2024 Tesla Model 3 Refresh: The Perfect Starter EV!

[@WhiteEvo6]

On behalf of most of the world, thanks for putting KMs in the range info 👍

[@lockhart1895]

Definitely

[@lorenzonicastro8399]

absolutely

[@TheShadowLink87]

yup much appreciated

[@adrianhochmann3091]

It only makes sense. Wtf is America still doing measuring things in feet and inches...

[@SDevier]

Yeah, those eagles per beer they use for metric is nuts

[@DarkDragonWing]

Better looking than the previous version. 💯

[@RayNLA]

The old model three was purposely made to look a little frumpy as to not take away from the model S

[@G82Watts]

The new one looks like an AI generated car. It brings me no emotion either good or terrible. It's just so meh. The front looks like a Chinese fish. Nothing interesting at all still looks like an Egg. Still no HUD or gauge clusters or stalks. Car just screams plain jane.

[@bestman7776]

@@G82Watts😂cope Go see it and person and drive it

[@yuding237]

​@@RayNLAtbh I think the old model 3 looks so cute and don't mind the design lmao. New one makes me feel like they are just trying to cut costs with the lights, front lights are so much smaller and the rear lights have had a massive chunk taken out of them and to save money they even made the light a single bar design instead of being split like the old one when u open the trunk so as to save more money cuz they only need 1 light assembly instead of 2

[@DodgerFloof]

Nah the old one had personality, this one looks like some startup Chinese ev company made it.

[@HEDGE1011]

I’m not a car guy by nature, but I really appreciate and enjoy your videos. They are informative and unbiased and just plain interesting. Thank you!

[@HazMattReacts]

same

[@mircea5013]

Yes, well, that's probably why you enjoy his videos. He's not a car guy either. As a car guy.. no. This is to no offence to either of you, seriously.

[@McÐädi]

Those hooks on the bottom of the doors are for safety reason. They help to protect the occupants of the car more in the event of a side collision so that the door doesn't collapse inwards so easily.

[@gregolas597]

I thought it was so that the doors don’t shear/slide so you don’t get trapped inside

[@Pete-fj2bx]

Makes sense

[@WHATSINSIDEFAMILY]

What a car. Wasn’t much of a fan of old model 3, but new model three is complete.

[@DL_1987]

Crazy to see your messaging on other KZbinr videos!!!

[@davidveneroso9886]

Needs HUD to be complete imo

[@Eye_sky_high]

If cyber truck ad similar styling and aero it would have been a better hit

[@pramey]

hell no its so ugly looks like a BYD.

[@ct1904]

Kinda ruins the new Model S too. They’ll have to make it alot nicer to justify the price difference between the 3. Features like massaging seats, rear ventilated seats, power frunk, etc will help

[@Lucas-vd2gx]

Congrats, the only KZbinr that showed the gear buttons by the overhead console. Not even CarWow noticed it! 4:47

[@sheabrown]

iJustine did

[@IsaacPoopsAlot]

carwow fell off fr

[@kenwk2283]

I already saw it somewhere

[@chinmayau]

Bcz mkbhd used it for a week before the review but i doubt carwow matt has that kind of time.

[@MrUGA2010]

Cybertruck has the same buttons located on the top

[@kle2217]

I purchased both a Model 3 and Model Y a year apart and both have a design in the bottom aero panel underneath the cars. In both cases, a screw or bolt came off and allowed for a portion of the front of this panel to flop down, and hence start to hit the road any time you go through a dip in the road. Eventually, this break off while driving. Also, when it rained, the cars would collect water underneath and get into the underside. This caused mildew and I had to replace the cabin filter earlier. Both cars were less than one year old. Getting both aero panels replaced cost me about $400 each from Tesla. They did not consider this to be covered by warranty. This is a design flaw that needs to be fixed by Tesla. If you do a google search on this subject, you’ll find multiple instances of this by other people.

[@israelpage3663]

@@Chad_Max Tesla is not soley a car company, it's a Tech company and I tell people all the time when purchasing a Tesla especially a lower trim such as a 3 or a Y youre purchasing the technology not luxury (despite the price range). However, considering they do build cars and have been in the Automotive industry a lot less time than most I think they're making decent stride. This new generation definitely has a lot better quality than the first and most people buying any product brand new first generation form should very much expect their to be a certain level of risk. This is why I never by the first generation of anything or the first year of a new generation. Give it a year or so, so they can work out the kinks then buy. Another mistake people make is buying new anything and expecting perfection. You should still be going around and checking your vehicle for things like this. I believe if the issues stated above had been caught early on it wouldnt have become as big of an issue as it did.

[@briangodfrey7424]

@@israelpage3663 They hired people from the automotive industry who know how to do it right. The EV car company with teething problems is history. The problem right now is that they are unable to finance further innovation because the stock price has been deflated for a long time. Why? Because they have a knucklehead CEO who doesn't get the simplest things. Like people aren't going to invest in your company if they don't trust you. Yeah, he's smart and was really impressive at first, but people don't trust him for lots of good reasons. He is spread too thin and his focus is elsewhere, X is a horrible mistake from an investor's perspective; he talks out of his keister, promising things he can't deliver or at least anywhere close to when he says he can. Etc. I know people will disagree but sorry: this is Wall Street, not San Jose and investors make up their own minds. As do buyers. He's made such a circus monkey of himself that a lot of people won't buy a perfectly good car because of him.

[@乂]

I feel like Tesla had a slam dunk with this one. It feels so refreshed.

[@apocalypse487]

Looks like a Subaru from the back with those tail lights.

[@jesussavescars807]

All the did was change bumper tail lights and seats lol this will all bolt on the other older cars and I’ll be the first to do the face lift watch and learn

[@wensiangfong]

​@paulpaulpaul9000 is not same range...you can't even read why online at all?

[@NickRaven]

Tesla: (Strips out functionality, still terrible QA) People: Slam dunk!

[@stevegonzales527]

Wym looks the same lol, went from looking like a frog to looking like a stoned frog

[@ricbrook7059]

Those door anchors are for safety during a side impact not quietness, they won't affect that.

[@Ramon314]

Maybe the quietness is a bonus of this feature? Marques didn't say it because he had a gut feeling it made it more quiet. Remember, he got this from Tesla so most info he got directly from them.

[@Cincy32]

No it's for the front dual child seats.

[@stampedetrail2003]

How do you open the doors if the electric is dead?

[@Ramon314]

@@stampedetrail2003 legally there must be a manual way to open it. I don't know how, but it's in there.

[@johngerraughty]

@@stampedetrail2003 there are manual releases on all the doors. you just lift up on the handle at the front of the door armrests and it opens the door via a cable.

[@mini2nut67]

That steel protrusion (3:36 mark) at the bottom of the door is for higher occupant safety. The door sill will interlock with the lower door protrusion in a collision.

[@thomasreese2816]

Yep. Holds to door in place, so it can't crush and then slide in to the driver

[@ashc151]

Thank you! I had no idea what that was - Marques just highlighted it without explaining what it was.

[@matt5721]

Yeah that isn't gonna stop a Tesla from being a pile of cheap, rattling plastic.

[@rehatbir.]

