Tesla Model Y Juniper / Opal Official Release Photos

RIP squircle wheel. Jan 9th 2025 11am - Jan 9th 2025 7pm.

Quite possible its a NA only release.

I see a front bumper camera…

Nah, that was just a highland photo with a custom wheel installed. This is how it'll look in NA 100%.

Still means no drive-by-wire dream.

The lights beneath the door, puddle lights? I like it.

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Rear looks like the new Prius

Looks alot better than the leaks to me

Don't they need 48v for drive by wire? If so, the refresh wouldn't ever get that.

Really had the community buzzing about squircle which much mean steer by wire which must also mean 48v architecture.

It’s so ugly

Source: trust me

Front is Chevy Equinox and rear is toyota/lexus like a hybrid of RZ and new prius. Will have to see the real thing but not too excited about it.

I'm not sure why that would be required... No reason they have to reuse Cybertruck parts.

Yeah, I don't see why they would make drive-by-wire NA only. Unless it was due to some regulation. But they do sell Cybertruck outside of NA, so presumably that's not the issue.

That's where their investement is. Telsa's whole mantra is to reuse as much as they can. Hell between the 3 and the Y it is something like 75% cross platform. It is highly unlikely they would redo the Y for 48v and not leverage the architecture they put on the cybertruck. It is why they are able to produce cars more efficently than other us automakers. So yeah, I guess they could come up with a new architecture for the Y during a refresh, but they wouldn't do it without a ground up refresh.

That’s a nice looking Xpeng G6

The photo was definitely a Model 3, not a Model Y. No idea what the US release will have but the same as the rest of the world is a good bet.

That is not what I am seeing, seems like it might only be 4% or 5% increase in range

Yes, that's good.

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What is that new badge on there?

The design choice was definitely to combine current Tesla with Cybercab/CT, almost like they're transitioning the whole brand into the 'cyber' style.

Damn... about time. Looks so good. i may trade my 2023 M3P in.

I like

Sleeeeeeek. And sharp.

Definitely a step back in most places and it’s crazy they don’t make a bigger version.

holy moly a front bumper camera

Where did “Opal” come from?

I need a Tesla Y-van so badly.

They should have updated the door handles look too. It doesn’t fit well anymore.

I’m sure all the upgrades are awesome, but looks wise, I’m happy with my current Y.

Why oh why Tesla insists on these light headliners? At least on the Performance models it should be black.

The back is 🔥, the front will grown on me I’m sure lol but I’m enjoying my ‘22 for now.

I think official photos are almost always so. Regardless of the brand/model.

Agreed, the thin front light bar and the chunky rear light bar dont seem to mesh well imo

75% is a good estimate, the 'official' percentage of shared parts is 76%

Seems like it’s a limited edition add on. Matches the badge on the back

I love it. I think it’s beautiful

It’s a yawn. I wasn’t expecting anything super different but meh.

Shit looks like an Ioniq

It’s a bold move cotton

I don't understand why they didn't make the lighbar thicker and continuous like the cybertruck/cab instead of having breaks. Very small, but deal breaking flaw. This wayIt looks like a chinese knockoff

I will wait for the new MYP before I consider a change. My 22 MYP (2023 model delivered in December 22) is an awesome car, and I would not step down to a Long Range if that is what they release first. However, I am curious how they will differentiate it in the front.. on the Model 3 they have some changes to the bumper, but on the Model Y those aero slots on the sides are present on all configurations. Probably why we do not see such a big range bump (only about 3% increase). I am sure the MYP will get the same changes elsewhere though.. adaptive dampers, new seats etc.

https://preview.redd.it/drkzxn99b4ce1.jpeg?width=1241&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4d650bbbd07965abb8a6b9b0a72d930985cf26e6 Once you see how the rear light bar (with black surround) looks like an Aztec, it is hard to unsee. (The top pic is a Prius)

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Launch badge

It’s the “Launch” edition that comes with acceleration boost

Every crossover suv is boring. Even the Urus is boring.

