Tesla Model 3 - Jay Leno's Garage

Don't let the lower price tag fool you! This Tesla Model 3 is a great car to get around town in. Jay is joined once again by Tesla's head engineer and designer, Lars Moravy and Franz von Holzhausen.
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[@selfbuild5311]

Talking to the engineers and designers is a huge plus for me.

[@vinumcopia9850]

Sure beats a Superbowl commercial, doesn't it?

[@Diddy_Do_It2037]

They need a re-engineer around. Tired of looking at the *same* car

[@Diddy_Do_It2037]

Took them a decade to give people new headlights. That’s not good enough

[@frankcoffey]

The Sandy Monroe interview with all of the CyberTruck engineers was amazing. They even showed the guts of the thing and explained how it worked.

[@ColinFox]

@@Diddy_Do_It2037 then look at another car. Porsche hasn't changed the 911 design (except for tweaks) in almost 60 years. No need to change the model 3, other than little cosmetic nips & tucks. Makes more sense to just introduce new vehicles, which is what they're doing. You should check out a video on the proposed model 2. It will blow your mind.

[@mattlau]

Love these reviews. All substance, not style. No loud intros, 1 hour long cinematic shots or clickbait. Just a true, genuine review of a popular car with the head engineers behind it.

[@Justacogg]

I would disagree, and only one aspect with your comment. Jay Leno’s garage videos to have a style all their own. Blending entertainment with pure technical substance is a fine art that Leno’s Garage is wonderful at. Jay Leno’s Garage videos are cut above when you have engineers who designed the car show up and explain directly how and why decisions were made for the finish product! Bravo Jay, Leno’s Garage!

[@TeslaTricks1]

Perfect video

[@johngoreham8352]

And best of all, we get to pretend the car is "less than forty grand," rather than its actual price of $52,880.

[@BullittHilts]

yes, so happy they don't do some dumb music intro!

[@writenamehere0000]

EV morons

[@DuarteMolha]

Lars knows absolutely every detail about the car. You can see how much detail he goes into about matching the frequency of the dampening and the frequency of the steering. Great

[@superfly19751]

He is one of the greatest engineers in business

[@DaRockCRX]

He should chime in with the substantial number of people experience harmonic frequncies shaking the steering wheel and whole car in europe with Highland facelift M3s. Seems Tesla has no solution and this is ongoing since weeks now.

[@flottenheimer]

Lars is pure gold for Tesla.

[@ojoaoflores]

He got the bhp on the SR wrong though, it's around 300 not 200 :)

[@theglitch99]

Sales person

[@jenskmigselv]

I love that Jay is a car guy - not a petrol head or tree hugging EV lover. This honest, pragmatic review style is what we need!

[@Dingzyy]

​@@xahstev doesn't help the earth though, lithium and cobalt

[@Censortubes]

If he was a car guy he wouldn’t be backing the worst one on market. He’s a shill for checks.

[@Ban00]

@@Dingzyy y'all just keep regurgitating the same media fed bs lies and stories

[@Dingzyy]

@@Ban00 it's a common fact pal, I don't watch news and propaganda. Do you know how batteries are made? I can tell you're an American.

[@Narcissist86]

​@@Dingzyylife cycle assessments studies have been done and while EV batteries do cost more environmentally to make, it breaks even within a year or two of use compared to combustion engines. So in short, yes, they are better than ICEV, and the more you drive over the years of ownership, the better they are. Not only that, it also benefits from power grids going green.

[@henrykissinger4479]

Jay's channel is an old school heaven for reviewing cars. He had the designer and the chief mechanic of the car invited and not some PR guy. Jay is the last of the Mohicans of "car guy era" that gives its place to an IG and TikTok reviewers of bling bling garbage.

[@grahammonk8013]

@henrykissinger4479 Gotta be fair, Tesla has been putting these two guys (and good guys they are) out in front in so many public discussions. It's a great idea, they both come across as genuinely interested in getting things right. The fact that they highlight the way all the teams work together is a huge part of how Tesla is so efficient. Ford sort of said the same thing when they talked about the stuff they missed out on the Mach-E. Look up the Munro videos where they compared the Model Y to the Mach-E. The cooling system alone was a disaster for Ford in terms of how much it cost them in efficiency. I seriously would not want to own one of those when it gets to be a few years old.

[@henrykissinger4479]

​@@grahammonk8013 Ford and other big manufacturers are some kind of analog players into a digital game. VW understood that and merged Bugatti with Rimac.Geniuses like Musk and Mate Rimac don't grow up on trees.

[@ralfhartmann5050]

I think, the guys like to go to Jay. Jay is a legend and the visiting is not boring. 👍🤣

[@ronald_jeffery17]

​@@grahammonk8013are you scared of owning a Tesla or you don't love electric cars?

[@noreckkos]

@@ronald_jeffery17for now, only PHEV make sens. Believe me battery improvements coming fast for it. Sadly The FIA’s WRC hybrid-powered Rally1 cars defunct.

[@nothingleft2lose-]

There is something so nostalgic and wholesome that I just love about Jay Leno's garage. Plus the production quality combined with simplicity is fantastic! Thank you Jay for sticking with us on KZbin!

[@worstusername22]

An American icon now, I appreciate Jay and he's such a brilliant guy

[@TheHuxely]

“Whilesome”, “as a ____”, “chaotic”

[@nothingleft2lose-]

@@TheHuxely this made sense to you when said it! 🙏🏻

[@revealingfacts4all]

as a fellow automotive engineer in Detroit for decades, I love this no frills straight talk from the engineers. There is no shame in describing challenges that sales/marketing MBAs like to hide. Keep 'em coming Jay!

[@Censortubes]

What’s the first step to changing a flat tire?