@@matt5721found the gas gussler

[@Astros-dz4bx]

@@matt5721 found the biden voter

[@netsiteing]

Drove one in Australia couple of weeks back. Main issues are - the glass roof heats up a lot and lets a lot of heat through (why Tesla doesn't do a retractable liner?); the second row seats are not very ergonomic so your legs are raised at an angle too much whereas Model Y has better comfort being a higher seating position for the legs; the lack of indicator stalks is not a great idea for when you need to indicate while still in a turn or to come out of a roundabout.

[@conrado800]

I have the same exact issues. We often drive thru Death Valley and everybody gets fried

[@omaral-azzawi2266]

These are important issues but clearly he's blinded by his love for Tesla

[@MEDAFamilyFilms]

Interestingly, the BYD Seal has a much better solar block with less absorption and passthrough of heat on its glass roof.

[@Paul-ow9dd]

@@MEDAFamilyFilms Yes, it's MUCH cooler than the M3. Due to the addition of silver in the glass that reflects the heat. Luckily I live in Tasmania, so not the heatwaves as experience on the mainland.

[@YusriSalleh]

I have owned this car for three months in Malaysia, where it is hot living near the equator. There have been no issues after applying Xpel tints with 35% VLT

[@AbigailOliviaq4l]

Tesla stock dipped severally , resulting to about 23% drop in the shares value this month. I seriously need suggestions on how to diversify my $400k portfolio made up of volatile TSLA.

[@GraysonNathan-v8y]

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[@SophiaChloé6f]

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[@LincolnFelix-s4z]

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[@LincolnFelix-s4z]

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[@李狗蛋儿-t3c]

Hey, MKBHD, I’m a Chinese Tesla new model 3 user. I’ve been driving it over 3 months, I can certainly say that it’s a perfect car for me.❤

[@cker321]

Hey dude, you got a long range or standard version?

[@neubauerjoseph]

Perfect car oh come on

[@yuvrajharod5249]

How are people trusting this, google is banned in china

[@pitech4446]

Let us know your honest opinion compare with copy cat >> NIO, XPeng, BYD?

[@valuemastery]

@@neubauerjoseph"perfect car for ME", not "perfect car" like in there is no better car. And he might be right.

[@rbellamy804]

I just ordered this car last week (upgrading from a 2013 Hyundai Sonata), I've watched probably a hundred reviews on this car and I am surprised to have learned some new stuff specifically from your review. Thanks man!

[@TwoTimesTwentyOne]

Make sure to get a professionally installed Lv2 Charger, it is worth it.

[@grandmaster1984]

Congrats! Going to be quite the upgrade

[@dannyguitardrums]

Enjoy it man! I wanted a car and couldnt Wait 3 months so I bought a taco but this is a great car.

[@DarkNemesis25]

It's kind of nuts, I did so much research eat slept and breathed model 3 before I bought it and I expected the wow factor and excitement about it to fade like every other car but it's honestly my favourite thing I own. Excited to drive it every day after 3 years now

[@UberEXPOSER]

Interesting. I am upgrading from a 2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited with 171,000 miles. The car has been great but the 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range will be a HUGE improvement and upgrade. I ordered mine white on white with stock wheels. Congratulations!

[@UtagU_ab]

The cloth accent on the dash is to help reduce glare on sunny days. That was a massive complaint with the original model 3.

[@iuliu_]

How exactly?

[@peter.g6]

@@iuliu_ I guess by being a non-reflective material.

[@ZipZoomZip]

My wife and I both have 2018 Model 3s. The dashes are dark, they don't glare in the sunlight.

[@nuudelz3711]

@@iuliu_because it’s an american company so they used the cheapest material they can that still qualifies as “safe”

[@spacep0d]

Specifically, this was a complaint with white interiors. Black absorbs light so it's less of an issue with black interiors.

[@lukebowler266]

Appreciate the enunciated PNDL, London from Suit life of Zach and Cody taught me that’s how it is

[@applepieclub5012]

fellow man of culture

[@MrTTTD]

Lmaoo that’s where I always remember it from 😂

[@lilisova2639]

🎉everything is nice but the color makes this car so attractive. The wheels are great lights are pretty and the shape is very nice. I mostly like the nice suspension. If the seats are not hard but cushy, that would be wonderful.

[@eferrari]

Mr Mosby: IT'S NOT CALLED THE PRNDL --- made my day man

[@Kinja_]

Every time I hear PRNDL I think of that exact scene too. 😂

[@fqh89]

A few misses here. The door anchors are for improving safety for side impact from crashes and that high fidelity parking assist is being downplayed hard. You can move the graphic around to show your car in 3D space that allows you to really nail your parking. Another update, correct me if I’m wrong, only one of the old Model 3 rear boot gas struts is actually doing the lifting, which leads to unevenness of the boot lid over the years. On the new one, both struts are mechanised.

[@jonevansauthor]

Yes but also it doesn't lift as high. Saw a video comparing the last 3 refreshes the other day and he demonstrated this one is much more likely to result in you smacking your head on the boot lid.

[@seanpalmer3982]

@@jonevansauthor Maybe, but this still opens up much more than 90% of sedans. if you can't adjust to not hit your head on this you're the issue, not the boot

[@codydabest]

Also, and just being nitpicky, the model X does not have an uninterrupted windsheld/roof because the doors hinge off it.

[@sappyjohnson]

You're wrong. Stand corrected.

[@chuckz28]

And the high fidelity park assist was brought to all versions. I love that free update

[@wastedpotential0507]

Great rundown. Kept it simple and informative. No hype at all. Loved it ! Thanks for sharing.

[@Littlegoblinfatface]

still never touching that dogshit with a 10 foot pole

[@HenryKlausEsq.]

Marques you're the best man. Excellent pacing, good takeaways for every aspect, and a simple thumbs up. No one comes close.

[@neubauerjoseph]

Wrong…. This Tesla if you could even call it a car is barely mild refresh if fiat or VW did this people would complain massively. I would say this people give like Tesla like a mile and everyone else an inch. These cars are mediocre at best.

[@HenryKlausEsq.]

@@neubauerjoseph This seems like a hill you'll happily die on so I'll leave you to it mate.

[@valuemastery]

@@neubauerjosephJoseph, Henry was talking about Marques, not the Tesla 😉

[@tv-ld3wv]

​@@neubauerjoseph Don't cry, he wasn't even talk about Tesla but reviewer🤭 Tesla success is a bitter 💊 to swallow 😂

[@daves1412]

@neubauerjoseph I have driven both Tesla Model 3 and VW ID.4 (both old versions). The old Model 3 is better, sorry. And I am a fan of VW. Range, ride, performance, tech all better in the Model 3. Cabin environment in the ID.4 was better, in fairness. I wouldn't buy either though frankly. I find the Tesla interior too sparse. And I don't like the stalkless steering wheel. If I were to buy a car, it would be a Polestar 2 or 4.

[@JosefTorkelsen]

It took a Marcus video for me to know what was actually different in the car. Thank you! I watched so many spy videos and the KZbinr would say how much different and better it looked and I never saw a difference. You helped me understand it!

