Tesla Model Y 2025 Features Yay/Nay?

Still not worth it for the price, IMO, though they’ve upgraded a lot! They are giving you a cabin and not at all prioritizing the passengers but their software.

  • 4% more aerodynamic
  • 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). "360º 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
  • Rear tail light bar is the first indirect reflective body panel taillight of its kind
  • Frunk now has a drain hole to empty liquids
  • 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
  • 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

Credit to original author. copied from comments on a YouTube video.