Tesla's most important car gets a massive refresh. Have they smashed it out the park?
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- Опубліковано 9 чер 2024
- Its here! The 2024 Model 3 Facelift, or "Highland". New lights, new interior, new tech! This is the car which put Tesla into the premier league of car manufacturers, and since it first appeared in 2017 there have been significant changes to the way it is built and to features offered.
This Highland refresh feels like a new car - its that big a change. I take the car on an evening drive to find out if Tesla have perfected it.
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00:00 First impressions
02:35 Driving off
06:53 Indicator fun in the city
18:00 Autopilot testing
23:20 Thrash it cross country
32:33 Wrap up in Pennan - Авто та транспорт
I just bought a new Tesla and literally NONE of the things people criticize were true. None. Suspension is fine. Wipers work great. Build quality is excellent. And you sit like a King in the Model Y. It's just people with no clue mouthing off.
Judging by the comments, I find it incredible why so many Tesla/EV haters watch your channel. Are they out of their minds, or are they anti ev bots?
They get off on it
Probally jackin their pennises
All the ev haters jackin their puds using castrol gtx oil for lube
The more engagement the publicity the channel gets. So they are helping the channel. Sucks to be them.
I have pointed that out to the most angry ones… 😡🤣
Beautiful!! Test drove one yesterday and will be buying ASAP ❤
Thank you for the very informative and well recorded review. Greetings from Prague …
Fantastic review , counting down the clock for my delivery day - 3/2/23 10am Birmingham NEC. Can't wait !🙂
You're a year late lol
Ha Ha 😅 yes just noticed that.
Great video! I loved the new Model 3 too! I’m still not a fan of the button indicators, you can certainly get used to them, but given an option, I’d have a stalk back.
Really want to upgrade my 2021 now!
Appreciate the comment Mark - I watch your stuff as well!
The upgrade is so big that it reminds me of one of the giant leap new models where the car keeps the same name but everything is different. And that’s despite not everything being different! The constant evolution of Tesla is something truly unique
@@justgetatesla thanks so much 🙏🏼 yeah it’s a lovely upgrade… for me it’s how quiet it is, which is really appealing! Lovely improvements all round! 👍
Rumour has it that someone in the USA is already working on an after-market indicator stalk... Google it.
Nice review, I was at Tesla Aberdeen on Wednesday and Thursday last week, I saw that car there and I thought it looked great.
Hi Ian. I have now caught up. Watched every minute of every episode. Now I'm off to Bjorn Nyland's world of ice and snow ;-)
Great content- really enjoy the reviews! I am changing my car around August or September- I drive a Skoda Superb Sportsline diesel 19o bhp at the moment- I am interested in the Model Y due to family/ dogs etc etc- couple of questions: Is the suspension as firm as the skoda? Should I wait for the Juniper?
Only one way to compare - do a test drive
Great review looks a fantastic car! Being a music lover can you do a review of its sound system? And can you get either a Bose or B&O upgraded version? Or is it good enough as standard?
Sound system is banging. No upgrades available or needed.
Hello Ian - took a similar red M3 RWD out for an extended test drive yesterday and compared it to my 2022 M3 RWD, over the same test route. Agree the suspension is more compliant, cabin noise quieter and the interior superior (although believe the 20/21 revisions where an improvement on the earlier loaner car you had). The new Tesla vision is better but would still like ultra sonic sensors as well.
Did not notice that the regen modes had been removed - like you normally use creep mode, however, the drive train seems smoother on the new model, with less “on/off” which can be slightly uncomfortable for passengers. Efficiency has improved slightly.
It’s a cracking car for sub £40k with an everyday winter range of 250+ which with the LFP battery can be charged to 100% every day. The indicator buttons on the steering wheel is the elephant in the room for me. Whilst on my test drive needed to change lane with the steering wheel turned to negotiate a roundabout, and found it impossible to find the indicator button in time. Why not at least put the left and right indicator buttons each side of the steering wheel?
Look forward to part 2.
