Right now, we get a detailed look in individual on the Tesla Mannequin 3 refresh – aka Mannequin 3 Highland – in Munich for IAA.
The replace was formally launched in Europe and Asia final week.
It isn’t but obtainable in North America as Tesla is true now solely producing it out of Gigafactory Shanghai, and subsequently, the brand new model of the Mannequin 3 is just refreshed the place Tesla sells automobiles produced out of China.
We had an opportunity to see the brand new Mannequin 3 in individual for the primary time this week in Munich for IAA.
Tesla just isn’t recognized for normal presence at automotive exhibits, however the automaker determined to point out up at IAA with a really understated sales space:
However you don’t want an extravagant sales space when you’ve got what everybody desires to see, which is the brand new model of one of many best-selling electrical automobiles on the planet.
We didn’t have a lot time with the Mannequin 3 refresh, however we managed to place collectively a fast video of all the brand new options (due to Micah for filming):
Electrek’s Take
My impression of the brand new model of the Mannequin 3 in individual was good. The outside design modifications will not be huge, however they make sufficient of a distinction to be known as a “refresh” for my part.
I benefit from the barely extra aggressive design and the brand new wheels, which strike a pleasant steadiness between look and aerodynamic efficiency.
As for the inside, I actually just like the up to date sprint. For those who weren’t a fan of the sprint earlier than, you in all probability wouldn’t be now both since it’s nonetheless primarily based on the identical minimalist strategy – perhaps much more minimalist, however I personally prefer it.
The brand new steering wheel with out stalk might be probably the most controversial replace. At this level, for those who don’t just like the change, you will need to determine if it’s a dealbreaker for you with Tesla as a result of, after the Mannequin S, Mannequin X, and Mannequin 3, Tesla has made it clear that that is the course it’s going.
Lastly, there’s the brand new rear display screen. It’s a good addition, particularly for automobile controls from the again seat. For leisure, it feels a bit small.
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