a sedan which is not very practical for families (with dogs), who need a hatchback.

need? Should I feel bad for the family dog in the boot for short drives to the countryside?

I'm amazed that a Fords Mondeo sized car (Model 3) is considered not suitable for 2 parents, 2 kids and a dog.

I sat in a Model 3 last week, it's a nice size for a family, and not too big for use in a city.

jarrieta wrote: »

I am concerned about the size of the boot and accessibility,

Big boot, I leaned all the way in and could just touch the backs of the back seats. There is bonus storage under the boot cover (where a spare wheel would be) and the little frunk.

Mec-a-nic wrote: »

Should I feel bad for the family dog in the boot for short drives to the countryside?

That doesn't feel right to me. If only there was even a ski hatch so it could stick its head into the cabin a bit and see the people?

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Although that wouldn't work if 3 people sit in the back. But I'm only new to owning dogs, maybe experienced owners could give their opinion on dog in boot?

slave1 wrote: »

The big question - for me a deal breaker - can I get my golf clubs into the boot handy?

Depends - how long are your woods/drivers?

Also, do you even Google? - https://youtu.be/Cb4xaJRoo00?t=275

I can't get my bike in so gonna have to get a roofrack or a very expensive towbar (there's no official tow mount, so one has to aftermarket one directly to the chassis :mad: )

Dont be at yourself wrote: »

Hope that the Y is also materially larger inside, and not just a Model 3 on stilts.

Musk said Model Y is 10% bigger than Model 3. Hard to imagine the size of Model 3 though if you haven't been in one. I doubt very much it would be smaller than Ioniq / L40? So both should be big enough for 3 kids in the back?

Haven't sat in one, but Model 3 looks tight enough in the back in terms.of shoulder and head room. 3 car seats looks a real squeeze. Might have to go for the Model S with its three Isofix points!

unkel wrote: »

In fairness, 3 car seats in pretty much any sedan is a tight enough squeeze. Unless you go for E and F segment cars. Even in most D segment cars (VW Passat, Audi A4, BMW 3-series, Merc C-class, Ford Mondeo, etc. and presumably also Tesla Model 3?

I haven't seen used Model S dropping in price much yet since this weeks annoucement of the $35k Model 3 and the massive price reductions of the Model S and Model X. Which makes them even worse value for money than the already were

Won't happen for a while as the model 3 is not available in RHD.

Yeah have to be in work at 8AM, will watch at some point tomorrow

unkel wrote: »

That looks far better than I expected. 7 seats a very useful option for me. 0.23Cd is best in class, should make for good efficiency and more importantly range. Base model for about EUR40k on the road here, provided we will still have the same incentives as we have now?

Model Y to Model 3 is like Model X to Model S

2021 I'd say incentives will be gone or severely reduced.