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Ordering new Model Y?

Dry-Abbreviations408 | 2026-03-12 21:25 | 10 views

Went to a tesla store today to drive new model y premium rwd. I asked the advisor about ordering if I would get the latest 16" screen model and I was told there no guarantee. Is there any insight on this?

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NoExpert2408 2026-03-12 21:29

Relative to US production and delivery only: I have surmised if it’s being built, it will have all the updates. If the model you choose from inventory doesn’t have a black headliner, you may not get the latest. I’ve seen all the listing now include the color of the headliner and that should be your indication.

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StormTrpr66 2026-03-12 21:32

Go through the stock listed as already available in inventory. The ones that say Dark Headliner are the new ones with the 16" screens. For example - this one should have the 16" screen - [https://www.tesla.com/my/order/7SAY230\_866fa40e0dfc57acc73b9c20edbabc0a?range=50&titleStatus=new&redirect=no#overview](https://www.tesla.com/my/order/7SAY230_866fa40e0dfc57acc73b9c20edbabc0a?range=50&titleStatus=new&redirect=no#overview) This one probably does not - [https://www.tesla.com/my/order/7SAY264\_571c60621432f19632f6ea258a6d0b9c?range=50&titleStatus=new&redirect=no#overview](https://www.tesla.com/my/order/7SAY264_571c60621432f19632f6ea258a6d0b9c?range=50&titleStatus=new&redirect=no#overview) I'm surprised the Tesla sales rep doesn't know this.

EitherCharacter9342 2026-03-12 21:40

You are 100% Guarantee or check inventory

deztructo 2026-03-12 21:57

> Is there any insight on this? The insight is you didn't like the answer. Life tends to be that way so best to get used to dealing with it.

Dry-Abbreviations408 2026-03-12 22:03

Thank you, this is what I was looking for! The person helping at the store was pretty clueless about it.

dkpnw 2026-03-12 22:11

I ordered Feb 15 and took delivery March 6th. I got the dark headliner and the new 16" screen. On March 3rd, Tesla posted on social media saying "Dark mode engaged - Model Y Premium & Performance now come with black headliner & larger 16" center display" Unless you're buying from inventory, as another commenter has pointed out, you should get the new stuff.

stadce071012 2026-03-12 22:14

Just want to point out the 0.99% APR incentive may not be available going this route. New production vehicles should get the black headliner and new screen.

StormTrpr66 2026-03-12 22:14

hmm...I'd say the insight is more like the sales rep didn't know something that they should know by now.

Timjr625 2026-03-12 22:23

Same thing happened with me. Person had no clue about upgrades. Definitely check the inventory yourself like StormTrooper said. That’s how I got mine!

Snoo_64796 2026-03-12 22:53

Maybe just one data point. I ordered on 2/25 Premium RWD in CA, got the black headliner and bigger screen.

ahmahzahn 2026-03-12 23:22

I ordered last week and picked up this week. Premium RWD, came with 16” and it indicated “dark headliner”. Good luck!

AZFJ60 2026-03-12 23:32

Is the new screen noticeably better, other than being a half inch bigger?

MattNis11 2026-03-13 00:31

Sales advisors know nothing

MisterBumpingston 2026-03-13 00:38

They don’t have good training and know only as much as the average customer.

Jray580 2026-03-13 01:04

Dallas had one on site. Placed my order Monday and picked it up yesterday. My rep said all the models now will have it.

Smooth-Exhibit 2026-03-13 01:54

I took delivery yesterday (Mar 11) and it had the larger screen and black headliner.

pshifrin 2026-03-13 02:18

It’s also a higher resolution, so sharper text and images. Think Macbook Air vs Macbook Pro. Air is very nice and sharp, pro is sharper.

kittysworld 2026-03-13 03:57

What else is new besides black headliner and bigger screen?

Snoo_64796 2026-03-13 04:28

That was all that I’m aware of

Witty_Flower2012 2026-03-13 05:11

Apparently there’s a new chip HW4.5 which I thought was interesting 🧐

Solid-Ad-7793 2026-03-13 18:59

I was told by the rep that the new builds have the black headliner and larger screen. If you get one without black headliner it’s the older spec with the smaller screen.

andrewsz__ 2026-03-13 21:27

“Premium black interior” is the keyword although if you’re ordering new from the website this is the only option.

tjka4231 2026-03-14 04:43

I took delivery of a 2026 Premium AWD Model Y on February 6th that was built in January 2026 at Fremont. It came with the larger 16” screen and black headliner. I also noticed that the lighted button inside the frunk that is in the earlier Juniper Model Y is no longer there.

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