Tesla Model Y

Overview

The 2023 Tesla Model Y Malaysian import version is priced at 199,000 ringgit. It belongs to the C-segment cars, adopts single motor rear-wheel drive, and is made in China.

Power System

Equipped with single motor rear-wheel drive, the power can reach 347 PS, the torque is 420 Nm, and the 0 - 100 Km/h acceleration time is 6.9 seconds (claimed).

Body Dimensions

It is 4751mm long, 1921mm wide and 1624mm high, with a wheelbase of 2890mm. It is larger than the Honda CR-V.

Interior Configuration

The interior is minimalist design, with no buttons other than the car door unlock buttons. All functions are concentrated on the 15-inch central large screen, which responds quickly, loads quickly, and is clear and bright. The interior is spacious, especially the rear seats are comfortable with a good back angle and thigh support, and there is plenty of head and legroom. The front seats have a large adjustment range, the seats are soft and have some side support.

Driving Experience and Comfort

The driving is intuitive and the vision is good. There are three driving settings: Creep, Roll and Hold. The acceleration is smooth, and the steering wheel has three modes: comfort, standard and sport. The comfort mode is more balanced. The suspension is hard and can handle bumps well, and the noise level is low. However, there is a lack of feedback when turning, and the lack of a heads-up display may lead to distraction. The autonomous driving assistance feature will be deactivated when it detects steering wheel input and needs to be reactivated.