— Tesla (@Tesla) January 24, 2025 Addressing earlier criticisms, Tesla has added a new suspension, hubs, and tires to deliver a more compliant and refined driving experience. The Model Y’s interior, meanwhile, gets ambient lighting, refined materials and ventilated first-row seats, power-folding second-row seats, a Bluetooth-compatible eight-inch touchscreen in the back, and hidden speakers for a minimalist aesthetic, Tesla said. It also comes with improved connectivity offering more range for Phone Key, as well as clearer calls and faster cellular and WiFi connectivity. Tesla hopes that the updated Model Y will reinvigorate the automaker’s market position, with the new car’s improved efficiency, range, and a fresh design setting it apart from its predecessor. The Elon Musk-led company is under pressure after a 2.3% increase in global sales in the fourth quarter of 2024 failed to overcome a lackluster first half of the year, with last year’s sales coming in lower than those of 2023.​ Tesla’s Model Y announcement comes a couple of weeks after it confirmed March availability of the revamped vehicle for China and other Asian markets.