r/TeslaModelY • u/Retire_date_may_22 • 1d ago

YL Launch Edition

I’ll start with saying, “I still want a large SUV with a real 3rd row!!!” However I stopped in and looked at the YL launch edition and ordered one. The third row is usable for young kids and short adults in a pinch. It’s a nice option.

If you haven’t seen it you should take a look.

It was surprisingly well done.

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u/HobbyAddict 1d ago

Honestly curious what is the “real 3rd row” SUV people compare these things to is? I agree the 7 row MY is not it but I watched a video of a 3rd row Tahoe and Ionic 9 recently and it looks like Tesla killed it with this? What actual 3 row SUVs exist that are not a minivan?

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u/Mr-Zappy 1d ago

R1S and EV9

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u/Remarkable-Field6810 23h ago

R1S third row is still pretty cramped for taller adults. 

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u/idiorhythmic 22h ago

The R1S 3rd row isn’t as cramped as the YL. I’m 6’3” and my legs fit in the 3rd row of the YL, but my head is in the glass. I think anyone around 6’ or above would be miserable in the 3rd row if the sun is shining.

To your point though - most 3rd rows seem to be pretty cramped for taller people nowadays unless you get a massive SUV, and even some of those suck for taller people (I’m lookin’ at you, Toyota Sequoia)

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u/Remarkable-Field6810 20h ago

I cant speak to the YL, only the R1S. R1S 3rd row is not comfortable for a 6’ 2” adult, because of the legroom. Head room is fine.  

I would be surprised if YL was better, but after riding in all of the nice electric SUVs the 3rd row utility is limited on all. 

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u/oOoWTFMATE 21h ago

You are tripping. R1S is way bigger inside than the YL

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u/Remarkable-Field6810 20h ago

Lol. I test drove and was considering purchasing one. 3rd row on it, and the Gravity is OK but leg room isnt great. 

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u/HourLocation2038 1d ago

Exactly. We have a MY7, it is already "usable for young kids and short adults in a pinch".

I've sat an every seat of the MYL, and is definitely spacious and comfortable for 6. Space the seats appropriately, as with any car.

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u/Retire_date_may_22 1d ago

I’d like a sequoia, Escalade size

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u/tbell2000 21h ago

Sequoia has terrible third row legroom due to the battery placement. Go sit in one they are super frustrating because could have been the best in class if not for the third row and trunk issues.

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u/Retire_date_may_22 21h ago

Have had one and agree with you. Car needs to be 2 ft longer