2025 MODEL Y REFRESH AND FSD FIRST DRIVE

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The reviewer, a Ford Lightning owner, provides a comprehensive first drive of the refreshed 2025 Tesla Model Y, codenamed 'Juniper'. Key improvements highlighted include a noticeably smoother and more refined suspension compared to the outgoing model, offering a more comfortable ride, though still not as soft as the Lightning. The reviewer praises the dual-motor acceleration as 'quick as hell' and 'amazing'. Significant updates noted are the new front-facing camera, the illuminated Tesla script on the rear, and enhanced interior features like ambient lighting and improved rear seat adjustability, including a unique folding function. The reviewer also expresses a strong positive impression of Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) capability, describing its driving as natural, smooth, and reassuring, even on basic routes, and anticipates its future development and commoditization. While acknowledging the Model Y's practical frunk and sub-trunk space, the reviewer still finds the Ford Lightning's ride and quietness superior, positioning the refreshed Model Y as a special, improved iteration that warrants a test drive for potential buyers.