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The trunk of the 6/7-seater looks very, very tiny in comparison.
Now its official got mail from Tesla:
New Features for Model S and Model X
Model S and Model X are the quickest and safest cars in their class and now include new standard features at no additional cost. Smart Air Suspension provides better handling, efficiency and ride comfort with automatic location-based vehicle height adjustments. In addition, new Model S and Model X 75 kWh vehicles received an over-the-air software update and now have improved performance, with the ability to accelerate from zero to 60 mph one second faster. We are also offering a new cream interior color.
Model X is now available in a new seven-seat configuration, with second and third row seats that fold flat for maximum cargo space.
New Features for Model S and Model X
Model S and Model X are the quickest and safest cars in their class and now include new standard features at no additional cost. Smart Air Suspension provides better handling, efficiency and ride comfort with automatic location-based vehicle height adjustments. In addition, new Model S and Model X 75 kWh vehicles received an over-the-air software update and now have improved performance, with the ability to accelerate from zero to 60 mph one second faster. We are also offering a new cream interior color.
Model X is now available in a new seven-seat configuration, with second and third row seats that fold flat for maximum cargo space.
carteriii
Member
When thinking about the cargo space, keep in mind that more height is available in the 5-seater when you remove the load floor. With the floor in place, you are limited to about 25 inches of height at the lowest point. Removing the load floor gives you much more height. I believe it's about 8 inches which is a significant percentage compared to the 25 inches. Should you buy a car because you might carry a new TV or tall box just a few times over the lifetime of the vehicle? Probably not, but the Model X has significantly less height available for cargo than most SUV's due to several inches of structure in the FWDs. Sitting in the 2nd row doesn't feel quite so cramped due to the glass in the top of the FWD, but a big box (or dog crate) cannot take advantage of that.
So the interesting part about this is, does this mean the new 7 seater configuration is now available for all markets?
The extra ventilation system in 7 (and 6) seater needs to be mentioned again IMO.
5 seater has been reported to have quite bad airflow in the back.
7 seater rectifies this.
5 seater has been reported to have quite bad airflow in the back.
7 seater rectifies this.
Bonlaw
Member
Had the same issue. There is only the two of us. Went with the 7 seater because, in part, of the back AC. AND the hopes that my daughter will have a husband and 3 little ones........dream on.
Lets say you found a good deal on an older 5 seater with folding seats and wanted to add the 3rd row? Has anyone heard of this?
Haven't hear of it...
And even if you could add the seats, the rear air circulation system (which is in the 6/7 seater) would be missing and very expensive to add I'm sure...
CarsonGallo
#TeslaVanLife
Had an idea for when’s i get my 5 Seater Model X. Would relocate 2nd Row of Seats, to where the third row would be. This will allow me to have a big gap in space between the Driver and The Passenger Seats. Similar to a limousine. Would be perfect for Lyft/Uber.
Would set it up so they would fold flat as well.
So would still have plenty of space. And another cool thing is that I’d have 3 seats where there would only be 2, on the 7 Seater Config.
Any tips or ideas on how to improve ventilation back there. Is it really that bad, without having another vent back there?
Would set it up so they would fold flat as well.
So would still have plenty of space. And another cool thing is that I’d have 3 seats where there would only be 2, on the 7 Seater Config.
Any tips or ideas on how to improve ventilation back there. Is it really that bad, without having another vent back there?
CarsonGallo
#TeslaVanLife
Having traded in my truck for a 5 seater recently here are some thoughts....
I didn't want to trade out my minivan coz the 3rd row in it is comfortable enough for an adult on a longer drive as well, plus the 3rd row can also recline. I didn't find the 3rd row comfortable enough to seat me for a long drive... (I'm 5'8", 180lbs). However, I am looking to trade my minivan out for a 7 seater next year, coz even with the reduced storage in the 7 seat configuration, I have more in the Tesla than my Honda Odyssey due to the extra space in the frunk and all the space under the seats... In terms of the HVAC yes, I would prefer to go with the 7 seat config because of the way the system is setup. I do know that although the 7 seat config runs about 3000 more, I don't know if I could drop another 20000 for the 100D. Then again, can I put up with 6 others driving me up the wall when I'm supercharging on a road trip!! I wonder!!
I didn't want to trade out my minivan coz the 3rd row in it is comfortable enough for an adult on a longer drive as well, plus the 3rd row can also recline. I didn't find the 3rd row comfortable enough to seat me for a long drive... (I'm 5'8", 180lbs). However, I am looking to trade my minivan out for a 7 seater next year, coz even with the reduced storage in the 7 seat configuration, I have more in the Tesla than my Honda Odyssey due to the extra space in the frunk and all the space under the seats... In terms of the HVAC yes, I would prefer to go with the 7 seat config because of the way the system is setup. I do know that although the 7 seat config runs about 3000 more, I don't know if I could drop another 20000 for the 100D. Then again, can I put up with 6 others driving me up the wall when I'm supercharging on a road trip!! I wonder!!
Jonathantuba
Member
I have a 5-seater on order. I never considered anything else. There will mostly only be my wife and myself travelling in the car and I wanted maximum luggage space to carry musical instruments for my business
Here is the comparison between 6 seater vs 7 seater with photos. Hope it's helpful. Tesla Ace - referral code(hyungjun81801): Tesla Model X comparison : 6 seater vs 7 seater with photos
Just picked up a 7 seater p100d. It’s awesome. Very glad went with a 7 seater instead of 6.
After having a 7 seater loaner for 2.5 weeks, I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by it. The middle bench seat is really roomy and the third row isn't bad. I think adults would still be more hard-pressed back in the third row because of the lack of leg room, but I was still impressed.
If I ended up with a 7 seater, I wouldn't complain, but I think I like my 6 seater a tad more.
If I ended up with a 7 seater, I wouldn't complain, but I think I like my 6 seater a tad more.
7 seater ftw. 3rd row still usable and fold down 2nd row is great for storage. I can see the aesthetic appeal of the 6 but dont like the significant loss of storage space.
I was under the impression that in the 6-seater, that middle row did not fold away but just slid up a little ways forward. So in the 5-seater it seems like you'd gain quite a bit of cargo area as the rearmost seats are placed way more forward than in the 6-seater.
So you not only get the extra under-floor but also maybe a foot or so more cargo area length?? Is that the way it works?
So you not only get the extra under-floor but also maybe a foot or so more cargo area length?? Is that the way it works?
The 5 seater only gets more cargo space because the middle row can fold. The space where the third row seats fold away under the floor is not very useful, IMO. The main benefit is the folding bench.
