Tesla has quietly unveiled its facelifted Model Y with new styling that will help it keep up with rivals like Kia and Volvo. Though currently only available in the Asia Pacific region, the refreshed "Juniper" model is likely to appear stateside in the coming months.

Tesla's long-awaited "Juniper" refresh of the Model Y has just launched in China.

Tesla has enhanced acceleration, claiming the large-battery AWD Model Y now reaches 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds, an improvement from the earlier 4.9 seconds. The refreshed Model Y comes with a quieter cabin, improved efficiency, better performance, ambient lighting, and a touchscreen for rear passengers.