[@vecsy90]

I've been driving one for 2 months now and it's great! Gear selector is easy to get used to; indicator on the steering wheel is useless in roundabouts and the suspension is so soft I'm keep knocking the bottom of the car to the kerb as I drive out of the garage 🤦‍♂️ thankfully I've bought flexible mud flaps, otherwise they would all be broken by now 😅 Other than that I love it. Comfortable, quiet, quick and super efficient. I can recommend ✌️

[@conradce]

Yeah, I’m kind of worried about the soft suspension. I love the sporty feel of my 2021 Model 3. It corners like it’s on rails. May I assume the new one has much more noticeable body roll when cornering and pitch when braking?

[@hayeshine]

Can't wait for the Model Y refresh that matches this.

[@Destroyer6X11]

Agreed! I am hoping for a Model Y refresh and would be happy to get the performance version. Let’s see

[@maxflight777]

Totally agree !!

[@TheGuykilla]

SUV wanker

[@Darkness-zd7xe]

Is it out yet?

[@m_hall]

@@Darkness-zd7xe No one will confirm anything, but rumors are possibly next year or 2026

[@hazzep81]

I got mine the 6 of december in Sweden, super happy. Same as in the video but white interior. Hade a 2020 model before and it is a big different.

[@adambenk0]

Dont you find swipe to reverse bad ? Or touch buttons for blinkers?

[@Mith29]

@@adambenk0absolutely horrible design choice

[@CoralSea]

I’m willing to pay more for physical controls for essential things like the wipers, blinkers, gears selector, etc

[@josephjoestar515]

@@adambenk0Nope, auto shift takes care of it most of the time

[@wensiangfong]

​@@CoralSealot of after market products.

[@alb3926]

Great, no nonsense video. I have this in blue - it’s a really good car. Best hidden feature is Joe Mode, the cabin is so quiet it makes all the bongs and electric sounds much quieter.

[@donnelly11000]

What is Joe mode

[@judearanha3631]

@@donnelly11000JOE MAMA

[@James-dy6zh]

The whitest black dude I ever ever seen

[@peterhan1988]

Joe Mode has been in previous model 3 and Y as well. Alert/system sound will be quieter. The guy named Joe asked Elon Musk on twitter to have this mode because his babe wakes up while sleeping in the car due to system loud sounds.

[@donnelly11000]

@@peterhan1988 Very helpful! Thanks!

[@johnsonliu4565]

Hi MKBHD, I am from Malaysia and owns the Tesla Model 3 Highland for 1 month. I have been driving the car for street use and very happy with driving experiences.., comfort, responsive and fast, super good sound system, quiet cabin, etc.

[@wemakecookie]

How is it using the turning indicators during roundabouts?

[@kenlowe-ca]

@@wemakecookie side point Roundabouts: another thing North Americans have an issue with! We're starting to get them here in Southern Ontario. I have done road trips in Europe and loved how they kept traffic flowing at interchanges and intersections.

[@wemakecookie]

@@kenlowe-ca The US seems to be getting more roundabouts as well. I'm pretty sure your European observations match what the studies say. Roundabouts are more efficient and reduce traffic. Americans aren't known for efficiency but I hope we're getting better. Also a huge problem is it's nearly impossible walk anywhere in most of the US. Americans have it backwards they think cars mean freedom but in fact we've built it so we don't have the freedom to walk and bike to places.

[@kenlowe-ca]

@@wemakecookie there is so much air travel between cities on the coasts. Can you imagine a TGV type high speed rail link between say Boston - New York - Washington? Vegas - LA - San Fran?

[@ZipZoomZip]

@@wemakecookie Nobody around here uses turn signals in roundabouts, they are too small and fast flowing for turn signals to be reliable at anything. Even if someone is signaling they are exiting the roundabout, you can't trust what the signal is indicating, that's why no one uses signals in roundabouts around here. Maybe on really big roundabouts where traffic flows relatively slowly, signals might be beneficial, but we don't have roundabouts that big around here.

[@nigilvalikodath]

4:49 my guy really said PRNDL 😂

[@ibrahimadabo9417]

I was laughing so hard 😂😂😂 people who get it get it

[@MikeHeller]

Put it in LOW!

[@LelouchLamperouge235]

@@ibrahimadabo9417 We can only hope it was a reference :D

[@ridafakih8709]

Do you prefer AM or FM!?

[@seaghan]

@@ridafakih8709 FUMEEE

[@evandipasquale9255]

Ofcourse 1 yr after I bought my model 3, but I have no complaints so far and have really enjoyed the experience of owning an EV.

[@Anonymous-vd5yd]

imagine 1 week or one DAY ?! ! :D::D:D

[@Anonymous-vd5yd]

imagine someone bought the last one of the production XD

[@evandipasquale9255]

@@Anonymous-vd5yd I mean I guess someone has to be the person. 😆 I wouldn't be surprised if they drop the price for the pre face lift versions.

[@twistedspine7300]

i knew a refresh was coming and still bought my model 3 in june of 2023. i wanted to lock in the $7,500 tax credit which put me at about $33,000 and i was happy to make the small sacrifice for those savings. best car i've ever owned.

[@evandipasquale9255]

@@twistedspine7300 yeah I did the same thing, I've had mine for a yr this February.

[@SoftHeartHuman]

Big mistake on the turn signals moving on the wheel gonna be hard to find blindly or have to look off road

[@mfpears]

Maybe for the first day

[@mfpears]

Actually after looking at where the buttons are, this won't be an issue after 5 minutes and it's incredible anybody has such a small imagination that they can't comprehend how this will feel after 5 minutes.

[@SoftHeartHuman]

Okay buddy

[@clarkharms]

I just test drove the car, muscle memory is hard to overcome and I kept moving my left hand for a stalk. The buttons are easy to locate by memory once you get used to it, probably takes about a week to get used to.

[@gregbegland7640]

Just drove one this weekend. The buttons were learned immediately and going back to a stalk in other cars felt clumsy and unnecessary.

[@Adrianna-Weeks]

Thanks for making it clear and concise. Appreciate your honest perspective.

[@j.p.5702]

My partner has had a 2024 Model 3 as a company car for 6 weeks now, and we love it. As MKBHD said, it‘s the perfect EV for beginners, even for me as a stick shift enthusiast, just so quiet and comfortable, yet quick. There is just one problem, and it‘s not the missing stalks: with the facelift, Tesla got rid of the dedicated parking sensors and also the rain sensor. The latter is a big problem, because the variable wiper interval just doesn‘t work anymore. The car almost never notices rain, and we have to use the button on the steering wheel repeatedly, except in some cases when we drive behind another car. The lighter the color of the car in front of us, the more „rain“ the car „sees“. In a queue behind a white truck, the wiper goes berserk, even in a light drizzle.

[@kenlowe-ca]

Missing stalks is a huge learning curve for anyone with prior driving experience. I can understand wanting to move away from a legacy fail point, but it is still a fundamental change. It is like driving in England on the left side of the road or the concept of roundabouts at intersections rather than stop signs and lights. (which, by the way, are fantastic once you learn how they work!) Does the current refresh rely on the cameras for sensing?

[@steno_lab]

Consider treating your windshield with Rain X. It’s great and I never use my windshield wipers.

[@kenlowe-ca]

@@steno_lab Agreed. It is even worthwhile using their wiper fluid if you don't want to do the full treatment.