[@robnelsonbayvillage]

As an engineer with an MBA, Tesla hids a lot of their BS about self-driving. They have also been awful at responses to NHTSA.

[@revealingfacts4all]

@@robnelsonbayvillage that's nothing new. All engineers have a list of things we can discuss and things we can't discuss. MBAs are useless, lost count of the number of useless MBA driven meetings I sat through hearing fancy words for overly obvious things. The hiding comes about because MBAs and sales people aren't smart enough to follow an engineering discussion or much less plan one yet the boys club bans together to try to control the narrative. been this way for as long as I've joined the cluster of a work force.

[@Paiadakine]

@@Censortubes Call a friken tow truck! I hate that the T3 does not have a spare tire. These engineers should have mentioned this.

[@Censortubes]

@@Paiadakine o they did, the added weight reduces mileage even more. Funny though as the heavier car results in more tire issues.

[@YourMrFixer]

What I love about Jay’s garage is that I can listen and don’t have to keep looking at the screen. Jay does a great job of explaining automotive history without needing visuals.

[@lauraeardley1113]

spot on. I do the same

[@klausweiskopf2184]

“Let me know when my roadster is gonna be done” 🤣

[@TheToto4562]

Lol

[@WhiteWi]

You might wanna check back in the end of 2024.

[@bigduphusaj162]

​@@WhiteWi😂 Will do

[@ludicrousmodel3173]

When did Jay ask that?

[@CanisoGaming]

Imagine if they bring him the prototype spacex package 😂😂😂😂

[@Deetroiter]

Most American car by location of assembly and parts content. Never once thought of buying an American car before because the Japanese vehicles were just plain superior. Tried a Model 3 and it heavily swayed my opinion of American vehicles. Proud to own an American vehicle now and doing nothing aside from rotating tires and cabin filters is absolutely amazing. I love my rotary powered vehicles, but there's absolutely no replacement for instant torque and power from an EV. It never gets old getting that instant take off from a light. Plus, you can hammer it day in and day out as much as you want and never burn a drop of oil passed the piston rings, fatiguing your transmission, etc. Really is a fantastic performer.

[@davenz000]

It's the boomers or those with a family history of buying American made that still care.

[@Censortubes]

Yea totally avoid it’s all sourced from the ccp and bang away on that talking point eh?

[@BGood496]

😂

[@Ryan-ff2db]

@@Censortubes Sourced from the CCP? They weren't lying when they said Tesla's are the most American made cars. They are, by a long shot. No other vehicle even comes close. But go on with the blind hate.

[@dice268926]

American car? It's a Chinese import with American designers (like fake Made in USA products from China)

[@charrin9086]

This is another thing that makes Tesla great- Head engineer, designer coming on a show like this, talking about the car that they are obviously passionate about. Thanks Jay!

[@alexeysamokhin9629]

In a traditional company no one in the company is allowed to open their mouth without a written permission from the PR department. Apparently Elon runs his companies differently.

[@ggm-i8y]

Tesla great? That what makes Leno great. He is the one that asks for Head engineers and designers to show up. He literally said it in the video...

[@Pauljefferson27]

Do you also invest in tesla shares?

[@phebrian]

@@ggm-i8yThese two engineers are on literally on every Tesla interview about their products.

[@ggm-i8y]

@@phebrian so they act like PR?

[@dalea4350]

2 months ago i was making fun of Tesla. My daughter brought one over from a Tesla test drive. The next day i owned a model Y performance. I WILL NEVER GO BACK. This car is simply amazing. Faster than almost every car on the road, 105 mpge, costs me $7 to fill up. Never going back

[@appletech9535]

Same!!! This model y performance will embarrass 90 percent of the cars on the road. I’m at about $4-5 to fill up…I did really want the model X (came from a Jeep grand Cherokee)…but this 1.9apr special on model y was too good to pass up lol

[@andre49ers]

To fill up??? Um charge up. No more petrol talk from you. Lol.jk

[@anastasiawhite7482]

Why were you making fun of Tesla anyway? This is the interesting question.

[@-d-e-m]

Same here. I just got a model y for the wife. Never buying gas... i may pick up another one in another year for me. It's an absolutely incredible driving experience!!

[@blackdatto]

Truly amazing vehicles, once you drive them, it’s so easy to get sucked in! I also will never buy another oil powered vehicle

[@dl8538]

Thank you Franz and Lars for presenting with Jay!!!

[@underwood9584]

This is a paid review

[@sumitagg1]

And he hired them

[@NotAnonymousNo80014]

Franz clearly does not enjoy Lars' choice of shirts. Not just in this interview.

[@TheGoodOlBoyzChannel]

@@underwood9584so, u still thank some one when they do a job for u right??

[@joehowe9532]

Every time I watch and listen to Franz von Holzhausen I am amazed at how modest this man is. He has designed virtually every Tesla vehicle including the cyber truck, and semi truck,with the exception of the first generation roadster. N my eyes, he is an absolute genius.

[@10secondsrule]

Well cybertruck was kind of designed by Elon which shows - these are essentially my initial less sophisticated sketches from a kindergarten. The designers hated this design but Elon loved it. At least according to the latest biography.

[@Kekafuch]

Engineered …

[@FrunkensteinVonZipperneck]

Worked on the Prius. Designed Saturn Sky. But Tesla made him fabulously rich...

[@bradleyjohnson6107]

Cybertruck is brilliant

[@johngoreham8352]

And the dude can throw a steel ball at a window like nobody's business.

[@mtnmecca_ej]

One of the best reviews of this car and zero mentions of the CEO. Finally getting the engineering as the focus - thank you!

[@lauraeardley1113]

spot on

[@Censortubes]

@@mtnmecca_ej I wouldn’t call not mentioning it’s the worst rated car on market a good review.

