Is the Model 3 on death row because of the Model Y?

[Watts_Up]

With the Model Y been very close in price, size, and performance with the Model 3,
with numerous improvement (Larger and more practical trunk, heat pump, lift gate, extruded rear floor, tow hitch, third row...)
what would be the real advantage of ordering a Model 3 versus getting a new Model Y,
especially when the Model Y SR+ will be available?

 

[neptunesfinest]

I haven’t sat in or driven a Y but I think the 3 will still be the drivers car out of Tesla’s lineup. Lower should mean better handling. It’s also lighter and faster with slightly more range.
I do think 3 sales will significantly decrease for the reasons you’ve mentioned. Perhaps they’ll make some updates to the 3 to bridge the gap on some of its deficiencies.

 

[--1--]

More options (models) are best. I believe the Model X might suffer loss of more sales than the Model 3. I'm a sedan guy. I prefer the size and cost of the Model 3 versus the Model S.

 

[WarpedOne]

SR variants of S, X and 3 will go away.

 

[ElectricIAC]

With the Model Y been very close in price, size, and performance with the Model 3,
with numerous improvement (Larger and more practical trunk, heat pump, lift gate, extruded rear floor, tow hitch, third row...)
what would be the real advantage of ordering a Model 3 versus getting a new Model Y,
especially when the Model Y SR+ will be available?

Did the S die when the X was released? Don’t think so, in fact the S got a facelift to match the X’s look.

The 3 will be just fine.

 

[run-the-joules]

Not everyone wants a crossover. Some people prefer sedans.

 

[kwest2]

The online pictures of the stationwagon Y aren't very attractive. If it looks better in person, your premise makes a lot of sense. These are similar cars.

 

[kpeng]

No. Because not everyone wants an SUV. Some of us still like cars.

 

[XLR82XS]

No. Because not everyone wants an SUV. Some of us still like cars.

+2. I love sedans and wagons. Not interested in CUV, cross-over, etc.... Long live 3!

 

[Dolemite]

No. The Model Y is a mommy car. I prefer a sports sedan. Now if they released a smaller & lighter version of the Model 3.... I'd be interested. It’s already a fairly big car, but people don’t realize that with the industry’s size creep.

 

[alexGS]

I really dislike the side windows (tinted rear/untinted front) of the Y, the cheap black trim and handles, and black wheels. It just looks ‘budget’ to me and then it’s bigger, so it loses some of the elegance AND performance... a more upright seating position... need I go on

It’s probably great for other people and I hope it brings Tesla mass sales/profits, but it’s just not the model for me - sorry!

-Alex

 

[jkoya]

No. The Model Y is a mommy car. I prefer a sports sedan. Now if they released a smaller & lighter version of the Model 3.... I'd be interested. It’s already a fairly big car, but people don’t realize that with the industry’s size creep.

Same here - I would be interested in a smaller and lighter version of the Model 3 also. I'm not a SUV, CUV person.

 

[Knightshade]

With the Model Y been very close in price, size, and performance with the Model 3,
with numerous improvement (Larger and more practical trunk, heat pump, lift gate, extruded rear floor, tow hitch, third row...)
what would be the real advantage of ordering a Model 3 versus getting a new Model Y,
especially when the Model Y SR+ will be available?

Quicker, lighter, slightly more range, better handling, thousands cheaper comparably optioned.... lots of advantages.

We've already got a 2nd vehicle that's an SUV for the very few times we actually need to carry more than 4-5 people or need to move something that won't fit in the 3.

It's certainly possible whenever it's time to replace that it'd be replace with an EV, but I'd still much rather have the 3 as my daily driver.

 

[Garlan Garner]

With the Model Y been very close in price, size, and performance with the Model 3,
with numerous improvement (Larger and more practical trunk, heat pump, lift gate, extruded rear floor, tow hitch, third row...)
what would be the real advantage of ordering a Model 3 versus getting a new Model Y,
especially when the Model Y SR+ will be available?

I'm sorry, I just don't like the look from the outside.

I don't like the bubbled up look of the Y. I love it as a car....but don't like the look.

It looks like someone put a bomb in a model 3 and said.....yeah.....lets do that.


I love the sleeker look of the 3.

 

[TomT]

Nope, had I to do over again I would still get the 3. I have no interest in a SUV/CUV. Not everyone buys in to the craze... And I am not thrilled with the looks - the Model 3 is much more attractive.

 

[Garlan Garner]

If you can't afford a roadster II.... then the next best thing is the P3D+.

Not the Model Y.

 

[Garlan Garner]

You mean I can carry MORE kids around due to the 3rd row in the Y?

Are you kidding?

I'm looking toward the roadster II for that very reason.

 

[The_Observer]

The current popularity of SUV/Crossovers are definitely there, and I won't be surprised if the model Y will outsell the 3 at some point.

Like the others have stated, I currently don't have an interest in them. I bought the model 3 in anticipation of the release of the model y, just because I still like sedans.

 

[TMThree]

I can't justify a $5000 price increase just for a hatch back. Very happy with my 3.

The cybertruck on the other hand, that's a lot of vehicle for a very nice price.

 

[VT_EE]

The online pictures of the stationwagon Y aren't very attractive. If it looks better in person, your premise makes a lot of sense. These are similar cars.

It looks better in person. It’s hard to tell the 3 and Y apart looking from the front unless they are sitting next to each other.