This video from Tesla is somewhat delayed, but it shows all the changes and upgrades made to the Model Y Juniper.
It has been more than two weeks since Tesla unveiled the significantly modified model of its Model Y crossover, referred to as project Juniper. The company had not issued an official press release detailing the updates to the Model Y, but has since released a video highlighting the new features. Not unexpectedly, there were a number of details that we had initially overlooked.
The changes in design were substantial with wide front and rear light bars and completely overhauled front fascias. One aspect about this update that remained undisclosed was Tesla's ability to expand the opening of the Sep 25 trunk compared to the original model.
Earlier this month, just like the new drain plug in the revised frunk, the new electric folding rear bench, or the overall improvement in interior materials and assembly quality. What we couldn't have anticipated (since we haven't driven one yet) is that the revised interior is 20% quieter, which was achieved by using acoustic glass all around the vehicle.
The video also reveals what appears to be a custom-designed cooler box that fits perfectly into the front trunk space. They also mention that a new line of accessories specifically designed for the Model Y will be unveiled soon, with the presented cooler box being one of them, but they avoid giving any hints as to what the other products in the lineup will be.
The revised range for the Juniper in the Efficiency trim is around 3% more (increased to 320 miles from 311 miles in the Long Range All-Wheel Drive variant), with the majority of the gain attributed to enhanced fuel efficiency. In the announcement, Tesla's Vice President for Vehicle Engineering, Lars Moravy, points out that “real-world driving efficiency has increased almost 10%,” which does not perfectly align with the range increase, but it still represents a noticeable improvement.
This was achieved by "revisiting every single component," although the new wheels and tires it comes with are likely playing a significant role in the efficiency gain.
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Tesla design chief Franz von Holzhausen revealed his most favorite feature of the revised Model Y. It's not the novel rear LED light bar, which sets a new industry standard, but rather the beam of light it projects onto the ground behind the vehicle. Von Holzhausen likened this to the afterburner glow of a jet, and we concur that it looks very impressive and unique.
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