Tesla Model 3 2021 Review: 0-60mph, ride, handling, user guide & Tesla Autopilot | Top Gear Tested
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- Tesla Model 3 2021 EV Review: Car testing is a VERY serious thing. Something Top Gear takes VERY seriously to give you, the viewer and potential EV buyer, the most informed and factual reviews. We don’t want you putting your money where our mouth is and anything to come as a surprise, so in this new series - Top Gear Tested - we review the most frequently searched electric cars at our VERY serious testing facility where VERY serious car testers meet to test cars VERY seriously. We’ll answer all the questions - being your eyes and ears - in a way you can understand them, making this the only buying guide you’ll need. First up, TopGear.com’s Ollie Kew tells you everything you need to know about the internet’s favourite EV, the Tesla Model 3.
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Which EV are you most excited about? 👇👇👇
Excited to see what manufacturers (mainly hypercars or sports cars but others as well) will do with hybrid technology and seeing that progress.
Kia ev6 gt as it will actually match the tesla model y performance currently for sale. But by the time the Kia is out tesla could have the next gen model y with single piece castings and structural 4680 battery pack. Who knows what stats that model will have?
It's like the muscle car wars all over again, just to the sound of silence soundtrack. 😂
Audi e-tron RS GT !
@UCxXETDx14Ek5YBiQjoVmafA that would be the upcoming lucid air, Mercedes eqs possibly might get there. The updated model s plaid+ next year.
Nio claims the upcoming et7 sedan will do 700+kms but that is under the nedc standard. So still likely less than 400 miles real world range. 🤔
Porsche 918 Spyder
Tesla deserves big props for putting out an electric car so good it forced the automotive industry to move hard iinto the industry.
It's not just the car; the big selling point of a Tesla (for me anyway), is the charging network.
@@GedUK The charging network isn't what got other automotive manufacturers to get into the industry... It's actually the thing that would make them hesitant
Its good and the government too,we get better evs sooner,they have no other choice then to inovate
@@obsidian.... when he said ‘the’ charging network I think it was supposed to say ‘their charging network’. Tesla’s Superchargers are the reason people buy Tesla. In a Tesla you can use ANY chargers. In other EVs you just get the public network. Imagine the ignominy of driving past 10 gleaming white 150KW Superchargers to get to your public one. If you use an EV to go on trips then it’s a no brainer. Also the satnav in the Tesla knows where the chargers are and intelligently routes you. It pre heats the battery before you arrive and centrally bills you. It’s this ecosystem that makes this a great car, and what hampers other EVs, however good or prestigious they are.
@@ethelred2648 The OP's point was that the Tesla cars were so good it made other manufacturers jump into making electric cars (which I agree).
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But GedUK's response (which is who I was responding to if you look) was that it was Tesla's charging network that got them to, which makes no sense... A car manufacturer wouldn't jump into making electric cars because of a thing their own cars couldn't use lol.
"I'm testing cars so you don't have to" - Dude, believe me when I say if someone paid me for doing your job I'd be one of the happiest guys on the planet. :P
He meant he's testing it so that a normal customer doesn't have to do it himself
And you would do a better job than these blokes too....
So go get our there and make your dream a reality instead of only saying it :)
Do you know that Tesla offers opportunity for people to earn from it's huge sales marketing?
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Our Model 3 was the best thing I ever bought. Not best car, but best anything. Suddenly everything else on the road just seemed like a relic. You know those people who didn't think they wanted an iPhone until they eventually bought one in 2015? Those are the same people who think they will never own an EV.
Mikey, you are so, so right. I was one of "those people" -- just got the Model 3 Performance and love it....FSD is amazing.
Me too. ‘Relic’. Well chosen word.
I had a similar experience when I shunned diesel in favour of petrol, then when I finally got a diesel I had to admit they weren't as bad as I thought. Same thing happened when I finally went electric. Simply never going back to oil and cogs and gears and pistons and controlled explosions. If we tried to explain ICE to aliens they would think we were making it up!
