Highland Front Styling, Better or Worse?

[holmgang]

I really wish they kept the original « T » logo in the rear. The full « TESLA » looks a bit on the busy side. New tail lights are nicer than the old.

looks aftermarket... not necessarily in a good way

 

[ODWms]

Agreed.

 

[ChooseFreedom]

I really wish they kept the original « T » logo in the rear. The full « TESLA » looks a bit on the busy side. New tail lights are nicer than the old.

Super easy to remove the letters and add a T logo.

 

[Mercimek]

Super easy to remove the letters and add a T logo.

Has anyone done it yet? Would be curious to see.

 

[ord3r]

Performance: better
Regular: worse

Feels like they nerfed the LR model to make performance look better. It worked on us we got perf 50% due to styling.

 

[pdx_m3s]

I really wish they kept the original « T » logo in the rear. The full « TESLA » looks a bit on the busy side. New tail lights are nicer than the old.

No.

 

[MikeRTX]

In dental terms, the pre-Highland M3 would be said to have a severe underbite.

 

[Jree]

You have no taste if you are asking this question lol.

It looks way better.

 

[CCopperpot]

I'm on the fence. The new M3 is really nice, especially the M3P, but I'm not a HUGE fan of the new headlights (JMO). I prefer the Porsche like design of the OG.

The rest of the changes are all winners though.

 

[rcm1201]

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 is wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy better

 

[gottagofast]

On the performance highland model it looks better, all other models the old one looks better

 

[Quamera]

Technically, any air that goes through the slit doesn't have to go all the way to the edge of the bumper, so yes?

Incorrect, any air that enters a vent is decelerated causing drag. One of the main reasons EVs have better drag coefficients than ICE vehicles is because the air directed through the ICE radiator increases their aerodynamic drag.

 

[cxm3p84]

The redesign was much needed for the Performance trim. I had a 23 M3P and honestly i didnt like that there was no difference on the looks compared to the Long Range or the Standard. I upgraded and got the Ultra Red performance and it definitely stands out like a performance trim should. I still love the look of older model 3, but the main thing on the refresh that is way better is the front lights. Sleek and just looks more stylish but if you arent into it, you can get a good deal on the previous generation.

 

[cxm3p84]

No.

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I debadged my car the moment i got home. Its not that i didnt like the T logo or the Tesla spelled out, I just prefer no badges plus for some reason they still left the badges chrome which is a no for me dawg.

 

[OleJohnny]

The old one is better than the new one on SR and LR, but the new Performance is cool as hell. Like a mini-but-bloated Roadster.

The back is no contest -- the Highlands have the best back out of all Tesla models. Like something out of a Volvo/Polestar car. Beautiful.

 

[Eto Demerzel]

The Highland looks better all around. It's a great exterior update. The rear is the strongest angle. The only downside is no foglights. But, that's no surprise.
More importantly, the Highland feels more solid.

 

[Dear_OP]

I don't own a Tesla yet. We test drove a Model Y a few months ago. It was at the end of the test drive when I reversed into the parking lot, that I spotted ahead of me a pretty looking Red Tesla. My first thought was "Is that the new Roadster?" or a new Tesla model? See I know little about Tesla then. The SA at the lot informed me it is the new refreshed Model 3 or Highland. WTF?

I never liked the pre-2024 Model 3 when it first came out and still don't today. Why would anyone designed a vehicle that looked like a platypus?
The Y was passable, I think due to its size or maybe they are so many of 'em and I got used to it? It still looks like a pregnant platypus if I am being honest. But the refreshed Model 3 Highland redeemed my view of Tesla's designers.

Since then I've done more research and learned that there is a refresh Model Y coming. If the Highland is any indication, the Juniper Y would be astonishing. I recommend this video interview by Jay Leno with Franz and Lars of Tesla regarding the M3H to appreciate the significant improvements Tesla made over the old Model 3.