Back on topic. From web search, the Y is 2.2 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider in both track and body, 7.2 inches taller; and 1.1 inches more ground clearance at 6.6 inches. That is a lot bigger, but height is the main thing. Once life is back to (a new) normal, I can't wait to check it out.
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Back on topic. From web search, the Y is 2.2 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider in both track and body, 7.2 inches taller; and 1.1 inches more ground clearance at 6.6 inches. That is a lot bigger, but height is the main thing. Once life is back to (a new) normal, I can't wait to check it out.
jkoya
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Does the Model Y Performance with the Performance Upgrade have the 3 mm lip at the base of the hub, like the Model 3 Performance with the Performance Upgrade ?
Mikedrives
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Mikedrives
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I think that could have been a good idea before I jacked them all up. Even the video mentions that they need to be in decent shape to stick. It is obviously a nice product if you know you can't avoid curbs, but I am not the biggest fan of how it looks. On another note, I have seen someone put on a wider tire so the metal isn't protruding so far. Might be an option when you need to replace the tire.
3-6% is what I have heard, based on the average speed. If you are doing a road trip at 80mph+ I have no doubt it would be more pronounced.
theganjaguru
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@SilverSmith
Owners manual mentions steering wheel and seat heaters. Can you confirm the steering wheel heater?
Owners manual mentions steering wheel and seat heaters. Can you confirm the steering wheel heater?
There is no steering wheel heater. My wife would have loved that feature.
If I was in the marked for the Y this would be a deal breaker for me because my fingers get cold and stiff.
Electric Steve
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Counterpoint: Given the new, efficient heat pump, why not just preheat the entire car on cold mornings?
In my current and previous car, I keep the heated wheel on all of the time, even on an hour or longer trip.
for the width, it seems that the interior is the same as the 3. So while its wider somehow with the dimensions, it doesn't seem to translate to the interior. Not sure what my point is. lol
It’s not the same. Excluding this feature on a 50K+ vehicle is ridiculous.
Electric Steve
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I'm not judging it against a luxury car, despite the price. The money is going towards performance and efficiency, not bling. If you have the ability to preheat the car, even in a sealed garage, a warm steering wheel just isn't as exciting.
@SilverSmith Thanks for all information and pictures. Since you have a Model 3 as well and are quite tall, could you take a picture showing the leg/knee room in the backseat of both vehicles sitting “behind yourself”? Thanks!
Aarons12
Enjoying my Pearl White LR AWD with inductions
i get what you're saying. could be as simple as a wider center console, or the new frame casting stuff it could be that they lost an inch somewhere, but you're saying the inside feels no wider. my question would be does it feel more open with the added height. i felt just a little cramped sitting in a 3, coming from my MB e300. i'm sure i could get used to it, but am optimistic that the Y will at least feel more open and airy
Based on the info provided thus far, it does seem that the Y will feel more open and airy and have more leg room in the back for various reasons. However, the width is the same, so 3 adults in the back is a tight fit and good luck getting 3 booster seats across the back. Its a struggle to do that in my Jeep Grand Cherokee and the back seat width is at least 3" wider even the the total outside width dimensions of the GC and the Y are about the same.
jrmnet
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Silversmith, thanks for all of the details you've posted so far. I am curious to know the tint level on the front and rear passenger windows as well as the back glass. If you have a chance to stop at a tint shop, they can easily check it with the hand held meters that they have.
I put on 18% on the front windows and it is ever so slightly darker than the rear, nothing you would notice unless looking for it. So the entire back is around 20 to 24% light emission. I don't have a tester, so this is obviously a SWAG.
Couple more detals:
- Rear wheels are 1.25" wider than the front. 10" wide front, 11.25" wide rear. Doesn't include the inside bead, so another 3/16" or so.
- Side mirrors have no dimming.
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