The Tesla Mannequin Y was launched again in July final 12 months, however we’ve lastly gotten our palms on a automobile that patrons will get. Not solely that, however we got the range-topping Efficiency variant, priced at RM289,700 excluding on-the-road registration.
We’ve already talked in regards to the issues that the 2024 mannequin 12 months will get (and doesn’t get), however on this assessment you’ll be capable to learn the way it drives, what it’s prefer to stay with and whether or not the additional efficiency is well worth the pretty important outlay. We additionally sort out the elephant within the room – the cheaper, not too long ago upgraded Tesla Mannequin 3 Highland.
However first, let’s discuss in regards to the specs. Tesla doesn’t cope with loads of uncooked numbers, however the Efficiency is, because the identify suggests, the quickest Mannequin Y on sale, getting from zero to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds on its approach to a prime pace of 250 km/h. Regardless of the pace, it’s able to a spread of as much as 514 km on the WLTP cycle – or at the least, so Tesla claims. Being a Tesla, you’ll be capable to cost the automobile utilizing the corporate’s Supercharger DC quick charging community, offering 261 km of further vary in quarter-hour.
Setting the automobile other than the usual Mannequin Y are the distinctive 21-inch “Überturbine” alloy wheels, bigger brakes with pink callipers and a carbon fibre rear spoiler. A decrease suspension supplies a sportier drive that befits the Efficiency’s standing as prime canine, albeit on the expense of experience consolation – as you’ll see within the assessment.
This being a Tesla, you profit from a minimalist inside that’s dominated by a slick and responsive 15-inch touchscreen. In contrast to the Mannequin 3 Highland, the Mannequin Y nonetheless has indicator and equipment selector stalks, however the 2024 mannequin features privateness glass, full double glazing and up to date Autopilot cameras, loses the parcel shelf and halves the out there infotainment RAM from 16 GB to eight GB (storage has additionally been halved to 128 GB).
When you look ahead to deliveries to begin subsequent month, try the video under to seek out out what the Mannequin Y is like – and why, regardless of the #BaikBeliTesla cries, this pioneering electrical SUV isn’t the EV for everybody.
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