Question re: Model Year 2020/ Model Year 2021 confusion

[Outporter]

Yesterday I spoke with a dealer here in Ontario, Canada and was told that the reasoning for re-badging the MY2020 to MY2021 is based on the Ministry of Transportations regulations (i.e. A vehicle built after Jan 1/20 is eligible to be badged as MY2021 and a vehicle built after July 1/20 must be badged MY2021). I was also told that there will be a new release of the MY2021, different colours and minor improvements some of which may have already been implemented in the re-badged MY2021.

My Question is: Can anyone confirm or debunk this information?

[BajaRon]

I have no idea. But it is my understanding that the manufacturer designates model year for registration. At least in the US.

[ARtraveler]

Another person posted yesterday, that in talking with his dealer, it was mentioned that the "official" reveal day for 2021 is supposed to be October 1.

The whole model year change thing has been interesting, to say the least. We are less than two weeks away from the "answer."

Time will tell.

At least five members have posted about their new 2021's. So far they have said they got 2021 manuals. Now, we are hearing about color changes and small improvements too.