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This was me, hated them. Bought one yesterday and annoyed I didn’t do sooner!
I’ve driven VWs, BMWs, and Mercedes for 3+ decades. In 2021 Tesla is the most incredible value in the world considering performance, technology, and not paying for gas - it is just brilliant.
I picked up my 2021 3LR AWD 24 days and 3800 miles ago. It’s that good. Performance Boost = 👍🏼
3,800 miles in 24 days, wow, that’s a solid endorsement.
I've gone from 7 straight BMW's to my 2021 SR+ Model 3 - This thing is just beyond next level! At normal speeds, it's not more noisy compared to my previous BMWs at all - quite the opposite.
I've had about 20 cars. Most of them brand new. From Mercedes, to Volvo, VW, Dodge, etc.. My 2 week old 2021 Model 3 Performance w/FSD is by far my favorite.
Same here. Started off a ricer with a manual honda accord which I tuned a bit, had a suburban, e class, mustang gt and a whole bunch of shitboxes. Model 3 just shocked me at first drive.
@@DeeKay1911 weird, all the feedback i've read and in keeping with this video is that this is a loud car to be in versus a german saloon.
“There’s so much wind noise.” He says going 115mph
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@@nickbridgewood233 okay, that wasn’t what I made the joke from but thank you
@@aldenmason5170 these people.. soo serious... lol
that's equivalent to 183 KMPH for my Brit-friends.
Depending on how well done your windows/seals were in your Tesla, road noise is all over the place. I got lucky, and my 2021 Model 3 Performance has very little wind noise, even at speed (100mph+) about the same as most mid-sized sedans. But now I can gear the interior rattles!!! ;) (They're minor)
Love my Tesla Model 3. Have almost 20,000 miles. Best car ever really
I have 65k mi on mine already. Traded an e93 M3 for it and now will never go back... My Tesla has been thrashed every day and just asks for more. With the BMW, there was always some odd sound that discouraged you from wanting to push it hard all the time. The Tesla just begs for more and is maintenance free.
@@aussie2uGA it truly is amazing and I’m a big fan of the German vehicles which may have better quality than a Tesla but overall I feel a Tesla, especially a Model 3 just can do everything so great. It’s just so fun to drive
Tesla Model 3 with solid state batteries and a better quality interior is hopefully a reality by 2030
Looks like your test track for acceleration is uphill. Before acceleration boost, my LR did 3.9 0-60 and 12.2 1/4 mile. With boost, I’m at 3.5 and 11.7. *times with 1-ft roll-out via draggy
@@jocodashcam295 Yeah with warm tires and warm asphalt I get less than 4 seconds without even purchasing boost which claims it goes down from 4.2 to 3.7. Nice to see the car is even faster than what Tesla claims
Our 2021 Model Y long range is pure ❤️after 10,000 miles. Fast as hell, comfy seats, safest in a crash, killer stereo and best of all not 1 drop of gas. Zero maintenance ✌🏻 if you drive one you will want one too.
Got a model 3, had it for 7 months and love it to pieces, met a friend with the long range and now am jealous of their and also your speakers lol 😁
I would love to have one too but sadly too expensive for me so i am close to buy a BMW i3 insted. But beleve me, the Tesla is the one i would have IF i had the money.
zero maintenance is huge deal.. 10yr projected maintenance cost should be under 3,000$ with less than 10% probability of major issue over the period. Compared to that.. Porsche Macan will cost 20,000$ with 80% chance of major issue for the same period of time. Model Y only needs tire rotation every 12k mile, rare break pad replace.. that is it!
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This is a truly excellent format for Top Gear. Damn fine presenter, eloguent and technical.
More of this and less of showy, flashy try-hard jokes.
Clarkson was a natural talent. You can't really crack his brand of outrage humor unless you're a truly seasoned saracasm king. And even if they did, they'd just be trying to imitate him.
Yes but rather watch Carwow for a real world car review - which this is a copy of
Congrats they hearted it. You don't see that much!
@@Vandal42 To be fair, the Top Gear mag crew have been doing real world proper car reviews in this style since the 90s.