A drive train which is less on/off - yes, that’s it. Everything is smoother!
Nice refresh, the range is very close to as advertised according to others.
Keep in mind that Tesla constantly updates their cars. So my December built Model Y already has a lot of the features this M3 Highland has. Only thing i am sadly missing is Ventilated Seats and Hardware 4.
Funny watching your drive as I served at RAF Buchan many years ago and passed through Aberdeen a lot. I picked up my M3LR highland 4 days ago. Loving it but the indicators can be a nuisance for exit signals on roundabouts when the wheel may be upside down 🙃
That's odd that the steering wheel would be upside down. The roundabout must be a very very tight radius. The roundabouts I navigate the steering wheel never needs to turn more than 90 degrees. It means my left hand which is on the wheel at the 9 o'clock position the wheel travels to become approximately the 12 o'clock position making access to the turn signal buttons under my left thumb not really a big deal. I have a model 3 (not the highland) but I'm experimenting with the roundabouts and looking where the buttons might be given the curve of the roundabout. Seems to not be upside down but maybe the roundabouts are different. Plus the roundabout direction will always be the same so maybe the left thumb can keep relative position over the left turn signal button.
I think it’s all about timing. If you’re turning the wheel back with the change of direction the buttons should just come to hand at the right time
I have a model Y LR, and I drove an M3 SR yesterday, I was impressed; even though it was slower, it felt faster. It's smoother and more refined.
I am now considering a swap; I feel the M3 LR at an extra 10K is hard to justify. The M3 SR is very similar to the range of my MY LR
Another great video. I used to love taking my Focus RS for a blast on that road into Auchnagatt. This new facelift Model 3 does look like a good step up in quality compared to the last car. I must admit my ears pricked up at the mention of a possible Model 3 Plaid, I hadn't heard about this so will be following with interest.
Plaid is the rumour…
I drove the previous version on a test drive and having a bad neck , I felt all of the bumps. This one does look promising and the range seems excellent and I hope you will look into it and report a bit more!
It would interesting to see what you think of the indicators on one of the UK’s many mini roundabouts. Whilst you say you get used them fairly quickly, I still don’t understand why these are better than stalks, except for cost cutting reasons. And remember, you are trying to hit a moving target when using them. How would it be if the main screen was rotating? Daft I know, but just as an example.
They aren’t better, the primary purpose of no stalks is to save money on the cost of building. They just hope the lack of them doesn’t put people off enough to stop them buying the car.
You only indicate once on a mini roundabout so it’s no different. As for why they have done it, people say “cost”. Is it? Dials up the techno fear of the people who are skeptics, likely to lose them some sales…
@@justgetateslaHi, UK Highway code rule 188 - treat mini roundabouts like any other - there is usually more than one practical exit. The HC recommends not doing U turns on minis. Where I am we have some 'Granny Knot' double minis and they are interesting at the best of times, I think on these you would find the steering wheel in some odd positions. Tesla could alleviate this perceived challenge with some voice commands. Obviously not so much of a problem if navigating using SatNav unless aborting the selected route. Otherwise, on big RBs I agree, it's a non-problem.
Another good video Ian, looks like I would need the S3XY buttons or knob to control the regen.
I’m thinking about a sexy knob 😂
Hi Ian, what was it like getting into and out of? I'm in my 70s and that can be a bit tricky with my current low slung sports saloon. I've been thinking of a MY but the Highland would be a very good buy if I don't bang my head. Where I am the nearest Tesla sales office is a fair drive away so any guidance would be appreciated. Eventually of course I'll get into one but the planned purchase is just over a year away at present. Thanks.
Model Y may suit you better. The seats are on risers and you sit much higher up. It’s a drop into a Model 3.
@@justgetateslaHi Ian, thanks.
I test deove the new Model 3. It was fantastic.
Regarding the absence of stalks, I had a little practice before I set off and it really wasnt an issue.
