Model Y - Hands On

[ryanshawtech]

LOL, you guys sound excited as I am.

A - 45" - along top of second row seat.
B - 11.5" - width of the center seat, but note that the post is 2.5" and will cut into this space.
C - 44" - depth between the second row to back hatch along the ground.
D - 37" - wheel hub to wheel hub.
33" Top of second row seat to hatch back.
Notice also that there are a lot of curves, so don't expect a rectangle item to fit perfectly.View attachment 521767 View attachment 521768 View attachment 521769 View attachment 521770

So there's really no way to remove that post from the middle seat?

 

[SilverSmith]

These are great, thanks!

How about the length with the rear seats down, to the back of the drivers seat in it's rearmost position for a tall driver, and to the back of the passenger seat when it's put all the way forward with the seatback tilted as far forward as it can be?

Also, are the two rear headrests removable? I don't think the front seat ones in the 3 are easily removed, but these rear seat ones look as though they might be.

As before, the hatchback is curved, seats aren't perfectly perpendicular, so take with a grain of salt.

84" from back of passenger seat (as forward tilt and slide as you can) to the hatchback, straight line back on center of seat.
73" from back of driver seat (as back as possible on slide, fairly up right). This is 3" further back than I need at 6' 4".
92" diagonal from back of passenger seat to opposite corner of trunk.

 

[Fishy Fish]

So there's really no way to remove that post from the middle seat?

It would keep the two attached for remotely lowering together from the switches at the tailgate. It doesn't seem like the greatest design to have it protruding so much, but then I haven't looked at many other 40/20/40 seat designs to see if there's anything better.

 

[Shayne]

Must be SW issue. The manual says it equipped like in the 3 manual.

Would not be surprised if they started with the 3's manual and edited it. Unconfirmed now for sure and it would not be the first error in a user manual or bug in software.

 

[Fishy Fish]

As before, the hatchback is curved, seats aren't perfectly perpendicular, so take with a grain of salt.

84" from back of passenger seat (as forward tilt and slide as you can) to the hatchback, straight line back on center of seat.
73" from back of driver seat (as back as possible on slide, fairly up right). This is 3" further back than I need at 6' 4".
92" diagonal from back of passenger seat to opposite corner of trunk.

Great! Thanks again. One other thing I thought of but forgot to ask was if, like the Model 3, the rear seat bench is removable with a couple of switches under the front lip at the two corners. In the 3, removing the bench part allows the seat backs to fold nearly flat. The Y's rear seats look to lay fairly flat when folded, but it's hard to tell from the pics I've seen and so they might not be parallel with the rear compartment covers for a totally flat floor when folded down.

Any idea if the two taller headrests on the rear seat are removable?

 

[PagodaY]

thanks Silversmith for confirming the 12V outlet in the back. I wonder what other goodies are not mentioned in the manual!

Now get off the internet and go drive your new car!
Don't worry, we'll be here when you get back.

 

[sw1008]

@SilverSmith could You measure the distance between the two belt locks from the middle seat?

 

[frankvb]

Many thanks @SilverSmith for the detailed measurements and other info!

Cargo area size is perfect for us, needs to fit my wife's ICE trike without folding. ICE stands for Inspired Cycle Engineering here.

 

[Stochastic]

How’s the ride quality compared to M3 on chopped up roads ?

 

[Jeff3820]

You mean for front vs. rear passengers?

Cause dual climate zone settings for each front passenger have always been available separately for temp & vent airflow.

Though one can argue that air level settings (head/feet/both) disqualifies the definition of dual zones.

Yes, dual climate control is present...page 127 in the manual. Same as M3

 

[ohmman]

Thanks for the pictures and measurements, @SilverSmith. The Y is a potential replacement for my beloved 2014 Model S P85. The only reason I want to replace it is that the low seating format exacerbates my back pain on longer drives. I understand that the Y has the Model 3 seats on a platform. How does the Y seating format compare to the X, would you say? Our X is comfortable for me because it's more "chair-like" seating vs. "floor-like".

 

[Sudre]

Has the height off the ground been posted yet? I read thru everything and might have misses it. I know it's about a water bottle high but a real number would be nice.

 

[Fishy Fish]

Has the height off the ground been posted yet? I read thru everything and might have misses it. I know it's about a water bottle high but a real number would be nice.

6.6"

See Row "G" in the right hand chart:

Tesla Y Pictures - Interior and Exterior

Probably 6" for the Performance version

 

[Michelx]

Pictures of trunk areas, including removal of hitch cover. Also my last 30 miles of power usage and a view from the drivers eyes.

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Thank you for thoses very informatives photos !

 

[gNoj_LL]

Yes, dual climate control is present...page 127 in the manual. Same as M3

yes. In the manual and current model 3 it is.

but currently, in silversmith’s Y it is not. Hoping this changes on the next model Y firmware update.

 

[pete8314]

@SilverSmith Thanks for all the pics, very helpful. It looks like the dash, center console and door controls are all the same as Model 3. Would you mind counting the bulb locations? This is what Model 3 has:

 

[KRG21]

@SilverSmith, thank you very much for posting all of the info and pics. How does MY drive relative to the M3? Does it feel top-heavy during cornering at all?

Just want to bump this because I think it got missed (or I missed the answer). This is the most the important question to me. I much prefer the practicality of the Y, but if it's significantly less engaging to drive I'll be bummed and consider the 3.

I traded a Porsche Cayman for my current suv and I've missed having a sports car ever since. Elon claimed this thing would drive like a sports car and I'm hoping it does.

 

[bchan911]

Yep, typo, it was 51", corrected.

Awesome! Thanks for the measurements! Now to wait for a good sale!

Cheers!

 

[datoda]

Great info and pictures, @SilverSmith.

Just curious: Your Model Y's rear windows appear tinted. Did it come like this?

 

[Skione65]

@SilverSmith,

Don’t tell me that thing is Staggered? Looks like 255F/275R. I realize you have the Performance with 21” Uber Turbines. NO ability to rotate.

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