@@Vandal42 are you seriously suggesting that carwow is original
Disagree with the negative assessment on the styling. A more conservative/conventional look should age better than wilder, more aggressive looks. It’s already pretty well worked that way on the S. Nice review though.
It’s all subjective but I feel the S was a good looking car and still is. The Model 3 has an awkward bloated look from many angles and is missing something special.
I feel I have to disagree, the S hasn’t aged well, it’s a boring design like the Mondeo equivalent for EVs
The S looks like a Vauxhall
am i the only one that likes the model 3 styling more than the S
Exhibit A: BMW i8
I drove a model 3 in Little Cottonwood Canyon yesterday and it handled great. The traction control and stability control was amazing.
So going up to the ski areas & down again to Sandy? 4x4 is very nice there in winter. :-)
@@TerjeMathisen yep, it handled like my 98 civic. Like a go kart.
It was actually a rwd model and the road was totally dry. It’s the control when turning sharply and accelerating heavily that impressed me. I’m sure it would have done well in snowy conditions too.
I test drove one up Parley’s Canyon a few weeks ago. Ordered one the next day.
@@cameronromig8898 I absolutely love how chill they are with the test drives.
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Tesla has 2-3 things to learn from German manufacturer and the German manufacturer has 100's of things to learn from Tesla.
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Just one thing to add is that the voice control and recognition is top notch. It may seem that you need to use the touch screen for everything but voice does it all so seamlessly. It works so well with text messaging too. Also the google maps integrated GPS navigation is a big plus.
Good to know!
I like how i can use voice control for anything. From changing the wiper speed to setting the fan or temp for climate control
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Got the 2021 sr+ most fun car i ever driven, had audi a6, bmx x4, c-class 2019 before i rather have tesla m3 everyday a week.
Very close to getting one. What range can you get on motorway 90% to flatish?
@@tyronegaa with an SR+, I would guess 3 or 4 hours of driving on motorway.
@@tyronegaa The reviewer’s comments match my experience in a 2021 LR AWD. Solid 250-280+ miles at ~75 mph with comfortable buffer left. You can get 300+ miles on flat roads at a more reasonable speed, but that’s no fun.
@@mullman thanks for the reply. There is a 150 mile trip that I have to do quite regularly with slow charging at both ends. Hoping the new SR+ could manage it easily but then some online threads say it struggles with even 120 miles. I don't know who to believe lol
@@tyronegaa I have one and it definitely doesn’t feel sluggish under 120 it’s super fast all the time it’s only noticeable maybe at 10% batter or about 20 miles then you feel like the car is less powerful
This guys a natural at reviewing props to him its not forced nor cringe just a good blend of facts and humour.
And considering the fact that forced cringe is top gears main personality trait, this is a big deal. Him and harris are the only guys that aren't unbelievably fake.
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Seems like this reviewer knows less about the model 3 than most do. Adjustment of side mirrors is done on steering wheel for one.
Only after selecting mirror adjustment on the touchscreen first. The wheel buttons are multi-function, depending on the selection on the touchscreen.
Can't say I particularly trust Top Gear to give a completely impartial review of a Tesla.
Yeah not completely impartial, 90% of the cars function can be controlled by voice, which is a lot safer than manual controls, also the handling and ride are very good, I've owned, mercedes (c class), Audi (A4 & A3) and jaguars. (XE & XF), and this is a far better car than any of those, as for road noise, you notice it more because there is no engine noise, but sound in Decibels, Tesla M3 is a lot better than an ICE car. Finally Tesla's come fully loaded, if you are comparing it to Any competitor you need to compare it to the top trim level in any Audi, Mercedes or BMW. VW group have openly admitted they are 7 years behind Tesla in motor and battery technology, and 10 years behind the full self driving 10 beta version being tested in the US. In the next 9 years Tesla will overtake Toyota in volume, and probably GM, Toyota, and a good proportion of European brands will dissapear, as Tesla, Hyundai/Kia, and probably the Chinese SAIC and BYD invade and take over the western car market
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"It's not refined, it's so noisy in here!"
