Tesla is starting to release the first video from the third row of the Model Y, but it doesn’t even show someone sitting in the back seat.
Tesla Model Y seven-seater third-row option
Last week, we reported on Tesla’s opening orders for the Y Standard Range RWD model and the seven-seater third-row option.
Tesla had promised a seven-seater version of the Model Y since its launch in March 2019.
Many were surprised that a third row would fit in the small SUV, but Tesla said it was viable.
The Model Y went into production in early 2020, but the automaker has focused on other versions of the electric SUV.
Tesla is now starting production of the new $ 3,000 Model Y seven-seat option, and the automaker has listed some of the features that come with the new interior:
- Third row seat for two
- Easy entry on the third line
- Third-line USB-C charging
- Second row slider with adjustable backrests
- Second and third foldable rows for maximum cargo storage
- Foldable electronic launches in the trunk
We’ve had a few glimpses of the Model Y third row in prototypes before, but that was over a year ago, and Tesla hadn’t developed new photos until recently.
The automaker released some photos last week, but now we have a full video.
Tesla Model Y third line video
With the few photos that Tesla released, we could say that the automaker has updated the design of the third line since its launch in 2019.
Now with a new video, we have our best view of the new seven-seat option for the best-selling electric SUV.
Tesla has not yet posted the video on its official channels, but some have reported that Tesla representatives are sharing the video with potential buyers of the option (via Reddit):
It appears to be an official Tesla video for the carmaker’s support page for the Model Y as soon as the new version starts shipping.
Although the video gives us the best view of the Model Y third row, Tesla showed no one sitting in the third row as they did for the second row.
This is because many fans have pointed out that it looks exceptionally small on the back – making it difficult to believe Tesla’s original claim that it could fit “7 adults”.
Originally, Tesla’s website listed that the seven-seat option would fit “7 adults”, but the automaker has now updated its website to write “7 people.”
This is probably more accurate, as the third line is definitely more suitable for children – making it a great option for families with children.
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