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NEW MODEL Y JUNIPER 2025 DISAPPOINTS?! DID TESLA MAKE A MISTAKE WITH THIS NEW MODEL?
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The new 2025 Tesla Model Y 'Juniper' variant, exclusively launched for the Singapore market, has sparked significant controversy by drastically reducing performance to meet local tax regulations. This rear-wheel-drive model, with only 147 horsepower and a 0-100 km/h time of 9.6 seconds, is criticized for betraying Tesla's core identity of not producing slow cars. While the move is understandable from a regulatory and cost-saving perspective in Singapore, it has alienated fans who expected Tesla to maintain its performance-oriented ethos. The ambiguity surrounding whether the reduced performance is due to a software limitation or a new, weaker motor fuels speculation and frustration, impacting consumer trust and brand perception. The high price in Singapore, coupled with the subpar performance, further exacerbates concerns that Tesla may be prioritizing market adaptation over its established brand promise of innovation and speed.
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| Brand | Tesla |
|---|---|
| Model | Model Y |
| Year | 2025 |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