[@Werevertumoto]

Jay Leno is a true car lover, this channel is so much better than all the car reviewers trying so hard and hating on Tesla

[@aswinhanagal4293]

Really? in my experience most reviewers reslly like Teslas

[@Werevertumoto]

@aswinhanagal4293 yeah you are correct, I was just watching this one review from a professional channel (can remember which one), which is two British guys reviewing cars. They were just super apathetic towards the car, they called it boring and so on, and you can tell they had to do the review because it was their job but they didn't like the car. Jay Leno in the other hand, has decades of knowledge in cars, he only talks about a car if he is interested in it, and he always aims the reflector in the positive aspects of the cars he reviews, because you can tell he likes them. Other car journalists do more loose pieces, some time they seem a bit forced, many time they have sponsors behind, or poke into this anti ev sentiment for views.

[@grecopena]

I’ve been a gear head all my life, and love the ride of my German sports car, but after buying my Model Y, the ride is sublime. This Model 3 can’t be beat from a value perspective.

[@evolv.e]

My 2014 Model S has 161k+ miles as of this post and still performs like new. By far the best vehicle I’ve ever owned. Thank you Tesla. And thank you Jay for featuring so many great cars on your channel.

[@ledzeppelin1212]

That's sweet! I always worried that original Tesla batteries wouldn't be able to go the distance. Hoping the LFP batteries in my Tesla will outlive the car!

[@5836609]

How much is the battery degradation on your car so far ?

[@evolv.e]

@@5836609 Now at 162k miles, retains 90% of its original SOC. This is on par for most Tesla’s of of this age with this many miles. You can also find crowd sourced data that show where the majority of Tesla battery degradation is at different intervals. At 200k, according to crowdsourced data points, I expect it to be closer to have 88% of its original SOC. At this rate, think my wife and I will get another 10 years out of this battery. Maybe after 20 or so years, we’ll think about maybe getting a battery swap. It’s grandfathered into unlimited free Supercharging, so it’s a keeper. 🙂

[@grggi35]

Let me guess: 3rd motor? Or still the second?

[@evolv.e]

@@grggi35 original.

[@MrPJD17]

If any car enthusiast could just sit still for 8 mins and listen from the 9 min mark to 17 mins..... You Americans should be very proud of what Tesla has acheived.

[@plague6079]

REALLY ENJOYED the Designer & the Engineers perspective & explanations. I have a 2018 M3 and this makes me want to purchase a new one although I will be waiting for the "Refresh Y" as we need an easier entrance/exit from the vehicle as we are old ;) The explanations of how things work blew me away!!

[@neilfromclearwaterfl81]

Jay might remember West Street Motors when living in the Merrimack Valley. In 1968 a friend of mine bought a 98 Oldsmobile there and was constantly bringing it back to resolve a hissing noise. Eventually the owner of the dealership took notice and asked him why he was there so often, so he explained about the hissing noise the guys had been getting beat up by and hadn't been able to fix. So the owner pulled the file on the car and started going through the laundry list which started with the muffler, resonator going on to then include the headers, then weather seals, replace windshield, side view mirrors, heads, alternator, water pump, radiator, power steering pump, blower, ac system, front wheel bearings, front brakes, rear brakes, rear axle, drive shaft, entire engine, transmission, etc, etc and after all that it still wasn't fixed. The owner asked for the keys and took it for a drive and yes it still made this weird hissing noise so he rolled down all the windows and stuck his head out. When they got back he asked them to change the tires to a set from a new 1968 98 Olds that was in the showroom that didn't hiss and the hiss went away. A slight variation in the tires was the cause of the problem that the mechanics couldn't figure out. Tires can sometimes make some odd noises that are hard to pin down. The owner of the dealership was not very happy yet glad to have stopped the bleeding. Best!

[@karlroebling3316]

Tires, makes sense. Thought it would be a loose vacuum hose under the dash. Or the radio was on an unused channel, turned down but not off. Tires on my M3 sound loud as hell because there’s no other sound to mask them.

[@danrandall794]

Former Service Manager at a Buick Dealership and I am guessing this was around 1994. Customer brought in a Park Avenue with a small weird vibration around 56 mph. Hard to pick up on but once you felt it you would always feel it. Drove another Park and vibration wasn't there. Spent some time trying to isolate but it turns out to be a rim and tire combo. Rim with other tires didn't do it and tires with different rim didn't do it. Customer opted for different tires so problem solved.

[@larrylong9367]

@@danrandall794Good Story. Good to hear about these 'weird' things ... thanks

[@danrandall794]

Thank you@@larrylong9367

[@Seelingfahne]

This is why Jay is a real legend and someone I’ve always looked up to, he’s never afraid to try something new while staying open-minded enough to grow with the times. It would be real easy for him to dismiss newer, more complicated cars with that beautiful collection!

[@heythave]

Are you kidding? He converted his model T into electric many years ago.

[@russell-gt1dy]

He has a 1915 Baker Electric

[@Dave5843-d9m]

The Baker is amazing. It has a big resistor pack for braking. It stops better than any car of its day.

[@tednugent8200]

Love Jays Garage. Always learn something and he gets into every type of car, truck, old, new...always enjoy his guests too.

[@fwaynedavis]

As a current owner of a Tesla, I can easily say it has been the best car we have ever owned. My Model Y is a 2021 and is just about 3 years old. No Issues! We've heard it all: "it doesn't save money" OH yes it does! we average about 18K miles/yr. Electricity cost? about $60/mo. Thats easily 1/3 cost to drive. "What about battery?" No noticeable change in range, and the sats are less than 3% ever need a battery serviced (8 year warranty anyway) Speed? Well I like to say this car goes 0-100 SMILES-AN-Hour better than any. Don't hesitate to consider one of these. They really are fast,fun,safe and now affordable.

