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When will 3rd row option be available to order again?

MP3Mike

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Rob has some pictures in his latest video on YouTube:


The pictures aren't the best but it gives you an idea of what it will be like.
 

TespaceX

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Have they improved the suspension so the car can handle a load of 7 people?

I don’t think Tesla needs to change anything with the suspension. No adult is going to be sitting back there. Even in the 3rd row of my X, it’s already small for an adult to sit back there for long.
 

Nuclear Fusion

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I don’t think Tesla needs to change anything with the suspension. No adult is going to be sitting back there. Even in the 3rd row of my X, it’s already small for an adult to sit back there for long.
Model Y payload is 886lbs. Assuming 2 children = 1 adult, 6 average weight males is 6 x 191lbs = 1146lbs
Well over weight limit. And that’s without any cargo
 

TespaceX

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Model Y payload is 886lbs. Assuming 2 children = 1 adult, 6 average weight males is 6 x 191lbs = 1146lbs
Well over weight limit. And that’s without any cargo

LoL!!! The Y is not the right car to be packing in 5 adults + 2 kids (+ some cargo). And all dudes? Who and where are you driving all these people?

The X and even a minivan would be feeling very cozy with that many bodies.
 

Nuclear Fusion

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LoL!!! The Y is not the right car to be packing in 5 adults + 2 kids (+ some cargo). And all dudes? Who and where are you driving all these people?

The X and even a minivan would be feeling very cozy with that many bodies.
Then why buy a 7 seater. Even 4 + 2 would be over the weight limit
It’s a crap weight capacity
 
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TespaceX

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Then why buy a 7 seater. Even 4 + 2 would be over the weight limit
It’s a crap weight capacity

I honestly don’t know.
I’ve never advocated for the 7-seat option with the Y.

What is the chance or frequency that someone with a model Y will have 4 male adults + 2 kids as was mentioned above for exercise? Close to nil.

In the most occupied state, I think the vast majority of model Y owners will have 2 adults and 2 children. It’s likely a single occupancy commuter car for most of the time for majority of buyers.

The Y will rarely replace a larger family SUV or minivan IMO, especially given the general appetite of American car buyers. I’m certain there are many who will buy the Y as the “larger” family car, but I think those are in the minority. We, personally, wouldn’t ever get a Y to replace our X. But, we would certainly replace the 3 with a Y (when the time comes). No questions or hesitations with a Y for the 3.
 

Matias

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LoL!!! The Y is not the right car to be packing in 5 adults + 2 kids (+ some cargo). And all dudes? Who and where are you driving all these people?

The X and even a minivan would be feeling very cozy with that many bodies.
Seats are not supposed to be used?
 
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Jtan

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Found this photo on Instagram. Glad I didn't wait to order a 3rd row
 

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TespaceX

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Air suspension on our X,S is considerably smoother than our Model 3 without it. Air suspension is simply a better ride all around and it’s adjustable.

Gotta love the air suspension ride in the Tesla.

(Though it’s nothing compared to a magnetic ride. But, I won’t go further into that.)
 

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