
Tesla has demonstrated an extended modification of the Model Y crossover, which received the L index and was developed with an eye on the Chinese market, because cars with an extended wheelbase are in high demand and are perceived as an indicator of status and convenience for a large family. The manufacturer focused on preserving the recognizable appearance of the model and at the same time offering completely new proportions, which made it possible to increase the useful space in the cabin and expand the layout options. The length of the car reaches almost five meters, the width exceeds two meters, and the height is more than one and a half meters, while in comparison with the standard version, the crossover has become almost eighteen centimeters longer and four higher, which makes it visually more solid and brings it closer to the company's older models. The updated body is distinguished by enlarged rear doors, allowing you to easily get into the third row, as well as special nineteen-inch wheels and a more pronounced rear spoiler, which gives the car a dynamic and modern look. The panoramic roof made of solid glass and acoustic glazing complete the picture, creating an atmosphere of coziness and protection from external noise in the cabin.
No less significant changes affected the interior, in this model Tesla focused on passenger comfort, especially in the second and third rows, since this is what the audience in China pays attention to. The central screen of the multimedia system has been increased to sixteen inches, which allows you to display more information and more conveniently control the functions of the car. The second row now has captain's chairs with heating and ventilation, which can be adjusted in a wide range, as well as armrests with an electric drive for folding. The third row looks a little cramped, but it is also equipped with heating and a quick folding system at the touch of a button, thanks to which the volume of the luggage compartment can be increased to two and a half thousand liters, which is more than four hundred liters more than the standard Model Y. For rear passengers, there are separate air ducts for the climate control system, cup holders, their own eight-inch screen for controlling multimedia, as well as a premium audio system with eighteen speakers, creating a concert hall effect even when driving on busy city streets.
The technical part has also been improved and adjusted to the increased size and weight of the car. The crossover has two electric motors that distribute traction along the axles and provide permanent all-wheel drive, which allows it to maintain stability in any road conditions. The power reserve according to the Chinese CLTC cycle reaches seven hundred and fifty kilometers, and this is an outstanding indicator for a car with similar dimensions and a weight of more than two tons. Acceleration from zero to one hundred kilometers per hour takes only four and a half seconds, only two tenths of a second slower than the standard version, but considering the increased weight, the result can be called more than worthy. The suspension was specially upgraded by engineers to compensate for the extra kilograms and maintain a smooth ride and precision control in turns, so even on uneven surfaces, the crossover will remain obedient and predictable. The standard equipment includes modern safety systems, including automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning and lane departure control, as well as advanced driver assistance packages that include additional intelligent functions.
Tesla's pricing policy for the new version looks quite attractive, since the extended Model Y L in the basic configuration costs from 339,000 yuan, which is equivalent to about $ 47,000. The price difference with the standard all-wheel drive Model Y is only about twenty-five thousand yuan or three and a half thousand dollars, which makes the new model very competitive in its segment. In fact, the buyer gets a much more spacious interior, an enlarged trunk, additional comfort elements and a new level of equipment for a relatively small surcharge. All this allows us to predict the high popularity of the extended version on the market, especially among family buyers who value a combination of environmental friendliness, dynamics, technology and space, as well as among companies operating in the field of business-class passenger transportation.