The softer suspension is what 95% of users wanted for this car so I'm all for it, I'm sure the new model 3 performance will have a firmer/sportier suspension (an adaptative suspension setting on the performance would be really nice actually)
I'm disappointed by the softer suspension as you're buying a small car, not a float boat SUV. It should have tight and precise handling, similar to a BMW 3 series.
@@aussie2uGAhave you actually tried the new model 3? Because it still does not feel like an air suspension if that’s what you are referring to, it’s softer and more compliant as before but definitely not the softest in the segment. You might be in the 5% here anyway, but tesla has finally listened to its customers and this is what matters for most.
i did a road trip in Europe and German roads are super quiet at speed (at least compared to UK ones). will have to see side by side comparison to asses the real change
Believe me I am a polestar fan and I would have one IF tesla did not exist. I do want to test drive a polestar 2 to compare to my model 3 standard. Then we could really talk. Lol.
Great video, learned a lot and love your enthusiasm! Drove in one as a passenger recently, first time ever in a Tesla and i must say i was impressed! And i wasn’t even driving. Great car, the ease of driving, the silentness, the instant torque, very nice! Keep up the good work 😃
Just drove the new highland today and am really really impressed by the great noise insulation and it's soft suspension. Driving it in the capital city of Slovenia where we have lots of roundabounds with those on steering wheel indicators really is pain though
I worry about those indicators, especially if you have 2 cars you are switching between. The muscle memory would be hard to forget. But if this was your only car you'd probably re-learn.
Agreed, I'm definitely getting a set of aftermarket stalks for mine as soon as one of these companies makes one (that's my only complaint about the car, everything else is a huge improvement)
It’s just disappointing to me that the front camera on the nose got deleted, still no USS parking sensors, no radar for cross traffic detection front or rear, no overhead camera mode, no optional adaptive damping, no HUD or driver information display, and the removal of the stalks is a big flop for me. I loved the Tesla’s easy to use gear selector stalk that doubled as the autopilot on/off. You can do it blindly without having to even look. Same thing with the signal and wipers. Now you have to hunt and peck tiny buttons on the steering wheel that spin around as the wheel moves and also precisely swipe up and down on the display to engage drive or reverse, or use the even dumber roof mounted hard buttons for gear selection. This is added complexity for the sake of being different. It’s not a new and better way and I will stand by this sentiment after experiencing the stalkless steering wheel in an S and X, and the swipe gesture for gear selection.
I agree as far as your first two sentences…..some of those are standard safety equipment/features on some manufacturers. I drive my 2018 M3 mostly w voice commands or steering wheel buttons. The wipers are voice command and it’s menu opens when activated if you want to change their speed. I guess you’d say I am a drive by thumbs operator. Glad to hear someone already working on after market stalks though.
@@bepowerful2160 voice command for wipers has got to be the dumbest thing. But since Tesla's sell in spite of their customer hostile actions, they'll keep doing this shit.
It sounds like this car is a very nice upgrade over my LR AWD late 2019 Model 3. If one has waited until EVs got more mature and your old car is getting to the point where you were thinking about making the leap to an EV - this sounds like an excellent choice. That said, in the real world where families don't pull down six figures or much over that, trading in a good car with, say, 50 - 60K miles for a new car is financially unwise - especially with current interest rates.
I've only paid $200 in ev charging for over 10,000 miles of driving. Most my charging is free ev charging stations. Well worth the switching for me. 2019 LR
Sure, getting an EV was worth it for me too (My wife and I actually have two), but my comment had to do with trading a 2019 Model 3 for the new Highland Model 3. The new Model 3 looks great, but I'm not prepared to take a huge financial hit to trade in my 2019 Model 3 for the new one.
Test drove a Model 3 for the first time last week and I LOVED the sporty feel. Guess I’ll have to go used or take the plunge before the refresh, because I think the softer suspension would be a bit of a bummer for me. (If I wanted it to handle like a soft floaty crossover I’d get the MY)
I had a Model 3 SR as a rental while my LR had some collision work done and it was fun sliding the rear end out on turns. It's a very hoonable car and still pretty quick.
Picking mine up tomorrow, same spec as this one in the video. Both of your videos helped me a lot to decide for a test drive which then just made me fall in love with the car. So just wanted to say thank you 🙏
Interesting balls-out review, exactly what I wanted to see. Shows that this version is not at all the next choice for me. My company car is now the TM3LR MIC, 2022 model, and comes with all the things I love: firm, go-cart suspension (not harsh though), control stalks for indicators & forward/reverse selection, proper sonic parking sensors that actually work, lithium 12v battery, Ryzen processor, no silly coloured lighting that reflects on the windscreen. I love the safe & balanced chuckability of my version, more than anything. My employer's group insurance would prohibit aftermarket stalks / buttons, so those would not be options anyway. My next car won't be this one.
@@EIonMusk1 wrong, the US has 257,500 km of highway while the EU alone has over 5 million km. In the netherlands we also don’t have potholes in our highways and same goes for all other roads. We also have a much more efficient way of using the highway than in the US, we only overtake on the left and slower traffic stays on the right which is making it much safer allows for more efficient flow it traffic.
@@alanrickett2537 Huw wa eh? I have a Honda e. It has a few aspects more advanced than the Tesla. I’d love a Model Y as our family car… just with indicator stalks.
@@IslaSprollie move on and buy the car you like, Elon is not going the change his whole plan for you , and work or fail he has the right to do it his way and you yours
As an italian who is very passionate about cars (I had A45 AMG, Audi RS3 and RS5), I decided to try to dive deep into this version as it genuinely pleases me a lot, I bought the LR version for 4 wheels drive and the power train, btw going just 200kph on the autobahn is for elderly only ahah I swear that if this car can get me, a great skeptic excited, well, it's gonna get the whole italian market (slowly, we are used to ferraris going around 2000 people towns racing around) Nice content, keep it going!
It’s gratifying to see European drivers follow the rules: left lane for overtaking only and pulling over if they see a faster car approaching. US driving styles, with regards to lane discipline, are truly dangerous.
I think a big part of that is that driving lessons are mandatory in the EU. Correct me if I'm wrong but most people in the US practice on empty roads with family members and then just go for their exam.
@@BlazingsNLI took road and range in highschool (it cost a lot for teenager me) and we were definitely on the road. I did also practice on empty roads with my dad at first but for me at least I definitely practiced on the road. I also live on the border of my state and I've noticed the driving culture differs depending on where you are. The drivers to my north are a lot more reckless. Then there are some drivers in my suburban area that actually go 5 below (what we call Sunday drivers/driving), so I've seen a mix.
@@22s22a Europe is far from perfect, but we got driving/lane discipline nailed down at least. The US could really benefit from it, most of the traffic on freeways there is due to idiots driving at the same speed next to each other on all lanes and preventing other drivers to pass. This is so stupid, there is absolutely no common sense in doing this
The LFP battery is the best way to go 100% charging the battery to full ever day which gives one almost the same range as the LR model and it's hard to degrade it too.
Awesome video to actually see the new Highland model 3! I like it how you go through the service menu to show the charge status. I was curious also if you can show the octovalve thermal management page as that I think is very interesting to look at during the charging sessions and also when you were on the autobahn to see how hard it actually is trying to cool/heat the components.
Been watching your videos for quite a while and at 0:35 I immediately recognised that part of the road of the L167 in the german Eifel which I drove hundreds of times :D Didn't even think about you being in Germany nor passing this spot in the middle of nowhere. and on my supercharger too!
Hi Kyle, as always a good video. The only downside with the highland is the removal of the indicator and gear stocks. I’m from New Zealand and we do have a lot of roundabouts which will make it difficult to control the indicators using the touch sensitive button while entering and exiting the roundabout plus having to use the main screen for gear selection when having to make a quick 3 point turn. An 3rd party solution would definitely be ideal.
