2024 Tesla Model 3 Highland Review: THEY FIXED IT!! I FINALLY Get The HYPE...

Tesla have FINALLY MAJORLY UPDATED the Tesla Model 3 with the new Highland edition...
The 2024 Tesla Model 3 Highland brings with it MAJOR upgrades to the Model 3's platform which fixes the BIGGEST ISSUES the Tesla Model 3 has had for ages - a really compromised driving experience. So what are all the changes to the exterior, interior and the way it drives? Let's talk about that in today's review!
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:24 Price and Exterior Impressions
00:06:13 Practicality
00:07:13 Interior Impressions (Front Seats)
00:13:28 Back Seats
00:16:22 0-100km/h Launch
00:17:23 Driving Impressions
00:23:02 Final Thoughts
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[@RyanCowan]

CarSauce: "The new Model 3 is BY FAR the best EV you can buy!" Me watching: "LETS F**KING GOOO!!"

[@Tommmmmmmmmmmm]

there's a reason its the best selling sedan in the country period.

[@twisted_panties]

Peeling paint and all.

[@deshanmk6]

People are still being sold into the EV hype. It will die out soon.

[@Leerzej90]

@@jameschalkwig787 DOUBT

[@bandit6762]

​@@jameschalkwig787 Nah. Tesla will license self driving out to other companies just like the supercharger network. They'll also have their own fleet of vehicle robots (taxis + others). It was Tesla's play all along...then there's humanoid robots...

[@twisted_panties]

@@deshanmk6 Enjoy your fuel bills.

[@HD-tl1li]

You can configure the left button on the steering wheel to open the glove box.

[@markcary5928]

It also got a voice command

[@okerror1451]

so, is that useful, because it seems like you need to lean over and grab stuff, and you can open it at the same time. Just another thing that can break.

[@vtv8man]

I test drove this car yesterday. I’m coming from a BMW M135i. After test driving the Model Y, which I disliked due to the sloppy body roll, I hoped into the Model 3 and was sold. The only issue is I need AWD for a long muddy dirt road drive every 6-8 weeks so not sure how that will handle especially understeer. I’ll have to try to get access to a long range to check that out. Thanks for the review.

[@icy1007]

The AWD model will hand that muddy dirt road excellently.

[@techreview8661]

The white seats clean so so so easy to clean and look way better

[@ThePantheons]

They added speed cameras in the latest update

[@stevebyrne7141]

That front shape looks savage now

[@Grandfatherproductions]

This is incredible. I have one in the states. It’s a perfect car.

[@ashleycook9475]

This looks real familiar - is saucy corner near Flinders?

[@SensibleThinking]

My Long Range in Stealth Grey is currently on the Paganella car Transport, passing PNG and heading for Brisbane! Even the act of buying the car is fun! Who else gives you this information!

[@RoqueExclusives]

Welcome to the Tesla family ❤ I got my MYP at the beginning of this month. Normally I only drive like 20 miles a day and in less than 3 weeks I’m at 1.4k+ miles. Love driving it!! Well FSD has been driving. It’s been very good

[@fida149]

Buying it very soon

[@Wankidy]

They didn't take away lumbar support. They took away your ability to adjust it. Its not like the sit lacks lumbar support.

[@PetersChannel903]

strange thing is that HK website says price is around 55K AUD equivalent whereas here its price is risen?!

[@johnnysokko2004]

Traded my 2019 M3 for the 2024 M3 and loving the new version. It just feels smoother.

[@Plen3716]

Great review and great car. We just got out long range and love it (especially in the pretty blue)! We haven’t had any issues at all with Tesla vision and it’s been really good. It has a great drive, range, comfort, practicality, price and the fit, finish and quality is (as far as I can tell) perfect. Amazing vehicle, great job Tesla!

[@oggyoggy1299]

You like to say actually don’t you? Remove it and everything makes more sense.

[@Kaiyening]

You’re the first channel which asked the question I always wanted to ask: Is it a 120 Hz screen now? 😆

[@MrCharlton189]

I get my standard Model 3 Highland in white in the uk this wed (6 June) and watching this, I just can't wait for it, great video

[@Den-pu6re]

First one here...expecting another fun review

[@CarSauce]

U got it 👉👈

[@Reddylion]

Nice ev.

