Here's What the Tesla Model Y Could Look Like
The Tesla Model 3 is no longer a secret, so it’s time to speculate about how Tesla’s next vehicles will look.
Considering how many preorders the Tesla Model 3 has garnered since it debuted, we wouldn’t expect the Tesla Model Y to make an appearance anytime soon as the American automaker concentrates on ramping up production for its entry-level sedan. Still, the Tesla Model Y is in the pipeline and will likely be built on the same chassis as the upcoming Model 3.
The Model Y is expected to be an entry-level crossover from Tesla, though not much is known about the model.
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Last year CEO Elon Musk did tweet that the Model X’s falcon-wing doors will find their way to another model. Since we have seen the Tesla Model 3 and it doesn’t have falcon-wing doors, a safe bet would be the Model Y. That tweet however was deleted and now that it’s become common knowledge how troublesome the falcon-wing doors were to implement on the Model X, we wouldn’t be surprised if Musk backtracks on that statement.
Given how popular crossovers are in the U.S., an entry-level model priced around $45,000 could be another big hit for Tesla. But first the brand will need to meet expectations with the Model 3.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Looks like a Model X with proper doors. That front end is still homely.
Hopefully Tesla will be a bit more creative in making the Y look unique, rather than just an X with standard doors. Hope they bring it out sooner, rather than later, though.