It’s because tesla knows internally that they are very very close to full self driving so most of the time people will simply let the car drive and the car will do the turn signals automatically
@@MiaSoreryOF I would be happy to be wrong but that’s highly doubtful. Elon just likes stuff to be as cheap as possible. They should have bit the bullet and upgraded the radar 2 years ago when they knew the current one wasn’t good enough. That and keep the USS for parking. Then they would probably have FSD by now but Elon insists vision only but it’s just not good enough.
With vision only, Tesla will be stuck in FSD is almost good enough purgatory. Sure humans drive with two eyes only but we’ve got a massive brain optimized for vision processing. And frankly we still suck at driving because our vision has limitations in distance and speed detection. Sure humans and cars can do those things with vision but the accuracy isn’t good enough. Radar and USS takes care of the things vision sucks with.
any feedback on the blinkers on steering wheel? i feel that it's a very bad idea but do you guys have any opinion or first impression after using it for a while?
@@sprockkets lol how about 3 separate car engineering channels that have taken the car to pieces and reported and shown the drive train and it's faults.
Just picked up a 2019 M3LR from Tesla, came with low miles and acceleration boost. For $28.2k Coming from an 07 prius, my Tesla is quieter and feels very sporty. The suspension is stiff, but not too stiff and isn't as noisy as a lot of people online complain about. A huge upgrade. Just gotta drive one yourself and make your own opinions!
21:23 the main reason it is so quite is because you are driving on the world's best asfalt in the world. Night and day difference between Dutch highways and crazy US ones.
@miles5600 dude, in the Netherlands they use support poles under the road to make sure the road is stable. When it is poring with rain the water drains instantly. I have been many times in the US but the roads are rubbish. The country is a lot less dense and therfore have to cover a lot more km but still.
@@bartdeking support poles under de road? Lol no they use something called a subbase, basically different types of gravel, sand and more that’s compacted before they pave the road. There’s no poles idk where you got that from. Yes US highways are crap but they’re slowly improving them and taking away highway pieces that go straight through cities. They just opened up 1.2 trillion for new infrastructure and repairs and that takes time.
Would the feel of the suspension/ ride change if you changed your steering setting to normal or performance? I recall at the start you set it to soft.. Great to see these updates and great to see Tesla is listening to customers and evolving the car. Thanks for the great video too.
A softer suspension is no problem in many countries. In germany i want a car feeling and being save at high speed. But 200 Km/h is ok. I like driving with 160-180 Km/h if possible. When weather is not optimal, wind or rain, good tires and suspension makes a big difference.,
The great thing about low drag and light weight is it makes everything better.. For instance it takes less horsepower to make it go fast.. And so it takes less cooling for a given driving style. Which means it takes less power to go a particular speed. Hard engineering work pays off!
Motor Trend also reported the Highland Standard Range at 262 miles of advertised range. Kind of odd that it's rated for 10-11 miles less than the outgoing 2023 model when Highland was supposed to be more efficient, but it definitely makes me feel a bit better about my 2023. I was having major buyer's remorse when people were saying Highland Standard Range would have near 300 or more miles of range at first. I think people were just looking at the Chinese rating initially, which seems to vastly overestimate range for all cars.
Yeah, but if they claimed 10 percent better range due to aero and power train improvements, it should show somewhere. To the surprise of no one, Tesla/Musk lied.
I searched for the Motor Trend article after seeing your comment and its highway performance is even worse than I expected. The excerpt reads: "The updated 2024 Model 3 Dual-Motor Long Range scores 250 miles in this real-world highway test, while the updated Standard Range car comes in at 221 miles. Arguably more interesting, a 2022 Tesla Model 3 Dual-Motor Long Range driven on the same roads under nearly identical conditions just two days earlier netted a MotorTrend Road-Trip Range of 258 miles." I have the early 2022 M3LR with the old battery architecture and USS and my highway range is around 300 miles (I commute 180 miles mostly on highway every week and the car consumes very close to 60% of battery). I really like the Highland's new facelift and reduced cabin noise but I'm sticking with my ride for now. Tesla still has a few more steps to go at refining the 4680 architecture and I'm willing to wait until they do.
@@duerf5826 IMO what's worse is I got around 293 miles last month in a 2020 Niro EV. No a/c needed, tailwind so effectively driving 65mph, actually driving 72mph. For an EV that's supposed to only get 239 mile range. Even using AC would have only killed around 15 miles of range.
I would be careful with these comparisons, since an official EPA number does not exist for Highland. The new Model 3 has around 20km more WLTP range than the previous version (both on 19 inch). MotorTrend did some back of the napkin calculations, but nothing more. They also did compare 18 inch vs 19 inch. Tesla has some estimates, they give the 18 inch version roughly 7,5% more range.
@@theipc-twizzt2789Yeah, fair point. Probably best to wait until we see official EPA numbers, but this number is straight from Tesla themselves as the estimated EPA range, and in the past, they’ve been pretty close with their preliminary estimates. EPA tests have a lot of slowing and accelerating to simulate real world driving, whereas WLTP might be more constant speed cruising, so it could be that Highland is less efficient around town and when accelerating (more sound insulation could mean more weight), but more efficient in constant speed driving.
Also searching for information on that. How's the sound system on the SR model? Tesla advertises a redesigned 17 speaker on the LR which I think it has 2 subs. What about this SR? How many speakers? Any subs? How does it sound?
You mean US highways that don’t have toll roads! States where there are tolls on the highway I often find have much better highway roads than states without toll roads.
That is not quite right - maybe in New York but definitely not in The South. And Germany has their infrastructure problems too ( lots of construction all the time).
Really nice video, thank you. Very curious about the reduced range. I sat in a demo car on Friday which was a RWD highland on 19 inch wheels and at 90% SOC it showed 218 miles rated 😮 which does seem rather low considering the alleged improvements. I wonder if there’s some new math to make the rated range display more realistic 🤨
@@zoobrizzthe bummer w new P is the dash layout is in the way. As a small petite person once seat and wheel are adjusted the wheel touches my thighs and I still have to strain a bit to see over that AWFUL gauge cluster….hoping they at least lower it at some point. I like the updated body!
They plan to bring this to the Y. In fact they already announced improvements to the Y. So who knows...Model Y just looks like a total dork. Stretching the 3 just doesn't work, for me.
I’m excited to drive it. Although I love the Model 3 Performance now, this looks like a smaller Model S. Which I like because it’s more nimble. ⚡️😎 Was hoping the front & rear bumper / diffuser looks more wider & aggressive than the original Model 3
I've always been hesitant on getting a model 3, I've driven multiple but I always felt like they were just not good enough. This seems way better. The only thing now is is the Long Range model worth the extra buck.
the only things I am worried about are the stalks, and the price. with the stalks, I hear they can be custom installed so I'm not too worried about that. the price on the other hand, I need the AWD because I live in NY and need to be as prepared as I can be for snowy weather, but how much more expensive will the long range version be next year?
The current model 3 suspension id argue is almost perfect for non active suspension , just enough compliance but very sporty. The air suspension in s was way too floaty. My favorite car suspension I’ve had so far is the mag ride in Camaro ss. Mag ride is fantastic, would be even better in something like model 3 that has a little more wheel travel.
which is more comfy the model s or model 3 highland? by floaty what does that mean? im thinking of getting the plaid S. i know the vehicle is longer and heavier.
@@Fumbiii16I had a P90d it was smoother ride, but didn’t feel nearly as good as model 3 in corners. I’ve never driven the plaid so can’t say how the newer air suspension compares. If you just want smooth ride the air suspension is definitely better. Model 3 feels like a sports car, the s doesn’t even though it’s faster. Similar to how bmw m3 was compared to m5.
