I saw a Highland (aka Refresh) Model 3 for the first time recently, and concerning the shape of the front of the car, I think I prefer the original shape (as in the lower image).
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Highland Front Styling, Better or Worse?
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The highland styling looks worlds better to me, not just a little better. The front of the model 3 is the worst looking part of the car to me, and I dislike it every time I walk up to my car from the front.
The original version looks too much like this:
The original version looks too much like this:
Still worlds better than CyberTruck.
Winning by lowering the benchmarks?
Yet, you will find some folks claiming that CT is beautiful.
Personally, I think those folks need to have their vision tested, but to each his own.
I do prefer the original TM3 nose to the updated one, if for no other reason than functionality - fog lights can come in handy, and air curtain around the front wheels will cool the brakes on track.
The rest is highly subjective.
I will take either TM3 over CT.
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P.S.: Yeah, I've seen CT in person. It looks even uglier in real life, with mismatched sheet metal penal oxidation and mismatched front vs. rear shape of the truck.
P.P.S.: Yeah, I still have a CT on order. Don't ask me why anymore ;-).
Winning by lowering the benchmarks?
Yet, you will find some folks claiming that CT is beautiful.
Personally, I think those folks need to have their vision tested, but to each his own.
I do prefer the original TM3 nose to the updated one, if for no other reason than functionality - fog lights can come in handy, and air curtain around the front wheels will cool the brakes on track.
The rest is highly subjective.
I will take either TM3 over CT.
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P.S.: Yeah, I've seen CT in person. It looks even uglier in real life, with mismatched sheet metal penal oxidation and mismatched front vs. rear shape of the truck.
P.P.S.: Yeah, I still have a CT on order. Don't ask me why anymore ;-).
I like the redesigned front end, but I prefer the look of the original headlights. The new lights seem similar to many other cars, while the older lights look more similar to a Porsche’s.
I know that I’m in the minority, but I find the highland front end too plain. The headlights remind me of late 90s era Camry/Accords and the front bumper just looks unfinished. I get that the new front end is probably cheaper to produce and more aerodynamic, but a little more form over function would be nice for a heavy refresh cycle.
ODWms
Member
I think the Highland front end is better, maybe marginally so. The rear end from a looks standpoint rates about the same.
ChooseFreedom
Member
I'm guessing there are/will be aftermarket options for fog lights that could be mounted in the lower grill opening.
The Performance version does have air flow slits for aero as well as passive brake cooling.
Msjulie
Active Member
It's also interesting that they got rid of the air curtain vents in the 'base' cars but the performance gets them back.. I didn't think it was just brake cooling but also aero, not so ?
ChooseFreedom
Member
Technically, any air that goes through the slit doesn't have to go all the way to the edge of the bumper, so yes?
Msjulie
Active Member
So then I suppose the newer front end compensates for that somehow? I like the air curtains personally 
I find the new nose to be cleaner and more elegant, but also more generic. It looks a lot like a Honda S2000. The old car's nose is more distinctive, but also a little funny looking. Overall, it's a wash for me. I like the new Performance model's styling better. It adds a little bit of the distinctiveness back with the reshaped front bumper cover, and the rear diffuser and spoiler help as well.
oreobbq
Member
The new one is 8008135 times infinity better than ole froggy face, especially the performance trim.
For current frog owners heheh.
The Performance front end is definitely an improvement over lower trims with the addition of side vents. Can’t say that it resembles the S2000 that much with the tall blank area above the grill, but who am I kidding. The Model 3 is more or less an EV Camry/Accord and the styling is tailored for the buyer demographic.
The new one is 8008135 times infinity better than ole froggy face, especially the performance trim.
For current frog owners heheh.
I guess one can imagine anything if stared at llong enough. That red one looks like a salamander to me. In any case, I wouldn't mind owning either one.
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