[@j.p.5702]

@@kenlowe-ca Tesla didn’t ditch the stalks to get rid of a fail point, but to save costs, it‘s the same as with the missing sensors. The refreshed model 3 uses only optical cameras for everything, as far as I know.

[@j.p.5702]

@@steno_lab We will do that, if everything else fails, but we are still hoping for a software update. Then again, you can only do so much with software.

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

I'm anxious to see the Model 3 Highland in person. 4:50 - THANK YOU !!! The one thing I couldn't figure out is if there was a BACKUP GEAR SELECTOR in case the monitor goes out. This is the first video that showed it.

[@sbrader97]

The backup gear selector is on the roof in the middle between the 2 sun visors

[@torkk3841]

go to 4:53. i think you missed it

[@torkk3841]

4:51, sorry

[@m12x12]

See 4:54

[@Lucas-vd2gx]

A lot of bigger KZbinrs like CarWow did not even know that there are buttons on the overhead console.

[@flehan09]

I'm a bit triggered by the blinkers on the steering wheel. How well does that work when you have to use them while turning like in roundabouts. We have quite a few of those where I live. Also, your speed is displayed on a screen where you have to move your vision completely away from the road. I that good? Can you even see it no matter where the sunlight comes from?

[@esheodincanal]

Very competitive move! But boy do I hate zero physical buttons

[@RedNuii]

Just like Apple and the aux port, it is uncomfortable at first but at the end of the day it will be something you forget about

[@nathansstuff1547]

​@RedNuii Yeah I don't think the lack of stalks for the blinkers will ever be something one gets used to. It makes it annoying

[@ranishkA123]

@@nathansstuff1547 I disagree. It's like @Rednuii mentioned, it's something miniscule that will take some getting used to. But, after a few weeks to a month of driving it, it will become muscle memory.

[@Aci_yt]

​@@ranishkA123 Stalks or no stalks is a dealbreaker. Roubdabouts and indicating in curves isn't impossible, but you need to pay more attention to your wheel than to the road, which is just idiotic design

[@clapcast]

At least they are consciencious about the interact ability and speed of the center screen unlike almost every car

[@kenlowe-ca]

We have one of the first dual motor model 3s delivered in Canada in October 2018. Ours is also a beautiful red, and with free software updates, it has more features than the day we bought it. We're at 110,000 km (68,000 miles), and the battery is currently at 97% of the delivered range estimates. There aren't enough feature improvements to justify us upgrading, but for anyone who was on the fence about a Tesla, DO IT! It is a fundamental paradigm shift that you will not regret embracing. Thanks for the great overview.

[@zzackkkk]

how much range do you get in winters?

[@itsmichaelakin5421]

How much stock do you own?

[@kenlowe-ca]

@@itsmichaelakin5421 i am now retired, and I think our advisor has now sold all of our tesla stock and bought annuities for stable retirement income. I didn't want to... but was overruled!!

[@kenlowe-ca]

@@zzackkkk the Tesla app is showing 50% charge and range estimate of 150 miles. My wife has been out and about! Tomorrow morning, it will be at 80% again, for $1.64 Canadian.

[@kenlowe-ca]

@@zzackkkk my replies are disappearing for some reason. Short quick reply. Half charged battery in our freezing southern ontario weather is currently showing 140 miles. My wife is out with the car, so it's changing minute by minute! I can still see it in real time with the app.

[@paulcredmond]

Minor correction - The Y has one continuous piece of glass in the roof. Great review!

[@Luciferisking512]

Every single car review he screws up at least once. You’d think with all the money, staff, and years doing car reviews he’d not make these mistakes. He desperately needs to hire actual car people if he’s going to keep this up.

[@cyjanek7818]

​@@Luciferisking512he doesn't need to because most consumers do not care about all those things that much.

[@sebastiany7138]

@Luciferisking512 You need to calm down Sir/Ma'am

[@Luciferisking512]

@@cyjanek7818 if he misspoke in his normal tech reviews yall wpuld call him out. These videos are just straight up sloppy for a channel his size, but I guess they’re not made for actual people in the market for the cars. Just crossover tech people from his normal videos that are clueless about the cars too.

[@Luciferisking512]

@@sebastiany7138 there’s literally no excuse for gaffs like this to not be caught by his team of editors for the views he gets.

[@gregorygoodwin6265]

I will say in the UK those indicators are not great. We have a lot of roundabouts and I found it SUPER awkward using the indicators (blinkers as a lot of you say) while turning when the steering wheel is upside down.

[@j.erlandsson]

Looks really good, but no stalks feels like a deal breaker to me. Spin the wheel 180 degrees and it's all weird to use the blinkers. I'm sticking to my 2021 Model Y for another bunch of years I think. I do agree your thoughts on the M Y suspension though.

[@MrChanitha]

You have already turned on the blinkers before the 180 degree turn. 🙂 And no one uses a blinker while spinning the wheel.

[@Wrexthor]

@@MrChanithaAre you saying you never use blinkers when exiting a roundabout? Because then you should start.

[@MrChanitha]

​@@WrexthorYou turn on blinkers way BEFORE reaching and turning at a roundabout!😊

[@Wrexthor]

You signal when you exit a roundabout, cant do that before entering it if you exit at the 3d exit, for example. At least that is the rule in Sweden, might be different in other countries, obviously. And honestly people are terrible at doing it here as well.

[@StovallH]

Already ordered one 3 weeks ago! Excited!

[@NJBRANDON1]

I will be driving one this week in NJ. I’ve had my Model Y for 3+ years and loving it.

[@KirkpatrickSounds]

The 22 Model 3 was my first EV and I don't think I could ever go back. Absolutely love it!

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

Heated/ Ventilated seats that Model 3 and Model Y should have had from the beginning!. FINALLY, this car feels complete.

[@mini2nut67]

Middle back seat not being heated was a cost cutting move.

[@fmtjunk]

It’s not complete without power lift frunk (with physical button), but at least there are DIY kits for that.

[@alsmith358]

Hope you also try the updated Performance Model 3 when it comes out!

[@mscolli3]

Thats probably what Im getting since it will still get the tax credit.

[@pillington1338]

And upgrade in almost every way, although I wish they'd kept the fog lights, and the stalks on the steering column.

[@NMEofdaST8]

the performance one might have fog lights i think

[@conradce]

I thought I heard that the new one still has fog lights, but they’re integrated into the main headlight assembly. Am I wrong?

[@gdunton1]

Thank you for taking the time to provide a professional and well done review. Test drove one last night. Thoroughly enjoyed. Will be getting one. From Virginia, USA

[@qazsero]

I got my highland since November, 3000km in, I love how it drives, I love the new interior, but now after 2 months I miss the old model 3 nose. In general I do not regret the purchase, it has lots of real range, can confirm you can get 500-550km out easily highway driving. Non Stalks are not an issue at all.

[@dexterstanley4185]

What is a highland?

[@tedhu262]

Funny when 3 first arrived peeps were slamming the nose

[@savlort]

Picking mine up tomorrow and I cannot wait to get behind the wheel and play around.

[@juanyunis]

Woah that fast. When did you order it? Are you in the US? mine says Feb 26 ~ Mar 31. Ordered Jan 13.