[@simonmiller5118]

Yes, but all the haters have never owned one. People who own them love them. They have the highest owner brand loyalty and retention in history. But hey...what does that mean?

[@kenbob1071]

I've had my Model 3 with FSD for 5 years and I love it! It continually gets better. Feels like I have a new car with every major update. And I've had zero problems with it. Just rotating tires, wiper blade replacements and a cabin air filter. I will never go back to an ICE car or hybrid.

[@dubmob151]

I was going to buy one, but the cost of insurance has me pulling the reins in, the cost of comprehensive insurance was high with all the usual suspects. Some companies even declined the quote citing the brand as the reason. Any savings on gas would dematerialize with the insurance payments, unless opting for liability only or 2500 deductibles. This is for NY though, ymmv.

[@oleston]

I appreciate Jay's pressure on the roaster development. ;)

[@ronald_jeffery17]

He is really good when it comes to reviewing cars. What car do you own Oleston?

[@Diddy_Do_It2037]

Stupid marketing ploy

[@incubrian]

what is he going to be roasting? is this jay leno's kitchen?

[@bebo4807]

Huh? I own an electric roaster. It’s made by Magic Chef.

[@MostlyBrenda]

Our rotisserie? Just set it and forget it - Elon Popiel@@bebo4807

[@ProbeGT2]

Everytime jay says it's 40k you can see the huge smile on the guys saying in their heads "not this one but thanks for the publicity!"

[@lsmetz22]

Exactly. 😅

[@grahamstefaan]

This one with red and wheels is 50k.

[@16vjohnny]

I mean…. The LR is a basically a $40k car in California with the state tax credit. Too bad the refreshed 3 doesn’t qualify for federal.

[@Censortubes]

Tell us how poc are supposed to buy 50k throw away cars? Not one can answer and just scream at sky.

[@taylor92493]

@@CensortubesAll cars have a failure rate. I’ve owned used and had to replace on several occasions due to engine failure. I feel saying disposable is disingenuous.

[@ChicAlorsTV]

Lars and Franz are here to Amp you up!

[@gregbailey45]

To inject some reality... They literally MADE the thing!

[@garyseaton4619]

I always look to Jay for an informative review of any car. His knowledge and the people he brings along are the best. This review has got me seriously contemplating purchasing a Tesla Model 3. I'm hoping the incentives make it possible...

[@antoniootero9484]

That engineer: so knowledgeable. The designer also knew when to make a point. I think quite a bit of the hard work is easy to overlook when you do a rudimentary comparison of this redesign. I understand that it doesn’t look vastly different; the Porsche 911 is praised for this minimalism in change.

[@gerrysongs4170]

When guys are at that level it makes it easy to get out of telling your wife about work every day.

[@sucim]

The real marvel is delivering all that at $40k. Unbelievable design and engineering

[@kare9875]

I think it does look vastly different. I've wanted a model 3 since it was announced. I thought it was ugly. It grew on me through the years, and when finally seeing one in real life, I loved it. I was close to buying one in late 2019. I even test drove the dual motor, which is what I wanted to purchase. It was the nicest car I ever drove. The most expensive car my husband and I owned was a 2002 Saab 9 3 manual. We love manuals. I decided to wait to buy one until after battery day that was supposed to happen in late March 2020. Then the pandemic hit. I personally like the outside of the original design over the refresh. I don't like that they removed the stalks either. I'm waiting for safer batteries and hopefully batteries that don't need mining. Plus, I love my 2011 Chevy Cruze eco manual. It still is fine and currently I don't drive much. The Model 3 will be a HUGE upgrade when I finally get one :).

[@larrylong9367]

@@kare9875... I praise us remaining manual-shift people. No matter which car I have, I need to have a 'manual' for the sheer joy of it ... Yeah, 'The Missing-stalks' ... I believe 'stalks' are safer than what Tesla insists on...! Yeah, What makes a 'new' car fantastic... Comparing it to your last car is the largest reason ...

[@Yeahyeah-ic8xm]

Engineer kept calculating in his head all the time. You could tell how smart he is.

[@conor7154]

Tesla engineer: we put 500 hours into figuring out how to strengthen, lighten, and sound proof our glass all at once. Jay: yeah the steering wheel is smaller isn’t it

[@Veledan]

This is a prime example of my only issue with Jay's style: Sometimes I feel he unintentionally just blows past what someone says and then just goes on to the next topic. Still love him regardless, though.

[@Lost_In_LA]

@@Veledan I'll give Jay a pass since he isn't a young pup anymore but it's a valid point.

[@silimarina.]

double glass is not something new

[@JuanTomlinson472]

​@@Veledanno it's because even Jay Leno at his old age isn't interested in that stupid nerd s***😂

[@rpower1401]

Great video. Also as an engineer it's refreshing to hear from another engineer on the design specs and reasoning for a change rather than just someone talking about feel all the time. Great job!

[@BatteryAddicted]

As a 2018 Tesla Model 3 LR owner (best car we ever bought - almost 90k miles on it) - we love our Tesla (and it's red too) :) Great video! Thank you!

[@FredyWater]

Tesla in fact is the most American car in the market period

[@TheShootingBrake]

Regardless of whether you agree with Elon or not, the engineering behind this car is impressive. Gotta give props to the designer and engineers behind this car. I'd love to own one someday soon.

[@AlecWyld]

I could listen to these guys for hours. Amazing what they have built. Truly. Excited to hear more about the Performance variant of the 2024 Model 3.

[@danieltaylor9877]

An absolute pleasure to watch these guys talking to Jay, not everyone can get such review group together.

[@scottthomas1088]

That is amazing to have both the designer and the engineer to be able to talk about the production of the car. Thanks for the video Jay!!

