Tesla Model 3 - V3.0

MY has double glazed rear windows. M3 doesn't. They may well be interchangeable but someone would need to clarify that.

I am so damn impressed with my Model 3 RWD. A day of driving from west Co Wexford to Dublin to home again (Incl about 20kms of city slow driving). Home with 32% after 304 kms total. Approx 40% motorway speed, remainder 80-100 km/h roads and less in city. A theoretical 447km range to zero (+ reserve?). Ideal weather of course..

I don't think our Classic Ioniq would have been any more efficient..

So it looks like the Model 3 Highland will actually be a hatchback? And looking much more like a small Model S? And be 15% cheaper than current Model 3?

Very exciting news, could be on my shortlist for next car so!

This is from a Tweet from Musk from today, lots of YT videos reckon the above

Exactly. Model 3 was never suitable for me as I need a hatchback - and it is not very pretty. Model Y a bit bulky and too tall, also not very pretty. If Tesla at some point extend the offer of letting you bring FSD to your new car, I could be tempted

Would have to convince herself that we don't need a luxury car anymore though, that will be tricky. That's after I can convince myself first 😂

Have a look at some of the YT videos analysing this in detail and kinda "proving" it's not a Model S, hence it must be a different car, hence guessing it is the Model 3 Highland

Here's a couple to get you started:

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Don't know if I'm alone here, but I couldn't be arsed with any of these 'project highland' photo's & sightings etc.....

I'll take note of it when Tesla themselves announce it. - I don't want to already know what it half looks like before it's announced.. I'd rather see it for the 1st time in their promo material, looking as it should... good..

They will sell more if they drop the price further

If the new M3is a hatch, I would consider changing my 222 rwd....maybe even go for the P 😁

Another first world problem solved.

Well then…..

Project highland is official Tesla has announced on X 

https://www.tesla.com/nl_nl/model3/design

Currently seems to only be available in mainland Europe Irish site hasn’t changed .

 Here is a list of everything new in the refreshed Model 3:

• Range has increases ~12%

• 50% of the parts in the car are new

• Redesigned interior with new door cards

• More premium interior materials. The fabric is softer to the touch and sewn with a more refined process to present a better overall texture

• Two new colors: Ultra Red & Stealth Gray

• No more stalks. New steering wheel contains the turns signals, light controls, horn, new camera button, wiper controls and mic control

• New dash design with textured/woven material

• Multicolor ambient LED interior lighting extending from dash to rear seat doors

• Updated center console with real metal handles, giving a more premium feel.

• 30% decrease in wind and ambient noise, 25% improvement in impact noise and 20% improvement in road noise

• Acoustic glass on rear windows and back window (was only on front windows before). "360º acoustic glass"

• More sound insulation for a quieter ride

• Uptick in hood to let wind go over more quietly

• Upgraded suspension for a more premium ride. New springs & dampers. New geometry on front suspension. New bushings. New way they mount the sub frame to the chassis

• Stiffer body

• More premium sounding door "thunk"

• Two motors close the trunk now vs one before, resulting in a quieter automatic close

• Tires have more cushioning for improved ride

• Center touchscreen now brighter, has smaller bezels, higher contrast & is more responsive

• More comfortable rear seats

• Redesigned lower rear bumper

• All seats are now perforated

• No fog lights anymore

• Front seats are now ventilated, in additional to heated

• 8" touchscreen for rear passengers in the back to control climate & enjoy entertainment. You can connect two headsets at the same time.

• New Model 3 is the most aerodynamic Tesla ever. Drag coefficient is 0.219 Cd

• Upgraded 2.0 ventilation system. You can now separately turn off the passenger side air

• Slimmer and sleeker headlight and taillight design

• New speaker bar in the roof

• New 17 speaker sound system (up from 14 before). It now includes 2 subwoofers, and 2 amplifiers. More punchy.

• 65W USB-C charger in center console so you can charge a laptop.

• Improved bluetooth

• Upgraded microphones. Now one on each passenger side. New mics make phone calls clearer and "smooth"

• Improved Wifi connectivity

• improved connectivity to phone so car will recognize your phone from farther away

• Two new wheel designs that optimize battery life

• Front bumper camera (maybe?)

• New Tesla lettering replaces rear Tesla logo badge

• Car is 8% more efficient thanks to better aerodynamics

• Car is lighter than before

• Working on new Performance Model 3