2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance Review - Even Faster and More Refined

[@uptoolayte1]

Throttle House just raved about the steering. It just shows how subjective some of these tests can be and how personal tastes dictate how much youll enjoy this car. Great review thank you!

[@Accost2u]

It’s why taking everything a KZbinr says to be fact isn’t a great idea. They’re not journalists or experts in the field so while their reviews are nice to watch, it’s not objective.

[@augustortiz]

I generally don’t trust what more theatrical reviewers (TH, The Grand Tour, Chris Harris’s Top Gear persona, etc.) say. I love TH as entertainment but I would trust reviewers like Zygrene (and Matt Farah sometimes) since the opinion is usually on the spot and not meant to cater to everyone’s feelings.

[@Themazcorner]

I have the 24M3P there is no communication to the wheel. The turn in though is very quick the front goes directly when you point it (if you are not going to fast and getting understeer) makes my MX5 turn in feel slow in the turn in and I have coils, A052s and "track alignment" on my MX5

[@andyhughes1776]

​@@Accost2uIt IS objectively true that most people do NOT like the blinker buttons on the steering wheel. This is simply because the blinker stick has been around for decades if not a century now. This reminds me of Ford placing a horn button on the stick of the Ford Escort back in the 1980's instead of in the middle of the steering wheel. There were criticisms then too not only because people were not used to it but because the only way you can push that horn was on your left finger. But with a horn in the middle of the steering wheel, you can push it with any finger both hands - heck, you can even push it with your elbow or even your forehead! In this case, people are just used to the blinker stick and will automatically reach for it without thinking.

[@Accost2u]

@@andyhughes1776 ok

[@stevemartegani]

Test drove one months back and it was my first EV experience, and I REALLY enjoyed it. Would have a hard time justifying buying anything else with that $7500 rebate bringing the MSRP to like $48,000 for a 10 second car :O I was surprised the turn signals and lack of a HUD didn't bother me at all. The turn signals took about 5 minutes to get used to and its kind of like using a Playstation Gamepad or something. The Speedo just off to the right of the wheel on the screen is still in your field of view too so it takes just as much of a glance to focus on as looking where a normal speedo would be. Putting the mirror, steering wheel and vent controls in the screen is incredibly annoying though. Plus the glass roof I absolutely hate because of the heat here in Norcal. What Tesla really needs to do is take the best stuff from the M3P, lop off two doors and the back seats to cut weight, and use just the rear motor to make a 3500lbs performance EV coupe/sports car. I'd buy that in a hearbeat.

[@PEACEOUTXX1]

In other cars u literally have a HUD in the windshield that shows the speed limit and ur mph, and can also display GPS, music, etc.. way better then having to look at a tablet and scrolling for everything.

[@stevemartegani]

@PEACEOUTXX1 I had a legit HUD in a Chevy SS sedan, and it made me want to throw up trying to read it so I had to turn it off.

[@meldoon]

@@PEACEOUTXX1other cars can’t drive themselves

[@nobleman-swerve]

​@@meldoonTesla sure as shit can't drive itself.

[@PEACEOUTXX1]

@@meldoon bmws can, Cadillac can, audi is getting thier but is only up to 35mp for city. My bmw works like a charm in town self driving in traffic and flawless on the highway. There are many brands that offer self driving. Due some research bud. Joe achillies showed what his m3 xdrive could do and has a vid of it self driving him on a stranded road in the middle of no where.

[@Json918]

Test drove this M3P and was ready to pick one up, My f87 m2 felt hate to say lazy after my test drive.

[@mstegs5477]

Owned a m240 and m2 over the last 7 years. Got the M3P a few weeks ago, it's amazing. I will always miss the sound and MT, but, the Tesla is a hell of a car for 49k out the door at 1.99%

[@TheRoggan123]

Sound make such a big difference for an enthusiast car, but otherwise I think this is an awesome car for crusing and enjoying some fast driving on the road + insane instant acceleration!

[@PEACEOUTXX1]

That's where ur wrong. It's not just about sound as u tesla dudes think it is. It's about the driving dynamics, steering wheel feel, chassis, etc.. tesla makes things numb.

[@TheRoggan123]

@@PEACEOUTXX1 I fully agree that those things are very important, but Teslas are actually pretty good at them for their class, much better than most non pure sports cars. Especially Model 3 with track software settings. Brakes have been complete shit though except Model S Plaid with track pack and ceramics.

[@uptoolayte1]

2023 Tesla M3P was 54,880, new one is 54,630 in the US. Whats this about 25k difference?

[@sketchpv3080]

Price vs used. He clarified near the end of the video.

[@uptoolayte1]

​@@sketchpv3080thank you for clarifying, my bad.

