New Model Y Performance?

Very likely the first leaks of the performance. Back bumper seems unchanged other than a spoiler. I'm excited to see how the front looks

Don’t tell me that’s a fake performance brake cover /cap 🫠

The red paint on any caliper is for looks anyway so who cares? If the limiting factor isn’t the rear brakes but Tesla feels people like the look then go for it.

Aren't the new Model 3 Performance calipers bigger than stock?

It's not about the color. It's about real performance brembo brakes vs teeny brakes with a cover. And yes I realize they used covers already.

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You’re telling me the non-sport SUV felt slower than the sport sedan? That’s wild man.

The Long Range SUV was slower than the Performance sedan? Damn how could they have let this happen Tesla slippin fr fr 😔

Model Y be wearing those tight jeans.

Model Y Performance might be the worst car in the lineup. Range is DISMAL. The performance is mediocre compared to all other performance/plaid vehicles in the lineup. Brakes are very bad. Perf. Wheels get destroyed. Rides way too low for an SUV. I just don’t see who is buying these and am surprised they are running it back with Juniper.

Highland M3P uses larger Brembo brakes, they just don't care to say they're Brembo.

Yeah no sh*t. 0-60 in 3.1 seconds vs 4.2 seconds is very noticeable a difference

I enjoy the lowered look of the Performance models. Otherwise the wheel gap looks ridiculous.

Soccer moms/dads who want to feel young

I see a bunch of performance Y’s on the road. I’d buy them too. Love the stance as well.

It’s an SUV???? How is that ridiculous wheel gap? How old are you?

When you paint calipers red, it adds +25hp.

It's a crossover. No one is going off-roading in this thing.

More like shorten braking distance

Interesting bro https://cleantechnica.com/2023/02/03/treasury-now-classifies-tesla-model-y-as-an-suv/

Wouldn't you like to know...

Same reasons why the macan easily outsells other Porsche models? Some people do enjoy having a balance of practicality, and scratching an itch for having dialed up performance and handling. Yes it's a compromise, and for many it's a perfect one.

"We know many of you will find this hard to believe, but the same federal agency can define the same car differently for different purposes." Shoot, for a $7500 tax credit I'll let you call it whatever you want

No, it definitely adds hp, just ask any 19yo.

Of all parts of the new MY, the ass is the most divisive. This said, this would be the part where any cosmetic addition/trim can deliver the most differentiation (from the non-performance MY). Maybe that’s why the ass is covered up?

Bet they haven’t fixed the sock smell! Enjoy your car smelling like feet every six months

What

You can remedy that by spraying AC cleaner in the frunk intake and passenger footwell.

In some other thread highland owners have reported that since taking delivery in early 2024 none of them have had that issue. I had a December build 23 and for the 9 months I had it I never had that issue either.

Vtec kicked in yooo

I would imagine the front looks exactly the same, no? Have they ever differentiated performance/plaid from the regular models on the front end?

3 and 3P differ much in front now

The highland performance redesigned the front bumper

Nah ... Just another wannabe that painted his calipers red. 🤪

Yes. The old one also had bigger calipers than the non-perfmance trims.

For looks ... you're silly.

Big boy pants

How innovative. /s All the styling of a 1990’s Dodge Neon.

Achshually, it's about the color. Red and yellow are fast. Black and brown will slow you down.

i sure hope that red and yellow brakes also slow you down…

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A train horn mod helps remove the need for that.

It’s as close as we’re getting to a Tesla hot hatch anyway.  That’s why I bought one.

How would a Model Y wear pants?

It’s not that different. It’s a slightly different bumper design. Everything else like the headlights are identical.

I agree ”Performance” SUV’s in general don’t make sense

I think it qualify as much different even if it's "just the bumper". It looks massively more aggressive.

I really hope the wheels are black on the performance.

I have a 2024 m3p no issue with smell lol

Yeah it really does. Subtle change but huge difference in aggressiveness

What could be so different? Given the other models are already out? A spoiler?, yes, ok …. And? ….

Who is buying all this crap from the madman

Hyped, why would they cover?

I think it's the old model to fool you.

Nah. It was a mule for the new model Y. Close to Tesla in Palo Alto.

Most likely a more aggressive front bumper to differentiate it from a regular Y. Maybe a flared out valance.

Anyone want to guess what the 0 to 60 will be with the new Model Y?

Let me guess. The rear looks exactly the same as it has for the past decade. Haha.

Their gigacast approach to molding will result in teslas always looking the same no matter what.

Looks more like a car diaper to me

Weak AF

Glad to see it still has shit brakes.

you’re crazy! This car is awesome! unless you’ve actually owned one, you don’t know. So much value and performance for the price.

Not sure why I am downvoted but I had the same as this. Water from the AC system drops behind the firewall and pools there causing the smell. https://www.reddit.com/r/TeslaLounge/s/GccN7QhWSj