Dutch roads are smooth and well maintained. So yes, for sure that was part of the reason he found it quiet. This new model has double glazing all around, and the new materials inside absorb the sound more too.
The 125 mph speed limit is NOT because of the tires. All of the Hankook iON EVO and Michelin e.Primacy tires on the new Model 3 are V(149), W(168 mph), or Y(186 mph) rated. Someone just made up that tire theory. It isn’t true. It is possible that either the new suspension or the Aero doesn’t allow it to go over 125 mph because of aerodynamic lift. That is just speculation though.
it´s a cost saving measure. If you don´t have to design the car for Autobahn speed, you can choose parts that are cheaper because they don´t have to endure that high speeds like smaller breaks and suspensions with less travel. Every other country has no problem with this through speed limits and for germany the cars get software limited. easy as that. The Model 3 Plaid is rumored and probably will feature a higher top speed with upgraded suspension and breaks.
@@DerDoJo there is no evidence at all that this car has smaller brakes or less suspension travel. However, there is evidence in this video that high speed stability may not be what it was in previous Model 3 cars. That is probably why they have limited it to 125 mph.
@@stevenichols4639 high speed stability is my evidence. If you choose other parts (which don´t really have to be less quality) which will give you nice ride quality for lower speeds in trade off for a lower max. speed, it is a decision by the engineers.
@@DerDoJo And yet we haven’t considered the fact that the max speed could be limited for something as simple as safety and to keep people interested in higher trims for more performance.
As someone who drives 50 miles every weekday, yes, very much yes. Sure sportiness is fun every once in a while or if you drive very short distances. But if you are commuting or running errands, comfort is what you want.
@@ProXcaliberI’m torn. Although the ride in my 2021 Model 3 AWD is a little harsh on bad roads, I’m somewhat disappointed that the softer suspension appears to have made handling worse, though it’s not a surprise, as that’s the usual trade-off. I love that my 2021 corners like it’s on rails, with minimal body roll and pitch. It sounds like that’s noticeably worse now. Which is sad, because I’d love some of the other improvements, like the lower noise levels, ventilated seats, etc.
I drove the 2024 model 3 long range yesterday. Amazing car. The model Y has an annoying low frequency rumble from road noise. Can’t wait for the improved model Y.
Kind of a bummer that they reduced vmax. 200+ kph runs are pretty common in Germany and it they weren’t a big issue with the old Teslas. Besides that sounds good. PDC working with or without sensors?
@@50cts I've been following it a bit and it's still far from perfect, falling short of using proper sensors. I've had a Model 3 Performance for over 3 years, and I'm now looking at the BYD Seal. Model 3 Highland is still a possibility, but I'm keen on the Seal, hopefully ahving a test drive next month.
@@pauldoree3967 Had an Atto 3 for a week recently and put several 100km on it. God that software is so far away from a state that you should release it to public. Really can’t recommend it at all for the ridiculous price tag of sometimes >40k EUR and it didn’t even have a rain sensor, wtf? Get a Tesla for that money, it’s a no brainer. I mean the car itself is not terrible but the software messes it up big time. Maybe the seal is better, I’d really recommend to get it for a few days to test drive before ordering it.
Yeah exactly, on my model y performance with the 21” wheels, compared to my winters with 19” the 19’s feel floaty with way worse handling compared to the 21’s
Since I don't drive a Tesla, I'm just curious if there's no stocks then how do you reverse? Is it a button on the wheel or screen? If to drive is just to depress the brake from parking, what if you have to reverse out a space? Again, just asking out of curiosity because I have never driven a Tesla. I have a Kia Soul EV which for the most part is a pretty standard and easy to understand traditional car design language with EV benefits.
Interesting video Kyle! In your video I notice that - while driving in darkness (starting at 42:05) - there seem to be two red lights on and flickering above the interior mirror. Can you explain what that is? Regarding the naming of this Model 3 version: as you say, "Highland" is the internal code name. That name was used in the development and testing phase until when it could first be ordered: as you know, it was in Europe and China from September 1 this year. This means that it is not correct to continue using the name Highland yet. In my opinion, the best designation is "Model 3 late 2023" because that will always remain correct, including in all future videos about this version. And when it goes on sale in the USA as of early December 2023, that designation will also apply to the USA. My assumption that with the rear-wheel drive of the Standard Range version, combined with the Model 3's large acceleration force, there is a greater risk of rear-end breakout in relatively sharp turns on wet pavement, I see confirmed in your video (at 45:48 and 46:43). Because I find that too risky, I think AWD is a safer choice. So why car manufacturers make electric cars with rear-wheel drive instead of front-wheel drive, seems somewhat peculiar to me. Perhaps because with only a motor in the front, the weight of the car might be too unevenly distributed between front and rear. I hope that the red blind spot indicator lights will, via a software update in the future, only blink when it is really necessary. By "only when it is really necessary" I mean: when one has activated a turn signal, and also when one consciously turns the steering wheel manually to leave one's lane to overtake a vehicle in front, or to turn left or right, while one forgot to activate the turn signals. Currently they blink every time a vehicle comes alongside, even when one has no intention of changing lanes. That is completely unnecessary, absurd and annoying. Moreover, it can lead to exactly the opposite result than what it is intended for: because it flashes so often, habit ultimately makes it less likely that you as a driver will feel yourself warned of an impending collision. (If my English is not perfect: I am a Dutch-speaking Belgian) Bye!
Man the people behind this are truly paving the way for the rest of automotive. It’s great to see that they start in China where it’s cheaper and transition to where it’s more expensive like the USA. They know how to scale and others just simply try, but boy are they struggling comparatively
Man, can’t wait for the performance 3 highland in the USA. My 2019 is great but my neighbor picked up a 2023 sr and it’s unbelievable how many little and big refinements are already in place, so the highland must be $$
Is it bad that I am more excited for the aftermarket stalks than the highland? But idc the stalks are bigger deal to me. Stalks are love Stalks are life Stalks 4eva Lol
Dunno, I have the highland and after two days I'm used to keeping my hands on the wheel at a set position on roundabouts so that I can hit the buttons without looking. Is it perfect? No. Did I try to hit stalks that don't exist? Definitely. But if that's the only drawback, I'll take it. It's my first EV and it's been wonderful so far.
@@bepowerful2160 I had PS2s on my M5 when I got it but switched to Continental DWS-06 and they've been great. I had a rental Polestar 2 recently with the same, or similar, Primacy tires and I thought they were much better than the Goodyears the MY was riding on. Those tires, or the MY itself, made the steering super twitchy at highway speeds as well.
@@OpeoAslam At 30k miles on my Niro the Primacy Tires are all wobbly and done for. That's probably not un expected, but I'm set to go to Goodyear WeatherReady. I'm sure the CrossClimate2 are better but they want around $50 more a tire.
@@andreknudsne7648 think about how many more parts you need for a frame with separate seals. And no, the original 3 didn’t come with laminated glass so you don’t have to have laminated to be frameless. Even cars with frames have laminated, so you’re barking up the wrong tree on that point.
@@JetFire9 I don't think frameless is to save costs, otherwise we would see it on many cheap cars like Corolla, Civic, Elantra, etc. But it's typically only found in luxury cars like BMWs.
@@GraysonCarr Which do you think is cheaper to make? Elon is about cheaper. Do you know why they are getting rid of fog lights, stalks, radar, USS, etc? If not, then you need to stop commenting.
Kyle, take speed seriously. Not sure if giving a review, looking across to see the passenger, for half a second, and gesticulating with one hand is appropriate at 200 KPH+. In just one second you move forward 56 metres. By the time you see any small thing and process it, you have hit it.
