Is The Tesla Model 3 The BEST Car In 2020?
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- As the Tesla Model 3 wins Car of the Year at Auto Trader's New Car Awards, Rory Reid takes a closer look to see if the EV really deserves that accolade.
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Is The Tesla Model 3 The BEST Car In 2020?
Presented by: Rory Reid
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Do you think the Tesla Model 3 is the best car in 2020? If not, what is? Comment below! 👇
The terrible build quality knocks it down for me.
How about the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV it looks so nice
Also it is ugly
For me it’s not. The best car would be the new rs6 avant (if the rev limiter didn’t exist)
Yes, Tesla is really fun to drive
Hasn't Rory made Auto trader so much better!? Keep doing what you are doing, been loving the videos!
He's one of my favourites now. Used to watch the straight pipes a lot but prefer British car TH-camrs because I don't give a shit about 'muh v8 trukk!!!'
@@FrozenDung Ay Yuri & Jakub do very very good reviews too. But I do understand what you mean. A lot of the cars they review aren't available here in the UK...
Loved his reviews from Top Gear even though he was underutilized. He's shining now
He was wasted on Top Gear
@@JohnPaulFoster what happened? I'm not caught up...
This guy just talks sense and has a nice relaxed demeanour about him.
Yeah I agree!
He is really a great, no nonsense excellent presenter and reviewer.
Like him better than Clarkson and James May, because he actually talks facts and about the cars, instead of trying to steal the spotlight for himself.
Really? He appreciates a car because it can be used as a video game! Grow up before you call that "sense"!
100%!
My favourite entertainment feature in my Model 3 is the accelerator pedal.
Quality entertainment without the orchestra. Thank you for the reminder. 😉
YES! It's a quiet victory every time.
Warning!!! Do not test drive a model 3!!!
It will seriously damage your wealth!!!!
They're like 30k...
Actually, until quarantine mine was probably saving me money over my previous Mazda 6, and for sure over my Acura TL. The savings on gas and maintenance lower you TCO considerably, and then on top of that I got almost 9K in tax rebates. When I subtracted saving in operating costs and tax rebates from the price, then took off my trade in value I was left paying about $4K... to upgrade from a 5 year old Mazda to a brand new Tesla. That's value.
@@te86a More like £40k you mean.
@@Scuba72Chris Same difference
@@Scuba72Chris the Standard Range off menu starts at $35k usd.
also had a m3 competition when I took delivery of a model 3 performance. Was going to run them side by side. The wife had the tesla me the m3. Sold the m3 last week, found myself using the tesla when I had the choice
Hi praise, but after experiencing a Model S, it made my near new X5 seem silly, noisy and old.
@@roryreddog3258 I agree, Tesla has ruined other cars for me.
Because you can't compare a manual RWD with an electric AWD car. The M3 is a car for enthusiasts who aren't into boring computers on wheels.
Corvolet5 „boring“ lmao
Frank Jaeger One-dimensional is probably a better term.
Having had this car for nearly 10 months I can certainly agree with that accolade. All in all, this is a fantastic car to drive and use for me and my family.
It's the only car I've ever owned that I find is actually fun to drive. It's clean, it's simple, I hardly ever have to touch anything other then the steering wheel - almost everything is controlled by voice command (this is something completely overlooked by most testers); and the driving dynamic is amazing. I love the over-the-air updates it gets every month that makes it just keep getting better and better over time.
The quality issues with Tesla are real, but completely overblown. I've had BMW, Honda, Toyota, Ford and Hyundai cars over the years. I'd rate my Tesla Model 3 fit and finish as definitely better than my Ford, and close to the BMW and Hyundai. Probably not as good as the Toyota though - that was flawless when I took delivery.
Overall though, it's the combination of tech, performance, handling and just how enjoyable it is to drive that makes it a deserving winner of this award.
Yes.
SR+ owner and I'd only swap it for LR/Performance.
same here, next car will be cybertruck dual motor
Spot on!
@@kunal6155 only worry about Cybertruck is the size! Looks a touch big for the uk as it can't fit thought those common 6'6 road width restrictions.
