Tesla launched a revamped version of the Model Y, its best-selling car, in China on Friday, hoping that upgraded features such as heated seats and a better acoustics system will help it regain market share taken by rivals such as Xiaomi .

Tesla China confirmed this was the first time it had chosen the mainland Chinese market to debut a major model update, although other smaller markets including Hong Kong and Malaysia also saw the new Model Y, produced in the company’s Shanghai factory, made available on Friday.

Tesla introduced an updated version of the Model Y, its top-selling vehicle, in China on Friday, aiming to reclaim market share with enhancements like heated seats and an improved acoustics system, amid rising competition from brands such as Xiaomi.

Tesla Inc. officially launched its refreshed Model Y sport utility vehicle in China on Friday and started to take orders, its website showed.

Tesla has quietly launched a redesigned Model Y sports utility vehicle without any warm-up activities in China at a price that is RMB 13,600 ($1,855)

Tesla's top-selling model, the Model Y SUV, has needed a styling refresh and feature update to keep it competitive with a raft of new electric competitors and it's finally broken cover. We've been patiently waiting for the update—code-named Juniper—ever since its sibling,

The same day as uncamouflaged photos leaked of the long-awaited Model Y refresh in winter testing, we got an official unveil of the vehicle.