Can anyone tell me more about the battery calibration Kyle is doing in service mode? Why service mode vs just charge to 100%? Love Kyle’s passionate nerd energy. I need a car my March 2024 and I’m holding out for a RWD 2024 highland. I’m hoping the USA $7500 tax credit still applies and can be used at point of purchase. Kyle, thank you for driving the RWD LFP!
calibration is done automatically charging to 100%, service mode is for more info like temperatures and SOC with ,1 precision instead of full percentage
I think the nervousness in corners also partly stems from the new tires. I notice a big diffrence on the autobahn between uberturbines and regular aero wheels.
7:40 into video. Seen 2 commercials by in video sponsors (nokkia and magnus) and several minutes of flattering commercial for you tube guy before talking about the rave reviews of the sponsor of the car that makes widgets for the car. (And not to mention 4 commercials by TH-cam). Sadly, you have grown too big for your britches.
Kyle, I couldn’t quite figure out what you meant about the different steering feel. It almost sounds like you’re saying it now takes more steering wheel travel for the same amount of wheel turn? But I wasn’t sure. One of the things I love about my 2021 Model 3 AWD is the steering-very fast responsive steering without having to move the wheel much. I suspect they’ve changed this. I’m also disappointed that the softer suspension appears to have made handling worse, though it’s not a surprise, as that’s the usual trade-off. I love that my 2021 corners like it’s on rails, with minimal body roll and pitch. It sounds like that’s noticeably worse now. Which is sad, because I’d love some of the other improvements, like the lower noise levels, ventilated seats, improved styling, etc. I live in Canada, so it’s not like I usually drive more than 130 km/h or so, but even around the city I like the sporty handling. (Though the harsh ride can get old; I was really hoping they had found a way to preserve the precise handling while handling bumps better, but after watching your video it sounds like they had to sacrifice handling to get comfort. Does that sound right?) Maybe I’ll have to just hold onto my 2021 (with it’s nice big 82 kWh Panasonic NCA battery). Too bad, as I was really looking forward to Highland.
You can buy them aftermarket. I personally could not care less. As it is, my current car already has a buttons to shift gears and this isn’t far from that.
Aftermarket stuff which voids your warranty or your insurance is a deal breaker for me. Imagine going to indicate and the aftermarket indicator stalk 3M tape fails and it falls off. That’s an accident right there.
Can't wait to order Highland M3 when it is available in US. Kudos to Shanghai design team. They hit it out of the park and is a beautiful look, and will be hugely successful IMHO..
What do you think about the elimination of "creep" and "roll"? How do you move forward or backward like 2-3 inches without creep? It's hard with just the accelerator.
Most likely, it only looks that way because of the camera angle. When viewing it from the seats, you're no longer looking at the side of one strip where it has a gap to the next, but straight onto the gap.
The softer suspension is what 95% of users wanted for this car so I'm all for it, I'm sure the new model 3 performance will have a firmer/sportier suspension (an adaptative suspension setting on the performance would be really nice actually)
How does the turn signal work? What activates it?
@@georgewoodland1766 capacitive buttons on the steering wheel.
I'm disappointed by the softer suspension as you're buying a small car, not a float boat SUV. It should have tight and precise handling, similar to a BMW 3 series.
@@aussie2uGAhave you actually tried the new model 3? Because it still does not feel like an air suspension if that’s what you are referring to, it’s softer and more compliant as before but definitely not the softest in the segment. You might be in the 5% here anyway, but tesla has finally listened to its customers and this is what matters for most.
@@aussie2uGA it's supposed to have. softer ride because it's more comfortable that way
I'm impressed at the road noise reduction. Wow.
i did a road trip in Europe and German roads are super quiet at speed (at least compared to UK ones). will have to see side by side comparison to asses the real change
Road texture counts for a lot. Old and new car will need to be driven on the same roads side by side to get a true comparison
@@areitu I’m sure it's silent over the washboard. 😜
Road noise was one of the main reasons I didn't get a Model y or Model 3...
Beast of a car
If you’re still in the Netherlands, would be more than happy to borrow my Polestar 2 MY24 LRSM (RWD) to you for a day so you can compare it to this! 😊
Thank you! I’ve already left but perhaps next visit we could line up the cars for some videos. Really appreciate it!
What do you want to compare, there is no competition in terms of efficiency
Believe me I am a polestar fan and I would have one IF tesla did not exist. I do want to test drive a polestar 2 to compare to my model 3 standard. Then we could really talk. Lol.
Is it ok if I can borrow your car for a few days?
Great video, learned a lot and love your enthusiasm! Drove in one as a passenger recently, first time ever in a Tesla and i must say i was impressed! And i wasn’t even driving. Great car, the ease of driving, the silentness, the instant torque, very nice! Keep up the good work 😃
Finally! I've been waiting for this since they announced the refreshed model. Thank you for all your great videos, Kyle.
I clicked on the video so fast 😂
Just drove the new highland today and am really really impressed by the great noise insulation and it's soft suspension. Driving it in the capital city of Slovenia where we have lots of roundabounds with those on steering wheel indicators really is pain though
I worry about those indicators, especially if you have 2 cars you are switching between. The muscle memory would be hard to forget. But if this was your only car you'd probably re-learn.
Agreed, I'm definitely getting a set of aftermarket stalks for mine as soon as one of these companies makes one (that's my only complaint about the car, everything else is a huge improvement)
Would be a huge mod though@@Oklm23
Yes and those steering wheel indicator turn signal buttons are enough to make the car a no go for me. Plus I think it's unsafe.
can you turn off all the beeps yet ? turn down the indicator sound ?
It’s just disappointing to me that the front camera on the nose got deleted, still no USS parking sensors, no radar for cross traffic detection front or rear, no overhead camera mode, no optional adaptive damping, no HUD or driver information display, and the removal of the stalks is a big flop for me. I loved the Tesla’s easy to use gear selector stalk that doubled as the autopilot on/off. You can do it blindly without having to even look. Same thing with the signal and wipers. Now you have to hunt and peck tiny buttons on the steering wheel that spin around as the wheel moves and also precisely swipe up and down on the display to engage drive or reverse, or use the even dumber roof mounted hard buttons for gear selection. This is added complexity for the sake of being different. It’s not a new and better way and I will stand by this sentiment after experiencing the stalkless steering wheel in an S and X, and the swipe gesture for gear selection.
I agree as far as your first two sentences…..some of those are standard safety equipment/features on some manufacturers. I drive my 2018 M3 mostly w voice commands or steering wheel buttons. The wipers are voice command and it’s menu opens when activated if you want to change their speed. I guess you’d say I am a drive by thumbs operator. Glad to hear someone already working on after market stalks though.
No wonder these things are so expensive to insure!
@@bepowerful2160 voice command for wipers has got to be the dumbest thing.
But since Tesla's sell in spite of their customer hostile actions, they'll keep doing this shit.
Do you play video games and have to look at the controller every time you press a button?
I imagine not.
@@sprockkets If you dont like voice commands, just use the right scroll wheel?
It sounds like this car is a very nice upgrade over my LR AWD late 2019 Model 3. If one has waited until EVs got more mature and your old car is getting to the point where you were thinking about making the leap to an EV - this sounds like an excellent choice. That said, in the real world where families don't pull down six figures or much over that, trading in a good car with, say, 50 - 60K miles for a new car is financially unwise - especially with current interest rates.
I've only paid $200 in ev charging for over 10,000 miles of driving. Most my charging is free ev charging stations. Well worth the switching for me. 2019 LR
Sure, getting an EV was worth it for me too (My wife and I actually have two), but my comment had to do with trading a 2019 Model 3 for the new Highland Model 3. The new Model 3 looks great, but I'm not prepared to take a huge financial hit to trade in my 2019 Model 3 for the new one.
Tesla are sometimes running campaigns with low interest deals. Like here in Sweden you could get a MY at 2,99% interest. In UK they had zero!
Thats the main reason for keeping my 15 Corolla. Would love to make the switch but financially can't pull that trigger.