@@mrlimey2419 Model 3 is the best Tesla for Europe so far, since it's smallest, but not small. It's BMW 3 series size.
good car, but Model 3/Y = California Camry/ Civic... way too common.
Yes. And I've had some fast petrol cars. The Model 3 is a game changer for me.
Model 3 Performance replaced my 330 and it's better in every way possible. Also better than any other car I've owned or driven.
Must have had some shit cars then
@@audirs142 Trolls drive Audi's then?
really good car, but Model 3/Y = California Camry/ Civic... way too common.
price range (c-class, 3-series, A4)
@@cokyrobes They come from all brands, but where I live in the states the beamer and audi crowd are the most sensitive to hearing accolades being heaped on Tesla.
Kay12ization they will literally cry at anything you say that is bad about a bloody audi
I've driven past my house on several occasions just so i can drive my Model 3 for a bit longer
I thought I was the only person who did that 😅 But do you ever intentionally slow down so you can stop at a red light?
Brian maybe lol
Same. 😂😂
When I got mine I legitimately signed up to Uber in it... and I manufacture viral vaccine for a living...
@@thelifeofbatteries2603 that's gay
Owned a Tesla Model 3 Performance since March 2019 and it's currently the best car in the world right now (along with the Model Y Performance). I can't talk it up enough, ignore any paid hack hit job pieces in the press, it's simply an incredible car!
I have owned a Tesla M3 SR+ for a year and 47.000 km and I absolutely love it. The styling, the Tech and the pure joy of driving this car makes this not only the best car I've ever had, it is the best product i've ever had. Amazing, breathaking. Rory, you are absolutely right. In the next few days I will make a video- review of my car and it will be very positive! Lots of people talk about the "terrible build quality" and to be honest is is not perfect, but have you taken a close look at some Mercedes- A-class and C-class cars? My car had a few minor issues, but the whole car is such an amazing product and so much ahead of the rest that I am willing to forgive it. A MA ZING. And as Rory states: It is absolutely mindboggling that this very young car company comes with this car that makes the competition look very, very old fashioned and dated. It must be very frustrating for brands like BMW to look at the Model 3 next to the new BMW 3-series and to see how far behind they are. When I invite people to drive my Model 3, I always warn them. Seriously. "Every other car you drive after this wil be very, very disappointing." In Fact, Tesla ruins every other car.
I absolutely agree with your Eric. My Model 3 is about 18 months old and still super exciting. I love the car!
Oh and the updates, the updates!!! In the two years I've owned mine...at least 3 dozen updates??
I remember when the Arcade was new, when sentry mode was new. Can you imagine all the awesome functionality we'll get over the life of our cars??? Now that's a company that stands behind its product!
Spot on. Could not have said it better. Then count in the TCO savings, and you are so far ahead it is not funny.
so far, yes. I drove one 3 months back. wow. so impressed. and I'm a full blown petrol head.
It's the best car on the planet right now. Every car is a compromise, but this is as close as it gets to being the best car for the most people... It's super fast (I have a P3D so I know first hand), it's practical, efficient, safe, loaded with cutting edge technology, a great tourer, sports car, or kid shuttle car... It's as close to all things for all people (that people realistically need) as you can get... And I can smoke 99.99% of cars on the road! (Oh and the sound system is actually good... Plus it actually does real surround sound - have watched Dolby Digital movies and can confirm)
After my Model 3 AWD, I'll never drive an ICE car again (if I can possibly help it).
My Tesla Model 3 saved my life in a rear end collision. Totaled the car out, but I'm sure as heck going to replace it with another one (or maybe a Model Y).
Akshay Mahesh Sure go for a Y cause Y not
@@Cars-N-JetsThe question is, does it handle well enough? How is the ride quality? And has Tesla improved the build quality? I'm planning to test drive one soon!
@@rookieman329 Stopped on highway because of another accident. Saw car come fast behind so moved to the shoulder to avoid hitting guy in front. Guy was not paying attention and hit rear right side. Got hit by a Toyota Tacoma going at least 55 mph while I was at a standstill. We had four passengers in the car. Only had some bumps and bruises and some minor whiplash. Pictures, if interested: www.iaai.com/vehicledetails/36691253?RowNumber=1
@@Curryolla I've test driven all of the main Tesla's out today except the Y. And honestly they are all fantastic in all aspects, even build quality from what have seen when I was looking around the cars before I drove them.