[@GDM22]

You can add another $750 to the price increase as the referral discount was removed .

[@Clove_Parma]

Just a shame there’s not even the option to get the premium sound system in the LFP model

[@icy1007]

The Long Range model is better in every way. The LFP battery is not a reason to get the base model instead.

[@tommornini2470]

@@icy1007Disagree, the single motor price and efficiency is a good start, but the bullet proof 100 to 0 battery which can withstand 2-3x the charging cycles of the NMC seal the deal for the frugal minded. Absolutely unbelievable good daily driver.

[@IamMrMinion]

Hello, This is my fav car review channel in Australia. I'm waiting for the new Hyundai santa fe review😄

[@brobiv2452]

Does the model y have same facelift

[@Sparty081]

It will next year. 2025

[@dingbatt]

At least with the redesigned taillights they have incorporated a proper orange indicator. The old Model 3 (and Y) taillights are so obviously designed for the North American market and had to have the orange indicators shoehorned in. It looks better than my 2022 Model 3 but isn’t enough of an upgrade for me, particularly with what has been removed (to save manufacturing cost), for me to shell out the difference.

[@mighty_bunny]

Dark interiors don't show dirt as easily. Or, devil's advocate, dirt has nowhere to hide in light interiors! 😁 And personally speaking, that would motivate me to clean the interior more frequently.

[@tudoralexandru8740]

got the white ones. a lot nicer than the black ones. totally recommend them. very easy to clean

[@goran2009]

Just took one out for a test drive, I must say I was pleasantly surprised. It feels alot like BMW series 3…

[@BuRNingFLaN]

Yes same here-- after driving the base model 3 rwd, this trim is more than enough for most drivers!🎉 also was very pleased with the base trim sound system!

[@westsiyed]

the paint "peeling off the front" is auto wax.

[@pauld6556]

I want a Model 3 so bad….. I update every three years, and this will be my next car.

[@tudoralexandru8740]

been driving my m3 highland for 2 months. you will love it more than you think. amazing car!!!

[@tooslownotfast]

But it can park using cameras already. Wait and it will come

[@GXKid06]

Teslas white seats are actually a much softer material and very easy to clean. The black seats feel rubbery and they bubble and tear if you don’t clean them. The white seats are made from cactus and are more durable.

[@nathansmith6914]

I hear people sometimes regret getting things chopped off.

[@msljm]

Hi Matt, I agree that the Highland update is a major improvement however I just rewatched your 2021 review of the M3LR and you loved the suspension, performance and quality back then. In this review I think you’re comparing it to the MY and not the M3. I have a M3LR 2021 and agree that it is a bit hard and would prefer to Highland however it’s not as bad as most motor journalists are portraying in my opinion.

[@GeorgeVargheseParet]

Do they have a reliable blind spot indicator, cross traffic alert or 360 camera. If these basic safety features don't work, I am not sure what they really fixed.

[@GDM22]

Not sure why they would need a traditional blind spot indicator, a map of all the cars around you is visible with a quick glance to the centre screen.

[@GeorgeVargheseParet]

@@GDM22 1. When you are trying to make a lane change at high speed you want your attention focused on the lane you are changing to. 2. The screen is hard to see when it is bright outside and you are wearing sunglasses.

[@thehulk10]

1 thing only. Teslas, all of them, are the safest cars anyone can buy by a longshot. You complain about the little things but these cars are already way safer than 99% of the cars on the road.

[@tommornini2470]

The new 3 has red LEDs at the bottom of A pillar, and all cars, even back to 2016 cars now show on screen when signals are activated and on screen side cameras are active.

[@icy1007]

Even at 80% with the Long Range model, it has substantially more range than the base model at 100%.