Boy I wonder why, it's almost as if you're doing 111mph...
Worst thing about mine is Road and wind noise at anything over 60mph is embarrassing 😳
@@ubych2000 do you have the 2021 version? Heard they get much better noise insulation, double paned windows and etc.
He's doing 80 when he first says it's loud.
Mine is the refreshed 2020 model with thicker front windows. any slight side winds makes you think your in a car from 1970s
On a concrete test track with expansion joints riddled across it, rather than a bitmac road. That'll probably make a bit of a difference too!
People dislike the unfamiliar, even if it’s good quality. That sums up this comments section.
Because they still honk on about the 3 stooges as if somehow they'll come back to TG... after 4 years or so...
Fair but, he does make false assertions at the start
Tesla is not good quality though
@@nani4906 I’m referring to the format of this video.
Nice review. Don't know much about Ollie but he comes across as a very professional yet personable car reviewer. Good stuff!
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As a self proclaimed 'car guy' I cant even explain how much I love my model 3 performance. It's far from perfect, but it's absolutely fantastic in all of the ways it needs to be. The ultra minimalist but high tech interior, brutal acceleration, and a basically charge-anywhere network sold me. I still have my previous, older, manual porche cayman s, but ill be honest, i dont drive it nearly as much as i thought I would. For most days, the 'spaceship' as my family calls it, serves my needs just fine.
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I like the format of the video but some incorrect info, a LR will not do in the excess of 160mph that's a performance model, the LR actually does 145mph. Also the battery is 82Kwh and not 75KWh.
You can also have auto-lane-change, navigate-on-autopilot, auto-park and smart-summon without the "FSD Capability" package. The "Enhanced Autopilot" package is just £3,400 and WAY more advanced than any ACC and lane keep of the competition. (Especially once the EU lifts some of the stupid regulation limits [don't know about UK].)
Where did you hear it has 82kwh?
@@odisy64 It is everywhere. Few days ago it was just the Performance model with a 82 kWh, but Tesla updated the website yesterday and now the LR also have the 82 kWh and 614 km (381 miles) of WLTP range!
There truly is no competition for the Model 3 atm, Polestar 2 got 470 km of WLTP range.
Feels like "what I dislike about Tesla 3" review rather than being truly objective.
My thoughts exactly.
I don’t like this guy , so negative , he’s probably driving a shitty prius
@@Abcccdwe Prius is better than this Tesla
@@FilmScape4K have fun with your Prius old man. I’ll enjoy my Tesla
@@Abcccdwe model 3 is just a cheap EV. Mass produced in China. Build quality issues and poor ride quality. Low rent interior. Enjoy.
Could we just get this and Chris Harris drives from now on?
Would you invest in Tesla in 2021?
@@holmesshaw441 I would say yes because in 2021-2022 cars like Cybertruck and Roadster will increase the stock value for sure. Tesla Stock Surged 695% in 2020. Is It a Buy for 2021? One of the hottest stocks on the market may have some competition coming next year.
@@maxwelljoshua7804 How much would investing $10,000 in Tesla stocks today be worth in 2021?
@@gilbertlynch959 Do you feel Tesla is a must have investment? If yes, if you think it will be worth more, it doesn't matter how much, just invest.
@@maxwelljoshua7804 My husband wants to invest $25,000 in Tesla stock. I’m worried that this is too risky. What do you think?
Turned off after he complained at wind noise driving at 114mph!!
Worst review I've seen for a long time!! 🙄
dang this new series of Top-Gear is seriously well-done! Old school motoring journalism vibes!
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the battery was cold when you launched... would get better results if you didn't have those dots showing.
He also quoted the one foot roll out time, but the measured the from rest time, you just can't get the staff nowerdays....
This guy is crazy with his looks description. I think he might have been drunk or had the wrong glassess on.
Ill never buy a gas car again...
Lol
That’s coming from a guy who loves hot rods.