[@savlort]

@@juanyunis I'm actually in Australia. I ordered the vehicle on 26th November and it reached Australia on the 10th of January. I probably would have had it earlier but there was a compliance issue that needed rectifying. I'm so excited to get behind the wheel.

[@Paul-ow9dd]

@@savlort I've ordered the LR AWD version in Australia as well. Good that they quickly fixed the middle back seat child tether point. I've asked for a 2024 built one, so hopefully I'll get it in the next couple of months.

[@savlort]

Yes, I'm happy they rectified the situation quickly. It was never going to be difficult, they just had to switch out the parcel shelf. I reckon you'll have it by late March. Mine was built 3 weeks after order and then shipped to Australia from Shanghai in around 5 weeks from order. What colour, and configuration did you opt for your Model 3?@@Paul-ow9dd

[@SciolismHD]

How you like it?

[@gjchawks17]

Yeah ever since they started showing what this new model was going to have, I've been saving to buy it as my first EV. Probably looking to purchase it in June. Thanks for the review!

[@UtagU_ab]

Depending on what state you’re in. Don’t forget about all the incentives and rebates!

[@gjchawks17]

@@UtagU_ab Yeah I've done my research on that. Unfortunately FL doesn't have all that many to take advantage of. I did put myself on the waiting list for my electric company's rebates/credits for charging during non peak hours so hopefully when I get the car it will be available. Thanks though!

[@brandonderrick006]

Honestly you can buy an older one if you want to save money. If it’s your first, you’ll definitely be impressed either way. If you’re saving and don’t have much money you’ll want a new warranty though.

[@bryanwindowsfan630]

I'm picking up a new Highland tomorrow! My wife and I have driven Tesla's since 2018 (a 3 and a Y) and never looked back. Everything is advanced beyond the capabilities of other EV makers. Thumbs up!

[@gregp.7148]

I test drove the updated M3 Highland LR AWD last Saturday (6 days ago). Really liked all the updates to it. Was stalkless that you have to get used to. But it’s only the turn signals that you really have to get used to.

[@lxnd]

Imagine being in a roundabout and missing the turn signal buttons 😅 hope they put these back behind the wheel in the next version

[@gregp.7148]

@@lxnd from a safety perspective you actually don’t need turn signals to enter or exit a roundabout. As you wouldn’t enter it unless it’s safe to do so. And when you exit your path is clear anyways.

[@pgprog]

Improvements ! Yes I rented a 3 for 2 weeks in California single motor (base model from Hertz) and it was great. No complaint and the network of super charger in Cali is great. Then I changed for a model Y dual motor. It's higher, I 6,3 so it was less painful to get in and out of the car. But the speed in acceleration !!! OMG!! It's out of this world. The ride was better on the Y I think because of the tires. I am sold to Tesla now. Never drive before these last 3 weeks and bang! I'm hooked.

[@paulmasbeth4655]

No stalks is just such a downer. I have been daily driving for 6 months without the stalks and it is still annoying. The turn signals especially feel dangerous. Is removing the stalks for the sake of simplicity, cost savings, or something else?

[@langloismj]

I am waiting for my new model 3, which is due to arrive in 4 to 6 weeks. very excited, obviously. my first Tesla and your review was comforting. I gave up the $7500 tax credit by not buying the old model 3, which was a tough decision, but as you have pointed out, this is a significant improvement over the older version. you are the only reviewer who noticed the tighter turning radius, that I have seen thus far so that was a new twist I hadn't been aware of. anyway, good review.

[@fruhank]

probably should have taken the $7500...refreshed version probably not worth the difference

[@langloismj]

nearing the end of 2023, Tesla announced that tax incentives would be changing but that was all they could say about that subject, so shoppers like myself were left to wonder... perhaps there would still be some tax credit? perhaps half of the old offers? it made deciding extremely difficult and many reviewers such as the one here, were similarly impressed by the highland. would you rather buy a new/old car that is basically "obsolete" as soon as you get it (original model 3) or a version that might endure for 5 or more years before another "refresh"? this debate was common at the time. I could see both sides of this issue and since money was not a huge factor I opted for a car that is better than the old model. @@fruhank

[@MarkasTZM]

It is NOT OKAY to support fascist Musk in 2024.

[@golfinguru11]

@@langloismjif money really wasn’t a factor you wouldn’t be buying a model 3 lmao

[@lliliiliillliliiliili5180]

Can you elaborate on why you’d lose your tax credit for buying the new one?

[@Adrianna-Weeks]

Thanks for a great review covering all the bases. As a former Model 3 owner I can appreciate all the changes made. Car IS a huge improvement over the prior M3. Kinda wish it still had stalks, but at least it has the horn where it belongs!

[@AndoInAus]

The hook on the bottom of the doors aren't for extra sound proofing, it's for side intrusion safety in the event of impact.

[@WhamBaamSecuritycam]

Ultra-red looks sooo good!!

[@gustogusto4519]

Never been an EV guy but carpooled with my colleague on a rural trip for work in this model that he owns. I could feel the green soul of mother nature begin to touch my heart when he answered my questions "So.... How much more is your home power bill now that you charge from home?" "Oh... About a quarter of my monthly petrol bill in my old car" "But like.... Servicing has gotta cost a fortune?" "Servicing? Like a Tyre Rotation or fluids? Ummm.... I'd maybe need to do it in 2 years time. Might cost $200?" This $200 nonsense right after I had just paid $600 to service my 14 year old Forester that needed a transmission hose replaced because the fluid leak had caused it to stall at low speed... I have to service my Forester twice a year... It's never costed less than $350 to do and I even though I don't drive all that often or far, I have to fill it every 2 weeks or so because the mileage has dropped out the ass and I barely get to touch 400km out of a tank now. So anyway... Placing my order for this car right now on a Novated Lease LOL

[@le.secchic]

This is the same way I felt after taking an Uber ride today in a Tesla. The guy answered some of the same type questions for me. I am so impressed. I am typically a big SUV girl.

[@RavzzG]

I love how massively they have improved the M3, but there are two things that stop me from buying one. 1. No radar/ulrasonic sensors. This relies on cameras, which for me is a big safety concern and when it comes to parking in tight spaces, i will not trust a camera's depth perception. 2. Missing indicator stalks. Here in the UK we have a lot of bendy roads and roundabouts, so often the steering wheel is not in a straight position, so it makes it hard to hit the indicator quickly

[@andrasbiro3007]

1. Watch a few FSD videos, and you'll see that their depth perception is excellent. Overall much better than radar or even ultrasonics. And the main advantage is seeing in 3D, while the traditional parking sensors only see in 2D. The software needs some tuning still, but already pretty good. And you always have the mirrors and cameras as a backup. I fount that I almost always ignore the parking sensors in my Model S, and just use the mirrors and the backup camera. 2. That's an issue, but you can get used to it. Countries with a lot of tight roundabouts are more problematic. The solution for that is steer-by-wire, I hope the Model 3 will get it too.

