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People have grown fond of Tesla and its quirks over the years – the wild promises that were met only after severe delays are just one of the many things that made this company extremely famous.
That and its ability to conquer the automotive world with its view that an EV-exclusive lineup can survive in this ICE-centric realm. Now, as we look back to 2023, we see that Tesla actually delivered on its promises in many ways – the completely overhauled Model 3 Highland got launched in Asia and Europe, with America to follow soon; the first Cybertrucks have reached their intended customers; the S3XY plus Cybertruck may just be the most American-made automobiles; new software came through; and after significantly stepping up its manufacturing game, the five millionth Tesla was produced.
Interestingly, there's also one last thing to consider – and it's perhaps the most important thing of all time for the automotive industry: last year, the Tesla Model Y outsold Toyota's Corolla (1.06 million to 1.01 million units), according to Focus2Move's 2023 Bestselling Car Ranking to become the world's best-selling car. That's not just America or Europe; that's virtually everywhere! Keeping that in mind, 2024 could be another landmark year for the American company headquartered in Texas.
This is because everyone and their mother expects more Cybertrucks to come out of the factories to fulfill the pent-up demand, for the Model 3 Highland to reach US shores – possibly with its own Plaid version, and for Tesla to introduce the redesign of the Model Y, labeled Project Juniper! Well, if we are to believe the rumor mill, there's already confirmation that Model Y will receive a facelift, as a facelifted crossover SUV was captured somewhere in China.
As always, do take all this with a grain of salt because nothing is official just yet, and also because there are people who question the legitimacy of this leak from CocheSpias and blogger Road Car. While the black Tesla Model Y looks exactly like anyone would expect it with Model 3 Highland changes like the slimmer LED taillights and the reworked headlights (plus a few other details like the lack of fog lights), some people think the warping present in the alleged leaked images is not due to the camera's limited capabilities but rather because it's AI-generated.
So, what do you think? Is this the real deal, and a Tesla Model Y Juniper is coming out this year with subtle yet easy-to-recognize updates to the exterior and interior? Or is this coming from the imagination of someone who knows how to use AI software and just wants their five minutes of Tesla fame? Anyway, that also means that the Tesla Model Y update is one of the most anticipated new vehicles expected to come out later this year alongside ICE-powered stuff like the Corvette ZR1 or EV-morphed nameplates like the Dodge Charger.
Interestingly, there's also one last thing to consider – and it's perhaps the most important thing of all time for the automotive industry: last year, the Tesla Model Y outsold Toyota's Corolla (1.06 million to 1.01 million units), according to Focus2Move's 2023 Bestselling Car Ranking to become the world's best-selling car. That's not just America or Europe; that's virtually everywhere! Keeping that in mind, 2024 could be another landmark year for the American company headquartered in Texas.
This is because everyone and their mother expects more Cybertrucks to come out of the factories to fulfill the pent-up demand, for the Model 3 Highland to reach US shores – possibly with its own Plaid version, and for Tesla to introduce the redesign of the Model Y, labeled Project Juniper! Well, if we are to believe the rumor mill, there's already confirmation that Model Y will receive a facelift, as a facelifted crossover SUV was captured somewhere in China.
As always, do take all this with a grain of salt because nothing is official just yet, and also because there are people who question the legitimacy of this leak from CocheSpias and blogger Road Car. While the black Tesla Model Y looks exactly like anyone would expect it with Model 3 Highland changes like the slimmer LED taillights and the reworked headlights (plus a few other details like the lack of fog lights), some people think the warping present in the alleged leaked images is not due to the camera's limited capabilities but rather because it's AI-generated.
So, what do you think? Is this the real deal, and a Tesla Model Y Juniper is coming out this year with subtle yet easy-to-recognize updates to the exterior and interior? Or is this coming from the imagination of someone who knows how to use AI software and just wants their five minutes of Tesla fame? Anyway, that also means that the Tesla Model Y update is one of the most anticipated new vehicles expected to come out later this year alongside ICE-powered stuff like the Corvette ZR1 or EV-morphed nameplates like the Dodge Charger.
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