@@Curryolla Handling is unsurpassed and the quality is just fine. I would research the difference between the 21 in wheels and the 19. We did not get the performance version because of the harsher ride on the bigger, much more expensive, tires. Bought the $2,000 "boost" instead. Love it.
Rory, you are a great presenter - thank you.
As for the car - yes - I have LR model 3 - and just been about for a drive - cos I could, why not, cos it is there.
dog mode - my dog votes a woof of approval, waiting for model Y
And the Cat mode?
Hamster mode?
As others have commented on here: I'm a Model 3 owner as well. Dual Motor. While not perfect, it's the best car I've owned by a mile.
I am a simple man I see Tesla model 3, I see Rory. I hit like 🤗 👌
3:00 Seriously? The best factory sound system I've ever heard in a car...and I've listened to some audio systems in quite a few triple digit cars. There was this article from an audiophile on how a $13,000 B&O sound system option in an Audi wasn't as good as the Model 3's premium sound system....and I definitely beleive him. You need to make sure the settings are properly set and have a real good 2nd listen to it.
I had to re-rip all my CDs to 320CBR MP3, as the sound system (w/ the atmospheric surround effect) was so good, I could hear the difference (barely) even between that and 256CBR. Couldn't justify lossless... filled up my 16GB SD card.
This was the only head scratcher in the whole video. Tesla poached Bang & Olufsen sound engineers to make this sound system and I have never heard a better speaker setup in any car.
What about the partial premium sound ? How’s that perform?
@@daniellee4551 Treble is amazing. Definitely lives up to the immersive sound but the bass can use a bit more power
Love our 3. I might take a Y over it though. Never going back to ice cars.
I agree with you Mark. I think my Model 3 has ruined all other cars for me.
I have a 3 and a Y. Both are perfect. If I had to pick a favorite, It would be the Y, just because of the hight. I have to sort of fall into the 3, and climb out, and I have bad knees. With the Y the hight lets me slide in and out effortlessly.
We’ve X and 3P. Both are great for their own reasons. Great to be able to drive both as needed
@@tedhu262 would love to have the X. Where we live, X and Cybertruck would be the perfect combo for us.
Model 3 is only surpassed by model Y.
Why?
@@Wirmish Some people may need/want a somewhat larger car. I prefer the smaller Model 3.
Model Y is simpler to manufacture, but the differences are not noticeable to drivers or passengers. Model Y is like a taller and slightly larger Model 3.
Loanword Eggcorn .. TESLA- what else?👍😁‼️
If you’re shopping in this price range (c-class!, 3-series, A4), there is no better choice.
Lmao
There is no better option in any price range when it comes to autopilot. You can buy a 400k bmw which cannot do 10% of what tesla fsd does
There for sure is lol
@@kunal6155 good car, but Model 3/Y = California Camry/ Civic... way too common
You have obviously never driven one...
yes it is a game changer
Yeah I’d agree, almost everyone that’s driven one would agree!
Over the past few years I've had an Audi RS3/BMW M3 F80/Merc C63 amongst other high performance sports cars and never thought I'd be driving (a silent) EV car just 6 months later as I loved a noisy car. Cold starts on the 6.2V8 C63 were epic and the RS3 with the sports exhaust was a great noise. I was never into the whole electric/green thing but as a company car with no BIK now, I bit the bullet and got a model 3 performance as it made more financial sense and haven't looked back.
Having had the RS3 and Tesla model 3 together for a couple of weeks while the Audi was sold, I can tell you I loved the RS3 but after a week in the model 3, getting back into my beloved RS3 was a shock. The fast car I used to have all of sudden become slow, the gearbox (in manual on the paddles) felt even slower, the vibration and harshness I never noticed before was there and the tech felt very old fashioned with its tiny screen, having to peer through the top half of the steering wheel to see the dials (which where always partly obscured) and was overwhelmed with all the buttons - all of sudden I hated it! It genuinely felt like I'd gone back in time.