Hi Ian, can't wait to order my new model Y when they bring the same upgrades to it from the 3! The best will just get better
I’ve already told Team Aberdeen that I want to collect mine on day 1 it’s available. Watch part 2 next week…
Do you get those mickey mouse ears on your car's speed limit display? I don't remember seeing those on my MY. Is that some new feature? What is it actually displaying?
Assume it’s a new feature. They’ll roll it out
If you cannot vary the regen how is it going to handle braking in slippery conditions? In my Mini electric I can have high or low regen and in snow or icy conditions it is way nicer to reduce the regen to low where I normally drive in high regen.
Great question! In cold weather the battery pack reduces regen power due to the temperature. But that isn’t the same as a proper snow mode…
It's not a problem in my experience, once you learn to be precise when lifting off the throttle you have very fine control of how much regen you get between none and full.
what are the indicator buttons like on a roundabout?
Easy!
@@justgetatesla For me it was terrible and dangerous and the main reason I am now looking for a BYD Seal
Some people prefer iPhone, others prefer Android. All valid choices...
@@DrBob808 I sat in a BYD SEAL yesterday, (in Melbourne Australia) and it was very impressive. 80kWh battery gives 540 real world range according to the owner (who is a Cop). And, it was AU$15k less than my Model Y. Evidently there is an SUV seal coming out soon...
I love one pedal driving especially on Tesla
thanks for great POV vid ! what about SR and LR ! what is the best choose between 2 ? Standart Range has standart LFB battery lowest price lowest vat lowest kW electric bill but lowest miles and rear wheel drive . Long range more price probably more vat more bill price too but more miles and all wheel drive . I think maybe range can be different but all models must be all wheel drive in tesla cars
For most people the standard range offers enough range. Now that there is no difference in the interior or equipment it’s just a question of do you really need all wheel drive and the additional range?
Thanks Ian for your nice review of the updated Model 3. I got mine 6 December and I absolutely love it. And as you mention the missing stalks are no problem at all. Everyone is shouting about them in roundabouts and I'm glad you don't. Here in Sweden we have tons of tight roundabouts and I've never had any problems with those buttons and I am ALWAYS blinking both in and out when driving roundabouts. Looking forward to the next video of your review. So far we share experience. It's a really fantastic car. I don't miss the ride quality or quietness of my XC 60 at all. This one is very quiet and comfy. Even though I drive the long range it's brilliantly economic. Last long drive this week to Stockholm and back 470 miles and temperatures between 2 and 5 C average consumption on that trip with 95 % motorway was 16,5 kwh/100 km or 3,8 mi/kwh. Other electric cars can't just match it
No they can’t. Some legacy manufacturers have terrible drivetrains which seem to burn energy for fun 😳
Thanks for putting my mind at rest regarding the indicators. They were a concern for me when I replace my Model Y.
I have seen other reviews where people think the LED strip on the dash was annoying as it reflects onto the windscreen, did you notice this?
It doesn’t reflect any more than any other dashboard which isn’t a single solid piece. Most distracting beautiful reflection I ever had was the Bowers and Wilkins tweeter in my Volvo.
Having owned mostly cars from the so called traditional "premium" German brands and also having no prior experience with Tesla, I was very pleasantly surprised when I test drove the new Model 3 last week. Refined overall ride, nice sound insulation, comfortable suspension setup yet with adequate feedback and a spectacularly smooth power delivery despite being a small rocket. I was so impressed in fact, that I ended up ordering a LR one in that lovely ultra red for which I am super excited. However, I believe the stalk situation is just silly, especially in European countries with tight roundabouts... I hope to be able to adjust, but will for sure be keeping an eye on the stalk retrofits that are already being developed for this iteration of the M3.
The buttons are just a thing you need to get used to. @22:06 your hand is in the perfect position for it and then a few seconds later you let go and pass the wheel through your hand.. You need to embrace the racing driver inside you and keep your hands on the wheel. 😄
I know! In part 2 I think I get it better
Racing car steering wheels don't go around and around, so it is easier to use...