[@dp2901]

I've put a Taycan Turbo on the track and was amazed at how well it handled for something that heavy. I'm sticking with a manual ICE (718 CGTS 4L) until the bitter end though.

[@dea7hr0w]

Rode in one during Tesla event and it was amazing !

[@sdsendoh]

Those Uniqlo pants are the real star of the video

[@kawhiiee]

Perfect daily and can gap majority of sports cars on a budget. I love my M3P! I’ll get a plaid one day too.

[@G82Watts]

I can finally gap cars besides looking like a loser in my slow car! So happy !! TESLA & ELON 🏳️‍🌈

[@ms3ben]

Excellent review! As an enthusiast, I wouldn't want this as my weekend toy, but would be an amazing daily driver. Since Tesla's depreciate like no other, I'd consider a used one if I didn't already own and love my Tesla S Plaid. BTW, Telsa's accelerate faster with a warm battery and a higher state of charge. Precondition battery as if you're preparing to go to a Supercharging station to affectively warm the battery. On the Dragy leaderboards people are running 124-125 mph in the 1/4 in optimal conditions and warm battery.

[@mr2death]

They fixed basically all the issues of the previous gen. I think this car is a slam dunk. Way more refined

[@Jetdriver704]

I just test drove a 2024 Model 3 performance. It was much quicker and a little quieter than my 2021 Model 3 Long Range.. But I was disappointed by the build quality. The dash rattled over a slightly rough road. The console squeaked when I put any pressure on it. Going to keep my Long Range being that it’s paid off.

[@ganeshdore]

I bought mine 10 weeks ago , put on 2000 miles...all in insane mode. I love the understeer ,,,I am not a big Track fan, Civilized handling , insane whoosh zero to 70 mph. Car corners well. Great Headlights. Quiet car...some roadnoise at 60 mph. Yet to meet an Audi ,,, Bmer or Mercedes that can keep up with me at the stoplight, 600 HP may get insane whoosh zero to 90 mph... Brakes may overheat on the track.... brakes are great on suburban roads, Elon says 60 to zero in 99 Ft, Range...Looks like 265 Miles odometer real world Insane mode.. at 75 mph on the Fwy ,,,, AC on. Can others chime in...is anybody getting 285 miles in Chill mode. $63500 out the door Tax title License in Los Angeles / less $7500 Federal Rebate. Car insurance is $1800 a year, Ouch. I was hoping $1200 for a safe driver , non smoker.

[@Eejtalk]

Good point on insurance.

[@Themazcorner]

Considering the price (specially in the US) its a really great daily. I have the version with LG pack = not nearly as quick as the US version with Panasonic pack over 60mph. Have my ND2 for the analog experience but it feels like snail when jumping between the two 😂 Hate not having the stalks, thinking of installing aftermarket ones. Have solved no HUD/dash in front with a dongle thats connected to the car and have my phone connected to it and it shows the current speed and a bunch of other stuff and one can control a bunch of stuff as well. Have it mounted in front of me(as low as possible) on the windshield with a quad lock mount. However should not have to this kind of stuff....

[@mikelol5c]

I think the new Model 3 Performance is actually really good, but unfortunately only the U.S. Version has the 510 hp. We here in Germany only get 460 hp, which is not much difference to the old M3P...

[@deionshepherd1331]

How much does the suspension and body control feel differ from the LR highland. If at all?

[@techevo]

I test drove both the LR and M3P highland back to back for this exact reason, and I found the LR way, way softer, to a point that it felt too soft over large undulations. If you know the Koni FSD dampers from the aftermarket, you know that this is a problem with them, in certain situations the rebound damping feels way too soft. The Performance damping felt much, much better, but still comfortable in both modes, and without that feeling of uncontrolled wheel movement over large bumps that the LR has.

[@deionshepherd1331]

@@techevo thank you for this. How did you go about getting a M3P test drive. Did you call to make sure they specifically had one?

[@deionshepherd1331]

@@techevo also if you've tested the old LR ( non highland '23) how does the suspension and body control feel compared to the M3P highland

[@Vision33r]

Imo, you can get used Model S Plaid that will blow this car away for about the same price.

[@mikeely9732]

💯

[@andrewrossnagel9433]

Tesla just needs to fix the overheating issue on track with next model (or update if that's possible) and this will be an amazing all around car with even less competition

[@stevemartegani]

That's the main reason that would hold me back from buying one, having to install several aftermarket coolers on a brand new car just to do track days...(The forums go over whats needed)

[@Inktomei]

It's 10/10 for the road. I love mine. But I agree with you, making it more track friendly via a trim-up version would be good. They capped this right under the federal tax credit ceiling, any more upgrades would push it way over it.