Little things like not having a physical key, being able to cool the inside down in the Summer or Heat it/defrost (and turn all 5 heated seats) in Winter wherever I am from my phone are small thing but they all add up. Then theres the constant updates which are free and done on your driveway via your phone without having to go the tradional and out of date $tealers (who would prob charge a good whack just for updating your sat nav). The moral of the story is thats its very easy to bash EV's/Tesla when you've not lived with one for a very short time. I still look at the vids on YT on all the new performance petrol cars coming out and get the urge sometimes for a big engine but I honestly don't think I could go back to petrol now. They're all culled by the EU now and sound pretty crap anyway :/
Drive 300 mile round trips in this (and stopped at a supercharger for 30 minutes cost of £11) so those that say you cant do long journeys in an electric car are wrong (check out Mr EV going to Italy in an Niro). One pedal driving is as cool as the acceleration (yes I have the performance version), would not go back to an ICE car ever again.
Agree. Long trip range is a non-issue. It's more convenient than ICE in day to day use as you start every morning with 300 miles.
One pedal driving is definitely one of the highlights.
Agreed. I have a mid range and I do interstate road trips even in the winter just fine.
Agree! I have the 2020 m3p+ and any excuse to go for a drive is good enough to go for a drive! I kept my fun to drive 2013 Ford Focus ST as cheap to own anchor in the 20th century as a reminder of how things used to be. :)
You have to drive it VERY conservatively. Otherwise those claimed 300 miles will easily turn into 300 kilometers.
@@Corvolet5 True enough - which is why I reckon a 300 mile range is about right. I rarely want to travel more than 300km (200 miles) without there being somewhere I want to stop that also has a charger. If the range was 200 miles, I would always have to think about how I drive it. With 300 mile theoretical range, I don't need to worry.
I do accept that it still isn't enough for everyone, but it's more than enough for a lot more than the 7% market share they have in the UK.
That made me laugh “If you wanna get the back end out on a greasy roundabout in Milton Keynes, don’t do that!!” 😆😂
I felt personally attacked hearing that!
Great vid agreed on just about everything. I will have to disagree about the speaker system - it is actually engineered in house and is quite frankly pretty amazing. You can crank it up to full volume and it's perfectly crisp with the sub's booming without a flinch or hint of distortion.
I was wondering wtf he was talking about too. The sound system is the best I've ever heard that comes stock in a car by a long shot.
@@sooocheesy Thank you both for you comments, that premium audio is FANTASTIC!
When you think of an all rounder, in general it does a lot of things well, but not best in any one category
But this car is tops in several categories
Maybe not one car for all, (no such thing), certainly a fantastic car for many
Model 3 does almost everything better than any similar car of its class. It's smoother, quieter, quicker, more efficient, and better driving than similar BMW 3 series. It has a lower total cost of ownership, lower drag, better comfort, etc.
It's arguably the best compact executive sedan for all those reasons and more. And it burns no fossil fuels.
@d b...which can has TH-cam or Games on it?no other car for now,So why say M3 is not best in any one category?I could go on & on.acceleration,no car at $37k can accelerate more than a model3,safety:all the cameras records when u leave the car,so u can get info if a dutchbag Keys your car.many more...so pls just keep ur comment mouth shut,if u don't knw about a M3.
@@paulerhimona9244 "tops in several categories" we agree yes ?
Model 3 is fantastic. Such a great company and great products.
I agree. After 18 months, my Model 3 is still going strong and super exciting.
Until warranty expires
@@vladzis So far so good! As long as it doesn't shudder itself to pieces like the F-250's death wobble th-cam.com/video/ZsRrcPLwBb8/w-d-xo.html and they can avoid the doors flying open due to faulty door latches, media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2020/06/10/ford-motor-company-issues-two-safety-recalls-in-north-america.html
I think they will be fine. thanks for the warning tough.
I have the model 3 performance and its worth every penny without a doubt. Perfect all-rounder and 0-60 in 3.2sec, can't be touched! Insta: @teslaperf
@Marius Ipad mines perfect, even if it wasn't, Tesla do all repairs for free. Poor mans reply that was, well done.
Yes, ours is excellent.
I pulled the B pillar cover right off getting out the back seat! Its interesting tech, but terrible quality. It's like Tesco Own-Brand electrics.
