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I have no idea if a Model Y will hold 7 adults. I have a hunch it would not be my choice for that purpose, unless it's bigger inside than the Model X. Note, the 2 added seats aren't free.It's priced incredibly well, the 7 seat arrangement will win some over. It also has better performance (on paper) than our IPaces.
While the build quality will be off, the tech will blow our cars out of the water.
It may be faster in straight line but outside of the Roadster no Tesla handles and “feels” anywhere near the I Pace. So if measure of performance is just straight line sure. The rest of the drive feel is just off on Teslas.It's priced incredibly well, the 7 seat arrangement will win some over. It also has better performance (on paper) than our IPaces.
While the build quality will be off, the tech will blow our cars out of the water.
Tesla said:Deliveries are expected to begin in Fall 2020 for Model Y Performance, Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive, and Dual-Motor All-Wheel Drive variants, and Spring 2021 for the $39,000 Model Y Standard Range.
I did the AutoCross in the iPace at the Jaguar Electrifies event. Had the third best time of the day up to that point. It handles very well for a big sedan.It may be faster in straight line but outside of the Roadster no Tesla handles and “feels” anywhere near the I Pace.
Probably the Model 3 they should have built in the first place. Now it's just another size version of the same flavor.Bubble-head Model 3 variant. yawn.
I did an open Autocross event against ICE cars. In the rain, with the baby sitters off, riding on All Season 20"s. For the first three laps, I had the best time. Even with 3 adults in the car, I had one of the top scores before I left.I did the AutoCross in the iPace at the Jaguar Electrifies event. Had the third best time of the day up to that point. It handles very well for a big sedan.
Tesla has made a huge improvement in handling over the Model S with the Model 3 Performance. They wrote their own Vehicle Dynamics Control software so they have more control over torque vectoring and nanny interference. Track Mode is amazing. My son often uses it on the street because he loves the way it makes the car feel. Normal mode handles better than the two M5's I used to own.
I wish Tesla would do a complete redesign of their interiors and more people like me would consider their vehicles. I will be waiting for the new Porsche and Audi EV's coming in 2020 and beyond...thinking one of those German EVs will be my next EV when I'm ready to trade in my I-Pace.
In addition to the fine tuning with Randy Pinst Tesla did a ton of track development work. My son's friend who is a test driver for Tesla spent two weeks at Thunderhill Raceway as well as time at Willow.Tesla engineers did tailor the program for a modified Model 3P with a professional racer at the wheel at Willow(?). The tuned the car for the track, tires, brakes, suspension, and Randy Pobst's driving style.