First picture of the new Tesla Model Y Juniper emerged

Excitement around the new Tesla Model Y Juniper is rising after the first image of the updated model has surfaced. The sighting shows significant design changes that point to an imminent market launch. This article summarizes the most important information and explains the expected new features of the electric SUV.

• Visual updates similar to the Model 3 Highland
• Presumably new headlight design
• Speculation about market launch in early 2025

Design changes and visual updates

The first picture of the partially wrapped Tesla Model Y Juniper, taken in Pasadena, California, shows significant design changes compared to the current model.

The front end of the vehicle closely resembles the redesigned Model 3 Highland, with a simplified, straighter hood and a modified front bumper. The wheel arches and the curves of the front fenders have also been redesigned to create a more modern and sleeker appearance.

Possible New Model Y sighting
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The new Model Y Juniper design may also incorporate the updated headlight design from the Model 3 Highland. These changes are intended to make the vehicle more visually appealing and follow current design trends. Although the model spotted is still camouflaged, the differences from the previous design are clearly recognizable.

However, according to the leaker, the interior was covered, prompting further speculation about an updated interior design. Rumors speak of a high-quality interior, including cooled seats and a revised center console.

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Speculation about the market launch

The sighting of the prototype suggests that Tesla has intensified testing of the Model Y Juniper. It is common for prototypes to be spotted around eight months to a year before the official market launch.

Therefore, industry experts speculate that the Model Y Juniper could be launched in early 2025. An official announcement could be made towards the end of 2024, with deliveries starting in the second quarter of 2025. Tesla CEO Elon Musk also announced that the new model will no longer be released in 2024. so 2025 is more or less a given.