By: Otaiba Ahsan
Tesla recently announced that deliveries for the redesigned Tesla Model Y, often referred to as the Juniper model, will begin in March 2025. Of course, it’s still the same vehicle that everyone loves, but with several subtle changes that help to create a novel experience. Continue reading to see 3 positive changes for the refreshed Tesla Model Y.
1) Exterior Look
The outside of the car is where you’ll immediately notice some changes. Side-by-side, they may look similar, but the differences are mostly present at the front and rear of the vehicle. You can see a useful visual comparing the two from the front, as well as the new rear of the Tesla.
When comparing the front, the refreshed vehicle now boasts a sleek LED light bar, taking inspiration from the Cybertruck. Moreover, the front bumper features sharper lines, which help provide a more aggressive and bolder look for the car. Additionally, many early reviews have stated that the build quality has improved overall, with tighter panel gaps. Overall, it’s a much cleaner and sleek look.
Moving onto the rear of the car, you’ll see that the taillight now spans the entire width of the hatch which is similar to what they did with the refreshed Model 3.
2) Interior Look
The new interior features an updated dashboard that looks fantastic. Tesla got rid of the wood trim, and introduced a new center console, which is both functional and blends well with the refreshed look. Moreover, the materials used are much nicer quality across the board. Another minor change is thinner bezels on the touchscreen, providing more area to work with.
Lastly, a welcome change that adds to a premium feel is the LED light strips around the entire interior of the vehicle. The ambient lighting is perfect for night driving, and is also functional as it provides the ability to see better for all passengers.
3) Other Improvements
There are several other improvements that have yet to be mentioned, but here are a few more that stood out to me that I believe should be called out.
The first is the introduction of ventilated seats for passenger and driver seats, which is an important feature for those who experience hot weather wherever they are. The car also boasts retuned suspension and smoother handling, which combine to create a more responsive driving experience along with a quieter ride.
Additionally, a touchscreen has been added in the back row, where passengers can now control their own climate settings, and use streaming apps like Netflix or Disney Plus. Lastly, the ability to power-fold the rear seats has been added, where you can lay them flat with ease to create increased cargo space.
The Bottom Line
That concludes the list of 3 positive changes for the refreshed Tesla Model Y. While there’s no one update that stands out immediately, the culmination of all the changes adds up to an extremely polished product that addresses many previous consumer complaints. If you haven’t had a chance to check out the new iteration of this vehicle, we highly recommend you do so!