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New Model Y Ultra Red

Nikke_one | 2025-02-17 16:32 | 954 views

New Model Y Ultra Red photos from Tesla Meatpacking, NYC In person it looks amazing

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bichicagoguy 2025-02-17 16:44

Dang, super sexy

lebnax 2025-02-17 16:44

The license plate location is the thing that’s killing the back end look for me

YERAFIREARMS 2025-02-17 16:51

The Performance version could be very appealing

creditspread 2025-02-17 16:53

Looks slick!

vimal2red 2025-02-17 16:54

The back bumper looks wierd

Testdummy32one 2025-02-17 16:54

I still can’t unsee “Hyundai” in the refresh

Alukrad 2025-02-17 16:56

I don't know why but it kinda reminds me of a modern take of a Prius. Especially the red Prius Prime...

Danny414 2025-02-17 17:01

Yeah I’m curious of that too

Lucky_Chaarmss 2025-02-17 17:10

I have no problem with the front of the refresh. The back is too busy.

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Odd-Pie9123 2025-02-17 17:15

Really like the front bumper camera and ventilated front seats. As a current 2023 MYLR AI4 owner, I will wait a few years for the AI5 update... or so I keep telling myself...

cybr0_ 2025-02-17 17:23

Does anyone else think that the same charge port cover from the taillight assembly throws off the new design? It looks out of place and doesn’t “flow” with the redesigned rear lights. It’s a dated look from an otherwise overhauled exterior design.

Double_Struggle_4055 2025-02-17 17:24

Can confirm nyc by those yellow cab sienna and rav4s

Ape_Escape_Economy 2025-02-17 17:25

Oh…my…god…gorgeous!

andromeda_7 2025-02-17 17:29

Red or Quicksilver

415646464e4155434f4c 2025-02-17 17:31

Bring Cherry Red to the US, you cowards!

sevargmas 2025-02-17 17:33

It looks super weird. I haven’t seen a single picture yet where it looks flattering. That big wall of metal is just a bad look.

_SmurfThis 2025-02-17 17:39

I think once the license plate is installed, it won’t look so weird. Easy enough to photoshop even in ms paint, but I’m on my phone right now.

sevargmas 2025-02-17 17:46

But the license plate doesn’t go there. It goes all the way at the bottom on the gray bumper-ish area.

[deleted] 2025-02-17 17:47

QS.

_SmurfThis 2025-02-17 17:54

Oh you’re right. I see the license plate lights. In that case… ya it’s pretty fugly lol

matthew19 2025-02-17 18:02

Personally don’t like the microsuede on the dash, glad it’s limited to the launch.

oghowie 2025-02-17 18:05

Even the seat design doesn't look cohesive.

kael13 2025-02-17 18:08

Yeah, looks like... an enlarged Cadillac with a light bar.

kael13 2025-02-17 18:11

Super sexy Smart car out the window.. Now we're talking!

[deleted] 2025-02-17 18:18

Damn that looks good

nutmac 2025-02-17 18:29

I would like to get the new Model Y but there are increasing number of vandalism against new Tesla cars, most notably Cybertruck and new Model 3.

Spacecoast3210 2025-02-17 18:34

So is there a third brake light??

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thewashley 2025-02-17 18:48

Now that there's a camera in the front bumper, we're going to need a different non-paint-attached front license plate holder (like Quick Bandit for the old design).

qube_TA 2025-02-17 18:49

Always struggled with the shape of the Y, it's the most practical model but looked a bit odd. Looking forward to seeing one in the flesh looks much improved.

Santh1 2025-02-17 18:59

They did something to the back that completely ruins the side profile. It makes the rear wheels look comically small. It's obvious if you compare it to the side profile of the old model Y. Kinda ruins it for me since I can't unsee it

luckkydreamer13 2025-02-17 19:02

This is the only color I really like on it

Aggressive-Yam7179 2025-02-17 19:05

To me the original Model 3 and Y were both more distinctive designs. After all these were the clean sheet of paper designs- not just front and rear refreshes. The new front light bar looks like every other Chinese EV competitor and as for the split light design: one, it’s god awful and two, puts the headlights in a position to be more easily damaged. Also it’s more parts. How does this follow the less is more design principle ? The powered rear seat is a party trick and incredibly slow compared to just letting the seats fall or raising them up using your own muscles. And another thing to break. Losing the gear shift stalk was also dumb. If you’re going to do a redesign, why not make room for a mini spare tire? That said the better roof glass, ventilated seats and improved ride all sounds good,

stephenBB81 2025-02-17 19:15

Look like if you live in an area with snow, you have no front headlights with that nice snow catching lip and super narrow lights.

Tjessx 2025-02-17 19:25

Looks good, Gonna wait for the long range RWD version and probably gonna take this Red color!

