New Tesla Model 3 - what's changed?

Meet the updated Tesla Model 3!

It’s been 7 years since the Model 3 was first unveiled, and this is the biggest design overhaul yet! The question is, how much has changed? Well, Mat’s got hands-on with the car to take a closer look.

In terms of the design, there are a few notable changes. Up top, there are a pair of slimmer, sleeker headlights, and there’s also a big central vent as part of the bumper. This helps give it a more aggressive look compared to the previous model. The side profile remains pretty similar to before, apart from a set of new alloy wheel designs. Around the back, the Model 3 comes with updated taillights and a new bumper. The car is also available in a couple of new, exclusive paint colours!

On the inside, the look and feel are still pretty similar to before, but there are a couple of notable differences. While the large landscape infotainment screen remains, the dash around it has been updated, with new LED lights added to it. There a better quality materials to be found throughout the cabin compared to before, and the infotainment system has been updated and is much quicker and more responsive than before. The indicator buttons have now also been integrated into the steering wheel.

When it comes to performance, the Model 3 still comes with a single-motor RWD edition and a dual-motor long-range edition. However, aerodynamic improvements and overall performance updates mean the car can now travel further, with the single-motor RWD having a range of 346 miles, while the dual-motor can travel for up to 423 miles!

The new Model 3 won’t be released in the UK until next year, but thankfully, the price is set to stay pretty similar to before - so you can expect entry-level models to cost around £42,000. But will it be worth the wait? You’ll need to stick with Mat and see for yourself!

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:27 Design
01:50 Interior
02:45 Noise
03:45 Suspension
04:21 Infotainment
05:36 Back Seats
06:15 Efficiency
06:47 Range
07:02 Price & Release

[carwow]

Describe the all-new Tesla Model 3 with an emoji! 😀🥰😂🤔🤐😐🤑🍆

[neaorin]

The suspension and the soundproofing were probably the two biggest complaints with the previous model, so it's good to see Tesla addressing them. The bump in range is also nice, but official figures should still be taken with a grain of salt.

On the negative side, steering wheel mounted turn signal capacitive buttons are a downgrade. At least make them real clicky buttons.

[snazzy]

Congrats on the exclusive look, Mat! Looks like good improvements for the most part. Hate (HATE) the lack of stalks and the cabin feels less warm than the outgoing model, but these look like good changes for the most part. Love the liftgate.

[Mel-yunx]

1:04 I’m IN LOVE with the new colour. It looks so much more luxurious and the shape of the roof is subtlety better too. 😍

[trentgashi]

One of the reasons I didn't wait for this refresh was the lack of stalks - in the UK with the number of roundabouts we have, and the fact that you're constantly having to signal while turning the wheel means stalks are a huge necessity. Everything else is actually a nice upgrade.

[foodvloggeezer]

It's about time for some good old-fashioned car reviews again. It feels like ages since you did a review.

[Ansicone]

Great to see having this early access for review given to Carwow!

[dankeel]

Great, thorough review and most great changes to the car. Only negative changes being the stalks (as others have mentioned) and the removal of the lights from the back of the car. Seems less safe if you’re broken down or parked with the boot open

[martinloney]

Wow, how brilliant are you getting an early look. Thank you!

[ruimpinho]

Ventilated seats, better sound insulation, same price and more range! Well done!

I hope we get a Model 3 Plaid in the near future!

[xJayPlayz]

2:21 glad they didn’t decide to put the horn as a button, but instead an actual airbag horn

[hyperspeed]

Thank you Mat for this update. It's appreciated.

[panosfxable]

This is a complete Model 3 at this point, has everything that all new cars coming out. Ventilated seats, interior lighting also range is improved! So good to see that!

[HarryNinetyFour]

Thought they would go the same route as they did with the S by removing the stalks, can’t say I’m a fan, but the exterior looks better!

[victorpham]

Ok. I never liked the model because I thought it was ugly, but these new changes definitely win me over.

[Chiz]

I have just ordered a Tesla model 3 for my next company car on the 1st of March. Will it come as this version? I am in the UK

[DirtyTesla]

This looks great. The Model 3 was always a bit loud so really glad to see they're quieting it down. And efficiency is king!!

[ronmanson]

August absolutely was jam packed with cool races. Doing car reviews sure seem refreshing although races with the chemistry of the people you bring are always appreciated as well

[chrisr.]

Watched the motor trend video before this - learned absolutely nothing. Then Watched this one and it's in depth, wealth of info. Great stuff.

[chaofansun]

Perfect the best review I have seen in the past 24 hours! Well done.