Q: Did the Ascension fascia affect parking sensors or Autopilot?

No, that was a core design rule. It was engineered to work with Tesla’s onboard systems, so Autopilot, cruise control, and Summon were undisturbed, and the parking sensors kept their original orientation for accurate readings. The design also aimed to stay roughly as aerodynamically efficient as the factory fascia. The intent was a more aggressive face with no functional downsides, though the part itself is now retired.