No car is perfect but I do like this car and it was fun to drive for me the electric power train is what makes it so goodb
I'm curious to hear which EV's are more fun to drive then, apart from the Taycan which is in a totally different price class. I've driven about 10 different EV's and the Model 3 was the only one so far that was actually fun to drive.
I'm curious as well :)
He would say anything from a legacy automaker. "Extremely faint praise for the most satisfying car in the world'auto.hindustantimes.com/auto/cars/tesla-model-3-is-the-most-satisfying-car-survey/amp-41613638058670.html
Plaid?
anyone wanna bet that these other "more fun" cars won't be the same price class?
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I’m so tired of this narrative that many people in automotive media make that the model 3 isn’t a great looking car.
If you own one, you will get a lot of compliments from people.
It isn’t boring, or frog like. ...definitely not like a Prius. The only thing you might criticize it for is it is rather Porsche-esqe in the front. But that would involve admitting some Porsches aren’t that great looking; which the automotive press would never do.
A model 3 from the rear under s streetlight looks superb! Fat wide low slung haunches.
this feels like they ripped off carwow tell me im wrong
Good fun but missed the mark a couple of times. The main is comparing it to the comfort of an iPace. This is deliberate, it is supposed to be the more sporty and lively version. Those looking for iPace style comfort are supposed to buy the more similarly priced Model S. Also the cheap shot at finishing when talking about the initial production run years ago erodes the impartiality. Spoilt it somewhat.
The wind noise pre-2020 is valid, and 2021 has massively improved this including double glazed windows. Even so, the top 10 after market videos still recommend the trim you can add around the door frame. I'll get this when I order my Model 3.
Fun video, thanks for the upload.
Phillip.
I’ve watched 4 or 5 reviews all saying that the double glazing, and noise in general, hasn’t improved at all in 2021 model. I’d be interested to know your sources.
@@officepie1 I have a 2021 M3 and I don't have any noise at legal speeds (up to 130kmh). Once you start to go above then it increases.
Phillip.
This is oddly refreshing. Great review. I hope this is a reoccurring segment. This is now my second favorite reviewer behind Chris.
A car site that did a Tesla 0-60 at >90% battery charge. I nearly dropped my phone.
Top Gear? More like no gear.
...and no idea....
How to identify the presenter experience by methods of opening the charge Port on a Model 3.
Amateur: Select screen to "charge", presses "Open Charge Port".
Semi-Pro: Walks to the port with the Tesla charger, and presses the button on the male plug.
Professional: Press / release right hand steering button, and simply states: "Open Butt hole".
Now you know where you stand and you may want to consider a new day job. Perhaps 5th gear is hiring?
/S.
Perfect commentary. I like this guy, he has a good sense of humour. Definitely looking forward for more vids
“I prefer taking over from the computer and using my computer up here”
Sez the guy from a small island doing 3 laps on a track. Try doing a proper road trip with Autopilot and get back to me... it’s a game changer. Leaving on a 3000 mile trip tomorrow and glad I’m not driving the 2013 Honda as regular cruise control now seems annoying and anachronistic. Btw, not wedded to Tesla... looking into a Hyundai with lane keep for my father.
You say the phone charging pad puts the device at your face? Most of us don't have our faces by our knees... unless you bend down while driving.
Agreed, the phone links by Bluetooth so you can take calls and it even reads you out text messages.
It's like saying Apple Carplay and Andriod Auto are distracting...
If you want to open the charge port, you can just tap the charge port. (If you have linked your phone to the car that is)
The map you show includes Superchargers, destination chargers, service centres and showrooms. You can filter that map to show current and future supercharger locations.
Here's a cool Easter egg the voice command "open butthole" opens the charging port, now that's a sense of humour
Isn't the rated battery capacity/size for the long range version at 82 kwh?
But Top Gear takes car testing VERY seriously. Unbelievable how many points are off or flat out wrong. Refreshing when something stated is spot on or a rightful criticism.
