Video Summary
The all-new Tesla Model 3 Performance has a refreshed design. It is powered by two electric motors, which make a combined output of 503 horsepower and 547 pound-feet of torque. The car can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 2.9 seconds.Exterior updates include an updated front and rear bumper and sharper headlights. The car also has new 20-inch wheels with staggered tires. Upgraded brakes with semi-metallic pads are also included. For the first time ever, the car has adaptive suspension.
Inside, the car has a nice new steering wheel and a refreshed interior with a similar setup to the old car. The car has seats with more bolstering. For the first time, ambient lighting is featured. The steering wheel has actual hard controls instead of touch-sensitive buttons.
The infotainment screen has new acceleration modes, including chill, standard, and insane mode. It also features adjustable ride and handling, and steering weight. There is even a track mode where you can switch between understeer and oversteer, and reduce traction control settings.
The driving dynamics are similar to the old car, but the new Tesla Model 3 Performance allows for a bit more slip and has less understeer, which is limited by the tires. Overall, it's easy to drive, confidence-inspiring, and doesn’t have much feedback. The braking is better, but it is still not an M4 competition. There is less road noise and it is easy to switch back and forth from chill mode, to autopilot, and back to standard mode.
