Video Summary
The key points of the review are as follows:- The 2024 Tesla Model 3 is the refreshed version, with exterior and interior design changes.
- The Model 3 fits between compact and mid-size sedans; it has enough space for a family of five, but might not be the most comfortable for that many.
- The 2017 design of the Tesla Model 3 had become stale, but the refresh has rectified that.
- The new headlights are more aggressive.
- Pre-refresh price decreases have brought the starting price of the base rear-wheel drive model below $40,000.
- The tested all-wheel-drive long-range version has an 82 kWh battery offering 341 miles of range.
- There is the $8,000 Full Self-Driving package that is rated as very impressive.
- The base trim gets 270 miles of range.
- The Long Range AWD version starts at $47,490.
- Fuel economy is impressive; up to 137 city, 124 highway, and 130 combined MPGe.
- The review identifies the Hyundai Ioniq 6 and the BMW i4 as the primary competitors, with the Ioniq 6's driving experience possibly being more enjoyable.
- The full glass roof makes the interior feel futuristic.
- The steering wheel has a lighter feel and more use of touch buttons.
- The "fart on demand" mode for any seat is a Tesla quirk.
- Full Self Driving is said to be too cautious.
- The Autopark feature works great.
- A small complaint is that there is no armrest for the rear passengers.
- Overall, a very compelling vehicle.
