Will the Model Y have third row seating?

[GMan324]

What do you think? Third row or not. We know it would be tight given the size of only 10% larger than a Model 3, but Tesla has mentioned it before?

 

[GregRF]

There were some leaks that said it would include a third row (at least an option).

It may be difficult to squeeze a third row on the Model 3 platform while maintaining an aerodynamic shape. Part of me thinks this may result in a backward "jump seat" like the model S had, only hopefully this one will be sized to fit adults.

 

[gaswalla]

yes.. per prior leaked info. Having a row of seats does not equal a functional row of seats though

 

[renambot]

I hope not (by default), I'd rather have more space.

 

[electracity]

As long as it doesn't have FWD I don't care.

The neat thing about a third row would be that the back is big enough for a third row. But realistically even the model X is not all that big in the back. So I voted no but hope yes.

 

[HugoBoss]

I voted yes because that's what I need. We currently have a 7 seater X. 4 kids..... Eventually all will be going to school. Oldest is turning 8, youngest was just born. Eventually will all go to school. Wife drops off I pick them up after work. So..... I need a 7 seater, or else it's another X. Unnecessary waste of money though when Y would do as a 7 seater.

 

[Zaxxon]

My guess is yes, but one that adult humans will not be comfortable riding in.

Which would be sufficient for me. I just want a third row for the very rare times we want to have 6 people in the car for short trips around town. If it can do that, I'm in.

 

[GMan324]

As long as it doesn't have FWD I don't care.

The neat thing about a third row would be that the back is big enough for a third row. But realistically even the model X is not all that big in the back. So I voted no but hope yes.

Maybe I should start another poll, but I can’t imagine anything other than Dual Motor. Even the S only offers this.

 

[GMan324]

There were some leaks that said it would include a third row (at least an option).

It may be difficult to squeeze a third row on the Model 3 platform while maintaining an aerodynamic shape. Part of me thinks this may result in a backward "jump seat" like the model S had, only hopefully this one will be sized to fit adults.

I saw that same leak, but interesting that half of the people still voted no. I guess with Tesla the only thing that is constant is change.

 

[jboy210]

Maybe one of those fold up seats in the cargo space in the back type. Space for kids only.

 

[HugoBoss]

There were some leaks that said it would include a third row (at least an option).

It may be difficult to squeeze a third row on the Model 3 platform while maintaining an aerodynamic shape. Part of me thinks this may result in a backward "jump seat" like the model S had, only hopefully this one will be sized to fit adults.

A third row could fit. The model 3 wheelbase and overall size is about the same as a Toyota Highlander. The Highlander is a 7 or 8 seater. Depends on what kind of "Box" Elon wants on top of the frame

 

[GMan324]

It’s official. Seats 7! $3k option

 

[flar]

$3k option

 

[HugoBoss]

Yes, my next car. It will look good parked by wife's X

 

[03DSG]

Here are a couple of quick looks at the 3’rd row from DAerik at :35 secs and 2:40

 

[crouch]

Another video of the rear seats followed by a discussion starting around 7:15.

Sell Tesla Model X To Buy Model Y? Rear Seats Considered: Video

 

[commasign]

So basically, 3rd row will fit small children in backless boosters. But don't expect to fit anything more than that.

 

[BenR]

Hmm. I don't need to seat 7, but what I do really want is to be able to seat 5 FULL-sized people comfortably, which no traditional 2-row "5-seater" vehicle can do.

I notice that the second row seats all fold independently, including the middle seat. So I'm wondering if with the middle seat folded to provide legroom, the third row could be decently comfortable for at least one not-overly-tall adult, a la the Model X 6-seater. Depending on the exact positioning of the seats, that might or might not work out well.

Seems promising, but I guess I'll have to wait 2 years to know for sure. Which I definitely don't need a MY before then, and probably can't really afford one before then either. But it's a little anti-climactic, because preordering is fun!