Tesla's 2027 Model Y L Unleashes New Era of Utility!
Tesla's new 2027 Model Y L introduces a stretched design and a six-seat, three-row configuration, addressing the need for more spacious family SUVs. With increased length, wheelbase, and roof height, this model aims to offer improved utility compared to its predecessors and the discontinued Model X, providing a more practical option for larger families.
Tesla has introduced the 2027 Model Y L, an in-depth review of which highlights the significant changes brought about by its extended design. This new model arrives in the context of Tesla discontinuing production of its flagship sedan, the Model S, and its only true seven-seat SUV, the Model X, earlier this year. While the first-generation Model Y did offer a three-row option, it was exceptionally tight, primarily suitable for children, and remains available only in the Premium AWD trim of the second-generation Model Y for an additional $2,500.
The 2027 long-wheelbase, three-row, six-seat Model Y L is designed to address these limitations, offering a more practical solution for families. The 'L' in its name signifies 'Longboi,' as it measures 195.6 inches in overall length, making it a full seven inches longer than the standard Model Y. A substantial portion of this stretch, 5.9 inches, is added to the wheelbase, bringing it to 119.7 inches, with only 1.1 inches of the overall length increase attributed to the overhangs. Furthermore, the roof height is increased by 1.7 inches, providing much-needed headroom, particularly for third-row occupants.
The Model Y L comes exclusively in a six-seat configuration: a driver and front passenger seat, twin captain’s chairs separated by an aisle in the middle row, and a bench seat for two in the very back. When compared to the outgoing Model X, which is 199.1 inches long, 78.7 inches wide, and 66.1 inches tall, the Model Y L is 3.5 inches shorter in length, 3.1 inches narrower, and 0.4 inches lower in roof height. Interestingly, the Model Y L's wheelbase is three inches longer than that of the Model X, which is a notable design feature despite its smaller overall footprint.