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I suspect the lack of head rests that was a just for the demo unit. I believe neck and head support is required in the US. Maybe they will do a retractable/foldable headrest.
I agree with the Highlander statement. I would think though that since we don't have transmission linkages below the floor of the Teslas, that there would be more room for legroom (?). The pics I've seen of the 3rd row don't have headrests (which could be due to the fact that it is a prototype, but it could be indicative of the lack of clearance). My kids are too old for the 3rd row and I plan to save the $3k, personally.Right. The only way to avoid that is to drastically lower the seating position which results in an uncomfortable knees-up seating position. Then again, the 3rd row in the Highlander is nothing to write home about either, but at least the headroom is not the problem as the roofline is basically level.
The pics I've seen of the 3rd row don't have headrests (which could be due to the fact that it is a prototype, but it could be indicative of the lack of clearance).
They still have to get around the "penthouse" in the battery pack and the rear drive unit. The sub-trunk area in the Model 3 is not useful for a footwell because it's too far back.I agree with the Highlander statement. I would think though that since we don't have transmission linkages below the floor of the Teslas, that there would be more room for legroom (?). The pics I've seen of the 3rd row don't have headrests (which could be due to the fact that it is a prototype, but it could be indicative of the lack of clearance). My kids are too old for the 3rd row and I plan to save the $3k, personally.
Personally, based on the vehicle profile, I don't see how they can claim that adults will fit in the 3rd row. I heard Kim from TesLike say that she hopes that they will provide built-in booster for kids in the 3rd row. That's a really good idea. That is one of the things I really like about Volvo cars. Although, now that my kid is beyond booster age, she would complain about the lack of seat heating in the positions that have boosters. She loves the seat heaters in the 3.
Both the 3 and the Y will certainly be different than a Prius. In a good way....I ordered a Y but may go for a 3 instead. Why? Looked up the capacity of the Prius and it's 65.5 cu. ft. of storage. .5 less than the Y. The makes the Y more of a hot hatch that an SUV in my opinion. I've owned a Prius since 2005 and I am ready for something different.
Those look more like bag hooks
I ordered a Y but may go for a 3 instead. Why? Looked up the capacity of the Prius and it's 65.5 cu. ft. of storage. .5 less than the Y. The makes the Y more of a hot hatch that an SUV in my opinion. I've owned a Prius since 2005 and I am ready for something different.
It is definitely more of a hot hatch. It actually looks more like a Porsche Macan or BMW X4 competitor than a competitor for something like a Honda CRV. I expected to be underwhelmed but instead I think the Model Y is sexy as hell.
Picking 3 up tomorrow!Both the 3 and the Y will certainly be different than a Prius. In a good way....
I agree with the part about Europe. They should almost release it there first.Agreed! The Y is going to be a hit despite all the negativity on TMC. Here's my take.
1) A car's success is not all about it's LOOKS! Being a beauty queen does not make a car. Plain Clean Simplicity is better sometimes.
2) Once on the road, people will get to see what it really has to offer.
3) Ample room, versatility, and improved dependability which naturally comes from platform sharing.
4) Like a Hot-Hatch of yesteryear, the Y will be a stealthy speed demon in P form ready to blow away the competition for under $60K.
5) It WILL be among the best, if not the very best handling Crossover on the market (which will improve its safety maneuvering rating).
6) If Crash-Tests prove to be on par with other Tesla's or better, couples with young children will flock to the stores or the net to buy one.
7) Ingress and Egress, (especially for older adults and seniors) is said to be better than the 3.
8) The 300 mile range is by far unbeatable for any EV Crossover in this price bracket.
9) The Y is destined to be a HUGE hit in Europe where the Y is custom tailored to their market.
10) Aftermarket vendors are already drooling over it.
Here’s the way I intend to set mine up... Performance, black, white interior, tints, lowered, 21” wheels etc
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A sleek, fast, great handling American made aero hatch, w/0-60 of 3.5 sec, seats 7, and a 300 mile range!!!... that’s amazing man!
Better hatch pictures than I have seen before suggests it has better rear access than the 3.
I just want be able to stick a bike or a sailboard inside don't care about a third row or even a
second row.