6-seater Tesla Model Y L previewed in Malaysia – 681 WLTP range, dual-motor AWD
Tesla Malaysia has previewed the Tesla Model Y L, a six-seater variant of the existing Tesla Model Y, which has only come in a 5-seater configuration before this. Similar to the Australian market, the Tesla Model Y L only comes in the Premium AWD trim for the Malaysian market.
Dimension-wise, the Tesla Model Y L is 179 mm longer and 44 mm taller compared to the regular rear-wheel drive Tesla Model Y Premium. The wheelbase has also grown by 150 mm, and the weight has also increased by 167 kg. Given the added 3rd row, the rear roofline has been pushed upwards towards the rear, allowing more headroom.
The exterior design is quite similar to the regular Tesla Model Y, riding on 19-inch Machina Wheels wrapped with a staggered setup of 255/45 R19 at the front and 275/55 R19 at the rear, Continental EcoContact 7 S tyres. The cars that is pictured here is in the newly added Cosmic Silver, joining Pearl White, Diamond Black, Glacier Blue, Ultra Red as optional colours. The standard colour is in Stealth Grey.
Stepping inside, the second-row bench seat from the regular Tesla Model Y has been replaced with two captain seats, complete with ventilation, heating, and power-folding. It is followed by two seats for the 3rd row, complete with heating, power reclining, and power folding functions. Together with the two front seats, the Tesla Model Y has a 2+2+2 seating layout. Another added feature is a power-adjustable leg support for the front seats, together with the existing ventilation and heating function.
The number of speakers has been upgraded to a total of 18 speakers with 1 subwoofer. Two Qi wireless (1 x 50W, 1 x 30W) chargers with active cooling have also been added. Apart from that, the Tesla Model Y L retains the 16-inch first-row infotainment touchscreen, an 8-inch second-row touchscreen, panoramic roof, ambient lighting, 8 cameras, and a hands-free powered tailgate. The seat upholstery remains vegan leather with a standard black interior; switching to the Zen Grey Premium interior is optional. Cargo space is at 2,539 litres.
In terms of battery size, the Tesla Model Y L gets a larger 82 kWh NMC battery, capable of a WLTP range of 681 km, compared to the 629 km range of the regular Tesla Model Y AWD variant. Peak charging power remains at 250 kW. The dual-motor produces 462 PS, which allows the six-seater EV SUV to get from 0 – 100 km/h in 5 seconds, and a top speed of 201 km/h. There’s even an adaptive damping suspension that caters to different numbers of passengers inside the vehicle for optimum ride quality.
The price of the Tesla Model Y L hasn’t been announced yet for the Malaysian market. For context, the Tesla Model Y starts at RM 196,450 for the Premium RWD variant, RM 216,450 for the Premium RWD Long Range, and RM 242,450 for the Premium AWD Long Range variant. Judging by the level of equipment offered, the Tesla Model Y L will likely be the new range-topping model. More news to come soon.
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