I’ve owned a 20 year old BMW 330ci Clubsport for 17 years. Have been debating whether to get the new Tesla Model 3 or stay with BMW and get a M240i. 🤷🏻♂️
I simply could not cope with having to faf about on a touch screen when driving. Not on any car petrol, diesel or battery powered.
After 50k miles in my model Y in 17 months l can assure you that the touch screen is great and if you don't want to use it you can do voice control. I have no desire to go back to a car with loads of buttons.
It should be illegal,after all it’s only like a mobile phone or an iPad,but the narrative is otherwise
Nonsense, it is no more distracting than other modern cars I have driven with loads of buttons everywhere, probably less due to the voice control.
All I can say is this. Most cars with buttons have too many buttons. Often with odd distribution of buttons. This is easier than the Mitsubishi Outlander which it replaced
I had an Audi allroad (yes, spelt with a small 'a'). Lots of buttons low down over the centre console, all illuminated in red and all looking much the same at night. Very tricky to get the correct one. Even my later Audi has the headlamp and fog lamp switches carefully concealed low down on the right and hidden by the steering wheel rim. Physical buttons are not the best all and end all by any means. A well laid out colour coded GUI has a lot going for it - even if colour blind.
I don’t think that the large displays are any good, simply because time is taken off from viewing the road.
Have you tried one?
What is it that you believe requires time taken to view on the screen?
@Paul-67 I have a model 3 and couldn't get used to the speed on the display, or rather the size of it if glanced at quickly, and got a USB powered small digital speedo that uses satelites for the speed. Positioned ahead of me it's solved that and only £25 on amazon.
even though i love my 72 plate 25000 mile model y i have terrible roads near me that made the car a bit to uncomfortable for my liking surprisingly tesla gave me such a good trade in price offer i have managed to swap into the new model 3 without spending any money.. picking it up next week.. thanks for the great review it has calmed my nerves and convinced me i have done the write thing
The problem with stalks is the lack of standardization. At one time I had 3 cars. "mine, my wife's, and a family car". The stalks were all different functions. The right hand stalk was: a gear selector, a wiper control, and turn signals. Muscle memory was useless. After driving my Tesla with the stalk geing a gear selector I jump into my Volvo and immediately flip on the wipers when I want to pull down for drive. And having driven the one with the right stalk being turn signals and I jump back into the Tesla I think I'm flipping the turn signal but actually I3trying to throw it into reverse. Maddening! 😳 Get rid of stalks as the manufacturers follow no standards! Plus the function of the wiper stalk for example can be up and down or rotational. Same with the turn signal stalk some have the lights built-in and with Tesla you activate cruise control with the gear selector! Plus because the stalks are "hidden" by the steering wheel it's not readily seen what setting might be such as wipers set to off or intermittent etc. This chaotic use of the stalks is sheer lunacy. NO STALKS. Next thing you know some manufacturer will swap the accelerator and brake pedal just because they can! 🤣 Multiple car owners can be put at a disadvantage with this lack of standardization.
That’s all true! Did people endlessly complain about Mercedes and the single stalk? I suppose we could have UK standards for vehicles, but that just would add cost and complexity to the UK market which if manufacturers had diverged from our rules mean they just don’t bother with us.
Love your cars mating comment and had a good laugh at the possessed satan wipers. The colour of the car gives the satan part away 😂😂😂 At times, I do wonder what my modely y sees for the wipers to randomly wipe, maybe its ectoplasm from a run over gohst.
Could be! Satan wills them to wipe
Cybertuck is smaller than a Ford Transit van and they seem to fit just fine on our roads.
Try getting one in a car park
Do they do a Right hand drive version
Cybertruck? No
True, it won't fit in any car park with height or width restrictions. But... it's not a car it's a truck. It'll go anywhere a transit can and those f'ers are everywhere. So I don't buy the 'it's too big for UK roads argument'. Big fan of the channel, keep up the good work!
If my recent experience of driving a 5.3m van in urban areas is indicative, if someone even imports a Cybertruck they will struggle. You’d be restricted where you could drive it - like the biggest vans.