Nakatomi2010 2025-02-17 19:37

The review on Jay Leno's garage advises that the 3rd light is still there.

HODL_or_D1E 2025-02-17 19:40

It's growing on me

Kieffner 2025-02-17 19:51

How do you guys afford the insurance? I got a quote today and the insurance is almost as expensive as the monthly payment.

ZeroWashu 2025-02-17 19:53

I understand the reasoning, reducing damages during rear end collisions. I still prefer the rear of the TMY than something like the overwrought treatment that is Cadillac.

WenMunSun 2025-02-17 20:09

The new red looks much better than the old red.

PEKKAmi 2025-02-17 20:17

Yeah, that butt looks so cheap.

PEKKAmi 2025-02-17 20:19

Good news is this will likely spur development of 3rd party alt bumpers and tailgate mods.

No-Nothing-1885 2025-02-17 20:28

Still no driver screen

cricket502 2025-02-17 20:30

Yeah, I could get used to the front but I think the back looks hideous.

tashtibet 2025-02-17 20:33

at the end of last year I have to buy Highland M3 Ultra red/white interior-oh! boy the combination is so cool.

stepTOF 2025-02-17 20:45

prefer the 2022 red 😩

apple4lifex 2025-02-17 20:47

Red looks so good

Capable-Cup-9641 2025-02-17 20:52

Have you seen it in person? It looks great

scupking83 2025-02-17 20:58

I like the front but that rear is ugly. Looks like a bubble.

skifri 2025-02-17 21:03

The all new Hyundai Civic... 😜 Honestly, if they would have just not put the front light bar across the hood, many of these comparisons to cheaper vehicles would have never happened. While the monolithic/ futuristic design elements look better on the Y refresh than where they have been tried before on other cars, it still reminds you of those other cars... At least on the Cyber truck it could be argued as necessary because of the material strength and structure elements of that vehicle. For that exact reason it's actually visually forced on the model y and not a feature.

IWantToPlayGame 2025-02-17 21:14

Ultra Red looks so good.

fractal_disarray 2025-02-17 21:14

Looks dope. I'm so glad they relocated the LEDs to the lower part of the bumper.

cricket502 2025-02-17 21:21

No, I haven't seen any on the roads yet. It reminds me of a lot of other cars I don't like though, I'm not a fan of the rear light bar look.

existential_one 2025-02-17 21:23

The back looks like a Lincoln somehow

Pure-Estate5371 2025-02-17 21:44

IMO Tesla needs to dump Franz.  Many questionable choices

danperson1 2025-02-17 22:16

It looks awesome, great updates IMO.

Wildeface 2025-02-17 22:17

Go see it in person, that made me a believer.

danperson1 2025-02-17 22:19

Two best colors. The QS goes with the "cyber" styling since it looks closer to metal, but red is gorgeous. I am debating those two as well. Stealth grey will also look decent and free

sonobono11 2025-02-17 22:28

Looks awesome! Damn

NeighborhoodDog 2025-02-17 22:31

the .5 lense isnt helping either

MattKozFF 2025-02-17 22:45

Should have kept the license plate higher and molded the body around it like normal

MattKozFF 2025-02-17 23:01

Launch edition

MattKozFF 2025-02-17 23:01

White is nice as well imo, which I wouldn't normally say.

applepumpkinspy 2025-02-17 23:21

Saw an Ultra Red S yesterday, that color is striking in person.

bartturner 2025-02-17 23:49

Do not know what it is but really prefer the older design over the new one.

Former-Discount4279 2025-02-18 00:24

I have a novel x with the ultra red and w model 3 with the previous red. Previous red just looks better.

taska9 2025-02-18 00:51

I love this colour. I wish mine was this red.

QuantumHosts 2025-02-18 01:03

i want to see a sporty two seater for 30k

pauerplay 2025-02-18 01:37

I wonder if the phone charger actually works in this one…

950771dd 2025-02-18 01:52

Yeah I think it's the perspective, to a high degree.

Mediocre-Honeydew-55 2025-02-18 01:53

At least it isn’t shaped like a banana.

950771dd 2025-02-18 01:53

For the probable constraints regarding manufacturing and money, I think he did a not too bad job. Though neither the 3 nor the Y had only chocolate sides to begin with. The Model S was/is visually most appealing to me, with it's relatively wide rear arches.  However some aspects of it nowadays look really old, like the cheap font for the model name (it's so 2000s it's hard to not cringe) and the front logo integration.

taney71 2025-02-18 01:55

Agreed. Back is the problem for the new version.

M73B54 2025-02-18 03:21

The Interior is way better than on model 3. And in general now Model Y now looks more expensive than 3.

Dorkmaster79 2025-02-18 03:29

I see it too, but are you sure it isn’t F-stop camera related stuff?