BTW, can someone please tell Top Gear to charge their cars before racing! Very serious indeed.
i think this is a fairly recent update. Model 3 long range just jump to 614km range :O incredible
Also this car has been real world tested to go 310 miles at a steady 70mph so 250-280 just isn’t true. Over 300 unless you are going a - steady 80
72kwH equals to 74-77KhW net.
@@raydoherty5419 If i drove 70mph (110kph) on the german autobahn even the trucks would start to honk at me and overtake me. Realworld includes highway speeds as well, not only country road speeds.
4:37 that traffic cones flying by in the display looks so cool
This presents the best argument, at least for me personally, to use a left-hand drive vehicle. Being right-handed, I imagine it would be very difficult for me to operate the touch screen accurately with my left hand.
You get used to it.
Want a model 3 with a hatch instead of a trunk? Get a model Y...
I think it looks like a pleasant, lovely tear drop.💧
I think thats a brilliant description.
This is an oddly accurate description of it haha
Looks like your test track for acceleration is uphill. Before acceleration boost, my LR did 3.9 0-60 and 12.2 1/4 mile. With boost, I’m at 3.5 and 11.7. *times with 1-ft roll-out via draggy
Great reviews, would love to see more from Ollie.
If you don’t mind tho, my reason for reaching out is to pitch you an opportunity that provides you extra income while you still focus on your work. Would that interest you?
I love the fact it isn’t futuristic... I don’t want a marketing nonsense, I want a car. So I bought one
You hear the wind/tires because there is no engine. At a certain point they can dampen things sure, our Model X is pretty quiet (to me at least), but I still want to be able to hear ambulances or other emergency vehicles, and given that there is no engine, wind/tires are what is left.
Good review though overall. I don't disagree that their build quality is all over the map. But I don't care, function over form. I don't have to go to a "petrol" station anymore, like ever. Long trips are maybe 10% of my use case, maybe even less, so I don't even get that much out of my free supercharging.
Best Top Gear I've seen since ages. Keep it up!
Top Gear does not have a Decibel Meter? All conjecture here.
I like this review and reviewers. Let’s see him do a lot more if the available EVs out there.
Way too litte focus on the proven battery tech and worldwide supercharging and supercharging speeds! Kills the ID3+ ID4 by such a wide margin it is insane.
I'm looking forward to more videos in this format; I really enjoyed it 👍
Just bought one. Forget the rest. The model 3 is amazing value
The one really cool thing with Tesla Model 3 is the aftermarket Tuning scene. Its getting huge. The laptimes they set are stunning around Buttonwillow, and pretty soon the Taisan will go under one minute at Tsukuba with standard motors and interior. It actually beat the Taycan Turbo with a minute going around Fuji Raceway for 55km.
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This guy was far too cynical, stick to your day job mate.
All of the commonly used driving controls for the Tesla Model 3 are on the steering wheel or stalks: turn signals, wipers, autopilot controls, audio controls, phone answering, voice command, etc. The Tesla *touchscreen is usually NOT used while actually driving* except for an occasional glance at the large speedometer or map. Tesla's ergonomics are excellent and VERY easy to use.
Tesla's Long Range Model 3 in this review competes very favorably with the BMW 330i. Both are competent family saloons. Neither is intended to be a performance car per se.
In contrast, the Tesla Model 3 Performance outperforms the BMW M3 and feels and drives better doing it. The Tesla is also quicker around a race track.
Drive one.
whoa this is great. I love this new segment, the videos is pack full of information. The video quality is top notch. The presenter did a great job.
That little Honda is absolutely gorgeous. I hope it's a success. We need more good-looking small cars.
It wont be very sucessful due to its price. Its very expensive compared to competitors like fiat 500
Tesla is working on a compact
Don’t like this guy to be honest
Really surprised they weren't more surprised about the 0-60 time. Never mind beating a BMW M3 top speed, it beats many Lamborghini and Ferrari models 0-60 and it's a 4 door saloon with heavy batteries and a full glass roof!!! Incredible.
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Alright, very nice but comparing the look of the Model 3 to a Prius was a bit off the line... LOL
Yeah, he lost me at that point. Obviously doesn't understand the new slippery design language to boost range.
