This Is A MAJOR Update! (Tesla Model Y Performance 2026 Review)

Faster and with big upgrades: the Tesla Model Y Performance has returned. It’s more expensive, but is this sports SUV still good value? We find out. Chasing Cars founder Tom Baker reviews the 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance with dual-motor AWD, 21-inch wheels, adaptive dampers, new cooled sports seats and more tech designed to make it more engaging to drive. Rivals to the top-spec Model Y include the Zeekr 7X Performance and BYD Sealion 7 Performance, petrol SUVs like the BMW X3 M50 and Audi SQ5, and cars from the class above including the Porsche Macan EV. Time codes: 0:00 - What’s changed? 0:55 - In this video 1:08 - Interior 3:24 - Back seats 4:15 - Styling and frunk 5:19 - Rear end 5:47 - Boot space 6:12 - Efficiency and range test 6:40 - Charging speeds 6:56 - Warranty 7:10 - Is it better to drive? 7:44 - How fast is it? 9:07 - New regen braking settings 9:40 - Adaptive dampers and ride 10:39 - Steering changes 11:30 - Handling 13:08 - Relatively light weight 13:44 - Refinement 14:05 - Full Self Driving Supervised 14:45 - Should you buy it? As always, we don’t accept advertising from car manufacturers, and we’re powered by Budget Direct. Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/user/ChasingC... Chasing Cars on Facebook:   / chasingcarsaustralia   Follow Chasing Cars on Instagram:   / chasingcars.com.au   Chasing Cars is Australia's most independent source of new car reviews, car industry news, comparisons and car guides. We give you a critical look at every new car you should consider!