This looks nice

Way better than current Model Y. They always seemed a little deformed. This one is more refined. It would look better if the front light bar was solid and thicker like cybertruck though.

Most likely that’s the demographics they are targeting

Go to the Tesla China site and you’ll see more.  Looks amazing!!!! Industry best.

Looks weirdly Chinese.

Future is here WOW

Looks like Ai generated Porsche Macan https://preview.redd.it/soc0odxsr4ce1.png?width=540&format=png&auto=webp&s=bb5b84968867b78e726ca5c6321601ed68871b41

Where are the actual headlights? Looks like they are in the lower housing? A la Cybertruck?

Is the first picture a new colour?

Overall I like it, but yeah, it's obvious who they've identified as their main competition. Colors are very dull, though. As often with Tesla.

At least the headlights aren’t ugly

It has the same front bumper intake things as the Highland M3P, I wonder if those are only temporary for the launch edition and will be afterwards exclusive to the future MYP.

It doesn't look as bad as the earlier low-res leaks made it look, but it's still not great. Tesla had a great curved, sleek-looking design language even for larger cars like the Model X that made them look smaller than they were outside and surprisingly spacious inside. This looks like they're trying to Cybertruck-ify their future designs, but while the CT was a bold (and *arguably* not unattractive) move, I don't think it's a good look for the future of Tesla, or that it marries well with their existing look the way they're trying to here.

I don't like the changes, seems derivative of other brands but I will likely still try one. I'm put off a bit by the reports of safety being less of a concern and the crash testing results. It's very unlikely a collision occurs but I, and maybe I'm paranoid, want the safest vehicle for my family.

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I really like the front bumper air vent below the lights. I hope they make it functional like the previous model.

Uhh you good? Just thought they did a good job at guessing, but you do you, stay outraged 🤙 Edit: found a quick reference to the stat on Wikipedia, which is why I put 'official' in quotes because I didn't vet the reference

Here is the one which will replace my 22 MY.

the new model 3 is still the sexiest among all model tbh also that glacier blue idk why it feel a lot like byd dolphin ngl but not other color

It also showed up on first 2024 M3 photos and then got removed. It is not mentioned in the specification. I'm sceptical.

you can see in the new images, the Y has a different style door card with a metal speaker and cloth trim that wasn’t present on the “leak”

Yep. Model Y never looked good but this new one is really ugly.

I think the front is even worse but also looks like a Prius.

Could say Toyota or BYD on the hood as well

I think the only Tesla that looks good is the Model S.

Highland updates would have looked much better, this is an abomination.

I like the light bar on the truck and to me the Model Y looks like a new Hyundai Sonata or a BYD or something. Not a fan of the look. Glad I got a 2024 Model 3.

Came into a Tesla subreddit just to post this?

Yes and this is just the first step. Go back to October and look at the Cybercab and Robovan for more design cues coming into other models.

More like they combined Y, roadster and cybercab

The inside looks really bare and cheap. Not sure if I like that at all.

It is mentioned

i think it looks like the ioniq

Reminds me of a Hyundai

But I don’t see stalks in that interior photo.

Hah, I have the opposite thinking. I think the front looks better than the rear.

Wonder if there is an option to make the front light bar swoosh back and forth like KITT in knight rider? Wong wong

I always feel that it's better to have either a front light bar or a back one. Having both seems a bit cheap imo, idk why, while one of them makes it feel more futuristic. Though this rear view just feels...plain, idk. Seems a bit like there's not enough details, and way too many lines with no turns or even breaks maybe. Prefer the model 3's new rear by a lot for now.

Waiting for a plaid or ludicrous variant….

I’m not a fan of the front end and its light bar, but think the way they designed the rear light bar is interesting in the way that it projects down onto the truck vs outward. Kinda cool that it illuminates the TESLA logo.

I hate it. Give me more Roadster vibes.

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Kinda bummed that the new design looks so utilitarian, doing away with any of the “sleek” or “graceful” lines the previous design had up front. But the rear is very ugly IMO. Very reminiscent of recent Buick/Cadillac/Dodge models.

deal breaking flaw is pretty dramatic

That lighter metal blue is not available using the USA configurator. Of course I want it.

