The Model Y is also seven inches taller and two inches longer overall. Both vehicles seat 5, but rear passengers will be far more comfortable in the Model Y. If you really need to pack people in, the Model Y Long-Range AWD model has a third-row option for two extra seats.

Tesla executives talked about new Model Y 'Juniper' variants on Monday. The new models are expected to be less expensive than the current Launch edition

The Tesla Model Y facelift, codenamed internally known as "Project Juniper", has made its official debut in Malaysia. Available in two variants:

If any Tesla has become ubiquitous, it’s the Model Y, the company’s most affordable SUV. Boasting a spacious cabin and enough range to make it an easy choice as a daily driver, the Model Y benefits from the company’s constant over-the-air updates aimed at making the car better than when you first bought it.

Tesla executives talked about the new Model Y in two videos this past week and listed many of the new features in an X post. The new Y is available to order in the U.S. but is only offered – at the moment – as a high-priced launch edition.