[@tudoralexandru8740]

i think the LR with 80% = SR with 100%

[@tommornini2470]

The difference is that with NMC batteries, optimal care is 80% to 20% on a regular basis. The LFP batteries in base model are 0-100% on a daily basis. If you charge at night, both have plenty of range. 👍🏻

[@rexjamo]

Car reviewer "these front vents suck because you can only move them with the screen". Same car reviewer "these rear vents are awesome because you can now move them with the screen" 😂

[@alex135789]

Tesla changed the fans on the inside in the new facelift car. It is much better.

[@JaydenAndrewsTech]

Am I tweakin or this video a repost from CarSauce!?

[@Clove_Parma]

Very similar content to the comparison video with the BYD seal

[@yashbhutoria349]

Can we get this car in neon colour???

[@SensibleThinking]

just wrap it :)

[@johnnydonny2235]

I don't think that is paint peeling, they polish the cars before delivery. Looks like its just polish, should rub straight off!

[@CarSauce]

Nope it kept flaking off when I scratched at it 😭

[@vladthe3rd414]

Tesla quality for nearly $70k 😂😂😂 what a joke

[@ibsn87]

⁠@@vladthe3rd4145 in the family, combined 420,000 km, 3 are 5 years old now, and not ONE service visit. Not one break down. Actually think about that. There’s an odd thing here and there in early models, but this would be fixed by the service centre. Now. Tell me about the ENGINE problems Toyota currently has with massive class action lawsuits. Jeep, Toyota, Nissan DPF’s. Or maybe we can chat about the billions of dollars in lawsuits VW is balls deep in due to engine emission BS lies… 8 year warranty on battery and drivetrain. What car do you drive? Their build quality is so good they must have longer warranty periods right? lol. Just finished our holiday and we did 2200km for exactly zero dollars. And exactly needed to stop zero times. Topped up at the holiday parks for free (while I drank rum and coke and sat around the pool)... Lemme guess you prefer driving around and refilling for $150 at your leisure 😂 and being forced to stop once a week on your way to work. Now feel free to comment with “fan boy” Name one car on the market that can go 5 years without being touched.

[@johnlambert1744]

@@vladthe3rd414 No different to a BMW or similar. Obviously something has rubbed against this to scratch the paint off.

[@PetersChannel903]

Good on you! Heard that the camera censor is not effective before, from other channels. Nice to have it confirmed. Pity, such a good improvements on noise suppression and suspension. Deal breakers for me though are 1) the stalks (removed) 2) the sensors, which is vital for safe driving. Who made the decisions to remove them should be fired

[@tommornini2470]

Which sensors are vital for safe driving? And why are Teslas the safest cars on the road without them?

[@KastriotRamani]

I stopped using Waze because waze's logic is "keep the driver driving to give the illusion that you won some time"

[@tommornini2470]

Definitely not, Waze optimizes for quickest route.

[@nigelbritton964]

A great car made better with worthwhile improvements that said can we have the indicator stalk and parking sensors back please. The lack of physical buttons /dials and a HUD would be a deal breaker for me. Styling changes are subtle and effective but paint peel on a new $67 grand car is inexcusable.

[@lukehall3487]

When you say no privacy glass at this price point. Do people not tint their windows anymore? You see so many looking like a fish bowl

[@JoshuaMcTackett]

I mean I got my 2022 one done. Feel like you need it for the hot and bright summer days

[@lukehall3487]

@@JoshuaMcTackett 100%, the suns UV is so deadly. Privacy glass doesn’t protect from that

[@johnlambert1744]

Yeah I have no idea why ppl don't tint ALL their windows either. I hate seeing cars with the front windows not tinted.

[@johntheux9238]

When Ludicrous performance model 3?

[@tommornini2470]

Released a couple of days ago. It’s called performance and acceleration mode is Insane.

[@johntheux9238]

@@tommornini2470 0-60 in 2.9 seconds while Ludicrous would be at least 2.6 seconds. Seems like the motors are geared for performance at high speeds, not from a stand still, so it's a race car.

[@tudoralexandru8740]

I bought a tesla model 3 highland and I got the charging cables (both the home charger and the AC one). I don't know why you are saying they don't provide them anymore but that is false information

[@dylanpalmer1722]

Because they literally do not come with chargers, says so on the order form... Just went through the process myself

[@deficator750]

why am i not suprised the paint issue has'nt veen fixed

[@user-wj5qu6bl6g]

I have seen some cars on the road that looks similar to this "Tesla Model" with the same Capital T badge, which is very similar to the Toyota T badge they had before changing to the loops within loops. I thought this was a Toyota. Is China allowed to rip off other manufacturers badges? I certainly won't purchase a Tesla.