[@RavzzG]

@andrasbiro3007 I almost agree with the parking side of things, because side mirrors will always be the go to. But I'm worried about the cruise control part, especially when the sun comes in at an angle, causing lens flare and at that moment a car could come into my lane. That's where the security of radar comes into it, I don't have to worry about weather conditions, it will just work

[@wonderboy75]

@@andrasbiro3007Yeah, Tesla could remove the sensors when the software works as well has the sensor equivalents, but Tesla always removes things prematurely, like they did with wipers and parking sensors. Wipers are still not working after 5-6 years. For some reason some people keep putting up with Tesla doing this. They also like to sell you expensive stuff (FSD) that isn't finished but stays in perpetual beta. It's not even out yet in EU even though some people bought it about 10 years ago.

[@wonderboy75]

@@andrasbiro3007 Cameras can work well in ideal conditions, but when hit with direct sunlight, raindrops, snow, and dirt it's better to have some redundancy. Darkness and wet roads also affects their perception, so cameras are obviously limited by physics.

[@Uchejnr]

Test drive first bro. Test drives are now available in the UK. The vision only system has improved significantly with the recent high fidelity park assist upgrade and will only get better with future updates. The key to the new stalkless design is hand placement. I’d suggest keeping both hands at 9 and 3. That way they’re close to wherever the indicators will find themselves when turning. Sounds scarier than it actually is

[@BondiBaz]

Did I hear you say you are 6’ 3”? Same here. Head room is an issue for me. Looks like you are fine with that. Thanks for the review. This is the color combo I want, ultra red/black👍🏻👍🏻. I’m buying it!!

[@mikecraig1997]

Yeah thought about the head room before I got mine as well You can actually get a discounted model ordered directly from tesla with less than 4k down payment and a total no more than 20 grand with a ref code

[@Ben-on1zz]

I picked up mine a week ago and I absolutely love it. Traded in the old model 3 and I can’t believe how much better it is!

[@NMEofdaST8]

what year you upgrade from?

[@Ben-on1zz]

@@NMEofdaST8 2021

[@Niz96]

@@Ben-on1zz what was the cost difference? thinkin of trading my old model 3 too

[@Ben-on1zz]

@@Niz96 you can request a trade in estimate from your Tesla account, obviously their would be a lot of variables so that would be your best bet.

[@conradce]

How does the handling compare? I too have a 2021 and I love the way my car corners like it’s on rails. I’m worried that the new softer suspension might come with more body roll and pitch during cornering and braking. And is the steering of the new one as “fast”? I like how only very small movements of the steering wheel in my 2021 are needed.

[@SamMasghati]

8:28 Model Y is also uninterupted Glas, its just the model 3 that has that

[@bernesto2468]

Great review Marques. Other improvement he showed but did not discuss was the blind spot monitoring which is a nice addition. I believe the cameras at least front facing are now 5 MP instead of 1 MPixel. Another youtuber @WHATSINSIDEFAMILY did a 70 mph range test and was pretty close to predicted, 327 versus 333 miles, of course that will vary based on wind, temperatura and grade.

[@RobertLoPinto]

The blind spot indicator light was actually shown at 9:44 but not talked about. However, the camera zoomed in so it was pretty obvious, at least for me.

[@mike48111]

A nice, simple review for a great simple car. I also love this car, I drive a Model Y because I need the extra space, but when i drive the 3, I love how sporty and quick it is, love the view of the hood from drivers seat, something I can really see in my MY! For the price, I think it's the best car you can buy right now, gasser or EV!

[@PaddyPatrone]

"Starter ev" im not buying cars like im buying phones lol. If I buy a car, I keep it till it falls appart. How long will it last?

[@liam1902]

$50k "starter EV" 😂 Prob could just wait until 2026 or so for the rumored $25k-$30k Model 2

[@Zeyek1]

at least 10 years if your lucky 12 years

[@Zeyek1]

@@liam1902i don't think it's coming out in that time frame. plus giga mexico has not even prepared construction. Tesla plans to build the cheaper models there.

[@Luciferisking512]

@@liam1902right? He’s so out of touch with reality

[@liam1902]

@@Zeyek1 Yeah probably. Same thing happened with Cybertruck where it took so long to finally release. We'll mostly be seeing the upcoming new Model 3 Performance new Model Y releases in the next 1-2 years.

[@jeffreyflops]

just ordered mine! hope it doesnt take long for me to get used to the no stalks. i test drove the original model 3 a while ago and i loved the gear stalk

[@anna-vn8cc]

Wow that's nice I also have a model 3 but have not testdriven , have you received your model3 already

[@funkyjared]

As a 2022 Model 3 owner now i want this so bad lol so many quality of life improvements

[@matt5721]

That's what happens when you buy a 5 figure appliance that is in permanent beta testing

[@smirnoffguy]

​@@matt5721not that's what happens with any car.... The next version will always have more features than the last.

[@matt5721]

@@smirnoffguy other cars aren't sold while actively advertising unfinished features, let alone selling them as options. FSD is probably one of the biggest acts of consumer fraud in the 21st century.

[@brandonderrick006]

@@matt5721that appliance will kick your cars ass in every way though. And it may be beta forever, but what’s that matter if I’m texting you while the car drives me home (more safely than I would)? 🤡

[@AlexandStuff]

Regarding the one piece taillights, I thought that was illegal in the US. If the trunk is up, there are no rear lights for coming drivers to see(or not see and run into). Did I miss something?

[@reidconti]

I had the same question, just checked it out today. If you look VERY closely at the bumper-mounted reflectors (that look identical to the ones on first-gen 3s), there's a thin translucent white strip. This acts as a repeater for the signals and presumably brake lights when the trunk lid is lifted. Was a huge surprise to me because at first glance I thought they were the same p/n as the reflectors on my 2018.

[@TheAdventureAuto]

It really is hard to beat a Model 3. It offers so much for the price. It's a great vehicle for those who love performance but also efficiency. That's what I enjoy about mine. 0-60 in 3.5s while getting 140mpg. And Tesla has one of the best sound systems out there. I'm excited to start seeing the updated ones on the road.

[@G82Watts]

Best sound systems out there? It got a C per soundwaves as far as sound system ratings go. That's average brotha. Also tesla only gets 75% of whatever stated range they claim. Per carwow and Edmunds Car reviews. They actually recieved a lawsuit for lying about their range estimates like 2 months ago

[@StaneDaynus]

While obtaining your 140mpg, you’re in the 10 second 0-60 range. Keep your foot out of it and you’ll make the claim

[@VA-gu1jq]

You’re not getting 140 😂

[@TheAdventureAuto]

@@G82Watts I've owned 18 vehicles and it has by far the best system.

[@TheAdventureAuto]

@@VA-gu1jq My average after 20k miles

[@ZipZoomZip]

Man, you're really tempting me, but I love my 2018 Model 3 Performance! Still, I would like the cooled seats and quieter ride. It's hard to believe they even managed to improve the stereo too. It was already so good.

[@jaroslavtomik]

Just got mine yesterday and agree with everything said in here - great video 🎉 it’s beautiful, quick, comfortable, well put together, easy to use, fun, clutter free, good amount of space…still reached out into an “empty space” a couple of times when looking for indicators but I can already see this will be a non issue in the next few days

[@McMaciek5]

How does indicator buttons on the steering wheel work for You on the roundabouts?

[@networkinginstitute]

What colour did you get ?

[@prateeksinghrajput2065]

These new head and tail lights looks so much better 🤩

[@UTECHPIA]

I didn't expect to love the Tesla Model 3 as much as I did. Great review!