[@chriscox7579]

Great video Jay. Love it when you have the design and engineering from the source rather than the gaslighting of traditional media.

[@tuiroakwood]

Great review! I love my Model 3 and I don't think I could ever go back to any other manufacturer after owning a Tesla

[@candylook50]

I think you've been paid to say this

[@j.kevinmcnary9561]

@@candylook50I think you're a troll.

[@JM-kv2kn]

@@candylook50if I agree did I get paid too kid?

[@ScottyLo]

Just bought a used Model 3 and we love it. Seeing the changes they made to the new one is really nice. Great video with the people who actually designed it and thought about how to improve the design and efficiency of the Model 3 which was already a great vehicle.

[@radicalradzik]

Love these segments! Jay - Thanks for sharing your love of vehicles and for bringing Lars and Franz to your garage and share more details. Awesome!

[@myronp243]

Lars and Franz are making it hard for me to choose between a M3 and model Y.Just so interesting listening to guys that know their engineering

[@Pseudoku_RL]

The new model 3 is something special. Trust me

[@thanosob3329]

M3, there is no debate 😅

[@astro_assassin9]

Wait a year if possible and get the refreshed Y. Much bigger and usuable space will look different and be even more improved compared to the 3 refresh as well

[@jefferrrson1x]

M3 if you don’t need the extra space and room. It’s about the same price right now too. I bought my MYLR two weeks ago and I absolutely adore it. Love driving it.

[@EMichaelBall]

Supposedly, there’s a new Model Y coming with all of the Model 3’s improvements.

[@FrankOClark]

Absolutely. Fabulous to hear these two describe what they have done with this car.

[@franciscojaviervaldeonpaez9864]

Thanks to Jay for the video. I am not a big fan of Tesla but I can appreciate the amount of research, engineering, design and Technology thats into all the Teslas. There are no doubts they are here to change the way we move and we transport stuff. I hope for the better. 😊

[@CoolBlue87GT]

Thank you Jay for reviewing this.

[@hengloose]

Cant wait for the new performance model 3

[@chakmiss]

model Y refresh, hope it has steer by wire

[@ronald_jeffery17]

That's really great Have you purchased the model 3 already?

[@Drebin211]

​@chakmiss steer by wire sucks.

[@michaelrib3061]

@@ronald_jeffery17 two of them. One for each of my kids.

[@XKS99]

@@chakmiss probably won’t have steer by wire until the next refresh unfortunately. Steer by wire in a small maneuverable car like this is going to be insane

[@samuelmojica9704]

I love how quiet they get to talk in the cabin in this video in comparison to some of the other cars that get shot

[@DumbledoreMcCracken]

Well, Leno rarely reviews a Toyota Camry. The performance cars are trying to be loud.

[@Excelcior58]

​@@DumbledoreMcCrackencorrect, this is performance and quiet!

[@AnthonyFloresCPA]

Guy in stripes is so technical, I love all the features and engineering of the model 3!

[@drummerdoingstuff5020]

Jay keep em coming please! We are rooting for ya! You were one of the very first KZbin channels I subscribed to, I think number 2 back in 09 and I appreciate everything you do!

[@heythave]

This red model 3 looks amazing. Love it.

[@zakstev]

Meanwhile, thousands of electric Tesla's remain unsold in new car sales lots.

[@heythave]

@@zakstev Which rock have you just crawled out from? Your statement says more about your state of mind than what is reality. Tesla doesn’t do dealership and they don’t have a new car lot. You order a Tesla on your phone and you wait for your car to be made and delivered. If you order your Tesla car today you have to wait from a few weeks to several months. If you want a Tesla cybertruck, your wait time is 2 to 3 YEARS.

[@mrh3085]

@@zakstev you’ve obviously never heard the phrase. “It’s better to remain quiet and thought a fool than to speak up and remove all doubt.”😳

[@HowardNeil-k5r]

Love the colour but why so much extra to have red ??

[@LeoMahaloShorts]

damn Lars let Franz speak..

[@tiagopinto365]

i do love to hear you talk with the engineers Jay, and the car ride with them is always fun! Teslas man, full of tech and performance what a car!⚡⚡

[@blusensation2350]

these are the kinda videos i like where the engineer and designer are involved to ask questions

[@clowneries]

Jay: "it's great, now you can charge to 100%!". The Tesla boys: "Well, it's not that simple and it's not new, but sure, ok."

[@itspossible2015]

Hearing Franz and Lars together is basically two of a band of rock gods jamming together

[@scottbaxendale323]

Whatever, they are just designers and engineers. John Delorean thought he was kinda of a rock star too and how’d that work out for him? If anything they are more like a behind-the-scenes producer who turns the art of a musician into a pop record for the masses.

[@jful]

@@scottbaxendale323 How did it work out for him? Dunno mate, he only has his name on the most famous car in the world.

[@scottbaxendale323]

@@jful That’s right mate, and a lengthy prison sentence for his coke deal that caused his company to fail.

[@jful]

@@scottbaxendale323 well, I guess I'll just wait for the investigation into Franz and Lars because as we all know if one engineer did it, they all do!

[@theglitch99]

Fanboys are delirious for these dudes!😂

[@gNoj8956]

@6:00 Lars almost had a heart attack thinking something was wrong with Jay’s Model S lol Then big relief on @6:15

[@garycard1826]

LOL

[@theodorehaskins3756]

That’s when you know Jay Leno shows are not scripted.

[@lucusallen42]

Hahaha

[@TheBalverBreakdown]

These dude know exactly what Jay was talking about. The damn brakes squeal when you inch forward. It’s a know issue and they won’t fix it.

[@theodorehaskins3756]

@@TheBalverBreakdown So what information do you have that would lead you to such a conclusion?