[@CharlesTullyIII]

How does this compare to your Acura?

[@george4u1960]

I love the way the car looks, but I’m not ready for Electric yet. It looks boring. I need to hear some sound. I was going to do this car or the 2024 Mustang GT dark horse. I think I’m gonna do the Mustang.❤

[@Mr_Ghostie]

my model 3 perf has a crazy loud rattle from the dash

[@speeddemonRS3]

Bring it to the dealership to have it looked at!

[@shakespeareracing7822]

Good review, hopefully at some point you can drive Bennet's or Steve's car, their model 3s are putting down really fast lap times, I'm curious how all the arm upgrade their cars have translate to driving experience, and if it ends up being too harsh for street driving.

[@Zygrene]

@@shakespeareracing7822 do they also make farting sounds when I floor it though

[@shakespeareracing7822]

@@Zygrene confirmed not emissions free 💩

[@looneyyang1326]

Yes!!!! Been waiting for this review.

[@grabir01]

What is the range 90SOC down to 20SOC at 85 mph highway?

[@HiThere619]

1:02 “Very few squeaks and rattles. In fact, no squeaks and rattles.” So which is it? Few? Or none? Last I checked, “few” and “none” have different meanings.

[@Themazcorner]

I have none in my MIC one *knocking on wood* :D

[@benedict2814]

00:21 wait, are you sure it’s 20-25k more than the old Model 3 Performance?

[@uptoolayte1]

Not new

[@alexkillian1133]

I had a 2019 and bought it new. With FSD and no incentives it was close to 70 lol...but yeah they're actually about the same price msrp

[@Sn00t3r]

This interior is derived from the model X

[@56brever]

What part of California is this?

[@alexc6946]

Your facts are not all correct right from the beginning

[@andyleo8418]

$7500 credit is only good if you owe money on your taxes. You don't get any real money back from the government.

[@mikeely9732]

I thought that the $7500 comes off at purchase?

[@andyleo8418]

@@mikeely9732 no, it's a tax credit.

[@1971joseramirez]

Great car at the price Just not a “Performance” model Should be called Tesla Model 3 Sport

[@RJGuitz]

500+ horsepower, adaptive suspension. How is this not Performance? You're basically in AMG/M territory for 30k less.

[@Skeetskeet333]

They should a named it ludicrous. That’s what this thing is. Absolutely violent

[@sunnyvalentino]

This looks like a generic videogame car coz the gamemaker didnt pay for licensing 😂 I'd take the Ioniq N or the Mach-E Rally in that lovely green anyday over this uber/lyft blob.

[@hellaiv]

Teslas have the most aftermarket & OE support compared to the alternatives including Superchargers at many of the race tracks including Lagunas Seca, Thunderhill, Buttonwillow, VIR, Watkins Glen etc. Grid Life also runs a Model 3 challenge. There are definitely way more Model 3s on track currently than any of the alternative.

[@Skeetskeet333]

It’s just the color on this particular one. You gotta get this one in the ultra red. It’s funny cuz it doesn’t really matter and I I love the Ioniq as well, nearly all the Ubers are the Hyundai around my area (LA)

[@shawnemployee6906]

Alex Choi's older brother back with a great video!

[@jacksonhui581]

Lmao hahahah. Yes the rational brother 😂

[@Aliens_Gonna_Get_Ya]

Just another EV shitbox 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TheBucketOfTruth]

Seems like a good bargain even now for what you get, but I just can't ever get a Tesla. The lack of physical controls for everything is a dealbreaker not to mention the horrible CEO who I'd never want to support. People say you "get used to" not having an indicator stalk, but who wants to? Having everything on a touch screen is dangerous even if some of the voice controls have gotten much better.

[@ivanromero4936]

Not so interesting...😒

[@NomenClature-o8s]

I wish Tesla had spent $20 per car and improved that crappy plastic center console. It’s as bad as a base model Kia.

[@bigeee3123]

It’s fine to me? Your dislikes are subjective.

[@NomenClature-o8s]

@@bigeee3123 Watch the review from The Car Car Nut. The tech and thermal management in a Tesla is incredible. The interior and body build quality is far worse than a base model Toyota or even Kia.

[@NomenClature-o8s]

@@bigeee3123 and I’m sorry you have such low standards.

[@bigeee3123]

@@NomenClature-o8s it’s subjective. Just because YOU deem it unacceptable doesn’t mean it is. We all have opinions to what is good and what isn’t. Your opinions don’t reign supreme above everyone else’s.

[@NomenClature-o8s]

@@bigeee3123 watch the car care nut video video

[@tonymcflattie2450]

Stalks have left the chat

[@grabir01]

Will be interesting to see what these cars will be worth in 20-30 years.

