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I bolded a detail that hasn't changed. Frunk is still not powered. The release mechanism is, but not the opening mechanism
That's disappointing. Fully powered frunk is a game changer. I never used the frunk on my 3P because it was always awkward to feel the flex when pushing down to close. I use it more than the rear storage space in the R1S
That's disappointing. Fully powered frunk is a game changer. I never used the frunk on my 3P because it was always awkward to feel the flex when pushing down to close. I use it more than the rear storage space in the R1S
I would definitely LOVE a power frunk, but I use both on the Y and 3 regardless. Totally comes in handy, especially when bringing home take out
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That's awesome. I'm excited to start seeing these in-person. I had to get a tire sensor replaced on my MYP yesterday and I asked the Tesla guy when he thought they'd hit the US. He said just that morning he was notified that there was one delivered to Boston. So.... they are coming!
There's been a few in California showrooms since Saturday, so they're already here. Just obviously not for sale.
I'm probably going to swing over to the Tesla showroom in Fremont and see it for myself this week if I get a chance. As soon as I can get a test drive, I'll do one and a review. No need for any more pics, I think we all have an idea of what it looks like inside and out
Supposesdly a list of the Juniper changes, there are a lot so spoilered:
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4% more aerodynamic
2.8% more range on Long Range AWD trim (now 320 miles)
Up to 50% of the parts in the car are new
Glass roof has 7x better heat refraction vs the old Model Y via new silver coating. This will also reduce load on the HVAC system, as this improve efficiency since you won't need to cool as much
Front bumper camera (a first for the Model Y) with sprayer to clean off debris
Fastest power folding rear seats in the industry
Long Range is 28 lbs heavier than before
0.2" lower ground clearance vs old Y
51% less vibration on rough roads vs old Model Y, 22% overall decrease in road noise & 20% less wind noise
66% better call quality via improved cabin mics
3% stiffer body structure
Improved braking performance for more energy recapture
New 16 speaker sound system (up from 14 before). More punchy and much better midrange performance
Annoying deep resonance tone from rear of car has been eliminated
Improved door latch and door seals. More premium door "thunk" closing sound
27% more downforce on rear tires
New gearing in powertrain for slight efficiency improvement
Changed lubrication in powertrain for reduced frictional losses
The front seats automatically move forward so the rear seat headrests don't hit the front seats when folding down
Redesigned interior with new door cards
New metal looking speaker housing trim
More premium interior materials. The fabric is softer to the touch and sewn with a more refined process to present a better overall texture. Double stitching design on dash (new Model 3 doesn't have that)
No more gear stalk. Drive, reverse, park, etc is controlled via the screen. Turn signal stalk is still there (unlike the new Model 3)
New steering wheel contains light controls, horn, new camera button, wiper controls and mic control.
New dash design with textured/woven material
Multicolor ambient LED interior lighting extending from dash to rear seat doors
Updated more premium center console
Acoustic double pane glass on rear windows and back window (was only on front windows before). "360° acoustic glass"
Center touchscreen now brighter, has smaller bezels, higher contrast & is more responsive. Larger 15.4" main screen (vs 15" for old Y)
More sound insulation for a quieter ride
Upgraded suspension for a softer ride
Front seatbelt pickup point is 27mm lower to accommodate larger body sizes
Slimmer turn signal stalk
New hole at bottom of steering wheel to rest fingers
New silver trim around wireless phone charging area (Model 3 doesn't have this)
New squared off rear trunk glass shape
Next-gen Airwave 2.0 ventilation system. Passenger can now turn off just their side.
Vanity mirror has a CRI index of over 90% for a more accurate representation of makeup, etc.
Reduced top speed of 125mph (from 155mph) due to more efficient tires
Better handling
Passengers are more protected from door impacts due to new latch at the bottom of the door
Quieter automatic closing trunk
Trunk can open automatically when you approach the car with your phone key nearby, thanks to a "hands-free trunk" feature, allowing you to easily load items without needing to manually press a button; this is considered a standard feature on the new model.
Rear tail light bar is the first indirect reflective body panel taillight of its kind
Integrated blind spot warning lights inside the doors and real-time visualizations on the central touchscreen provide extra assurance, making lane changes and parking maneuvers safer
Frunk now has a drain hole to empty liquids
FRUNK IS NOT POWERED
Bottom rear seat cushions are 0.6" (1.5cm) longer for improved comfort. Headrests are 0.7" (1.7cm) wider.
Drag coefficient of 0.22 (vs 0.23 in old Model Y)
Redesigned lower rear bumper
Front seats are now ventilated & heated. All cabin seats are now perforated
No fog lights anymore. Headlights are located underneath the new front light bar
8" touchscreen for rear passengers in the back to control climate & enjoy entertainment. You can connect two headsets at the same time
Three 65W USB-C chargers. You can charge a laptop
Improved bluetooth
50% improved cellular connectivity. 2X greater WiFi range (dual-band)
10x improved connectivity to phone so car will recognize your phone from farther away (UWB)
Two new wheel designs that better optimize battery life
New Tesla lettering replaces rear Tesla logo badge
Car is 1.6" longer overall
Front light bar with an overall slimmer and sleeker front car design
New "TESLA" logo on steering wheel
That is one heck of a list. Glad to see so many improvements.
The latch on the bottom of the doors is one this I noticed on the new M3, and it's interesting to see its now on the Y. I thought it was weird at first because it looks like you could hit your leg on it when exiting or entering. I wonder how it improves safety....
The latch on the bottom of the doors is one this I noticed on the new M3, and it's interesting to see its now on the Y. I thought it was weird at first because it looks like you could hit your leg on it when exiting or entering. I wonder how it improves safety....
Yep, I noticed that on my Model 3. It's out of the way where you won't hit your leg on it. I would assume there is some locking mechanism, or maybe it's just reinforcement in case of a side impact
Got an email that it's available now and still has the $7500 credit
This is for the new Launch Edition? And they are giving it out for the lease? Tax credit is not going away anytime soon, car companies have been lobbying hard to keep this in place
Toyota and Lexus Join Mille Miglia For The First Time
Slideshow: A five-car lineup spanning more than five decades of Toyota performance and engineering will tackle one of Italy's most celebrated automotive routes.
