Jay Leno sat in the driver’s seat of a Cosmic Silver Tesla Model Y L Launch Edition and left the garage without ever placing his hands on the wheel. Tesla’s Franz von Holzhausen and Lars Moravy rode along as the six-seat SUV handled the streets of Los Angeles on Full Self-Driving Supervised. Leno simply watched the road, occasionally glancing at the cabin camera that tracked his eyes and head position the entire time.
This Model Y L is about 7 inches longer than the standard version and has around 6 inches additional wheelbase. That extra room allows for a substantially larger back seat; two adults can comfortably fit in the third row. To make this possible, Tesla modified the back roofline to increase headroom and added a spoiler that also houses the brake light. That gives the Model Y L a drag coefficient of 0.216, which is slightly cleaner than the ordinary Model Y. Dual motors produce 496 horsepower and 405 pound-feet of torque. This means it can go from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and top out at 125 mph. An 83kWh battery provides up to 332 miles on 19-inch wheels, or 328 if you opt for the 20-inch set that comes included with this Launch Edition vehicle.
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Inside, the second row features captain’s seats with multi-stage heating and specialized air vents that integrate seamlessly with the three-zone climate system. These chairs also have handy fold-down armrests and plenty of legroom, bringing the middle row in line with the Model X. The Zen Gray paint on the interior looks great and complements the new outside color. You also get 10 airbags and all of the standard video equipment to keep you safe. Pricing for the Launch Edition begins at $61,990.
When you get behind the wheel, you can be confident that the system is watching you like a hawk. The screen displays a green light that indicates whether the camera is turned on or off. If you take your eyes off the road or pause for a moment on the center display, it will register, and even if you simply keep gazing sideways or tilting your head, it will take notice. Jay Leno mentioned that he hadn’t touched the wheel since leaving the garage, which I can imagine is a strange experience. Moravy claims to have driven 80 miles without incident under these conditions. An ambulance came rushing down the other side of the road, and the Model Y L pulled over much faster than the few drivers in front of it.
