January 9, 2025 at 14:06 by More: Everything We Know About The Tesla Model Y Juniper Over the past month, numerous camouflaged prototypes of the refreshed Model Y, which will likely be marketed as a 2026MY, have been spotted in the United States, Europe, and Asia, adding fuel to rumors that production of the updated version could begin soon, starting in China. These sightings have offered glimpses of what Tesla has been working on to further refine its already popular SUV. What’s New on the Outside? The updated Model Y Juniper appears to take a page from the playbook of the Model 3 “Highland,” with a refreshed design that’s playing it safe. Judging by the camo-covered test cars, Tesla’s engineers have zeroed in on tweaking the front and rear ends while leaving the middle section untouched. Fresh spy shots from Europe at the start of the new year offer the clearest look yet at the Model Y’s updated front end, showcasing split LED headlights and a more streamlined bumper design. A similar look was spotted on test vehicles in recent spy videos from California, hinting that the Model Y might embrace a distinctive aesthetic, setting it apart from the sharper, more minimalist design of its closely related sedan counterpart. Baldauf That said, these are still test vehicles, so it’s possible that some elements—like the split headlamp design—may not make it to production. Tesla has experimented with multiple front-end designs over the past year, with some prototypes featuring the split headlights and others without, so there’s still some mystery around the final look. At the rear, heavy camouflage obscures much of the design, but slimmer taillights and fresh LED graphics are visible. A recent video posted by X (formerly Twitter) user Suppakit Phonorthong also shows a full-width lightbar stretching across the rear end, which aligns with earlier spy shots of a frosted-finish LED taillight bar. If this makes it to production, it could be one of the most noticeable design upgrades.