All the pot holes your hitting the alloys are going to be wrecked
That’s why the tyres have sidewall
I have watched almost all your interesting video's sofar and I can't remember ever hearing you use voice-control. Don't you use it, and if so, why not?
I need to do a voice controls video. I don’t use voice controls on anything TBH
Great review. We were impressed on our test drive of the Highland SR also. But the removal of indicator stalks is a mistake. End of. It is not the end of the world, nor a deal breaker but is yet another annoyance to get used to (such as EVERYTHING being controlled by the touch screen). In most cases, and especially on a motorway drive ,the indicator buttons on the wheel work just fine. But in city scapes and roundabouts, the fact they are constantly moving is a nothing but an irritation. Brainless tweaking and cost cutting by Tesla to add to the removal of US park sensors for Tesla Vision etc. Rest of the car, ride, refinement etc all very good though. Which is why things like this are so irritating. No Apple Car Play etc. No V2L. No HUD.
Everyone claims these are cost cutting. I’m not so sure. There is a design ethos being pursued. Removing sensors to go to cameras only makes sense when you are developing a camera-based AI. It’s not about cutting a small amount of cost.
As for the lack of stalks, the drive swipe on the screen is better than the stalk, as is autopilot. Indicators? I found there is less reach than the stalk
Looking forward to a Tesla van coming out ,need one for my business,as you say just get a Tesla must be the future for sustainable businesses ?
I’ve used my Model Y as a van a few times - lots of space. And the service ranger up here operates out of a Model S!
It looks much the same from the outside which was always a bit underwhelming tbh.
Do you think?
@@justgetatesla It’s subjective, of course, but it always makes me think of a VW beetle which from a personal point of view is not a good thing.
I don’t go on about looks usually because it’s subjective as you say. I think the facelift is a significant improvement on the original, but if you don’t like their design language it won’t do anything much for you.
Superchargers make all the difference reliable, easy & fast !
Tesla's daft , it can do all those amazing things, yet can't do the simple task of wipers when needed
And it’s been the same on every car I’ve had for the last 22 years. Auto wipers have been a lottery regardless who makes the car
@@justgetatesla true, but most other brands can't do the other stuff Tesla can , and my point was really functioning wipers should be far far easier that auto pilot as It's jus binary turning a motor on and off .
Cyber truck won't fit. Just like the Tesco delivery trucks, and the big RVs and orries that use the roads in Scotland.
Ford Transit vans deliver to every hole in the hedge the length and breadth of the country. Cybertruck is no larger than any of those white vans.
Most white vans are shorter and narrower than cybertruck. You have to go to the longest stretched Transit van to match the Cybertruck
@@justgetatesla I get that some vans are shorter, but as a Coach & HGV driver I don’t think appropriately skilled drivers will have any problems.
Skilled drivers? No. Normal drivers? Yes. You can’t get something that long into so many normal environments
@@justgetatesla Perhaps some day we will find out how the Cybertruck fits into the UK’s roads?
Blimey! Judging by the state of the roads around Aberdeen it looks as if they haven't been filled since the Viking invasion! Definitely won't be buying a Tesla, Kia EV6 is superior in virtually every respect plus it looks brilliant.
Horses for courses - I love the Hyundai / Kia drivetrain. Super efficient!
This is not tesla most important car is the model Y
Whilst I agree, the simple truth is that without the Model 3 there would be no Model Y
You are really sold on the ev thing. This is such a biased review. Let’s see how rosey you can paint this ev revolution
Morning! You see how this channel is "Just Get A Tesla? - Thinking about switching your fossil fuel car to an EV?" ? The clue is in the name. Also, see the videos I have done pointing out all the flaws on my Tesla. Biased people don't attack the brand and the product.
Looking at your last sentence I infer that you dislike EVs because reasons. Your reasons will of course be right as I am "biased" saying something you disagree with. Question - if you are so right, and you know in your gut you are right, why are you here seeking positive reinforcement? I know the Earth is round, but I don't need to go watch Earth Is Flat videos and argue with them to back my views up...