[@schonezukunft607]

What a great car, I love it. I can't wait for the refreshed Model Y which will be even better. Tesla is really doing a great job here.

[@erlendhansen9246]

Live in Norway where there is a lot of supercharging stations, Teslas and non-Teslas. Have a SR+ 21m, and I am supersatisfied. One thing that strikes me about Model 3 is that is cheap and deliever in so many ways. If you drive your old grandma, she would be happy because you drive careful and it is supersmooth if you want it to be. At the same time you can scare your comrades to death if you use all its power out of the traffic lights. But the one thing that really surprised me is the way it handles corners. I have heard that american cars can't do corners, but this one handle corners in a way that I chicken out long before the car get dangerous. Its almost has the car can follow any legal speed in any corners in country roads. In these roads I many times drives comfortable and follow the speed limit but are gaining on normal cars ahead. The reason are that I can drive fast in corners and can without any stress pick up the speed fast out of the corners. The cars that overtake me, do not follow the speed limit on the open roads. One last thing: The autopilot works so well that the closets thing is BMW or Mercedes that costs 3 times what my car costs.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

Still, a Miata is more fun, hit those corners at 3 times the speed recommended for them and really live life

[@rogerstarkey5390]

​@@fortheloveofnoise Guess who designed the Miata? Initials HvH

[@Okurkaarrgghh]

@@rogerstarkey5390 Mark Jordan

[@cyclicmusings2661]

I think a big part of a Tesla's car cornering can be attributed to the heavy battery packs under the car giving it a very low center of gravity, in addition to its low clearance and tech that gives it great traction. Interstate loop ramps are fun to test out a Tesla's handling, I can quite comfortably go up one at 50mph under dry conditions. It could probably go even faster without the car slipping but I chicken out long before that.

[@lemmuhj]

This video prompted me to go test drive a Model 3...8 .months later, I bought one!

[@ZipZoomZip]

Always love hearing from the people behind these amazing cars! They seem like genuinely nice people.

[@_nosikeuzoma1456]

Are you Tesla owner?

[@ZipZoomZip]

Yes, both my wife and I have been driving Model 3s for 6 years and they are great driving cars, problem free, that's why it's so nice to hear from the people that were instrumental in their design and engineering! Six years later, I still walk up to one of our Model 3s sitting under a streetlight after dinner with my wife and say, "Damn! That's a good looking car!" Amazingly, Franz and team has improved the already ground-breaking aesthetics, and it sounds like Lars and team made it ride and sound better too! I haven't driven the new Model 3 yet, but I want to. @@_nosikeuzoma1456

[@rogerstarkey5390]

​@@_nosikeuzoma1456 Are you asking everyone the same questions?

[@Censortubes]

@@rogerstarkey5390 it’s a postbot like you.

[@mrh3085]

@@_nosikeuzoma1456guess 😉

[@swissqsi]

I love that Lars is thinking in metric and ISO units ❤ a real engineer 😉

[@reubensrichardson]

Yeah got his divide wrong between kw and hp. Closer to 500hp from 377kW. 😅

[@jeffmartin9662]

Love the new design! Nice crisp line instead of the bulbus nose makes it much more attractive to me.

[@theodorehaskins3756]

So the old model, which I’m currently driving, looks more like a duck bill to me. Just sayin! Cheers 🥂

[@ronald_jeffery17]

Do you hope on owning one Jeff?

[@ronald_jeffery17]

​@@theodorehaskins3756what model do you own?😅

[@theodorehaskins3756]

@@ronald_jeffery17 So I own the 2018 M/3, as few of us own the 2024 Highland refreshed M/3.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

This is the first Tesla that really makes sense to me...but my problem is the same problem that most buyers have...Even $40 grand is a lot of money, and most people do not have such a lump in the bank!...so, I guess I could sell my 2019 KIA Sorento (with today's inflated used car prices) for maybe $20 grand, and put that down on this cool Tesla. But that leaves me with a monthly car payment of 3-4 hundred bucks, for 4 or 5 years!...So, the money I save on gas, goes to the car payment anyway! The only way to make sense of owning an electric car, is to pay the total cost up front!...The situation for me, makes no sense from an economic standpoint--and my Sorento model has nearly 300hp, so it is quick for an SUV, has more room than the Tesla, and is a reliable car. I do spend around $250/month on gas, but at least I own my KIA. I an considering buying a used Nissan Leaf in the future, when those OK electric vehicles will be available in the 10-15 grand range. They are not as nice as the Tesla, but make more sense for an average guy like me. If/when I win the Lottery, it will be Tesla time!

[@Saguarokid]

Yes, Jay, it's the road surface that's making that noise. I noticed it when I drive in California on the I-10, at about Palm Springs and other areas where road resurfacing is taking place. There's a seam in the road in some lanes. And if your tires get right on top of the seam, it buzzes. That's because the seam is textured with cris-cross like marks in the new asphalt.

[@johnreese3762]

The best KZbin video of 2024!! The "Big" guys from Tesla hosted by Jay Leno! Thanks so much! Love the car BTW!

[@barygol]

During the ride you can see on Franz's face the tension thinking: "this old man could kill us any second"

[@gabornagy3888]

Here in Norway we definitely miss a front fog-light and a back windshield viper from the car, as there can be winters here, obviously with fog and snow and much rain.

[@beehappy7797]

Have driven a car in Norway for 40 years. Never had fog lights or rear wiper. Never missed it either.

[@joncarroll1294]

Thanks Jay, one of the best reviews I’ve seen. Great to hear from the designers and engineers and to get your thoughts as a car enthusiast.

