M3 Refresh

[Js1977]

Ive already sorted some of these first world problems and not going to tell any of this refresh lark to the mrs since she's extremely happy with what she's got!

Im very impatient about a model Y but thats again first world problems but with price drops, option of third row seats etc. it just makes it icing on the cake

Be happy with what you have by choice you lucky people!

 

[MP3Mike]

Do you have a link to this website? - I can't find it anywhere - Thanks

It is a picture sent by a Tesla rep.

 

[Ant M3]

It might grow on me but I’m not sure I like the new M3P wheels ... they look a bit boring on the avatar... might be better in real life I suppose

 

[Drew57]

I like those new Y style 20" wheels, less keen on the new 19"s which I think have previously been used on Model Xs. Would make sense for Tesla to rationalise variations across the ranges.

 

[Roy W.]

Here’s a photo allegedly of the new power trunk:

First look at Tesla Model 3 'refresh' powered lift gate

It seems that Tesla have fitted just a single power strut, on the left, and a standard hydraulic strut on the right. I suppose it all saves money.

 

[Adopado]

Here’s a photo allegedly of the new power trunk:

First look at Tesla Model 3 'refresh' powered lift gate

It seems that Tesla have fitted just a single power strut, on the left, and a standard hydraulic strut on the right. I suppose it all saves money.

You would think that could be an issue for the future ... a couple of years of significant asymmetric torsion on the boot hinges doesn't fill me with confidence. I think you're better with the Hanshow option.

 

[twlr]

https://twitter.com/tesla_raj/status/1317685323460046848

Looks like a storage device is also included

 

[Js1977]

You would think that could be an issue for the future ... a couple of years of significant asymmetric torsion on the boot hinges doesn't fill me with confidence. I think you're better with the Hanshow option.

Probably not. The boot lid on 3 is not that big as in long. One strut can mostly do the job balancing the weight whilst the other adds power. Its an engineered balancing act. Personally, cant see an issue imo.

 

[Js1977]

Tesla are finally waking up to the competition. They now have to provide more of what the customer demands and less of what they think they can add and take off the spec on a whim. I joke that in the past car owners would "pimp" their cars to some degree to make them more personal. Tesla owners actually are finishing the job off Tesla tried to do. Sound deadening, door rubber seals, after market tints mats, interior lights de chroming etc.

I still want my dimming mirrors back!!!

IMHO, I dont really think they have much competition at they price range but that is subjective. Not everyone complains of what you mention (my Mrs keeps on about how quiet it is) and the others things you mention are just options/not to everyones taste (it would be nice for the to offer it but then you would have people with a "base" model complaining unless they could buy it for +- 30k)

Would you like sluggish acceleration, restricted speed limits to sub 100mph like most have? Again, all subjective.

Bottom line is that they dont need to please everybody and let us not forget the minority here that will for the most part accessorise/tinker with their cars regardless. They just need to appeal to most. The rest of us are faced with first world problems

 

[browellm]

I see we've walked into that parallel Tesla universe where they aren't subject to market forces and competition. Right-o, lads. Keep huffing the gas.

Any changes they make are purely at the benevolent whim of the dear leader.

 

[MP3Mike]

It seems that Tesla have fitted just a single power strut, on the left, and a standard hydraulic strut on the right. I suppose it all saves money.

As far as I know that is how they do it on the S, X, and Y too... (Just that the assist strut looks similar on them.)

 

[jorgenask]

As far as I know that is how they do it on the S, X, and Y too... (Just that the assist strut looks similar on them.)

Yup, if you look at the Model Y only the left strut has a cable running to it. At least from what I can see

 

[Medved_77]

Video of the new centre console here:

2021 Model 3 Center Console : teslamotors

 

[Gamemeister]

Video of the new centre console here:

2021 Model 3 Center Console : teslamotors

Looks like his favourite part is the sliding lid

 

[Wuddie]

Funny!!

 

[pow216]

I wonder if the new Aeros might fit the P? Would love a set!

I wonder if the centre console might be retrofittable?

 

[Roy W.]

The Ranger that came out to me today said he’d got a job tomorrow where he was changing the chrome trims on a Model 3 for the new black trims. It will be the first one he’s done. No idea of the cost, but it’s obviously possible.

 

[GarethWhyte]

Silly question,

are the Areos the same? Can I still buy the kit to remove them?

 

[Durzel]

The Ranger that came out to me today said he’d got a job tomorrow where he was changing the chrome trims on a Model 3 for the new black trims. It will be the first one he’s done. No idea of the cost, but it’s obviously possible.

I wouldn’t have assumed it was even possible to order (or identify) the parts, with the car not even being here yet.

You’d need to replace the two rear quarter windows (which are all in one glass and trim assembly), and the wing mirrors and side cameras if you’re doing it properly. Not cheap and frankly amazed it can be done on a ranger visit.

 

[Basicbob]

Tesla told me the new refresh car has a USB port in the glove compartment for the dashcam and sentry mode.

The main point is that it now comes with a Tesla usb pen so no need to buy one.

I was going to get one off amazon but no need.