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NeverFollow
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My thought is that they could copy the Land Rover Discovery Sport 3rd row solution:
If there is a 3rd row option, I hope there will be a choice of a 6 seats or 7 seats.
In the case of the Tesla Model X with 7 seats configuration, the space for the legs and feet on the 3rd row is quite limited, so mostly
kids can seat there, while the 6 seats configuration allows putting your legs in the middle, so adults can seat even for a long ride.
The only draw back is that in the case of the 6 seats the middle seats doesn't fold flat unlikely like the 7 seats.
NeverFollow
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Wow. Why not here Toyota always drops the ball here in the US where people actually want bigger cars. They could have made this a minivan/suv competitor and plug in like the pacifica PHEV
I remember the RAV4 had that rare 3rd option too.
NeverFollow
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This remind me also about the Mazda 5 (mini)-minivan with six seats and sliding doors.
Mazda5 Minivan Discontinued, No Replacement Planned
Mazda will focus on crossovers instead. The 2015 model year will officially be the last for the Mazda5,
with the company announcing that no replacement is planned for this six-seat minivan that's been sold in the U.S. since 2005
Salvo
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I too would like to see that in the Y. It's also sad that I would be happy with the rear seats folding down flat with the cargo area. I hate the bump in my Model S when the 2nd row seats are folded down.
11thIndian
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As a mid-sized SUV (as Elon has repeatedly described it since last Fall), the option for a 3rd row makes more sense. While we initially avoided getting our Tiguan with the 3rd row, it has come in handy when family has visited. So as long as Tesla isn't insane and doesn't put FWDs on the Model Y, allowing for roof storage- I think it will be a great vehicle for family road trips.
NeverFollow
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Until we can see the slop of the Model Y roof, it is difficult to predict if a 3rd row would be a possibility,
but I noticed that the Tesla Model 3 and the VW Tiguan are both 185" long (or 470 cm)
and the Model 3 passenger compartment is about one foot (30 cm) forward compare to other non EV cars.
Here is a view of the VW Tiguan rear seats, you can notice that the middle row is mounted on a rail and can slide easily.
The third row seems a little tight but for youngest kids this would be fine and nicer than the Model S 3rd row jump seats.
However I think that a 6 seats would be nicer for travelling with taller people seating on the 3rd row..
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i wish the Y would be longer and slimmer than most cars. 2 seats wide in 3 rows, frunk and trunk. It would be more aerodynamic and safer at side impact. To compensate for the length when parking, it should be steered on all four wheels. And it definitely needs a towing option which makes use of the rear wheel steering.
It would be cool if the trunk hatch could be removed to convert it to a “pickup”. waterproof bed that can be high pressure washed.
It would be cool if the trunk hatch could be removed to convert it to a “pickup”. waterproof bed that can be high pressure washed.
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11thIndian
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I wish it was but I doubt it.
On the other hand, if the primary purpose is another announcement, perhaps we’ll get a official date confirmation out of it as a bonus.
On the other hand, if the primary purpose is another announcement, perhaps we’ll get a official date confirmation out of it as a bonus.
Now that we have a date for Model Y unveil, is it time for a Dedicated Model Y sub Forum?
NeverFollow
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I wonder if the Model Y will still have a 12 V battery?
I read before also that most of 12 V wires harness might be replaced by a bus line, a little bit like an USB power and data cable?
I read before also that most of 12 V wires harness might be replaced by a bus line, a little bit like an USB power and data cable?
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