Model Y unveiling event 2019-03-14 (official thread)

[RC2785]

can't wait to see the medias reaction to the car (sarcasm)

 

[Cosmacelf]

Model Y FAQ page just says “Nice Try”

Faq | Tesla

 

[Barklikeadog]

Nobody is forced to drive any particular speed.

New York (CNN Business)Volvo will put a speed limit on its cars as part of its effort to eliminate fatal accidents.

The automaker says the limit will stop cars from going faster than 180 kilometers per hour, which works out to 112 mph. It said it is also considering other technology that could put stricter speed limits on cars driving near schools and hospitals.
Most cars can drive faster than 150 mph, and some automakers offer performance cars capable of driving even faster than that.
Volvo has set a goal of zero fatalities or serious injuries in new Volvos by 2020. But its statement Monday said that no matter what safety features it builds into cars, it needs to also address driver behavior as part of its efforts.

 

[Cosmacelf]

How do they cram 7 seats into it? The Model X 7 seats is too tight.

 

[Ulmo]

 

[dethman]

So dark. Guess we will have to watch all the youtubers tomorrow.

7 ppl in that little thing though?.... Yikes

 

[Pismo]

7-Seater not till 2021

 

[Pushmi-Pullyu]

Underwhelming?

Yeah. At least Elon was well rested this time, but it would have been nice if he'd spent much, much more time talking about the new car, and a lot less rehashing Tesla's history.

I presume the Model Y does have a rear hatch; why wasn't that shown off?

 

[WalterB]

"We'll be feature complete on self-driving by the end of the year" - I've heard something very similar 2 year ago...

 

[RC2785]

looking at the pictures on the website, I believe it is a hatchback.

 

[electracity]

can't wait to see the medias reaction to the car (sarcasm)

How can they react? No one got a good look at the car.

 

[bro1999]

Wasn’t expecting an optional 3rd row. Probably a really tight squeeze back there but should be sufficient for my dogs. Was hoping for a little more info, perhaps the Tesla website will have some more stuff about it. Surprised there was no info on placing a preorder or anything like that.

Sounds like all new supercharger stations going forward are V3. I think Elon also mentioned slowly upgrading existing stations to V3? First I’ve heard that.

And yes I agree, Elon definitely does not excel at presenting. I think he doesn’t even rehearse these things, just wings them. Tesla could learn a lot from how Apple handles their product announcements.

I'm envisioning a "3rd row" like a Rav 4....only for midgets/young kids.

 

[Ulmo]

 

[TheGrimSweeper]

For anyone who wants a better look,videos and images of the model y are now on the official tesla site.

 

[MarcusMaximus]

Put in an order for a red 7 seat AWD w/ AP and FSD. Now to wait 2 years...

 

[Pismo]

Peformance

 

[sreams]

New York (CNN Business)Volvo will put a speed limit on its cars as part of its effort to eliminate fatal accidents.

The automaker says the limit will stop cars from going faster than 180 kilometers per hour, which works out to 112 mph. It said it is also considering other technology that could put stricter speed limits on cars driving near schools and hospitals.
Most cars can drive faster than 150 mph, and some automakers offer performance cars capable of driving even faster than that.
Volvo has set a goal of zero fatalities or serious injuries in new Volvos by 2020. But its statement Monday said that no matter what safety features it builds into cars, it needs to also address driver behavior as part of its efforts.

We'll see what that does for Volvo's sales. I don't drive three figure speeds unless I'm doing a track day. But the moment a company tries to regulate my behavior, they've lost me. How is "lower top speed than competing cars!" a feature?

What Volvo should do instead is allow the owner to set a speed limit in the car or with an app.

 

[ChrisH]

7-Seater not till 2021

What did you pay for the RTA excise at delivery?

 

[Kruegmeister]

Looks pretty Nice - Performance Model

 

[Trips]

Awful presentation as usual. But I liked that for once there was no hubris and insane promises. A $39,000 7 seater will be a huge sell

3rd row is an upgrade. I would guess $50k+ for the base w/ 3rd row, FSD and premiums.