<div id="readability-page-1"><p>Tesla has shared a new video about the design and engineering of the refreshed Model Y, revealing a few new features and talks from some of the company’s top executives.</p> <p>In a new video released on social media on Saturday, Tesla shared a few new details about the design and engineering of the so-called Model Y “Juniper,” which the company launched in multiple markets in recent weeks as expected. The interview features Head of Design Franz von Holzhausen, who talks about the approach to the design of the new Model Y, along with interviews with multiple other executives and engineers from the company.</p> <p>“When we set out to redesign the Model Y, we looked at trying to give the car a little bit more of its own unique personality,” von Holzhausen says in the video’s intro.</p> <p>The video also includes a few moments from Tesla’s Vice President of Vehicle Engineering Lars Moravy, along with a few others from the company.</p> <blockquote><p>Tesla’s refreshed Model Y design should make repairing this part easier</p></blockquote>  <p><strong>READ MORE ON TESLA’S NEW MODEL Y:<br/> </strong></p> <ul> <li>Tesla Model Y ‘Juniper’ visiting Europe</li> <li>New Tesla Model Y launches in the U.S., estimated deliveries in March</li> <li>New Tesla Model Y ‘Juniper’ units are arriving in China’s showrooms</li> <li>Tesla discounts U.S. Model Y inventory ahead of refresh launch</li> <li>Tesla China is clearing out legacy Model Y units: here’s what’s left</li> </ul> <h2>Tesla Model Y refresh: other new features in the 2025 release</h2> <h3>Tesla Model Y front camera</h3> <p>The new Model Y includes a front fascia camera with a 180-degree scope of view, offering improvements for “automatic assisted driving and advanced smart summon,” as stated by the company last month. The new video details nine cameras overall for optimal viewing angles to assist the Autopilot and Supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) systems.</p> <figure id="post-282106 media-282106"> <div><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/tesla-model-y-front-camera.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="2048" height="1004" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/tesla-model-y-front-camera.jpg"/></p><p>Credit: Tesla | X</p></div></figure> <h3>Tesla Model Y front lightbar and reflective rear lightbar</h3> <p>As was revealed upon Tesla’s initial release of the new 2025 Model Y, the design includes both a front lightbar and a reflective rear lightbar, both of which represent pretty major exterior changes from the legacy version of the SUV. In the video, Tesla’s Creative Manager of Design Sahm Jafari points out how the front lightbar makes the Model Y refresh look a little bit wider, along with boosting the amount of air over the front tires.</p> <figure id="post-282106 media-282106"></figure> <figure id="post-282105 media-282105"> <div><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/tesla-model-y-front-angle.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="2048" height="1026" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/tesla-model-y-front-angle.jpg"/></p><p>Credit: Tesla | X</p></div></figure> <h3>Tesla Model Y frunk and drain plug</h3> <p>The Model Y also includes what the company calls a more “utility-focused” frunk, including a drain plug that makes it easy to use the space as a wash station, cooler, or otherwise. Tesla also says it plans to release some new, specifically designed accessories for the Model Y frunk for even more use cases.</p> <figure id="post-282109 media-282109"> <div><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/tesla-model-y-frunk.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="2048" height="1022" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/tesla-model-y-frunk.jpg"/></p><p>Credit: Tesla | X</p></div></figure> <figure id="post-282107 media-282107"> <div><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/tesla-model-y-frunk-drain-plug-2.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="2048" height="1022" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/tesla-model-y-frunk-drain-plug-2.jpg"/></p><p>Credit: Tesla | X</p></div></figure> <figure id="post-282108 media-282108"> <div><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/tesla-model-y-frunk-drain-plug.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="2048" height="1038" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/tesla-model-y-frunk-drain-plug.jpg"/></p><p>Credit: Tesla | X</p></div></figure> <h3>Tesla Model Y tires</h3> <p>The Model Y “Juniper” also comes with upgraded tires developed by Tesla to be even more efficient than the legacy model, offering lower resistance for improved handling and less in-cabin road noise.</p> <figure id="post-282112 media-282112"> <div><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/tesla-model-y-rim-wheel.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="2048" height="1032" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/tesla-model-y-rim-wheel.jpg"/></p><p>Credit: Tesla | X</p></div></figure> <figure id="post-282110 media-282110"> <div><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/tesla-model-y-rear-angle.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="2048" height="1036" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/tesla-model-y-rear-angle.jpg"/></p><p>Credit: Tesla | X</p></div></figure> <h3>Tesla Model Y rear screen with Bluetooth pairing</h3> <p>The new Model Y also includes a rear infotainment screen with the ability to pair with up to two Bluetooth headsets, letting the driver and other passengers listen to the media of their choice while children or other rear passengers can tune into what they want. The vehicle includes 16 speakers total, and the video also contains details on how Tesla hid some of them to make it even more immersive</p> <figure id="post-282111 media-282111"> <div><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/tesla-model-y-rear-touchscreen.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="2048" height="1008" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/tesla-model-y-rear-touchscreen.jpg"/></p><p>Credit: Tesla | X</p></div></figure> <h3>Tesla Model Y upgraded acoustic glass</h3> <p>Tesla’s upgraded acoustic glass and its other design improvements result in a noise reduction of 20 percent, according to the video. One of these improvements includes the vehicle’s upgraded seals, which let the blowers run at lower speeds than those of the legacy Model Y—ultimately contributing to the lower in-cabin volume.</p> <figure id="post-282114 media-282114"> <div><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/tesla-model-y-rear-windshield-acoustic-glass.jpg?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="2048" height="1010" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/tesla-model-y-rear-windshield-acoustic-glass.jpg"/></p><p>Credit: Tesla | X</p></div></figure> <p>You can see the full video about the refreshed Model Y below, as released by Tesla on Saturday.</p> <p></p>  <p><em>What are your thoughts? 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<p>Tesla has unveiled new features of the refreshed Model Y, dubbed "Juniper," in a recent video. Key highlights include a front fascia camera for enhanced driving assistance, a utility-focused frunk with a drain plug, upgraded tires for better efficiency, and a rear infotainment screen that supports Bluetooth pairing. The design changes also feature a front and reflective rear lightbar, contributing to a wider appearance. Additionally, improvements in acoustic glass and seals result in a 20% noise reduction inside the cabin. The video includes insights from Tesla executives on the design approach.</p>

- Tesla has released a video detailing the design and engineering of the refreshed Model Y, known as "Juniper," highlighting new features and insights from executives.  
- The updated Model Y includes enhancements such as a front fascia camera, improved lightbars, a utility-focused frunk, upgraded tires, and a rear infotainment screen with Bluetooth capabilities.  
- These changes aim to enhance the vehicle's performance, usability, and overall driving experience, with a focus on unique design elements and advanced technology.