How well does a new 2022 MYP ride?

[deepbluejh]

I was having a conversation with someone on Reddit about the ride quality of the new Model Ys and there was a comment about the new Model Y performance cars riding significantly better than the older cars. Speculation is that there was a recent suspension change contributing to this, but nothing documented.

Can anyone else comment or confirm this? How does your new '22 MYP ride?

(I'm still trying to decide between a LR and Performance. The price differential when you start modifying the LR, is very small)

 

[Jersey_guy_202]

Just picked up 22 MYP with Michelin AS tires, and I think it rides really well. It's stiffer than the minivan I have for sure, but not overwhelmingly so. For small price difference between LR, and much quicker delivery, I would definitely recommend going with P.

 

[glide]

I was having a conversation with someone on Reddit about the ride quality of the new Model Ys and there was a comment about the new Model Y performance cars riding significantly better than the older cars. Speculation is that there was a recent suspension change contributing to this, but nothing documented.

Can anyone else comment or confirm this? How does your new '22 MYP ride?

(I'm still trying to decide between a LR and Performance. The price differential when you start modifying the LR, is very small)


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We have not seen a change in part numbers so not sure how that is possible.

 

[deepbluejh]

If I got the performance, I would definitely move to 19" or 20" wheels, just for the sake of ride quality and cheaper tires.

 

[Ritzcarlton123]

My 22 MYP with 21" and Michelin AS rides about the same as my Mercedes GLC300 with 19" that has significantly more side wall. I'm not sure if this is a testament to how well the 22 MYP rides or how poor the Mercedes rides.

 

[ElectricAnt54]

Test drive both cars or rent each for a day. Be sure to drive cars over a variety of streets so you experience the ride quality produced by the various street materials used throughout the decades.

 

[deepbluejh]

My 22 MYP with 21" and Michelin AS rides about the same as my Mercedes GLC300 with 19" that has significantly more side wall. I'm not sure if this is a testament to how well the 22 MYP rides or how poor the Mercedes rides.

I can't imagine the Mercedes driving all that badly, so it's probably a testament to how well the Tesla drives.

 

[mac9899]

We have not seen a change in part numbers so not sure how that is possible.

Tesla doesn't always change part numbers unless it's a specific difference or function or legal requirement, think the heated rearview mirrors vs auto-dimming, on the early Y's. What will happen is that there's a " Revision" mark indicating the change but that's only found on the part and maybe on the service notes on the tech portal for service. A good example I can provide is the internal pillar cover, in my old 2020 Y, these early ones tended to pop out due to the clips and plastic lengths, they revised the part and when the tech came had to modify it a bit so it fitted the older one, the new part worked and had original part # but was revision "D", so it had indeed changed. Same in computer boards, it's very common. I will add a caveat as well, they did change later in for 2021 YPUP the tires from Pirelli to Michelin and just doing caused better feel, so it can be small changes as well.

 

[spsheridan]

If I got the performance, I would definitely move to 19" or 20" wheels, just for the sake of ride quality and cheaper tires.

I traded in my Uberturbines for 20" TSportline TSS for the same reasons plus the ability to rotate my tires. Am happy with the ride.

 

[nate704]

This is very subjective and cannot be quantified by "feelings". For those car guys, it is not stiff enough, and for those non car guys, it is bone shattering awful ride. At this price point and vehicle weight, MY cannot have adjustable dampers without substantially increasing the price, but then it will be too close to MX territory. The worst thing you want to do is 4500 lb car with soft suspension with tall sidewall tires. you will lose control and crash very easily.

 

[Ormond]

I was having a conversation with someone on Reddit about the ride quality of the new Model Ys and there was a comment about the new Model Y performance cars riding significantly better than the older cars. Speculation is that there was a recent suspension change contributing to this, but nothing documented.

Can anyone else comment or confirm this? How does your new '22 MYP ride?

(I'm still trying to decide between a LR and Performance. The price differential when you start modifying the LR, is very small)


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You should test drive one at the Tesla Store. They probably have a demo unit now. I’ve got a MYLR with base rims, and on bumpy roads the ride isn’t great. It’s okay on the highway. My Subaru Ascent has a much better ride on 20” wheels. It depends on your expectations and requirements.

 

[deepbluejh]

You should test drive one at the Tesla Store. They probably have a demo unit now. I’ve got a MYLR with base rims, and on bumpy roads the ride isn’t great. It’s okay on the highway. My Subaru Ascent has a much better ride on 20” wheels. It depends on your expectations and requirements.

I drove a '21 LR about 6 months ago and was perfectly happy with the ride (so was my wife). We currently have a '13 MS that rides significantly worse than the new MY LR.

 

[HellsKitchen]

I will say that I test drove a 2022 LRY for the first time on Monday and although I was expecting to be a little disappointed by the suspension from what I've read, I felt just the opposite. The suspension felt great. No BS.

 

[Mateo83]

I think The 2 '22 MYP i drove rode nicer than my '16 AUDI SQ5. If its a huge issue look into aftermarket coilovers.

 

[Daniel L]

I was having a conversation with someone on Reddit about the ride quality of the new Model Ys and there was a comment about the new Model Y performance cars riding significantly better than the older cars. Speculation is that there was a recent suspension change contributing to this, but nothing documented.

Can anyone else comment or confirm this? How does your new '22 MYP ride?

(I'm still trying to decide between a LR and Performance. The price differential when you start modifying the LR, is very small)


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I have a 2021 MYP and a 2022 MYP both on Pirellis at 45PSI - when I first got into the bumpy part of the highway I drive daily I noticed the 2022 wasn't bobbing like the 2021. However, going over bumps in parking lots the cars feel similar. I'm still not 100% convinced there has been a change but I initially felt like there was. A bit vague but hope that helps

 

[510storm]

I am not sure but my 22 MYP does feel more solid compared to the LR I test drove last year. It doesnt feel quite as good as my 3 with coilovers though

 

[ImHere4theGang]

How does a BMW M3 ride feel? How about a AMG C43? A Porsche Macan GTS? Check any of their respective online forums and you’ll see the exact same ride quality threads… Is the suspension too harsh? Is it gonna be comfortable over potholed roads? Can I apply my lipstick while doing 0-60 in 3.5s? Come on people… If you want ride quality go buy a S class Mercedes. The MYP is a damn performance car, it’s literally in the name of the model!

BTW…
MYP faster than all those mentioned.

 

[Destiny1701]

I have a 2021 MYP and a 2022 MYP both on Pirellis at 45PSI - when I first got into the bumpy part of the highway I drive daily I noticed the 2022 wasn't bobbing like the 2021. However, going over bumps in parking lots the cars feel similar. I'm still not 100% convinced there has been a change but I initially felt like there was. A bit vague but hope that helps

Is 45psi too harsh? I would think 40psi would absorb those minor bumps a bit better? Perhaps at a cost of 5-6 miles range.

I have an MYP coming and thinking to keep them around 39/40 to smoothen it out a tad bit. My 22’ M3 LR I’ve reduced my 18’s to 38psi and huge diff from 44. When I put my summer 19’s on I’ll likely go 40 instead of 45.

 

[Tha_Ape]

best answer here is to go test drive one and see for yourself.

 

[nate704]

People want performance cars without the actual “performance”