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Experienced social media content creator Brandon Kokes, primarily focused on Tesla and other electric vehicles, takes viewers on a backseat ride in his recently leased Tesla Juniper to share his excitement over how far Tesla has come with its latest FSD capabilities.
In addition, he also reveals how this Model Y differs from previous Model Y versions, which are definite upgrades in not just driving performance but also in its manufacture, with key changes to its interior comfort.
In the video, you will appreciate:
- The seamlessness of the "Hurry" Mode that helps drivers with a frenetic need to move even a few cars faster in traffic than needed―but without the stress.
- The FSD's mysterious preferences for choosing lane changes.
- A feeling of "confidence" by the FSD when negotiating complex turns in either direction.
- The experience of "offset" differences when in "Hurry" mode.
- A quicker controlled turning speed of 3-5 mph faster.
What to Expect from the Video
If there is one bit of disappointment, it would be the hopeful expectation that we were about to witness a much-anticipated FSD surprise with a "Banish" feature as Brandon (hands-free) turned into the Costco parking lot, only to be left with a twinge of disappointment as he manually took over with the actual park.
Not yet. But almost there.
In any case, we will have to wait. As Brandon pointed out, "Banish" is not here yet.
I'm kind of excited to see what Tesla has up their sleeve in the next few months because we haven't really gotten a decent software update with full self-driving for a little while. So, I want to see FSD 14 now―maybe with banish―and all the other cool features they're promising.
What is Banish and Why Is It So Important?
For clarification, FSD "banish" refers to a future iteration of Autopark that will allow a Tesla to park itself without a driver present, effectively "banishing" the car to a parking spot.
In other words, imagine the possibility of allowing your Tesla to drop you off directly in front of an event and then leave you to enjoy the night while it searches for a parking spot until later summoned.
Personally, in my mind, when a car―regardless of the make―achieves the autonomy to drop an owner off and not fail to return later without incident, I suspect that will be the day when even the most Tesla-recalcitrant car owner will acknowledge "true" FSD has finally arrived…and buy one.
That said, here is the video from the Tesla Flex YouTube channel for your enjoyment:
Full Self-Driving in the New Model Y Is Impressive! | FSD (Supervised) v13.2.8
Let Us Know What You Think: What feature or ability will it take for a Tesla or any other car brand to achieve before you consider it "True FSD"?
Please share your insights in the comments section below into what you believe will be the defining moment of this future achievement and/or whether another make―perhaps from China?―could possibly beat Tesla to the finish line.
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Timothy Boyer is an automotive reporter based in Cincinnati who currently researches and works on restoring older vehicles with engine modifications for improved performance. He also reports on modern cars (including EVs) with a focus on DIY mechanics, buying and using tools, and other related topical automotive repair news. Follow Tim on Twitter at @TimBoyerWrites as well as on Facebook and his automotive blog "Zen and the Art of DIY Car Repair" for useful daily news and topics related to new and used cars and trucks.
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