[@chrisdobson1652]

would love to know why they are so against a head up display and why buttons for indicators are better than stalks especially on roundabouts (which we have a lot of in the UK)

[@rogerstarkey5390]

You don't need a HUD on an Autonomous car. You're moving your eyes 10° left (UK) to see the speed rather than 15°down... whatever. (Actually, as a tall driver, I HATE looking "through" the wheel) . When I "approach" a roundabout, I tend to indicate *before* I'm turning. If I'm turning "right" (3rdexit?) and it's a large roundabout, the wheel is going to be at about 45° and decreasing as I indicate left.... So no problem. . If it's a small one, once the right indicator is on, it's obvious where your going. .

[@Octamed]

@@rogerstarkey5390 yes, tall people like us actually often can't see the hud through the wheel properly, if at all. That's why the plaid yoke and the center screen are actually great for us

[@joseangelhr]

My nephew got his first Tesla Model 3 in January. He first wanted to get a Mustang GT, but I sent him all the Tesla related information he needed before making his final decision. He ended buying model 3, and there is no day we speak, and he doesn't thank me for convincing him to get the Model 3 over the Mustang GT

[@V8_screw_electric_cars]

Yea just wait a little he'll be sorry, you're an awful uncle.

[@Pico_444]

@@V8_screw_electric_cars mega cope

[@V8_screw_electric_cars]

@@Pico_444 tesla is mega cope pos ipads on wheels

[@kennyg1358]

​@@V8_screw_electric_carsyou're an embarrassment to the car enthusiast community. It's pathetic how much pearl clutching there is from the gas burner crowd.

[@V8_screw_electric_cars]

@@kennyg1358 Because they're real cars not ipads on wheels go back simping on muh tesla buy some more stock to make them money cause they sure don't make them by selling this junk that nobody wants.

[@icare7151]

Marketing tip: Best to say the vehicle is: “Less Expensive” OR “More Affordable” VS “Cheaper”

[@rogerstarkey5390]

"Bang for buck"

[@brandondixon4457]

I really like how Lars is 100% on the details of the product..... shows the passion in his job with Tesla.

[@spcgrip1]

The Los Angeles freeways and tires create that crazy noise.....drives me crazy but not a Tesla problem.

[@kellymurphy9844]

Really enjoyed this Jay - and you selected the perfect copilots.

[@justinstravel]

22:55 you know the car is killer when you can make one of the main designers of the car genuinely say “whoa!” In the backseat while you drive…

[@Excelcior58]

The instant torque has to be driven to truly understand. I hear the supercharged mustang next to me spool up and shift .... by then I'm already gone and laughing!

[@MartyInLa]

I just bought this exact car except in the cheaper grey. It was over $40k for me, but everything else about the video was spot on. It is really quiet, has a great ride, and accelerated like crazy. Was pretty easy to drive considering how totally different it is from my Acura RSX and '72 Ford Torino. I miss the steering wheel stalks for turn signals and selecting gears, it should of had a HUD and/or instrument panel, and an adjustable headrest, but honestly that's about it. So many positive features mentioned in the video I can vouch for like the side object warning indicators. Oh, and the full self driving and parking are amazing like the Space X rocket landing! They didn't even touch that!

[@jamesg2382]

Thank you, this is really a great interview and discussion. Very much appreciated

[@Areku06]

What surprised me is the amazing sound system in model 3 with dual motor.

[@jmel1746]

Very cool to add value to an already good car. I bought my Model 3 in 2018 and the wife and I fought over who got to drive it so I had to buy her one too😀. Best vehicles I've ever owned, and I've owned many. To have Jay, the lead engineer and the lead designer all together inside the car is really the best. I sat in one of these new refreshed 3s the other day and hope to drive one soon. There are literally hundreds of improvements in the car both large and small. I think I just may buy one when the Performance variant hits the market.

[@Pauljefferson27]

Do you also invest in tesla shares?

[@williamwebberjr8045]

Fabulous video. Hearing the engineers talk about the car and their thought process makes you appreciate the vehicle.

[@PurpleSideBlack]

The engineer in the back seat whenever Jay floors the accelerator. ;P Meanwhile, Franz is totally calm and cool. He knows Jay's gonna giver at any point.

[@burgers8]

Lars is the engineer in the back seat

[@PurpleSideBlack]

@@burgers8 yes, i mistyped. I've fixed it. ;)

[@skblut]

Love this thanks so much from a long time Tesla owner.

[@ntmoucn]

The car looks pretty brilliant - if it had stalks I might actually buy one

[@wydryfly]

Great review, Lars' third shirt button looks ready to pop and take someone's eye out. 😁

[@Z17xMachine]

Watching the car from the outside side view, the suspension looks like it's working very well. It looks very smooth. Very sexy car. I would be very happy to own one.

[@ronald_jeffery17]

What model do you wanna own?

[@Garrison169]

The car is bouncing and rocking on the highway. The suspension is not isolating the car from the road. I almost get seasick just looking at it.

[@nathanielyoung3479]

Hold them accountable !! “Let me know when my roadster is gonna be done” 😂

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

They need to be held accountable for removing the steering wheel stalks.

[@robertthallium6883]

@@OMGWTFLOLSMH drive-by-wire is harmless, reduces weight, reduces parts to break. Stop talking.

[@X11CHASE]

@@robertthallium6883are you stupid, we’re talking about stalks, where do you get off bringing up drive by wire 😂 EVs don’t even have throttle bodies

[@tonichappell7596]

17 speakers...i'm sold!!

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Deep. Or like my GF would say, "I like the colour - I'll take it."

[@jeffn2166]

Once again, thanks Jay for providing these car reviews.

[@livingon2wheels]

Also, once you get a Tesla, you just charge it like your phone or your laptop. Range and charging time are all acceptable, but not the main things you think about. You just TOP IT OFF now and then. I never think about range now that I drive a Model 3. I just plug it in every 2 or 3 days to top it off.