@@LivingLifeSlower Give yourself a pat on the back. ;)
Our son is a pass-master at wrecking things, but hasn’t fortunately (luckily for his own welfare), pulled anything apart in the Tesla. He has in other cars we’ve had...in fact, pretty much everyone one we’ve ever owned.
Aman going to go follow you on insta rn
I will def be buying one soon, currently saving for it
Congrats in advance. After driving a Model 3 for 18 months, it has been one of the best decisions of my life.
That seems to be everyones response, makes me think I should just pull the trigger sooner rather than later 😁
@@Lloydmax You should, but it is an addiction. I started off with a 3 and now daydreaming when I can put down the deposit for a roadster
Would definitely go for a model 3 for my next car 👍🏽
I would highly recommend it. After owning one for 18 months, it is definitely the best car with so many benefits.
It ticks ALL the boxes really, and in the end costs you far less than an ordinary car of similar class.
What is similar class? Ford?
@@andreasfrose9150 BMW
@@matthewwiemken7293 but a bmw looks way nicer than a electric fish bowl
Built to last 300k to 500k miles and MINIMAL servicing. It’s not just the cost of petrol you save on (especially with solar panels). Car garages are doomed.....how about an article on that Rory? 👍
Too expensive for me but is a great car and it's great that Tesla push the envelope, it's what we need 👍👍
Yes, it is expensive up front, but I did the analysis comparing the M3 to getting another VW Jetta, and found that it was cheaper in Total Cost of Ownership to buy the Tesla than a VW. If you track your spending on fuel and maintenance you will probably get a horrible shock. Yes, I do about 40k km per year, which is more than many. Factor in the long life of a Tesla (few moving parts = not much to wear out - so 10 years and 400k km is very doable), and the likely excellent resale (judging from other Teslas), and the equation becomes very solid for Tesla. Then compare the driving experience of a diesel Jetta to a M3, the safety, the cool factor, and then the 1,000 litres of diesel you are not burning each year and it becomes a very good deal indeed. I love mine.
Great video - Rory is as always, a legend
2:41 biggest flex XD
If you buy into the whole idea, it's great, I just cannot accept its flaws cause it's not a car that excites me. But then I also don't buy new cars
I’ve always bought used, and run them to the scrapyard. I’ve not bought new because they haven’t been compelling enough for the money.
We bought a SR+, and are still excited to get in and drive. Like a fine wine, it keeps improving with time.
@@cbromley562 Never thought I would EVER buy a new car, then made the mistake of test driving a Model S. A few years later I found myself standing in line hours before the King of Prussia mall opened to reserve a car I hadn't even seen yet...
Tesla's are amazingly good cars luxurious and fast
But I can't really agree on it being the best car in 2020.
Luxurious? I suggest driving a Model 3 and then driving an Audi E-Tron or Jaguar I-Pace, those define what luxurious is in an electric car! If ridiculous levels of road noise is luxurious then fair enough!
@@philipbain you're comparing the Model 3 to them when you're supposed to be comparing the Model S...
Reserved mine in 2016, finally arrived in November 2019. Best gadget I've ever owned. It transcends what cars used to be. The future is here and now.
I prefer Porsche Taycan Turbo. It has got style and class to it.... It looks like a modern electric vehicle and feels premium... like if you think this...
....100k difference
@@bugattisteve Worth it!
The looks just don’t do it for me. I wouldn’t open my garage door and start drooling over it. But as Rory says, looks are subjective, each to their own I suppose.
I agree, but at the end of the day I'm a function over form guy, and would easily take a fast sleeper over a useless looker every day of the week. Also, I don't often look at the outside, mostly I am inside.
Have Cybertruck on order for that very reason, it's a bit too big (long) for my liking but holy crap does it look amazing for function. We are a one car family, so it ticks all the boxes.
Maybe the model Y..when it comes to the UK
We have two Performance model 3s. We think they're the best cars ever made. They're not perfect, and they have some issues, but for 50 to $60,000 they are untouchable.
I have a BMW and a Tesla model 3 and by far prefer the Tesla. It's fast, great handeling and the tech ... always looking forward to the updates.
Pound for pound and dollar for dollar this car offers more than any other car and deserves to be car of the year. I am in the market for a new vehicle and I was going to buy a model 3 but I have decided to go in a totally different direction and go with the new Ford Bronco when it becomes available. With that said, my next vehicle after the Bronco will be a Tesla.
I was going to wait for the Model Y............. but bought a New Defender instead. Means I can reduce from 2 cars to one without giving up proper off road ability and it is as comfortable as a Range Rover.
Model 3 looks like an angry fish but is easily the best car on sale today
It definitely is the best car and I think it will stay like that for some time
it really is a great car....and a great company to deal with. Totally better overall experience than any other car. I can't even imagine buying a car from a dealer any longer.
"Speakers aren't worth shouting about to be honest with you". Not sure if he means the speakers on this car, or in general, but if it's the former - they're the best speakers I've heard in a car for a long time (talking about the premium interior version). Watching Netflix I can pick up more detail than I can in my house, and various different types of music all sound great.
This video has forced me to reach neutral ground I wouldn't mind trying it out but I would vote the Mercedes EQC over the Tesla. That's my personal opinion
Try them both. Then come back. With a smile
Mercedes EQC uses a ICE chassis with a bunch of adapters, plates and brackets making the car the same as a Chevy Bolt. for the price, i would look at a model Y instead:)
@@matthewwiemken7293 But the Mercedes EQC does have...The Weeknd!!!! in it's advertising campaign that counts for something right???
Based on appearances? You need to try the Tesla experience. If you dare.
Own it and love it. Will only buy Tesla's going forward. It is that good. Autopilot is a game changer.
The iPhone analogy is an overused one, but it’s SO true. OK we don’t buy a new car every year or two like phones, but besides that, every car manufacturer in the world is still scrambling (and mostly failing) to catch up with Tesla. Ford, GM, VW etc, ask yourself : what are Ericsson, Nokia and Blackberry up to these days?
Totally agree by far the most imaginative car to date I have ever owned. Not just the 3.2 to 60 mph but the whole experience and integration with the vehicle is as futuristic as can be at this moment in time.
Imagine him collaborating with car wow 🔥
I don’t like Carwow it’s childish rubbish. Drag races with Yiannimise 🤢
@@BHBeckenbauer What "man" isn't a child at heart..?
doogieAfro well let’s find out
I just test drove a performance model 3 today and wow just wow
It is hard to go back. After my test drive I got back in my Jetta and felt like Fred Flintstone.
Looks at my car with heated, cooled and massage seats, nope. All joking aside it's a good car, to me it would be best bought used for half the price as a cheap runaround but it's far from the best car out there. For someone like me that does a lot of 200 miles plus trips one way to different states here in the US and even to Canada I can tell you that using a Tesla to make those trips would be miserable. I would never have a Tesla as my only car, but as a second car, sure. My personal, anecdotal opinion on what cars I think the public actually think are the best I would have to say BMWs, my neighbors are buying X3s, X5s and X7s by the loads, even X6s, even got a few new 3 series, 5 series and a new M5 in here. Audis were doing well for awhile but everyone seems to be switching to BMW. 100 homes just in here, one Model 3 and I think someone that just moved in last week has a Model X, that's it.
You’ve just got to experience driving distance in a Tesla. There’s absolutely no problem whatsoever. Especially having the supercharger network.
So you've never heard about 6000 mile trip in model 3, in Canada, made by Canada Model 3 owners club in just 72 hours?
Yes I am genuinely considering buying one
Apparently you haven't driven one or you would have already decided 😁
We have a Tesla Model 3 Standard range + We live in Calgary Canada 🇨🇦 and the car is great in our long cold winter’s. Absolutely love the car😎
I have one and I love it. It's terrible, because there isn't anything that seems to come even close to a 'perfect car'. There's no other car that is so fun to drive and is so cheap to do it. Every one of those drag race moments at the lights costs me literally nothing as I charge the car either from solar energy or next to no cost with Octopus Agile tariff...
Hands down the best new car to get, especially for the value.
