Today, the Tesla Model Y ‘Juniper’ was allegedly published online, with an easy-to-disprove image published on social networks apparently showcasing the renewed SUV.
While reports show that the Tesla Model Y Juniper is, undoubtedly, coming, it’s extremely not likely that it’s the automobile displayed in the listed below post. As mentioned by Motor1the ‘T E S L A’ lettering throughout the back is suss, as is the lettering that appears like it’s stating ‘Mdoel Y’. The tailgate is likewise too shallow– it’s expected to be situated greater up on the pillar so that the whole boot, glass consisted of, raises– unlike the Model 3which does have a boot that opens shallowly.
You might have likewise seen this video being shared around online that individuals are hypothesizing is the Tesla Model Y Juniper, indicating its unique rear lights– nevertheless, those are simply aftermarket parts from Ali ExpressSorry!
Fakes aside, there is factor to think that Juniper is coming. Tesla is now delivering its 2024 Tesla Model 3 refresh (codenamed ‘Highland’), and if the business’s entry-level sedan got a facelift, then the entry-level SUV can’t be far off one.
Tesla Model Y rumours
Talk of a Tesla Model Y revamp initially happened in March, when Reuters reported that the business was preparing the ‘Juniper’ job. At the time, it was reported that the Tesla Model Y Juniper would primarily see exterior and interior modifications. These were the significant modifications used to the Tesla Model 3 with the ‘Highland’ task, reported by Reuters in February 2023and after that made authorities by Tesla in September– so if things line up in the very same methods, we might see the main Juniper modification in 7 months.
When it comes to what the Juniper modification involves, Drive (by method of Bloombergreports that Tesla has actually started “preparation work” in Shanghai for the Model Y facelift, with production possibly beginning as quickly as mid-2024. That might indicate an Australian launching at the end of the year or start of 2025.
In addition, the Model Y assembly line will allegedly close for about a week, as it gets an upgrade.
Specifications have actually not been reported of the updated Model Y, however thinking about that the Highland Model 3 got a little variety boost– 513km WLTP, up from 491km on the base design– it’s sensible to anticipate the very same of the Model Y. Similar style modifications to the Highland Model 3, consisting of the elimination of stalks, an equipment shift on the screen, and a much more flush outside, are likewise sensible to anticipate, however there hasn’t been any details on functions simply.
Something’s for sure, however– in spite of being among the very popular cars and trucks on the planetand the very popular EV in Australia for 2023, Tesla deals with increased competitors, especially from sandstone automobile business like Hyundai, Kia, and Volvo, as they capture up on EVs.
In Australia particularly, the unwinding of state rewards might cause a drop in Model Y uptake, as chauffeurs shift to less expensive options, such as the upcoming Volvo EX30 or the BYD Atto 3
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