Current Model 3 is fine. Keep it until it cant drive anymore. By then there will be some even better options with even more range and better tech.
Test drove a Model 3 for the first time last week and I LOVED the sporty feel. Guess I’ll have to go used or take the plunge before the refresh, because I think the softer suspension would be a bit of a bummer for me. (If I wanted it to handle like a soft floaty crossover I’d get the MY)
I had a Model 3 SR as a rental while my LR had some collision work done and it was fun sliding the rear end out on turns. It's a very hoonable car and still pretty quick.
Picking mine up tomorrow, same spec as this one in the video. Both of your videos helped me a lot to decide for a test drive which then just made me fall in love with the car. So just wanted to say thank you 🙏
Interesting balls-out review, exactly what I wanted to see. Shows that this version is not at all the next choice for me. My company car is now the TM3LR MIC, 2022 model, and comes with all the things I love: firm, go-cart suspension (not harsh though), control stalks for indicators & forward/reverse selection, proper sonic parking sensors that actually work, lithium 12v battery, Ryzen processor, no silly coloured lighting that reflects on the windscreen. I love the safe & balanced chuckability of my version, more than anything. My employer's group insurance would prohibit aftermarket stalks / buttons, so those would not be options anyway. My next car won't be this one.
Great to see! For us in the US, the high speed is just for giggles. Excellent to know the car can handle to specs.
There is an 85mph freeway next to gigaAustin and people go 90-95 on it
@@EllaBellaPhotographySAas they should. US highways suck compared to European ones.
No country in Europe has a vast highway system like USA lol
@@EIonMusk1 wrong, the US has 257,500 km of highway while the EU alone has over 5 million km. In the netherlands we also don’t have potholes in our highways and same goes for all other roads.
We also have a much more efficient way of using the highway than in the US, we only overtake on the left and slower traffic stays on the right which is making it much safer allows for more efficient flow it traffic.
@@miles5600 is this satire?
No one does it like you do it Kyle! Incredible EV reviews. The new Model 3 - beautiful, refined, smooth, quiet. Really impressive ❤
Brilliant car but NEEDS indicator stalks.
It does not, it's good as is.
Cars not for you move on
@@alanrickett2537 Huw wa eh? I have a Honda e. It has a few aspects more advanced than the Tesla. I’d love a Model Y as our family car… just with indicator stalks.
@@IslaSprollie move on and buy the car you like, Elon is not going the change his whole plan for you , and work or fail he has the right to do it his way and you yours
@@alanrickett2537 stupid elon musk stans
As an italian who is very passionate about cars (I had A45 AMG, Audi RS3 and RS5), I decided to try to dive deep into this version as it genuinely pleases me a lot, I bought the LR version for 4 wheels drive and the power train, btw going just 200kph on the autobahn is for elderly only ahah
I swear that if this car can get me, a great skeptic excited, well, it's gonna get the whole italian market (slowly, we are used to ferraris going around 2000 people towns racing around)
Nice content, keep it going!
It’s gratifying to see European drivers follow the rules: left lane for overtaking only and pulling over if they see a faster car approaching.
US driving styles, with regards to lane discipline, are truly dangerous.
Agreed, American driving discipline is extremely annoying and dangerous as well (hence why they have the highest car accident rate in the world).
I think a big part of that is that driving lessons are mandatory in the EU. Correct me if I'm wrong but most people in the US practice on empty roads with family members and then just go for their exam.
Yeah we get it your European country is perfect
@@BlazingsNLI took road and range in highschool (it cost a lot for teenager me) and we were definitely on the road. I did also practice on empty roads with my dad at first but for me at least I definitely practiced on the road. I also live on the border of my state and I've noticed the driving culture differs depending on where you are. The drivers to my north are a lot more reckless. Then there are some drivers in my suburban area that actually go 5 below (what we call Sunday drivers/driving), so I've seen a mix.
@@22s22a Europe is far from perfect, but we got driving/lane discipline nailed down at least. The US could really benefit from it, most of the traffic on freeways there is due to idiots driving at the same speed next to each other on all lanes and preventing other drivers to pass. This is so stupid, there is absolutely no common sense in doing this
Does it read the digital speed limit signs on the autobahn? Teslas used to have big problems with it.
Drove a M3SR Highland today as well in Rotterdam, so much better than a M3 2019 I drove in a while ago!
Did the turning radius improve?
The LFP battery is the best way to go 100% charging the battery to full ever day which gives one almost the same range as the LR model and it's hard to degrade it too.
Fast chargin is slower though. No can defy physics. Not even TEsla.
@@rebelaqua823 Defying physics will be in a future release.
Awesome video to actually see the new Highland model 3! I like it how you go through the service menu to show the charge status. I was curious also if you can show the octovalve thermal management page as that I think is very interesting to look at during the charging sessions and also when you were on the autobahn to see how hard it actually is trying to cool/heat the components.
Been watching your videos for quite a while and at 0:35 I immediately recognised that part of the road of the L167 in the german Eifel which I drove hundreds of times :D Didn't even think about you being in Germany nor passing this spot in the middle of nowhere. and on my supercharger too!
I think the soft suspension is the correct choice.... but seriously, has Tesla not heard of adaptive dampers?
Hi Kyle, as always a good video. The only downside with the highland is the removal of the indicator and gear stocks. I’m from New Zealand and we do have a lot of roundabouts which will make it difficult to control the indicators using the touch sensitive button while entering and exiting the roundabout plus having to use the main screen for gear selection when having to make a quick 3 point turn. An 3rd party solution would definitely be ideal.
It’s because tesla knows internally that they are very very close to full self driving so most of the time people will simply let the car drive and the car will do the turn signals automatically
@@MiaSoreryOFwhen i watch videos the autopilot sucks at using turn signals properly 😭
@@MiaSoreryOF I would be happy to be wrong but that’s highly doubtful. Elon just likes stuff to be as cheap as possible. They should have bit the bullet and upgraded the radar 2 years ago when they knew the current one wasn’t good enough. That and keep the USS for parking. Then they would probably have FSD by now but Elon insists vision only but it’s just not good enough.
With vision only, Tesla will be stuck in FSD is almost good enough purgatory. Sure humans drive with two eyes only but we’ve got a massive brain optimized for vision processing. And frankly we still suck at driving because our vision has limitations in distance and speed detection. Sure humans and cars can do those things with vision but the accuracy isn’t good enough. Radar and USS takes care of the things vision sucks with.
@@colbyconner3206 well you need a job somewhere you are smarter than all Tesla engineers. You have it all figured out. Ego much lmao
How’s the new audio system compared to the old Model 3? Compared to the S/X?
any feedback on the blinkers on steering wheel? i feel that it's a very bad idea but do you guys have any opinion or first impression after using it for a while?
So does this update make it competitive with the ioniq5 for noise levels and ride quality? If so, I might be interested for my next car.
Ride quality yes but IONIQ 5 is still slightly quieter
@@KyleConnerbut miles behind in the drive chain quality
@@alanrickett2537 no one cares what a Musk stan thinks
@@sprockkets lol how about 3 separate car engineering channels that have taken the car to pieces and reported and shown the drive train and it's faults.
@@alanrickett2537 let me guess, munro who has no fning clue what they are talking about.
Just picked up a 2019 M3LR from Tesla, came with low miles and acceleration boost. For $28.2k
Coming from an 07 prius, my Tesla is quieter and feels very sporty. The suspension is stiff, but not too stiff and isn't as noisy as a lot of people online complain about. A huge upgrade.
Just gotta drive one yourself and make your own opinions!
Great video. Love the emphasis on the ride comfort. Can anyone confirm if the LR will have the same soft suspension as the RWD?
21:23 the main reason it is so quite is because you are driving on the world's best asfalt in the world. Night and day difference between Dutch highways and crazy US ones.