[@tommornini2470]

Why not? Fantastic cars!

[@user-gk1nt6sm2z]

Tesla share price has halved. Sales far less than forecast. And you get it?

[@tommornini2470]

😂

[@nathansmith6914]

Do you ever test the litreage claims of frunks? Perhaps by filling them up with milk and counting the number of cartons?

[@brobiv2452]

Reposted

[@theodociocozanitis5437]

Last time I had a battery in my car I was 8 years old , think u over that age as well

[@johnlambert1744]

All cars have batteries in them LOL

[@theodociocozanitis5437]

@@johnlambert1744 the battery u talking about is to start the engine the Ones I’m talking about is to run the car

[@johnlambert1744]

@@theodociocozanitis5437 LOL I know that. I was being a smart ass just like you were.

[@tommornini2470]

Your loss, Teslas are amazing.

[@LogicPak]

sorry but can’t look pass the paint peeling off, it’s shocking.

[@Alan-xk9rk]

It’s not paint peeling it’s wax polish this guy knows nothing about cars

[@alsaadchowdhury7672]

That indicator? It made me skip considering model 3 😅 i will not survive in Swedish roundabout maze with this sh*t

[@jockwar]

wouldnt go near it they cant even get the paint right & no radars @ the front that could B dangerous & once the battery has gone it wont B worth anything

[@tommornini2470]

The batteries in this model are good for 600k to 900k miles. The higher performance batteries are good for 300k miles. Both will work past that, just shorter range.

[@Accuaro]

Nah, wouldn't consider it at all. Nearly everything is now behind the tablet display, no thanks.

[@tommornini2470]

Your loss, welcome to the past!

[@nou7401]

go to your calculator grandpa

[@rockstar_tmt]

No Waze no buy

[@bluroket]

Paint is peeling and the parking sensors don’t work, that’s all I need to know about electric Jesus’ latest turd on wheels. They still can’t build a car.

[@Alan-xk9rk]

It’s wax polish don’t listen to the idiot in the video he knows jack shit about cars 👌

[@twisted_panties]

They copied the BYD Seal....but still not as good looking

[@johnlambert1744]

Actually I think it's the other way around. Tesla is still the leader in the EV market.

[@reginald7214]

Gross. Don't support Elons hate agenda.

[@Ace-xt8lv]

I will support it . Cry about it

[@reginald7214]

@@Ace-xt8lv thanks, what level of achievement have you reached in Andrew Tates classes? How many immigrants have you reported this week?

[@kevinn1158]

Still a ridiculous back seat. The interior is still cheap. They improved the ride but that's couldn't get much worse. And it's overpriced still.

[@ETERNITY777]

😡😡 SAY NO TO EV CARS NEVER NEVER NEVER NO 🤑😡😡😡😡😡😡😡

[@Tommmmmmmmmmmm]

why does everyone who says this always sound equally as stupid?

[@GDM22]

@@Tommmmmmmmmmmm You wonder why it matters to them,.

[@Buddy1530]

Thats a bit too much buddy. Criticize all ideas, EVs etc to see if they actually solve the problems we are facing. Don't just hate to hate because its change but hate if it doesnt actually help. So we aren't deceived. Knowledge is everything

[@TheJakayy341]

Ok boomer.

[@hellothere4342]

Not sure if serious or trolling. Have you at least gave it a try first? I've owned a Model S as a mad ICE enthusiast and believe it's one of the best mode of propulsion for transportation.

[@jockwar]

wouldnt go near it they cant even get the paint right & no radars @ the front that could B dangerous & once the battery has gone it wont B worth anything

[@tommornini2470]

The batteries in this model are good for 600k to 900k miles. The higher performance batteries are good for 300k miles. Both will work past that, just shorter range. Responded twice since you posted twice. 👍🏻