I just wish they would hire someone with actual car design and manufacturing experience, rather than Joe public / arm chair critic that does have much of a clue.
There are quite a few EV's i really like. However if i were to purchase one i would always go for Tesla. The one and only reason is their charging infrastructure is 100 times better than anything else out there.
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Top Gear: can barely muster a compliment about Model 3’s handling
Model 3 owners: grabbing podiums, and FTOD’s at autox races every weekend
Yep legacy shill. There is a reason that Model 3 was named as the "most satisfying car in the world" with Model Y and Model S rounding out 3 of the top 4 spots. auto.hindustantimes.com/auto/cars/tesla-model-3-is-the-most-satisfying-car-survey/amp-41613638058670.html
As a Tesla owner, TG is spot on.
@@Madrussian190 As a Tesla owner, I disagree.
@@Madrussian190 As an actual Tesla owner, I don't believe you 🙄
Great video, production quality was amazing it almost felt like I wasn't watching a car review
"Road noise a bit excessive"??? 114 miles an hour on an old banked crappy concrete circuit would shake most people's fillings out in any car. I test drove one, quite hard & paid my deposit straight away - can't wait to get it. Forget Mercedes BMW Audi et al. these are the future not an electric motor in an ICE body
Long range tops out at 145, not over 160, performance hits 162
Well we drive a BMW 320I GT from 2016 and a 2019 Tesla Model 3 (Long range) and I have to say the Tesla drives much better. Far superior throttle response and cornering around a roundabout I can do it much faster with Tesla 3. It has just much more grip due to it`s all wheel drive. Is everything better than the BMW? No the used plastics are of a lesser quality and some fit and finishes are less premium. Both cars cost the same amount of money when we bought the new (around 60k€). So from that perspective very equal. Normally my wife drives up to 500 km a week and she always can charge, around twice a week, the car at night on the drive way. So no more spending time to go to a gas station..
We only kept the BMW as a second family car because we also have a caravan (I`m Dutch. :) ) which was too heavy for the Tesla to tow.
But if I really what to have some fun driving a car I take my old Peugeot 205 CTI....
A 320i costing 60k? It must have had every possible option imaginable...
Christian von Koenigsegg: *effusively praises Model 3*
This guy: 👁️👄👁️
This is actually excellent reviewing! People are mad that things are different but I imagine in 1 or 2 years there wont be any haters left.
I thought that would be the case 6 years ago and yet there are still people moaning now. I think they come to these videos just to tell everyone they don't like top gear without the old trio.
The fact that everyone is praising this guy and Harris, totally accepting them proves your point wrong. The other guys are just absolute shit. Where are the haters on this video talking about the old 3?
A very good review, excellent, saying all that it is to say. When you look at the performance and the price tag, Tesla M3 is the people's-supercar, it is not as expensive as a Ferrari or things like that, but it can challenge them and at the intersection, Tesla is almost unbeaten.......
Great balanced review, but no mention AGAIN of FSD Beta which is being rolled out as we speak.
Top Gear need to get on this, before it comes as a huge shock to you all.
Maybe they're not aware of FSD beta because it's not being rolled out in UK yet.
Thank you for the informative review, great content. Genuine question, is this produced by the cbeebies team? It has similar vibes going on
Test/ing/ed has been a very popular word over the past year! lol angry metal frog love the description of styles!
Interesting take on reviews. Seems there's this *need* to have a counterpoint to every point. The interior noise comments were a bit odd. The wind noise is definitely not louder than most cars in the same segment. It's more noticed because of the lack of other noises. And the ride, as well. It's firm, but quite compliant. "Sporty" would be the best descriptor, and it matches its quite-good, unflappable handling. Really, the overall ownership experience - how this product approaches solving the transportation problem - is why this car is so compelling. It's why I finally decided to buy one.
I wish I could afford one! Guess my trusty '09 Audi A3 Cabriolet will have to suffice for now. "Trusty" now that I've replaced the engine and the mechatronic unit at great cost and still have an airbag light that won't stay off after multiple attempts by two different mechanics. Sigh.