It’s called porous pavement and it’s also used in the US.
@miles5600 dude, in the Netherlands they use support poles under the road to make sure the road is stable.
When it is poring with rain the water drains instantly.
I have been many times in the US but the roads are rubbish. The country is a lot less dense and therfore have to cover a lot more km but still.
@@bartdeking support poles under de road? Lol no they use something called a subbase, basically different types of gravel, sand and more that’s compacted before they pave the road. There’s no poles idk where you got that from. Yes US highways are crap but they’re slowly improving them and taking away highway pieces that go straight through cities. They just opened up 1.2 trillion for new infrastructure and repairs and that takes time.
@@bartdeking you saying water drains instantly is literally what i said, porous pavement. Pavement that’s porous.
@@miles5600 nice man!
Would the feel of the suspension/ ride change if you changed your steering setting to normal or performance? I recall at the start you set it to soft..
Great to see these updates and great to see Tesla is listening to customers and evolving the car.
Thanks for the great video too.
A softer suspension is no problem in many countries. In germany i want a car feeling and being save at high speed. But 200 Km/h is ok. I like driving with 160-180 Km/h if possible. When weather is not optimal, wind or rain, good tires and suspension makes a big difference.,
The great thing about low drag and light weight is it makes everything better.. For instance it takes less horsepower to make it go fast.. And so it takes less cooling for a given driving style. Which means it takes less power to go a particular speed. Hard engineering work pays off!
Finally! The video I’ve been waiting for! Cheers
Motor Trend also reported the Highland Standard Range at 262 miles of advertised range. Kind of odd that it's rated for 10-11 miles less than the outgoing 2023 model when Highland was supposed to be more efficient, but it definitely makes me feel a bit better about my 2023. I was having major buyer's remorse when people were saying Highland Standard Range would have near 300 or more miles of range at first. I think people were just looking at the Chinese rating initially, which seems to vastly overestimate range for all cars.
Yeah, but if they claimed 10 percent better range due to aero and power train improvements, it should show somewhere. To the surprise of no one, Tesla/Musk lied.
I searched for the Motor Trend article after seeing your comment and its highway performance is even worse than I expected. The excerpt reads:
"The updated 2024 Model 3 Dual-Motor Long Range scores 250 miles in this real-world highway test, while the updated Standard Range car comes in at 221 miles. Arguably more interesting, a 2022 Tesla Model 3 Dual-Motor Long Range driven on the same roads under nearly identical conditions just two days earlier netted a MotorTrend Road-Trip Range of 258 miles."
I have the early 2022 M3LR with the old battery architecture and USS and my highway range is around 300 miles (I commute 180 miles mostly on highway every week and the car consumes very close to 60% of battery). I really like the Highland's new facelift and reduced cabin noise but I'm sticking with my ride for now. Tesla still has a few more steps to go at refining the 4680 architecture and I'm willing to wait until they do.
@@duerf5826 IMO what's worse is I got around 293 miles last month in a 2020 Niro EV. No a/c needed, tailwind so effectively driving 65mph, actually driving 72mph. For an EV that's supposed to only get 239 mile range.
Even using AC would have only killed around 15 miles of range.
I would be careful with these comparisons, since an official EPA number does not exist for Highland.
The new Model 3 has around 20km more WLTP range than the previous version (both on 19 inch).
MotorTrend did some back of the napkin calculations, but nothing more. They also did compare 18 inch vs 19 inch.
Tesla has some estimates, they give the 18 inch version roughly 7,5% more range.
@@theipc-twizzt2789Yeah, fair point. Probably best to wait until we see official EPA numbers, but this number is straight from Tesla themselves as the estimated EPA range, and in the past, they’ve been pretty close with their preliminary estimates. EPA tests have a lot of slowing and accelerating to simulate real world driving, whereas WLTP might be more constant speed cruising, so it could be that Highland is less efficient around town and when accelerating (more sound insulation could mean more weight), but more efficient in constant speed driving.
How do you shift into park, autopilot, and fsd, and cruise control(half dhift on stslks)?
How was the base sound system? Any different from the old one?
Also searching for information on that. How's the sound system on the SR model? Tesla advertises a redesigned 17 speaker on the LR which I think it has 2 subs. What about this SR? How many speakers? Any subs? How does it sound?
We just got a 2020 model x performance used, and I can absolutely change the following distance from the wheel controls.
Not to say the last one was bad but I cant get over how good it looks. So sleek and modern!! Best looking Tesla?
best looking Tesla is still the Model S for me.
@@giovannifoulmouth7205 I have to agree with that actually
When will the Model Y Juniper refresh be revealed? Thanks!
Interested in what it feels like in the US. The roads where this test is done are worlds better than US highways.
You mean US highways that don’t have toll roads! States where there are tolls on the highway I often find have much better highway roads than states without toll roads.
@@ProXcaliberstill. The netherlands has the best highway in the world. No potholes and same goes for all their other roads.
That is not quite right - maybe in New York but definitely not in The South. And Germany has their infrastructure problems too ( lots of construction all the time).
I notice that you never turned on the ambient lighting strip at night. I've seen other reviews that say it has a bad reflection off the windscreen.
Really nice video, thank you. Very curious about the reduced range. I sat in a demo car on Friday which was a RWD highland on 19 inch wheels and at 90% SOC it showed 218 miles rated 😮 which does seem rather low considering the alleged improvements. I wonder if there’s some new math to make the rated range display more realistic 🤨
FYI the Euro range test is different to the USA, we've always had lower range showing. Our 2022 RWD LFP shows 258miles
The Teslas in Europe also report the remaining battery range in EPA, if you don't display battery percentage.
Was planning to get a model y this month but after seeing this video I’m rather buy the new model 3 since they improved significantly
Agreed, if you don't need the additional space, the Model 3 is a much more attractive vehicle. However, it's unfortunate that there is no hatchback.
🤷♂️. I think I’d buy the Plug In Hybrid ❤️Prius instead. Cooler Car
@@zoobrizzthe bummer w new P is the dash layout is in the way. As a small petite person once seat and wheel are adjusted the wheel touches my thighs and I still have to strain a bit to see over that AWFUL gauge cluster….hoping they at least lower it at some point. I like the updated body!
They plan to bring this to the Y. In fact they already announced improvements to the Y. So who knows...Model Y just looks like a total dork. Stretching the 3 just doesn't work, for me.
@@zoobrizz No thanks, I’d rather deal with one drivetrain than two.
Will you review the audio system also, please?
The new Hankook iON tires are amazing. Put the winter version of them on my 2021 M3 and it's freaking silent and a bit softer, too.
They aren’t ideal for warm weather though and will wear quickly.
You compare a summer to a winter version of a tyre? Actually often the cheapest tires are the most silent too.
True. Only costs 2k for 4 tyres in Australia.
What about the parking system with hardware 4? Does it measure better and more accurate than old model 3 or model y?
doubt it's more accurate than the sonar sensors
I’m excited to drive it. Although I love the Model 3 Performance now, this looks like a smaller Model S. Which I like because it’s more nimble. ⚡️😎 Was hoping the front & rear bumper / diffuser looks more wider & aggressive than the original Model 3
I've always been hesitant on getting a model 3, I've driven multiple but I always felt like they were just not good enough. This seems way better. The only thing now is is the Long Range model worth the extra buck.
I would like to know if the turn radius is better in this version?
Thanks for the video review.
You'd hope so. Otherwise you'd be frantically swiping that screen to go forward and backward many times.... Fun.
Man it does not feel like we were just doing this 3 days ago 😂😂
the only things I am worried about are the stalks, and the price. with the stalks, I hear they can be custom installed so I'm not too worried about that. the price on the other hand, I need the AWD because I live in NY and need to be as prepared as I can be for snowy weather, but how much more expensive will the long range version be next year?
How are the new headlights?
