Does the MODEL Y feature gull-wing doors?
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No. The new vehicle will adopt a fastback body design and will not be equipped with the more structurally complex gull-wing doors found on the Model X. The Tesla Model Y is set to debut in March 2019 and is expected to enter production in early 2020. In terms of exterior design, the Tesla Model Y largely follows the brand's signature styling, but introduces subtle changes in details. Below is relevant information about the Tesla Model Y: 1. Model Y Overview: The Model Y lineup will consist of four variants, with a slightly higher starting price than the Model 3. The rear-wheel-drive long-range version offers the longest range in the series, achieving 483 km (EPA) and accelerating from 0-60 mph in under 5 seconds. The top-performance variant accelerates from 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds, with a range identical to the all-wheel-drive version at 450 km (EPA). 2. Positioning: The Model Y is positioned between the Model 3 and Model X, with body dimensions 10% larger than the Model 3. The Model Y does not adopt the "Falcon Wing door" design similar to the Model X. Additionally, the Model Y will offer an optional 7-seat configuration.
I remember when I first saw the Model Y, a friend jokingly asked if the doors would open like a Transformer. But after actually driving it, I learned the Model Y uses conventional side-hinged doors. Only their Model X features the upward-opening falcon-wing door design, which can easily hit walls in tight parking spaces. By opting for traditional hinged doors, the Model Y reduces manufacturing costs and avoids the awkwardness of getting drenched in the rain. From a practicality standpoint, this design proves especially convenient for urban school drop-offs and pickups, eliminating the need for extra clearance space required to fully open Model X doors.
The door design of the Model Y is quite conventional, featuring the standard outward-swinging style seen in regular cars. It pales in comparison to its sibling, the Model X, which boasts the sleek falcon-wing doors. From my research into Tesla's vehicle lineup, the falcon-wing doors are exclusively used in their top-tier SUV models. The Model Y is positioned as a more family-oriented vehicle, prioritizing practicality in its door design—such as ease of installing child safety seats and minimizing the risk of bumps for elderly passengers when getting in and out. During a test drive, the salesperson even mentioned that this design enhances the body's rigidity by 15% compared to the falcon-wing door structure, making it noticeably more stable when going over speed bumps.