[@WarpedTrekker]

I test drove this the other day. Definitely considering it as my first Tesla. Got a build created. Not sure if to go with the higher mileage 18" black wheels or 19" chrome ones where you lose a little range. The sound system was nice and punchy, and interior ride was quiet. Coming from a 2014 Honda accord coupe.

[@SwissBeastYT]

Also remember to use a referral to get 3 months of FSD, Tesla reps can't add it later once the order is placed. Higher mileage 18" are better, having extra range always help.

[@matttakahashi8283]

Starter car!? This is a finisher car, a car of the gods!! The GOLDEN GOD!

[@marajgarage]

A transporter of gods! The golden god! I am untethered, and my rage knows no bounds

[@hotcayenne]

As always, a very nice review, sir! (Model Y has an uninterrupted glass roof ☺️ 8:29)

[@PeaceChanel]

Thank You for supporting Electric Vehicles and for All that you are doing for our Planet Earth.... Peace.. Shalom.. Salam.. Namaste 🙏🏻 😊 🌈 ✌ ☮ ❤

[@icy1007]

I ordered my 2024 Model 3 Long Range this past Friday. Delivery is estimated for May. Can't wait! This will be my first EV. 👍

[@hiddencarnage6990]

Congrats dude! You’re really going to enjoy it! What color did you get?

[@icy1007]

@@hiddencarnage6990I ordered the metallic blue color with the black interior.

[@icy1007]

@@hiddencarnage6990 I got it in blue. EDD is now March 31-April 28. Very excited.

[@lexikona]

Have had this car for a month now....the looks, driving and experience have been great! 😊👌🏻

[@anna-vn8cc]

That's great

[@marajgarage]

Regarding shifting: dont forget smart-shift! It figures out which direction you want to go and you just need to re-tap the brake to confirm. No swiping on screen needed!

[@poultrypants]

idk if I trust that 🤔 Also what if you want to make a 3 point turn in the middle of the street, or you are navigating a parking lot

[@marajgarage]

@@poultrypants Nah its great. Right now it will only do it on the initial shift, not 3-points or anything. Like theres a wall in front of you when you get in, it will suggest reverse -> tap on brake to confirm. Can still swipe if you dont agree.

[@ZipZoomZip]

@@poultrypants You can still shift manually, even if Smart Shift is enabled.

[@poultrypants]

@@ZipZoomZip Oh ok.

[@poultrypants]

@@marajgarage Ok, that makes sense. Thanks for all the info!

[@jonPmulm]

Drove it some months ago, it’s really a big improvement

[@PaddyBheim]

I just signed my lease today for this as my old contract expired. Cannot wait to get it. And, as I test drove practically every competitor in this price range, it wasn't even a close call.

[@casualsneakercollector24]

If they’re gonna go without stalks, the left turn signal should be on the left side and the right turn signal on the right to avoid confusion

[@d.524]

Why? Were you confused with your stalks being on the left? No difference here

[@MrArcticPOWER]

I'd ratter be able to drive with one hand

[@casualsneakercollector24]

​@@d.524I get the argument but I don't think we can compare buttons with a stalk. Plus the stalks didn't move when turning the steering wheel

[@martleeflang]

Putting the indicator buttons on the steering wheel is still such a dumb idea. Indicating when you turn off of a roundabout is suddenly very complex. Because now those buttons are on the other side of the steering wheel and also upside down... Additionally, the position of those buttons depends on the size of the roundabout.

[@theangryintern]

There's a company that is working on a modification that will add the stalks back in and it works through the ODB2 port. Same company that makes the S3XY buttons

[@thomasreese2816]

Plenty of 3rd party options if you really need them...

[@martleeflang]

@@theangryintern That's great. Imo buying that is a no-brainer. But is it kind of weird that an indicator stalk is now an optional third party accessory lol.

[@KingFinnch]

@@martleeflangit's because it cuts hundreds of dollars off the price, no production line for stalks or complex panel installations or cable running if you just don't include them

[@lancetruong4957]

Doesn't bother the me one bit. I'll get used to it.

[@DavidCallMusic]

If I weren't locked by "golden handcuffs" into my .95% APR on my '22 M3LR, I'd absolutely go for the Performance Highland when it comes out. I've been in two Model 3's (upgraded from SR to LR) for a total of 4 years, and I'm still obsessed with the car and can't believe that's what I get to drive every day.

[@dsmluck]

I have my 2019 SR+ at 100k miles. Zero issues!

[@xUnic31x]

Hard to beat that low interest rate!

[@SLO7HProductions]

Thank you Musk for making blinking into and out of roundabouts a living hell. Best regards Norway (Yes we have a crap ton of roundabouts)

[@Sticowater]

Powered liftgate is not the same as before. Now it has a motor on each side. My 23P only has it on one side. So it can’t open when it has snow on top of it. Also it doesn’t bend the whole panel as mine does when it tries to open. Great upgrade! Worth mentioning

[@Uchejnr]

Only downside is the new tailgate height can’t be adjusted.

[@Sticowater]

@@Uchejnrofc it can. Just drag it wherever you want, hold the button until the sound. Just as the old one. Now its same as Model y

[@Uchejnr]

@@Sticowater I’ve tried it bro. I applied a bit of force but it didn’t budge. The adjustment on the previous gen came from the gas strut. There’s no leeway with two power struts. The model y still has only one power strut.

[@fmascse]

You cant open it with snow annyway because any snow will slide down into the trunk. 😂

[@Sticowater]

@@Uchejnr i only have Berlin and Shanghai versions. Both have two power struts, and can easily move up and down manually

[@danielmckinnon9627]

I’ve been waiting for reviews on the newer refreshed Model 3. Thanks Marques! I retired over to Thailand an they started selling the right side drive here in October, but my wife wants a BYD Seal 😩. I need a lot of positive reviews on this Model 3 to change her mind 😂

[@GreenDriveIndia]

Ask her to read consumer report how much complaints seal is getting vs this

[@pedipedi9559]

@@GreenDriveIndia I own one and it’s was delivered with so many panel and paint issues. Tesla have not solved their quality issues with this car. Plus this is a review car.

[@GreenDriveIndia]

@@pedipedi9559 if you own one then I can’t refute your claims

[@IsaacOz]

@@pedipedi9559 It's an issue with Tesla vehicles manufactured in the US. All the Tesla's coming out of the gigafactory in China and other parts of the world have no panel gaps or cosmetic issues. I was a Tesla Advisor (US) a year ago and it's at least what myself and a few other Advisors in France were observing.

[@pedipedi9559]

@@GreenDriveIndia I'm not bashing the car. Just expected Tesla to improve on quality. Though I have to say, I was almost the only person at that time of delivery who had issues. The other cars on delivery looked a lot better. But my car was the only cherry red one. What I don't understand though, is Tesla expects the customer to find pre-delivery issues. At least my issues should have appeared at the factory QA checks and corrected which leads me to think Tesla are saving money on QA controls. I just don't know. Anyway, all issues are booked via the service section in the app. It was quite hilarious to see all the new Tesla owners with check lists going over their car at the delivery center. A sad testament of quality unfortunately.

