Ground clearance?

[gt2690b]

Anyone know if the ground clearance has been published or if air suspension is an option? I need at least 7 inches #sizematters

 

[Room_A113]

cleantechnica.com estimates 6" based on photos , which is only 1/2 inch higher than the M3. I can't believe anyone can seriously call the M3 an SUV. It's a hatchback Pure and simple. Well, maybe the third row makes it a mini-minivan. But SUV? No way. And I actually really like it.

Tesla Model Y Off-Road Ability: What We Know So Far | CleanTechnica

Not sure about air suspension, but "the fact that it has CV joints puts a hard limit on what kind of clearance could be added without some fairly extreme modifications."

 

[gt2690b]

looks like it is + ~0.8" just due to tire size from the M3. i think that puts it at ~6.3" ? if it got air it could possibly hit my magic 7" number hopefully up to like 45 mph

 

[thelastdeadmouse]

Mountain Pass Performance 1.75" Lift Kit Something tells me they'll sell more of these for Model Y's than 3's.

 

[MountainPass]

Mountain Pass Performance 1.75" Lift Kit Something tells me they'll sell more of these for Model Y's than 3's.

 

[Atari2600]

Mountain Pass Performance 1.75" Lift Kit Something tells me they'll sell more of these for Model Y's than 3's.

Can you stack those for more lift?

 

[Zoomit]

Can you stack those for more lift?

I'd say you're looking at the wrong car. If it was even possible, that would mess up the suspension geometry (more).

 

[mikevbf]

Just for fun I looked up some of the most popular CUV's ground clearance numbers. Here they are:
Nissan Rogue: 8.4
Toyota RAV4: 8.4-8.6
Toyota Highlander 8
Jeep Cherokee 8.7
Ford Explorer: 7.8
Honda CR-V: 7.8
I would love to get somewhere in the neighborhood of 7.5 inches of ground clearance, but even 7 would be ok. My guess based on the reveal stream is that the Model Y Tesla showed was considerably under 7 inches if not under 6. It looked like the same clearance as the M3 making it a poor substitute for a minivan instead of true CUV. I get that a CUV is different than an SUV, but hey look at the numbers above.

 

[11thIndian]

@Trev Page's assessment was that ground clearance was 2-3" higher than the Model 3. Even at 2" it would be a respectable 7.5". That's fine by me. My Tiguan is only 7.9.

 

[mikevbf]

@Trev Page's assessment was that ground clearance was 2-3" higher than the Model 3. Even at 2" it would be a respectable 7.5". That's fine by me. My Tiguan is only 7.9.

That would be great. The article listed above Tesla Model Y Off-Road Ability: What We Know So Far | CleanTechnica estimates 6 inchhes. I hope Trev is right.

 

[Zoomit]

It looked like the same clearance as the M3 making it a poor substitute for a minivan instead of true CUV.

As stated above, the tires are 0.8" larger in radius than Model 3. It'll be at least that much higher, but possibly only that much higher.

 

[Uncle Paul]

Tire size more like 0.8 larger in diameter than Model 3. Gives .4" increase in clearance.

Electric driveline is fantantastic for off road, with exquisite throttle control, amazing low speed torque and electronic traction control.

Imagine Tesla is talking off road like the dirt road to a waterfall or cabin. Not like competing in The Hammers.

 

[Zoomit]

Tire size more like 0.8 larger in diameter than Model 3. Gives .4" increase in clearance.

The Model Y Unveil tires were indeed 1.6" larger in diameter than Model 3 tires--0.8" larger in radius making Y at least 0.8" higher.

More tire specifics are here: 18" tire options and larger wheel range impact

 

[Uncle Paul]

Glad to be wrong on this one.

I take my X off road all the time. It works great, but I avoid the rough stuff.

Also works on deep snow better than anything else with similar tires.

 

[Snow Drift]

Subarus and capable Jeeps are 8.7”, so hopefully it’s at least 7”.

 

[Uncle Paul]

Those that are hopeful that it will have lots of ground clearance need to understand that one of the big selling points is that it will be one of the best handling small/mid sized SUVs. This will get it lots more market share than if it is raised up to appeal to the off roaders.

Raising it up will significantly reduce it's range and efficiency.

Best we can hope for is optional air suspension. Could make everyone happy. Better ride, better handling, longer range, and additional clearance when desired. All the benefits, just by clicking an option box and writing a slightly bigger check

Alternative will be having the aftermarket provide additional off road capabilities for the few that will really benefit.

 

[11thIndian]

If Air Suspension is offered at the $2500 that it was for S and X, I'm in. Only problem is that at this point I don't know how likely it would be to be offered at the start of production, if the Model 3 is any indication. Sure, it may be more integral to the Model Y as an SUV (Crossover), but since it wasn't there at the start of orders...

So 6.3" is likely the minimum ground clearance based on the tires + M3's existing ground clearance. It's a good start, but I would love to see at least 7".

 

[Zoomit]

Only problem is that at this point I don't know how likely it would be to be offered at the start of production,

I suspect air suspension is not in the current plan for initial Y production or else they would have mentioned the capacity somewhere. I think if they change their mind, they could easily offer it as an additional option (a la, 3rd row seats) and let those that pre-ordered update to it if desired. However, I wouldn’t be surprised if they kept the option limited to LR cars or AWD cars.

 

[11thIndian]

I wouldn’t be surprised if they kept the option limited to LR cars or AWD cars.

If someone is willing to pay for air suspension, then LR AWD is probably a reasonable minimum bar.

 

[gilscales]

you could add up to 1/2" in a tire change

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...9DWS06XL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

or


https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...SAS3PLXL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes