Video Summary
Here is a summary of the YouTube video:- The reviewer paid $57,000 for the Tesla Model 3 with grey exterior and white interior; now, with a white exterior the same build would cost roughly $500 more, but one can still qualify for a tax credit.
- The front end of the car has new headlights and a different front fascia.
- The rear end has tail lights and a bigger, more angular spoiler. There is also a diffuser, and the reviewer is a fan of both of these changes.
- The new performance wheels are forged and lightweight.
- The redesigned seats have more detail, including perforation. They're considered an upgrade from the original model 3 seats.
- Front seats are sport bucket seats, which the reviewer found comfortable, without overly aggressive bolstering, with decent room.
- There is now a rear screen to control air conditioning, bluetooth headphones, music and entertainment.
- There is a new centre console design, that is more solid.
- There is one less USB-C port, moved to the area underneath the armrest, although the port is now 65 watts.
- A new update will allow for separate ambient lighting and screen brightness adjustments.
- The light headliner doesn’t look good and looks cheap.
- The drive, handling and feel is similar to other Model 3s.
- Ride quality is smoother than previous Model 3s. It has adaptive suspension, while others did not.
- In short, zero to 60 is 2.7 seconds with an optimally conditioned battery, although it also notes 2.9 without rollout subtracted. The reviewer got 2.9 seconds with no prep.
- 60 to 130 has been cut by two to three seconds.
- The Model 3 performance feels fantastic for the price.
- The Model 3 is cheap to operate, due to being an EV.
- There is no other car offering as much for the money.
- A Model Y performance will rival it, when it’s refreshed in 2025.
- If a used Tesla is what you want, then the best deal would be the Tesla Plaid.