[@nickbirch2123]

So, how do you operate the indicators when driving around a roundabout?

[@Cryogenic1981]

By pressing the buttons, which in fact are closer to your hands when the wheel is partially turned because your hand is in the same spot during the maneuvers unless it's an extremely tight turn.

[@pratyush9386]

Hmmm, a car review without actually reviewing how the car drives. Pretty smart!!!! Very very smart!!! Most valuable review on the refreshed Model 3

[@trentreimer130]

"This is not a performance trim" Thank you! I get why reviewers always want the deluxe models and why the manufacturers want to show them off, so getting a review on the model most of us are actually going to buy is both helpful and refreshing.

[@heyitstim3618]

Well the performance trim doesn't exist yet

[@reidconti]

Just drove a RWD one at Fremont. Coming from our 2018 RWD, it's definitely a big upgrade in most departments. We don't have the double-glazed glass or extra sound deadening that the 2020s got, nor do we have eco tires anymore, so it's hard for me to say how much of the improvement is from 2020 vs 2024 updates. But it's just INCREDIBLY solid and quiet. I was super impressed. I like the interior improvements and tweaks a lot, too. The new wheel, especially being heated, is awesome. I found it odd that MKB was so outspoken about the stereo, and it being a "mini Model S". The stereo on our 3 punches WAY above its weight for the era. My father has a 2017 S and the stereo is *awful*. I'm sure the S got a much better system over the years, but the 3 was way better than the S when it was released. On the downside, the lack of stalks. Sorry, that's a deal-breaker for me. Even the stalks on our 3 (and on my X5) that don't stay where you put them, are bad. BMW came to their senses and went back to stateful stalks, but Tesla learned the wrong lesson. The swipe-to-drive is okay but awkward, again, a downgrade. On the styling front, while I like the new headlights and the leading edge of the new bumper, the rest of the front bumper is a bland downgrade. The loss of the lower lamps and foglights and the scallops in front of the front wheels makes it look really plain. Rear lamps and signals are an improvement, at least they're still amber (had to retrofit 2020s on our car).

[@twistedspine7300]

i like most of the upgrades on this refresh, but i purchased a 2023 model 3 in june of last year and am happy i did. i have a lot of the upgrades they added up until the refresh while still getting to keep our stalk. ours has the heated steering wheel and sound deadening improvements while keeping the stalk and we locked in the $7,500 tax credit so we're very happy. the only upgrade i wish ours had that the refresh has is the cameras, as the quality there is much improved over ours.

[@conradce]

@@twistedspine7300I would also like the ventilated seats.

[@obviouslyPSM]

this review settles it. when my current gas-powered lease is up in march, model 3 is coming my way

[@sebbbi2]

Would be nice to have a small transparent OLED strip in the bottom of windshield as dashboard. And a front parking camera. Otherwise seems like a perfect EV.

[@conradce]

Yeah, I’m annoyed they didn’t include a front bumper camera, which was teased in early photos and then pulled. That’s one of the few things I still miss on my Tesla compared with the Audi I had before.

[@saint8082]

I love the gear switch by the hazards

[@livejames9374]

Seems like a good iterative step. Not blown away tho. Some removals seem like functional cost reduction choices being replaced with bells and whistles. I could tell you were using a canon camera because of the distracting ibis wobble.

[@mini2nut67]

The interior is definitely a cost cutting move by Tesla. They have taken minimalist to the extreme.

[@Truthseeker71]

Man, that blinker situation would take some time to get used to but overall I love the updated Model 3 and I would love to have one some day.

[@lukejones7366]

Do tesla drivers use their blinkers?

[@spencer4733]

Took me very little time to get used to the blinker. In fact, I prefer it over my older Model S with stalks. Don’t need to remove my hand from the wheel to initiate the blinkers.

[@svenhodaka9145]

Motorcycles signal light buttons are all built this way. Simple and “no part is the best part”. Stalks gone!

[@pierrelabat8999]

It is like that (turn indicator button on the wheel) on Ferrari cars since at least 10 years, nobody complained.... In the SF bay area, nobody use the blinkers..., so not sure if that will make a difference here.

[@UtagU_ab]

@@lukejones7366we ain’t BMW’s fool.

[@AngeloCarlos]

Great review! I agree. I would pick this as my first start EV. I have the Model S 2022 Long range and I enjoy the new Mode 3 2024 Highland much more. The suspension in the new Model 3 is a game changer!

[@kevinpenney6054]

I thought break lights could not be on a trunk lid in case someone wanted to drive with the trunk open(over sized package) ? is that not a thing anymore ?

[@darthlost]

That's what I'm wondering. Because the old bolt had back up brake lights for when the hatch was open

[@Lawlsforlawls]

There are backup lights that turn on lower on the rear bumper when the trunk is open. It's required by law.

[@lancetruong4957]

Lights on the rear bumper will act as brake and hazard light when trunk open.

[@darthlost]

I didn't see any

[@jonevansauthor]

@@darthlost well, they're there but I think they're a bit lower down and maybe recessed/overshadowed by the bumper so you only see them if the camera is low enough.

[@JJs_playground]

Wow, 0-60 in 4.2secs for a non-performance is impressive. I remember having a Corvette C5Z06 (2003) that did 0-60 in 3.9secs and that was supposed to be the top of the top back then. Amazing how technology moves forward.

[@nyaaanjake]

Totally! The previous Model 3 Long Range could do 0-60 in about 3.7 with the acceleration boost (optional software upgrade).

[@JJs_playground]

@@nyaaanjake so how fast is the performance model?

[@nyaaanjake]

@@JJs_playground Around 3.1s I think. There isn't yet a performance version of the current iteration shown in this video.

[@kenlowe-ca]

Another thing that is a great feeling is the flat acceleration curve. Smash the pedal, and it throws you back. You pretty much stay there until you let up on the pedal.

[@conradce]

It’s the same 0-60 times as the previous years of Model 3. And yes, it’s great. I’ve had my 2021 for nearly three years and the performance hasn’t gotten old yet.

[@AdrianWach1]

This car is beautiful. I was kind of salty because I got a model 3 before the refresh news came out. But tbh, I need a blinker and shift stalk. Only parts I dont love are the loss of those. No % of me wants to use my left thumb for blinkers.

[@CraigCrossley]

I feel the exact same way. I just got a red model 3 in December '23. I like my blinker & shift stalks where they are, but I do wish I had that rear seat monitor!

[@d2aqua861]

I felt the same until I got it... love the thumb blinkers.

[@AdrianWach1]

@@CraigCrossley I know ambient lighting and rear display can be installed via 3rd parties. So we can always go that route if we choose! What are your thoughts on the headlights? I’m still torn if I like them or not compared to what we have currently? It’s giving Prius from certain angles? Those TAIL LIGHTS ARE GAS THOUGH

[@CraigCrossley]

@@AdrianWach1 - this did make me want to immediately rig up some sort of LED light strip in my car because that's cool as hell!

[@CraigCrossley]

The headlights didn't really move me one way or another. I'm happy with what we've got goin' on there!

[@cellman1829]

Picked up my refreshed M3 LR in stealth grey black interior in March🎉🎉 First EV!! I love it. It is ridiculously fast, quiet, comfortable. I love the tech and the minimalism.