[@ClubmanGT1971]

Brilliant presentation. Tesla deserve all of their success.

[@kb8570]

Americans should be proud that they have this amazing company making the best cars in the world.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

And yet if you cornered Elon, or any of the management team and asked them in private, with deniability, they would tell you it's MUCH easier dealing with China in every respect ("Respect" being the key) Not to mention faster factory build, more motivated, higher quality workforce with more pride in their work, building a better product..... . Prove me wrong.

[@Censortubes]

@@rogerstarkey5390 < when the ccp bots come in and praise it.

[@tkatot]

not a car guy but this format of having the designers is amazingly interesting, keep up the good work

[@UnixGoldBoy]

How much are the tires average on the Model 3 and how long is the tread life average? I heard they were super expensive compared to a gas car and tread life is poor.

[@bingosunnoon9341]

My tires are six years old. I will change them at ten years.

[@crystal_reeds1999]

The lifespan of a Tesla Model 3's thread can vary depending on factors such as driving habits, road conditions, maintenance, and tire quality. On average, tires for a Tesla Model 3 can last anywhere from 20,000 to 60,000 miles, or even more in some cases. Regularly rotating the tires, maintaining proper tire pressure, and driving carefully can help extend the lifespan of the tires. It's essential to follow the manufacturer's recommendations for tire maintenance and replacement intervals to ensure optimal performance and safety. How many years have you been using it?

[@jimmyaber5920]

Tire wear is applied torque related. Also maximum torque. If you drive nice then tires last. If you use the ample torque often then less life. The latest Ford, GM, Ram heavy pickups with diesels have short rear tire life for lots of my friends.

[@waynefergusson9987]

Jay - The amount of batteries equivalent to one gallon of gas makes no sense when you consider the same battery will cycle thousands of times but one gallon of gas was used up in say 50 miles needing hundreds of more gallons of disappearing fuel or perhaps thousands of equivalent for the same recyclable battery over 500,000 miles lifetime plus your EV can power the grid or your home in a power outage

[@kevinj6874]

Just got the 2024 model Y with extended battery pack last week. All I can say is Wow! Love the car. All I can say if you test drive one you will want one.

[@Censortubes]

If you don’t have any brainpower sure. What’s it like paying for extended range that isn’t even the same as a moped?

[@elizabethgregory4761]

@@Censortubes: I also got a model Y long range a couple weeks ago. True, range between fill ups is a somewhat less than gas, but with my home charger, I have a "full tank" every morning and it's cheaper! Do you have a gas pump in your garage?

[@Censortubes]

@@elizabethgregory4761 you have less range than my done up motorcycle with a 3 gallon tank. Stop letting me own you short bus riders.

[@Censortubes]

@@elizabethgregory4761 some what less? Your max range is 300 miles. My awd gas car gets 560 on a tank. It can also be rebuilt reused and maintained all by me. None of which you can do.

[@Censortubes]

@@elizabethgregory4761 anyone who claims a 80k biclighter car is cheaper. Can’t do simple maths. Let us know when you have above a shoe size iq.

[@sjsphotog]

Great video Jay. My wife is now considering getting a Tesla Model 3 LR to upgrade from her 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring

[@RT-rv5be]

Do it!

[@markedwards4879]

No indicator stalks is a deal breaker outside of the US where we have roundabouts and actually use indicators.

[@spacep0d]

People will get used to the haptic switches.

[@markedwards4879]

@@spacep0d haptic makes no difference if the wheel is upside down and moving. The problem is that particularly in tighter multi-lane roundabouts is that you need to switch from indicating one way to the other mid turn while watching other for other cars. The steering is actually turned more than 100º. I don't have the same reservations with the steer-by-wire in the cybertruck because the wheel/yolk does not move as much and the position of the indicator is much more predictable.

[@misternordberg3675]

@@markedwards4879 you're wasting your time, this commentor is a bot.

[@markedwards4879]

@@misternordberg3675 No worries. 90% of the time my replies are targeted at others reading the comments rather than the OP

[@spacep0d]

@@markedwards4879I agree, stalks are better. Yoke at least is optional, as stalks should be too.

[@patrickspader4062]

Great car, great price but please can we have indicator stalks and driver display for speed and range. Hate that screen in the middle!

[@rogerstarkey5390]

"The plan" Autonomy. . "Where we're going, we don't need indicators"

[@TF242]

The front end looks sooo much better now without that duck look. Nice job Tesla.

[@kare9875]

I thought it looked like a frog. Ha ha. But it grew on me and I don't like the way the refresh looks. It is more efficient, so I like that.

[@rouchar]

I like the new design, but I actually prefered the old duck/fish look, I feel like it kinda had more personality. The old model's headlight resembled Porsche Panamera a bit, while the new design looks more like Audi. I dislike Audis so my bias might be coming from there as well 😝

[@ericeinar]

Cod fish look, love it.

[@pauldelloyd1112]

Much better red color than on the earlier tesla stock. The new 3 looks great and the added features make the dual motor an outstanding buy🎉

[@shawnrcurrie]

I love how Jay calls them out on battery power not being as perfect as they like to portray lol

[@Octamed]

The primary point was made. People forget the huge amount of energy petrol needs before it even gets in your car. Once batteries are mined, they can just exist for years and then recycled.

[@Censortubes]

@@Octamed what’s more 50 tons or 25k lbs? Watch as you prove how have no idea.

[@Censortubes]

@@Octamed tell us how you recycle a chemical reaction short bus?

[@Censortubes]

@@Octamed anyone who claims you can recycle them is spewing parrot lines another told em. Provide the place.

[@Octamed]

@@Censortubes wait, I think this is an AI? You're answering questions that were never asked, like weight? Anyway here's a battery plant kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWPbo5SoiryJiLM