Reminds me a little too much of the dodge hornet and a Nissan Aryia. The interior is very nice though, the exterior ? Not so much, the round body doesn't really work for the light bars. It would have to be more boxy to look better.

Don't forget that it also looks like a Dodge hornet and Nissan Aryia. It's as if the Pontiac Aztec, dodge hornet and the Nissan Aryia had somehow given birth to the new MY, and to be fair in my opinion that's not the family you want to be a part of.

I hope they don't change the design of the Roadster

It has a turn signal stalk! just no drive selector stalk

Will there be performance version of it?

Exactly. The whole lineup is trending towards super futuristic design language.

Why does this give me a slight resemblance to the Kia ev6 nose almost kind of… not a direct match of course… but I can’t unsee it now! Aggghhh 😭

The rear looks like a Toyota

Dumb question but do we know when they'll release it to the European market?

The issue I have with both the 3 and Y refresh is that they really just shoved new front and rear end designs onto the car without changing anything else. So you have more sharp edges with the new design while the rest of the body has more of a round froggy vibe. It really does just look like two cars smashed together and seems lazy.

I agree. Like it might be me mentally not liking the front but I think the half new half old works on the Model 3 and the half new half old on the Model Y sticks out a little more. I think it’s because it looks so much sharper yet has an even larger bulbous appearance than the Model 3 and previous Model Y.

Are the lights going to be an issue in snow? I’ve seen some issues with people and their cyber truck where their lights are blocked by the falling snow that has settled on the bumper. I hope this isn’t the case. I like the overall design and aesthetic of the vehicle.

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I see a front facing camera

Same. I actually don’t have a problem with the front end, but the rear light bar and how they tried to integrate it into the Highland’s crab claw style taillights looks like an Hanshow mod. This is a refresh not a redesign. Unfortunately it’s almost exactly what I expected it to be.

Kona to me

Looks pretty good. Now get rid of the glass roof and make a full hard top.

So I'm still in the "meh" stage, but it's growing on me. I actually worked on the F150 in the 90's when Ford went from rectangle to rounded fronts and it was the same thing about just the front changing. It looked HORRIBLE for so long until you got used to it. Then one day it just seemed like it was meant to be. I wonder if this will be the same.

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Nice update! Won’t be getting one though. I plan on holding on to our current one until Elon relinquishes control of the Company.

Wait, am I the only one who noticed the exorbitant cost of the car? 85k+? Are you serious?

Puddle lights...yet on my 2022 Model S I still can't find them, not even aftermarket

It looks good, somehow more balanced than the old design even though the overall shape is the same.

Looks like any random Chinese EV

Oooooh. Wisdom of Solomon splitting the baby…

Surprised they are going BACK to the helix style wheels. They feel outdated.

Looks kinda cheap... maybe it's way better in person!

Looks like any generic China car

Looks like every other EV out there, with the light bar.

It's decent but not "I need one right now" kind of redesign.

Easy tiger

Without seeing it in person yet, no way I trade in my 2024 MYP I paid 42K for (0.9%). Will be really hard to beat.

This is what it looks like in reality via the Chinese regulator: [https://x.com/tcm1907/status/1877699864609362264](https://x.com/tcm1907/status/1877699864609362264)

I’d buy it if I needed a new car, like the quicksilver and white paint jobs the best with the silver rims

Are the headlights and bar slightly recessed like the CT? because that's a terrible decision for anyplace with snow.

48V due to power requirements of the dual-motor steering system, per the Jason Cammisa review.

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Again that’s a cyber truck requirement, not a general one.

the light bar is getting hideous by now

Lol idk why people thought stalks would come back 😂

The front lightbar is fine, but I'm just not a fan of that rear lightbar at all.. I kind of like them on the rivians, however for whatever reason it just looks like a cyclops from the rear on this car.. ugly. It also doesn't help that it feels like they're just copying rivians homework.

