The Model Y Juniper test car, which was captured by Reddit user JacklJack near the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California in August, is now being spotted in Shanghai and Berlin under the code name “Project Juniper”.
Tesla Model Y Juniper
Although only the front and rear of the car are covered with camouflage fabric, it is assumed that the Model 3 and Model Y, which already share a lot of common parts, will undergo similar changes in their facelift projects, and it is assumed that the Model Y Juniper will be compared to the new version of the Model 3, which will be equipped with slimmer and sharper matrix headlamps, a brand-new front and rear bumper, and a basket of hollow taillamp clusters. The overall aerodynamic performance is likely to be improved by the new front and rear styling, contributing to the longer range.
Project Juniper is a planned facelift for the Tesla Model Y. According to multiple sources, this facelift will bring a number of design and feature improvements, and is expected to begin production in 2024 and go on sale in 2025.
The Model Y and the Model 3 are “brothers,” sharing many parts and technologies, as well as many similarities in exterior and interior design. As a result, it is expected that the Model Y will receive design updates similar to those of the Model 3 facelift.
These updates include new front and rear bumpers, slimmer headlamps and taillamps for a more modern and sharper look. Inside, the Model Y will feature a new steering wheel design, removal of the gearshift paddles, the introduction of a rear entertainment screen, and ventilation seats in the front seats.
Overall performance
As for power and battery capacity, based on the Model 3’s facelift, there’s a good chance that the previous Model Y Juniper will continue with the same configuration of the current model, with better interior appearance and texture configuration to attract consumers to buy especially its flowing through the taillights
Although the new model will certainly be more attractive, but if you need to buy a car, don’t be influenced by the psychology of anticipation, in addition to Musk has repeatedly stated that the new Tesla Model Y will not be launched this year, and did not give a specific timetable, the new Model Y HW 4.0, which is more capable of assisting in self-driving, will soon be delivered this season!
The HW 4.0 hardware, which is already on board the current mid-spec Model Y, has the advantage of higher pixel lenses, a longer detection range and faster computer operation.
We will talk about HW4.0 here!
Projected Appearance
From the pictures exposed so far, the new Model Y still adopts a relatively simple design style, the overall Tesla style design, the front face is somewhat similar to the new Model 3, and the light clusters have been redesigned to look narrower and longer. The side of the body adopts a relatively smooth waistline design, with frameless doors, hidden door handles will not be absent, and the wheel shape is also more fashionable.
Photo from Berlin
At the rear, the taillights have also undergone a new car design, and a light strip is likely to be added in the centre, with a more prominent sense of hierarchy. In terms of body dimensions, with reference to the current Model Y on sale, the length, width and height of the Model Y are 4750/1921/1624 mm, and the wheelbase is 2890 mm. In addition, some media claim that the new Tesla Model Y may not adopt a panoramic sunroof, but this is only speculation, the specific has to be subject to the official release. Tesla official
