The seven-seater Tesla Mannequin Y Juniper has landed in Europe, with the third-row choice now being out there for order for the Premium AWD (née Lengthy Vary AWD) mannequin for €2,500 (RM11,500), bringing the bottom value as much as €55,490 (RM255,000). The identical choice is US$2,500 (RM9,700) within the US market the place it made its debut.
Whereas the unique Tesla Mannequin Y was out there with an non-obligatory third row which added two seats, this selection was not out there on the Juniper at launch. A 3-row Mannequin Y was later launched within the type of the Tesla Mannequin Y L with an extended wheelbase, however as a substitute of being a seven-seater, it’s a six-seater with a 2-2-2 seat configuration, with the center bench changed by two particular person captain’s chairs.
The seven-seater Mannequin Y lastly made its comeback within the US final month, albeit with the identical wheelbase because the common mannequin and the identical sloping coupé-like roofline limiting headroom. Entry to the third row is through folding and sliding ahead both outer seat of the center bench.
Above you will see a comparability of seating configurations between the five-seater Mannequin Y, the seven-seater Mannequin Y and the six-seater Mannequin Y L.
The third row of the Mannequin Y just isn’t the identical because the one on the Mannequin Y L – the lengthy wheelbase model’s third-row bench has ISOFIX little one seat mounting factors that are lacking on the common Mannequin Y. The L additionally good points extra substantial headrests that poke up above the backrests.
It ought to be famous that this seven-seat model of the Mannequin Y is anticipated to be supplied in Europe alongside the Mannequin Y L, the latter reported as having obtained sort approval within the continent. Extra pertinent for Malaysia is the truth that the automotive has additionally been licensed in Australia, which means that it has been transformed to right-hand drive and more likely to be supplied right here as nicely.
So, which one would you decide – the seven-seat Mannequin Y Premium AWD, or the six-seat Mannequin Y L? Tell us within the feedback.
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