The current model 3 suspension id argue is almost perfect for non active suspension , just enough compliance but very sporty. The air suspension in s was way too floaty. My favorite car suspension I’ve had so far is the mag ride in Camaro ss. Mag ride is fantastic, would be even better in something like model 3 that has a little more wheel travel.
which is more comfy the model s or model 3 highland? by floaty what does that mean? im thinking of getting the plaid S. i know the vehicle is longer and heavier.
@@Fumbiii16I had a P90d it was smoother ride, but didn’t feel nearly as good as model 3 in corners. I’ve never driven the plaid so can’t say how the newer air suspension compares. If you just want smooth ride the air suspension is definitely better. Model 3 feels like a sports car, the s doesn’t even though it’s faster. Similar to how bmw m3 was compared to m5.
Is it quieter just because of the nice Netherlands roads? Or do you think they've actually done something in the interior to quiet it down?
Tesla has changed almost all the glass in this new car.
Dutch roads are smooth and well maintained. So yes, for sure that was part of the reason he found it quiet. This new model has double glazing all around, and the new materials inside absorb the sound more too.
@@David_Polakthat’s not why.
It’s porous pavement. It reduced road noise by a lot.
The 125 mph speed limit is NOT because of the tires. All of the Hankook iON EVO and Michelin e.Primacy tires on the new Model 3 are V(149), W(168 mph), or Y(186 mph) rated. Someone just made up that tire theory. It isn’t true. It is possible that either the new suspension or the Aero doesn’t allow it to go over 125 mph because of aerodynamic lift. That is just speculation though.
it´s a cost saving measure. If you don´t have to design the car for Autobahn speed, you can choose parts that are cheaper because they don´t have to endure that high speeds like smaller breaks and suspensions with less travel. Every other country has no problem with this through speed limits and for germany the cars get software limited. easy as that.
The Model 3 Plaid is rumored and probably will feature a higher top speed with upgraded suspension and breaks.
@@DerDoJo there is no evidence at all that this car has smaller brakes or less suspension travel. However, there is evidence in this video that high speed stability may not be what it was in previous Model 3 cars. That is probably why they have limited it to 125 mph.
@@LearningFastthis is the internet, evidence is not required before we speculate. Lol
@@stevenichols4639 high speed stability is my evidence. If you choose other parts (which don´t really have to be less quality) which will give you nice ride quality for lower speeds in trade off for a lower max. speed, it is a decision by the engineers.
@@DerDoJo And yet we haven’t considered the fact that the max speed could be limited for something as simple as safety and to keep people interested in higher trims for more performance.
Great review, but I'm wondering if the charging view on the display with all that information is a developer thing or what you see as a normal owner.
Most people prefer Comfort over sportiness
Not me. 🤷♂️. I think I’d buy the Plug In Hybrid ❤️Prius instead. Cooler Car
@@zoobrizzi dont think a prius is sporty unless its a gr prius
@@zoobrizz I’ve seen you post the same comment multiple times. Is Toyota paying you? 😂
As someone who drives 50 miles every weekday, yes, very much yes. Sure sportiness is fun every once in a while or if you drive very short distances. But if you are commuting or running errands, comfort is what you want.
@@ProXcaliberI’m torn. Although the ride in my 2021 Model 3 AWD is a little harsh on bad roads, I’m somewhat disappointed that the softer suspension appears to have made handling worse, though it’s not a surprise, as that’s the usual trade-off. I love that my 2021 corners like it’s on rails, with minimal body roll and pitch. It sounds like that’s noticeably worse now. Which is sad, because I’d love some of the other improvements, like the lower noise levels, ventilated seats, etc.
I drove the 2024 model 3 long range yesterday. Amazing car. The model Y has an annoying low frequency rumble from road noise. Can’t wait for the improved model Y.
Kind of a bummer that they reduced vmax. 200+ kph runs are pretty common in Germany and it they weren’t a big issue with the old Teslas. Besides that sounds good. PDC working with or without sensors?
Without. All the Highlands no longer have sensors, all done via cameras.
@@pauldoree3967Ok and does it work meanwhile? Heard a lot of complaints about it.
@@50cts I've been following it a bit and it's still far from perfect, falling short of using proper sensors. I've had a Model 3 Performance for over 3 years, and I'm now looking at the BYD Seal. Model 3 Highland is still a possibility, but I'm keen on the Seal, hopefully ahving a test drive next month.
@@pauldoree3967 Had an Atto 3 for a week recently and put several 100km on it. God that software is so far away from a state that you should release it to public. Really can’t recommend it at all for the ridiculous price tag of sometimes >40k EUR and it didn’t even have a rain sensor, wtf? Get a Tesla for that money, it’s a no brainer. I mean the car itself is not terrible but the software messes it up big time. Maybe the seal is better, I’d really recommend to get it for a few days to test drive before ordering it.
How did you like the "no stalks" driving experience?
How well mantained seem roads and highways out there, wish we had roads like that in the US, cool!!!
Vote R then - all our tax dollars are going to the wrong things, such as foreign wars and illegals
You have to remember that many of the European countries are much wealthier than the US.
@@theaimuse wrong: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_wealth_per_adult
The US is owned by corporations so what do you expect?
They have more money per square mile though, and therefore more money for roads because they need less miles.
Do those buttons allow switching between chill & sport mode? Its my pet peeve that it's buried in the menu!!
Kyle's high speed driving might have felt "floaty" because he's got the 18" wheels. The 20" wheels make the driving feel best when going high speed.
Yeah exactly, on my model y performance with the 21” wheels, compared to my winters with 19” the 19’s feel floaty with way worse handling compared to the 21’s
Since I don't drive a Tesla, I'm just curious if there's no stocks then how do you reverse? Is it a button on the wheel or screen? If to drive is just to depress the brake from parking, what if you have to reverse out a space? Again, just asking out of curiosity because I have never driven a Tesla. I have a Kia Soul EV which for the most part is a pretty standard and easy to understand traditional car design language with EV benefits.
You swipe on the left side of the screen.
On the left side of main screen, swipe up to go forward, and swipe down to go backward.
Thank you for the awesome review. Can't wait to buy the performance variant.
Interesting video Kyle! In your video I notice that - while driving in darkness (starting at 42:05) - there seem to be two red lights on and flickering above the interior mirror. Can you explain what that is?
Regarding the naming of this Model 3 version: as you say, "Highland" is the internal code name. That name was used in the development and testing phase until when it could first be ordered: as you know, it was in Europe and China from September 1 this year. This means that it is not correct to continue using the name Highland yet. In my opinion, the best designation is "Model 3 late 2023" because that will always remain correct, including in all future videos about this version. And when it goes on sale in the USA as of early December 2023, that designation will also apply to the USA.
My assumption that with the rear-wheel drive of the Standard Range version, combined with the Model 3's large acceleration force, there is a greater risk of rear-end breakout in relatively sharp turns on wet pavement, I see confirmed in your video (at 45:48 and 46:43).
Because I find that too risky, I think AWD is a safer choice.
So why car manufacturers make electric cars with rear-wheel drive instead of front-wheel drive, seems somewhat peculiar to me. Perhaps because with only a motor in the front, the weight of the car might be too unevenly distributed between front and rear.
I hope that the red blind spot indicator lights will, via a software update in the future, only blink when it is really necessary. By "only when it is really necessary" I mean: when one has activated a turn signal, and also when one consciously turns the steering wheel manually to leave one's lane to overtake a vehicle in front, or to turn left or right, while one forgot to activate the turn signals.
Currently they blink every time a vehicle comes alongside, even when one has no intention of changing lanes. That is completely unnecessary, absurd and annoying.
Moreover, it can lead to exactly the opposite result than what it is intended for: because it flashes so often, habit ultimately makes it less likely that you as a driver will feel yourself warned of an impending collision.