Not sure how I feel about the squircle without steer by wire. I hate the yoke so much but the CT drives like a dream.

Who else thinks this looks awful?

other cars have it so it's not because of regulations

Yeah people adjust to everything, my complaint is that it’s just a half assed refresh.

Yeah.. I like the front, not so much the back.

New roadster is imo

NGL, I love it. I'm going to get one.

Front and rear lights look better, the rest looks about the same.

the wow is gone... just a tiny facelift. stick to my MYP with USS :-)

All I see when I look at the rear. [https://sanctumsanctorumcomics.com/products/156674](https://sanctumsanctorumcomics.com/products/156674)


I'm getting budget Lucid Air vibes

Too many other cars doing the light-bar... Rivian, Lucid, Prius, etc that its already looking dated

USA configurator? It’s not out in the US, you must be looking at the current MY for North America

You’re right. I looked at the Hong Kong store, saw the glacier blue. The USA configurator was the current model Y as you figured

Starting to look like Lucid

So, interior remained the same? 🤣🤣

If they are, they better bring out something "better" than the existing designs. This hardly is better.

Rawwwrrr!!!! How is it so sexy!?!?

Talking about real cars

This is like the design trends on HGTV, all cars are starting to look the same… still going to order one in glacier blue 😂

Totally right.. this was my first thought as well.. now it looks like a Citroen or a generic Chinese car Also - not sleek and stylish like it should be, but with too many elements at the back

Is the badge for a performance model that is not yet on sale?

Model 3 looks better and more roadster vibe than the new Y

Looks nice. Now they just need to open up for black interior roof.

What is the badge? For performance model not sold? What is it called?

Let’s see how it plays out

Ugly

Wish they could have shrunk this huge center console especially by the knees. The center console by the knees should ideally be at least flush with the seat or below the seat to allow for knees to extend over the center console instead of of smashing against the hard plastic.\ \ It's not as bad as some car companies but it's still too large if you have longer legs like myself.

all of them looks good but the new 3 is the sexiest

I was kind of excited when I saw images of the headlights and then they ruined the front with this moronic grin on the front bumper.

I like it

I was like it’s reminding me of something…The rear is exactly as Prius 2024!

Rear lights also give Prius vibes. Good thing tho, the new one looks great.

I don't hate it, it just looks very generic. Front end looks chinese.

They kept the old seats with no ventilation?!

\*strategy 

The design looks less sharp / exciting than Model 3 Model 3 is definitely better looking vs Y now

Looks like a copy of Xpeng P7... 

Shameless copy of Xpeng P7...

More like a copy of Xpeng P7.

Looks ugly to the honest. Wtf is that back light bar. Looks like a third party accessory that shouldn't be there.

It’s a Highland performance in quicksilver, with white leather for me 🤤

Looks like my 5th gen Prius

Look like a chinese car. And those curve with agressive headlight….

Apparently this is how it looks with the new blue color. Thoughts? https://preview.redd.it/jaazqxywbqce1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a77681f33c8378c7f13763e24d5c7e91f2f1cedb

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where performance model at

I guess I see some relation to the CT, but I'm seeing more of picking up other makers' design cues. Very sleek front end with the full width lights. Same for the rear. Very clean and nice.

Tesla should really give no-charge options for the wheel. I'll take the yoke every time. Not so sure about the squircle. Definitely not regressing to the circle.

I was very excited to hear of all the upgrades I'll get when I trade my 2022 Y, but they Stopped Making the Royal-Blue color, and that killed all the enthusiasm I had about it. So, now I'll wait until 2026 to see if they'll bring it back.

I like the front not so much the rear. The interior is a nice upgrade, but I’m happy with my 2025 Model Y.

I like it. I know it's not to everyone's liking, but I do like it.

Can anyone explain what the paint protection film as an accessory actually is.

Agreed, I initially thought it looked like a Hyundai...not a good look.

Today you can't really say Chinese knockoff like 10 years ago. Now it's more like American or should I say western knockoff.

Is it only me or this looks too much like the BYD SUV?