[@uptoolayte1]

I think maybe .005% of people keep their cars for 30 years. It probably won't be a classic lol.

[@grabir01]

@@uptoolayte1 True, But others will own them in 30 years. All my cars are 31 years and older.

[@jacksonhui581]

@@grabir01you and me are like the only people that do that. Consumers as a whole, will cycle out their cars around the 7-15 year range. And with 20 years the typical majority end of life use case here in the US

[@bbokdoong]

M3p just needs aftermarket performance brakes, springs, struts, tires, battery cooler, and motor cooler to become a proper performance vehicle.😂

[@user-lf7zz8ef3i]

For the street or the dragstrip it is fine in its current state; however, for the track, it would require a brake upgrade. I don't track so mine is fine for me. YMMV.

[@brianc1850]

Take a cyber truck up there next, trust me it feels almost as nimble as the MYP

[@Zygrene]

@@brianc1850 lol it would take up both lanes

[@PEACEOUTXX1]

I gave it a try but... Dude the drivers pov in a tesla makes it feel like ur in a 5k company car. No cool gauge cluster screen, no heads up display, plastic buttons on the wheel. Not even a drivers placed scroll wheel so u can sit back and drive while operating the screen easily.. instead u have to constantly reach forward and touch the screen. Plus the glass roof with no monochromatic glass to darken it on a sunny day is so annoying. Teslas interior and their meh.. looks are by far their worst aspect but that's how they can get their prices so low.

[@meldoon]

Thanks for sharing 😂

[@pepesilvia4564]

Bro, it's 2024, if I see you driving a Tesla I inmediatelly assume you are my Uber driver or food delivery. Or a broke 20 yr old trying to kickstart their Twitch career. Not a good look.

[@PEACEOUTXX1]

Yea or ur too broke to afford a real sports car 😂 espically the ones u see with a wing and shih.. I cringe every time. New on a budget sports car is most of all their buyers.

[@uptoolayte1]

I've never seen a single tesla delivering food or ubering. Must be demographics.

[@uptoolayte1]

​@PEACEOUTXX1 what's the least expensive sports car you had in mind when making this comment?

[@meldoon]

M3 Performance is a great daily driver. I drive mine more than I drive my C8 Z06…….What do you drive?

[@uptoolayte1]

​@@meldoonI'm sure the OP drives something impressive based on his clearly enthusiast perspective....

[@noahfagan3727]

This ain’t it

[@tyhyhh]

the federal rebate is disgusting tbh

[@G82Watts]

NPCmobile for average joes to finally feel vindicated that they can afford a fast car. Besides feeling like a loser in their prius with their girl. Too bad its ugly and soulless. Cars are about looks,sound,interior, and engagment. U dont see a lambo and ferrari and wonder what is faster. U say wow and pick which one looks and sounds better.

[@jacksonhui581]

You’re actually 100% wrong. Cars are without a doubt about transportation. The mobility of people, things, and services. Having a fun enthusiast car, (whatever your interpretation of that is, gas or ev) is a perk, or in the extreme, a luxury item. You’ll maybe learn this one day when you grow up. 😊🎉

[@boots_n_coots]

I still resent that $7500 incentive. Make these e-cars play on a level field.

[@uptoolayte1]

It allowed me to get a car that I otherwise wouldn't have which is more performance than I could have afforded. No complaints here!

[@DIMJAL-xp7uy]

Same here… it gets even more “unfair” in Colorado! I got the 7500 instant fed tax credit off purchase price, will get 5000 back on Colorado taxes, and, installed a Tesla charger in my garage for 1100 dollars of which I will get 1000 back. 13500 dollar rebate on an already cheap 10 second car that is a comfortable daily driver and smokes 99% of the vehicles on the road if needed? Net less than a new Kia electric???? I’m happy.

[@G82Watts]

NPCmobile .. as u can see above. Bunch of average joes finally happy they can "smoke 99% of the road" so now they don't get as embarrassed with their girl when they see a high end luxury sports car. "Oh,honey my tesla can do that too" *as she stares at the gorgeous car and rumbling sound next to them*

[@uptoolayte1]

@@G82Watts I think most drivers of these cars are older and moved on from those shallow pathetic mentalities.

[@G82Watts]

@@uptoolayte1 dude what are u saying u guys prove it with every single comment. It's always about how fast and how cheap. It's a pissing contest that u people are finally able to fit in. Admit it or not it's all tesla owners talk about in the comments. It's never about the interior or looks it's all about speed speed speed. Without that the car becomes ALOT less desirable. If it did the quarter mile in 12 sec u wouldn't see a soul with one. Tesla was never popular off their designs until they made a fast car. Becuase it does neither of the other things we'll. Bland exterior bland inteiror.