Phone charging area is actually great. I prefer it there.
It must have been the weather because the 2020 Tesla 3 dual motor has been tested many times 0-60 at 4.2 seconds and under. With the software upgrade for $2000 it will do 0-60 tested at 3.8 seconds...same as the 2015 Corvette C7 Z51.
Old water beds! Spot on 😂
I’ve had my model 3 almost 3.5 years now. Hasn’t missed a beat.
you jinxed it now.
I’m very curious...about the 2 or 3 other electric cars he says are more fun to drive. If something has clear from the beginning is that the model 3 is the closed of all the electric cars to a fast BMW which, for decades has been the king of fund and engaging driving. It makes me serious doubt of how much research he really has done and how much is just empty words to sound knowledge. Not good enough for me.
nice new format!
Nice video, it was a surprise that this car got that much wind noise, didn't know that, especially for one with a low Cd value.
I suspect it's not any worse than other cars. There's only a little engine noise to cover it up so it seems louder. I guess it would be tricky to isolate and measure wind noise alone without engine and road noise. They need an audio engineer to set up a real comparison.
@@danbradley7176 Agree - Actual decibel measurements at different speeds are quite easy to do with a hand held. I'm sure they could easily find an Ipace for comparison. Though Top Gear is just for entertainment, not a factual show as they have claimed in the past.
Bought one without even test driving it.
Fake things I learnt today: Tesla created Beach Buggy Racing.
first impression - 0:05 Ollie is walking like he's had a back injury.
but the review itself was pretty on point.
also, it would be nice if top gear could, once or twice, remember that the internet is much larger than the UK.
Thats Millbrook isn't it?
That's a very fair evaluation. The Model 3 isn't perfect, but it ticks the big boxes. I definitely found NVH to be excessive.
I didn't.
You buy high end BMW-3-Series-performance with much better space, technology and better standard equipment for much lower total cost of ownership. Something has to give.
@@NO3V why would you waste your money on something that loses half its value after 2 years and becomes worthless once the warranty expires. Same thing applies for all German vehicles really. Tco lower on a bmw is that a joke? They are high maintenance vehicles.
@@NO3V better technology wow you've got your facts wrong
@@yandisamtshali7228 Are you guys reading me right? I'm not sure. I'm saying the Tesla has BMW performance, better tech and is much better value.
@@JAM_2024 I agree. See above.
Not having a hatchback isn't a con of the model 3, the model y looks very similar and does have a hatchback
BMW 3, 5 & 7 series saloons were a favourite of Top Gear for decades and now it's an issue?
Best part mentioned, but that I greatly differ with: The weight is all low and evenly distributed, so cornering is a dream, even when you have some speed up. Very nice even over pothole roads. Good pickup, quiet, good range. *get the filter for a/c intake if you drive in traffic. No need to breath gas fumes in the EV!
Nice work new guy!
Yes, an EV version of Chris Harris. Love it!!
He's a good presenter but very different IMO. Chris is much more of a speed/performance merchant and would have been describing the performance handling and braking in a lot more detail... and probably even drifting that.
@@paulhope3401 like I said. The EV version, EVs are, well mhhh but he's really good, which is why I say he's the EV version
Isnt this the guy who is supposed to be giving challenges to the presenters? 😂😂
Top quality video thou
I have just subscribed to all of you guys
Panel gaps, you know you have a good car when the only thing to complain about is panel gaps.
Agree
And when you have people who will advertise it for free, just like how people do it with apple products, and even dyson vacuum cleaners!
I agree. Tesla’s have been just about perfect but people walk around and want to spot something cosmetic...
he complains about full self driving not being good enough yet but he also doesn't have it on the car
has he even ever tried it?
Exactly, no journalistic endeavours, just regurgitation of media BS bias towards advertising spend.
Everyone seems to think the reviewer wrote the script is that right..?
Just picked up my 2022 model 3 LR. Red with white interior.
I am in love. Beautiful, fun and fast!
And the build quality was great.