My next car hopefully, thinking about a SR+
Electric cars will expose occupants to significant cumulative EMF which can lead to cancer, etc
Yes yes yes
Rory keep up the good work mate you being on Auto Trader makes it so much better. I bet Auto Trader can’t believe there luck. As for the model 3 I’ll take the performance in black with silver wheels and red calipers 👍🏻
Drive a 30kW Leaf and next year going to change it for a model 3 performance...
Talk about an upgrade
Leaf is 80kW, not 30
@@natedammerich1745 That is what I did. No regrets, Cross country trips are a reality.
You are becoming a fanboy Rory😁😁
Not a fanboy, just passionate (if you know, you know :))
Man like Rory auto traders top Journalist!!
The Tesla Model 3 is the best until the baby comes. Then it's the Tesla Model Y. :-)
The model 3 is My dream car but I live in a flat so I am holding back because the charging places are few and far between in Brighton. So much for having had a green council 😩
Yes it's.. Look price., innovation, electricity roof screen no buttons... All you want from a car in just one car.. Don't get me wrong might not be perfect but its close to it..
Superb presenter. TG main presenters should absolutely be Rory and Chris, instead of those wooden clowns we've got now.
Test driven an S, X and 3, loved them all. Waiting for the Y to hit the UK but if my employer triggers the Salary Sacrifice scheme, i'll be getting a model X sooner!
I love it, although, I’ve never sat in one, I believe without Tesla, there Wouldn’t be other really exiting cars with the electric technology, just hoping one day more of us can afford them,we all want to be greener but unless you’ve got loads of cash and that includes the new Vauxhall Corsa at over 30k it might be a while
Biggest problem with Tesla cars, are the owners. My god are they unbearable!
Orfan Productions well said.
I'm curious to know how the owners behave. Please tell ...
@@kuukuyankson2033 they instantly believe EVERYTHING Elon says, without taking further scrutination. They will also slam everyone that says things like "bUt WheRe arE YoU goIng to FiNd All tHe LIthiUm tO makE thE baTteRies".
I'm used to driving a family bus. With the Model 3, everyone tries to race me. I don't have anything to prove, so I just smile and relax.
@@electramotive Jeez, that's awful. People blindly believe that an element like lithium, which is more abundant than lead and 30% as common as such exotic materials like copper, would be easy to find? Not quite as awful as people believing ANYTHING Trump says but I feel ya.
I'm not a fan of Tesla. I hate everything about them. I think they're ugly especially inside. For pure excitement my vote goes to the new 2020 Porsche 911 Turbo S. As a daily driver my vote goes to the Mercedes A45S
I recently got a standard range + and I’ll never drive anything but a Tesla now.
2:41 4 cars?🤔 Well between my Continental GT, Lambo Aventador, Bugatti Veyron and The Merc S class Maybach. Il choose the Maybach. But before that I will try to wake up. 👍🏻
Model 3 is actually more affordable than people think especially with new price for the model 3 stand range plus at 38k. 5 year cost of ownership, incentives and gas savings makes it equivalent to a loaded Honda Accord
That's not good comparison to UK, where Honda Accord (yes, just checked on honda.co.uk) is not available anymore for a while. While petrol is expensive here, most cars are pretty efficient due to their size. Even current civic falls into big car category already
ev_nero Yeah civics are big now. It’s really something seeing how these cars gets bigger and bigger over the years. That’s why it’s nice seeing EVs with frunk and other nice features like glass roof to maximize interior space. Just can’t beat an EV in terms of practically when there’s no need for big engine, transmission etc
Might be the model Y actually
Love the technology. Had test drive and was blown away with performance model. I wished it had the similar cues front of newly coming Tesla roaster.
Best new car is lotus evija
Rory, you rock!!!
As I said before I get it the Model 3 is a great car but I ask again Rory, one car garage do you have this?
Yes. I do 35k + miles per year. Last year in a Hyundai Kona Electric, this year Model 3 LR. Prior to that were an A6 Avant, E Class and 5 Series Beemer. Audi, Merc and BMW are all dinosaurs. Never again will I buy ICE motors.
yup. that's the whole point. It's got a great balance of attributes you'd look for in a car and ownership. I'm dying to have second car with MT, but I'd never be able to replace the model 3 with a car designed purely for driving fun.
Yessir. It's already replaced all ICE cars for me. Getting a Y this month to upgrade the wife's Explorer so we can accommodate kids and our 120lb/55kg shiloh shepherd on trips.
