Tesla has formally launched the redesigned Mannequin Y in North America and Europe, a few weeks after the automobile was introduced for the Asia Pacific area. The brand new model isn't changing the unique Mannequin Y, although — a minimum of not but — and Tesla is promoting each of them on its web site. In the intervening time, you may solely get the long-range all wheel drive launch sequence variant for the brand new Mannequin Y within the US with costs beginning at $46,490. The launch sequence is a restricted version launch with unique badging on the rear liftgate, puddle gentle, doorsill plate and different elements of the automotive.
Whereas the brand new Mannequin Y retains the older model's proportions, it has rounder edges, with its smaller headlights and taillights bookending a redesigned lightbar. Inside, it has ambient lighting wrapping round many of the automotive, ventilated seats and a 15.4-inch touchscreen within the entrance. The second row seats have energy recline and might fold flat. Passengers sitting within the again row will even have entry to a Bluetooth-enabled 8-inch rearscreen show with a contact panel.
The brand new long-range all wheel drive Mannequin Y has an estimated vary of 325 miles, has a prime velocity of 125 mph and might go from zero to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds. To match, the outdated Mannequin Y long-range AWD can attain 311 miles on one cost, has a prime velocity of 135 mph and might go from zero to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds. Deliveries for the brand new Mannequin Y start in March. For those who'd nonetheless quite get the outdated model, its costs begin at $31,490, although take observe that it's getting a $4,000 worth hike in Canada.
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