Tesla watchers were taken by surprise when a redesigned version of the Model Y electric crossover SUV, which was not announced by Tesla, showed up on the company's website in China and in nearby markets.

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

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.