Thanks for the replies people but the question was aimed at true petrol heads, not at everyday drivers. For me I would have an EV but only as part of my garage, if it had to be just 1 car no way is it going to be an EV, not until and unless I am absolutely forced to by evil governments, and if I did buy an EV it wouldn't be a Tesla for me, not with their poor build quality. I'd wait over next two or three years and see what the German lot are going to be releasing. Already at the top end of the spectrum I'd rather have the Taycan compared to its direct Tesla rival and the new VW ID3 looks interesting at the lower end as does the BMW i4 at mid end.
@@joebloggs4191 So Joe, right now cant beat a Tesla Model 3 or Y right now. The rest are way behind.
Can I buy this car if I park my car on street and use only public charging stations
Many people do that. And the charging situation worldwide will quickly improve this decade. But you should probably check the details for your personal circumstances.
Long range model? Where's your nearest supercharger? Any public chargers at places where you shop? Check on Plugshare. How many miles per week?
When is the last time you've seen *any* car excite enthusiasts and people that never cared about cars before in the same ways. This car is enough to convert non-car people into enthusiasts and do the unthinkable to enthusiasts...break brand loyalty. That says enough.
My wife was set against buying a Tesla - she saw it as a mid life crisis sports car - but now she is the one who wants to drive it most, and is enjoying all the "oh" and "ah" she is getting from friends and family. Completely won over, and I have not even been able to explain how it is also saving us money!!!
BB racing ?!. I knew there was a reason i found this guy cool..
Well, apart from the awesome intros~outros and general review
Not according to J.D. Power as it ranks dead last in quality issues...
JD Power also ranks the Dodge as the best, which just about says it all. their ratings weigh all issues with a single mark so the gearbox falling out scores the same as a user querying how the radio works.
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I actually had a 20 minute drive with the Model 3 Performance and it was enough to blow my mind. I loved the handling and the performance! Even the comfort is pretty good considering it was on 20 inches alloys with low chassis!
I actually have a Renault Zoe and a Golf and I’m thinking about getting rid of these 2 cars to get the Model 3 Performance. 😃
i like the normal speedometer and cars without an ipad
I love my Model 3, and wouldn't trade it for anything on the market right now. Nothing, at any price point. I've had it for 2 years, and I still absolutely love it, whether I'm just driving to work, or on an 800-mile road trip with 3 friends.
I was surprised to hear Rory say the speakers are "nothing to shout about." The Model 3's sound system sounds great to me (it's not going to compete with my Focal/Hsu Research/Onkyo home audio, but no car's OEM speakers will), and it seems to be regularly lauded as one of the better sound systems in cars today.
Still, it's a little strange for a 2018 car to be named 2020's best car. The only changes Tesla has made since 2018 is to cut back on features to save money. Even though I'm not personally interested in owning a station wagon (sold as a "CUV"), the Model Y is probably more deserving of the 2020 Best Car title. It improves on the Model 3 in a number of ways (it is *objectively* a better-built vehicle than the Model 3), and... it's a 2020 vehicle!
It's by far the best especially the performance 1
Your .02c is near worth zero. Yu are looking at it from a young person point of view. You really didn't get into the car. Does it have space to haul the goods we go for. I sometimes need room for 8'boards that I can in my Forester run up through the middle of the two front seats. Is it easy to load groceries into? How easy is it to access the trunk/ what ever you Brits call it. What I saw of a person in your piece driving, they looked cramped with little leg room. Why does the car have a hump between the seats with a battery and FWD. Leg room please. I don''t know how your right side drive use your left hand to use the screen.? Could lead to many accidents. Us older folks would like the SUV to stand a bit higher to get in and out of the car. Oh, did the back seat fold down? Does a charger come with the car? Extras, Extras?
YES! Our "boosted" Model 3 dual motor long range is fantastic to drive. We LOOK for Porsches and Dodge Challengers at red light to humiliate them - most know better and hold back. Love it. I love the look, I love the white interior, I love the tech, and we look forward to the next software release as it it's Christmas morning. I paid for the white interior because it makes the whole car "pop". Best car we've owned.