(If my English is not perfect: I am a Dutch-speaking Belgian)
Bye!
Man the people behind this are truly paving the way for the rest of automotive. It’s great to see that they start in China where it’s cheaper and transition to where it’s more expensive like the USA. They know how to scale and others just simply try, but boy are they struggling comparatively
lol
I will be getting my M3 from the factory/delivery station tomorrow. Super excited and this video just made me more excited! Great stuff guys.
Awesome... The Model 3 really has grown up. Well done Tesla!
Man, can’t wait for the performance 3 highland in the USA. My 2019 is great but my neighbor picked up a 2023 sr and it’s unbelievable how many little and big refinements are already in place, so the highland must be $$
I need a xanax after watching Kyle drive on the autobahn.
thats the thing with suspension... you go softer, you like the speedbumps, but not the sporty driving so much
Is it bad that I am more excited for the aftermarket stalks than the highland?
But idc the stalks are bigger deal to me.
Stalks are love
Stalks are life
Stalks 4eva
Lol
Stalker.😊
Stalk retrofit 🎉 Both sides?
Bruhh
Someone is going to make a killing if there is aftermarket stalk kit
Dunno, I have the highland and after two days I'm used to keeping my hands on the wheel at a set position on roundabouts so that I can hit the buttons without looking. Is it perfect? No. Did I try to hit stalks that don't exist? Definitely. But if that's the only drawback, I'll take it. It's my first EV and it's been wonderful so far.
Nice to see Michelin tires on the car. I test drove a Model Y with Goodyear tires and couldn’t believe how much road noise there was.
Good to know I have 2018 M3 and always stayed w Michelins.
@@bepowerful2160 I had PS2s on my M5 when I got it but switched to Continental DWS-06 and they've been great. I had a rental Polestar 2 recently with the same, or similar, Primacy tires and I thought they were much better than the Goodyears the MY was riding on. Those tires, or the MY itself, made the steering super twitchy at highway speeds as well.
I'm liking my Pirelli P-Zero All Season Electric tires.
@@OpeoAslam At 30k miles on my Niro the Primacy Tires are all wobbly and done for. That's probably not un expected, but I'm set to go to Goodyear WeatherReady. I'm sure the CrossClimate2 are better but they want around $50 more a tire.
funny that the new design still have frameless doors... but they want to cut down noise.
They do frameless to save cost. This is an economy car.
@@JetFire9 i thought it was for a sporty look or something... 2 layer glass isnt cheap
@@andreknudsne7648 think about how many more parts you need for a frame with separate seals. And no, the original 3 didn’t come with laminated glass so you don’t have to have laminated to be frameless. Even cars with frames have laminated, so you’re barking up the wrong tree on that point.
@@JetFire9 I don't think frameless is to save costs, otherwise we would see it on many cheap cars like Corolla, Civic, Elantra, etc. But it's typically only found in luxury cars like BMWs.
@@GraysonCarr Which do you think is cheaper to make? Elon is about cheaper. Do you know why they are getting rid of fog lights, stalks, radar, USS, etc? If not, then you need to stop commenting.
2:41 great intro! I feel that excited energy thru the screen!! Let's goooo 🔌👋🏼💜🚗
Kyle, take speed seriously. Not sure if giving a review, looking across to see the passenger, for half a second, and gesticulating with one hand is appropriate at 200 KPH+. In just one second you move forward 56 metres. By the time you see any small thing and process it, you have hit it.
Dont be a pooooshy
Kyle is clearly the main character in his storyline.
It’s not that Kyle is 15:15 8 seconds distracted while driving…
Chill out Karen it's the Autobahn
The removal of the signal indicator toggles is a huge step backwards. Perhaps even dangerous on busy city streets
Fantastic video, fantastic car. Well done Kyle!
Bro was sweating. He thought they were doing some illegal speeding lmao
Can anyone tell me more about the battery calibration Kyle is doing in service mode? Why service mode vs just charge to 100%?
Love Kyle’s passionate nerd energy. I need a car my March 2024 and I’m holding out for a RWD 2024 highland.
I’m hoping the USA $7500 tax credit still applies and can be used at point of purchase.
Kyle, thank you for driving the RWD LFP!
calibration is done automatically charging to 100%, service mode is for more info like temperatures and SOC with ,1 precision instead of full percentage
I really wish there was an option to upgrade to the premium audio system on the LFP model
I think the nervousness in corners also partly stems from the new tires. I notice a big diffrence on the autobahn between uberturbines and regular aero wheels.
Can you speak to LFP vs NCA range in cold weather? It’s interesting that would would choose LFP being in Colorado
I just want this in hatchback form, is that too much to ask
Apparently. I’m right there with you though! Hatch Model 3 Performance would be 💯
Unfortunately yes, that's what the Model Y is for
@@TheStopwatchGodthats a crossover
Agree. My Volt hatchback is awesome as a mini suv with all the stuff you can put back there with the seats folded flat.
Yes
Can you do a review on the SR Highland audio, specifically compared to the old LR?
7:40 into video. Seen 2 commercials by in video sponsors (nokkia and magnus) and several minutes of flattering commercial for you tube guy before talking about the rave reviews of the sponsor of the car that makes widgets for the car. (And not to mention 4 commercials by TH-cam). Sadly, you have grown too big for your britches.
Kyle, I couldn’t quite figure out what you meant about the different steering feel. It almost sounds like you’re saying it now takes more steering wheel travel for the same amount of wheel turn? But I wasn’t sure. One of the things I love about my 2021 Model 3 AWD is the steering-very fast responsive steering without having to move the wheel much. I suspect they’ve changed this. I’m also disappointed that the softer suspension appears to have made handling worse, though it’s not a surprise, as that’s the usual trade-off. I love that my 2021 corners like it’s on rails, with minimal body roll and pitch. It sounds like that’s noticeably worse now. Which is sad, because I’d love some of the other improvements, like the lower noise levels, ventilated seats, improved styling, etc.
I live in Canada, so it’s not like I usually drive more than 130 km/h or so, but even around the city I like the sporty handling. (Though the harsh ride can get old; I was really hoping they had found a way to preserve the precise handling while handling bumps better, but after watching your video it sounds like they had to sacrifice handling to get comfort. Does that sound right?)
Maybe I’ll have to just hold onto my 2021 (with it’s nice big 82 kWh Panasonic NCA battery). Too bad, as I was really looking forward to Highland.
Stalkless is a deal breaker for me.
You can buy them aftermarket. I personally could not care less. As it is, my current car already has a buttons to shift gears and this isn’t far from that.
Aftermarket stuff which voids your warranty or your insurance is a deal breaker for me. Imagine going to indicate and the aftermarket indicator stalk 3M tape fails and it falls off. That’s an accident right there.
Thumbs up for Nokian - really good tires and now they make tires for US market - not real winter but excellent when everybody else goes nowhere.
TOTALLY reinforcing the idea that the car needs BUTTONS! Some of us appreciate manufactures that put BUTTONS in the car!
Hell no.
No thanks.
Seemed like he got along just fine without buttons to me.
It's ok, Musk is a visionary who knows we don't need them /s
The style of those headlights is SO much better than the original's.
Can't wait to order Highland M3 when it is available in US. Kudos to Shanghai design team. They hit it out of the park and is a beautiful look, and will be hugely successful IMHO..
What do you think about the elimination of "creep" and "roll"? How do you move forward or backward like 2-3 inches without creep? It's hard with just the accelerator.
light strip is misaligned between the door and the dash, I can't see anything else :D
Most likely, it only looks that way because of the camera angle. When viewing it from the seats, you're no longer looking at the side of one strip where it has a gap to the next, but straight onto the gap.
the headlight restyle works really well.
Incredible car! Tesla’s lead is massive!
Finally! The video I’ve been waiting for!))))