Tesla plans to launch the Performance and seven-seater variants of its best-selling Model Y later this year. The automaker is tight-lipped about what to expect, but the launch of the Model 3 Performance hints at what might change between trims.

The Model Y is also seven inches taller and two inches longer overall. Both vehicles seat 5, but rear passengers will be far more comfortable in the Model Y. If you really need to pack people in, the Model Y Long-Range AWD model has a third-row option for two extra seats.

In an interview with Jay Leno, Tesla's chief engineer confirmed the refreshed Model Y Performance and a 7-seater variant will start production later this year

Tesla has confirmed a Performance variant of its updated Model Y is coming this year. The news was revealed by Tesla executives Franz Von Halzhausen and Lars Moravy on a recent episode of Jay Leno’s Garage,