Dorkmaster79 2025-02-18 03:31

Honestly, I thought the old Y was ugly as hell, and the worst looking Tesla model. The new one is still the worst looking, in my opinion, but I do like the new design better (a little).

TotalBismuth 2025-02-18 03:44

Unibrow lights. Meh

Lowviscosity 2025-02-18 04:56

I would honestly look at Rivian, BMW, Mercedes etc. we are looking to get out of ours.

OnlyMasa 2025-02-18 06:17

I fucken love tesla

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Tookmyprawns 2025-02-18 07:27

The silhouette, the front, and the rear all look like they were designed by different people who had no communication

Tookmyprawns 2025-02-18 07:30

I think he just deferred to someone below him. He’s made it. He’s not hungry. Artists always have this issue.

westlinersus 2025-02-18 07:33

Which country do you located?

Life_Connection420 2025-02-18 11:13

Artificial lighting. You cannot trust what you see.

Mercedes_560SEL 2025-02-18 11:47

Cool but the liberals are going to attack it

drdonger60 2025-02-18 14:19

Looks great. Much nicer than the current model, not even close. Makes the current model look so dated.

glmory 2025-02-18 14:57

The Prius clearly was built to look more like a Model 3/Y. The pre-Tesla Prius was very different.

nutmac 2025-02-18 16:07

I preordered Rivian R2, which unfortunately has a 2026 release date. I hope my current car can hold it together until then.

wrathslayer 2025-02-18 16:56

They have this same colored new Y at the Fashion Square mall Tesla showroom in Scottsdale AZ. In person it looks great. I sat in it and the interior feels very premium compared to my 2023 Model 3. If I wanted a Y-type vehicle right now, I’d seriously consider it.

NicholasDeOrio 2025-02-18 17:43

Teslas for me are either Red or White

SJATheMagnificent 2025-02-18 20:17

The light bars look terrible

idkausernamerntbh 2025-02-18 20:21

I truly believe this new model y only looks good in white MAYBE stealth grey. I thought the old y looked best in white but this one ONLY looks good in white imo

alpha333omega 2025-02-18 22:08

😂

Meesjustbrowsing 2025-02-18 22:10

They only removed the logo in some markets , we still get the badge in AU.

Meesjustbrowsing 2025-02-18 22:11

Looks sexy af ! Great job Tesla! Can’t wait to see it in person in Australia !

Ricola20 2025-02-19 07:47

Looks great!

blahbruhla 2025-02-19 13:04

And now I cannot unsee the Toyota Prius rear (2023 or newer models).

whykae 2025-02-19 19:49

I really like the Ultra Red and whatever red that Mazda uses.

whykae 2025-02-19 19:50

Love the front, hate that the back now looks like a Prius.

PeterLegend626 2025-02-19 21:29

Red paint with red light bar, would prefer this in white paint or black paint

nozilch 2025-02-19 21:52

For real. Usually it’s Hyundai copying the design of others. This tesla looks like a sonata refresh.

fredswayy 2025-02-19 22:53

Lmao damn so the did put the light bars on it. Feeling kind uhh about it

fredswayy 2025-02-19 22:54

Idk how i feel about this one.

xamott 2025-02-19 22:59

Wait they don't have Cybercab in the NYC location anymore??

pick-a-bar 2025-02-20 06:17

Intentionally ruined a good design. And no, I don't just mean the United States Constitution.

HALOBLK 2025-02-20 09:47

That Model Y Ultra Red looks incredible! I can't wait to see it in person. What do you think of the new design?

[deleted] 2025-02-20 14:57

I like the current Y but I will say the refresh looks sharp in person...pics are nice, but don't do it justice.

soggy_mattress 2025-02-20 18:03

I bet some large, staggered wheels would make it look pretty sporty with how beefy the body is.

soggy_mattress 2025-02-20 18:07

The headlights are lower where there's no lip (like where the fog lights used to be), the lightbar is just a daytime running lamp.

[deleted] 2025-02-21 02:51

Lots of hate in the comment section. For me, it’s a winner. Can’t wait to pick mine up!

Internal_Run2150 2025-02-21 07:26

Just no.

DangerouslyCheesey 2025-02-21 19:45

The front side and back all feel like they have a different aesthetic take. Feels kind of disjointed?

[deleted] 2025-02-22 14:23

It really looks better in person! Wide angle photography distorts the appearance.

Strong_Violinist_820 2025-02-23 00:45

Where’s the little crooked cross emblem?

[deleted] 2025-02-28 17:24

So clean!!

BallsOfStonk 2025-03-05 04:32

Red is definitely the party color. George Lucas knows what’s up…

nikatnight 2025-03-07 02:46

Got those last gen Prius tail lights.

Acceptable_Client355 2025-03-12 02:18

Beautiful.

LMLJ5 2025-03-16 01:01

It’s beautiful in person.

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