@@justgetatesla - Its a good job you know the earth is round. Whew, that would have been a big one to get you to understand...lol.
Ok with that joke out the way, nets get serious - Look do not think I am against EV's. My next Car will be an EV and likely a TESLA as they have the best charging network. and have the best battery conditioning system for extreme battery weather.
I do not believe EV's are better or inferior. Both have positives and negatives. EV like TESLA have been built from the ground upwards, and not backwards/ retro EV cars as they call some of them.
I like the TESLA brand as it has great tech as you keep singing about. But you need to put a little balanced view on your video's, Like weather issues, degradation, Poor Tesla customer support, EV's being very very very expensive and batteries will need to be replaced should you keep an old one beyond 8 or 10 yrs at probably more than the cost of the EV value that that time. Further the range claims on TELSA's are a joke, I know why....because they have to use the power to keep the battery in good condition by heating or colling it even if it is parked up hence phantom battery drain.
I know these things and you know I am right, but you failed to mention the obvious issues. This is a real problem as newbee's to EV's will listen to you buy a TESLA and than sell it on after a year of truly understanding how EV;s work. This is counter to promoting EV's as these people will shout the loudest about how bad a tesla is. Hence self defiting.
My comment was ment to be constructive, Yes do tell use about the good things, but please inject a little reality into your reviews of what it means to own a tesla.
So, before I end this comment, let me say I like your video's, and I am knowledgeable on EV's hence can see through some of the things you tell us. I will watch bad review of TESLA's / EV's also and tell them so in the comments, just like your Rosey view you are painting. Its what I do, and it helps you in upping your view profile stats these comments. Peace Man
Peace indeed! Can we discuss a few of your points?
Weather issues - what issues? Cars work fine in -29c as Byorn Nyland shows on his channel
Degradation- providing you operate the battery as recommended there is no degradation to cause a problem. And there’s a long battery warranty if any issues
Poor customer service. - not in my experience. It’s been excellent.
Replacement battery need - there really isn’t. This is the worst of the FUD put around. There are old cars out there on old chemistry and the battery still works. Some have needed a new battery, sure. I had a car that needed a new engine.
Range claims - no worse than any other mpg claim. And many of us get great range / efficiency as my videos show.
Phantom battery drain - I’ve heard of it but haven’t experienced it. If what you stated about the battery is true then I would have had it, no?
I call what I see. Many many videos with issues on my car. But real issues, not FUD “issues” which are the ones you have listed. You say “inject reality” as if I make this up to sell the car in a positive light. My best performing videos have been where the car failed - lived reality. I can’t talk up phantom drain or poor service or any of those other things. They may be what you read but they aren’t what I experience in reality.
@@justgetatesla - Good to know...and yes I have never owned an EV, so what do I know? I can only go by what I am being told... But yes I have read about all those issues above. I suspect Hirts car hire are selling off their stock for other reasons? They claim low value retention and high insurance.
Any case, I note what you say and will verify with other information. All that said, my next car might be a EV. Fancy the Model X with fee supercharging. I might find one that is at a price I wish to spend.
Hertz? They had a deal with Uber. Whose drivers then trashed the cars. Hence the higher than expected costs. These weren’t standard hire vehicles, they ended the contract, they’re selling the cars. All was public knowledge! But the media agenda wants to trash EVs so doesn’t report it. This is the problem with FUD.
www.theverge.com/2023/10/27/23934691/hertz-tesla-uber-ev-plans-damage-repair-price-cuts
Joke of a car ...... tesla-ites just keep getting sucked in ......
And you have decided to help my channel by coming to watch and comment. All of which pushes my content to more people by making the algorithm happy. So thank you!
What a worthless review
You’re very kind! Would love to see your review
@@justgetatesla No but seriously, you didn't say much but expressing your awe. Nothing of the beam lights, no criticism. Just a clip of driving in the dark on the countryside. Whats in it for the viewer??
“Beam lights”?
@@justgetatesla Headlights then
What about them?