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NEW Model 3 Highland review!
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Thought I read somewhere that there are more differences between the current Model 3 and the Highland Model 3 than there is between current 3 and Y. Maybe the 3 and Y are the same car? Kidding of course.
Joking aside, I don't think the Highland was supposed to be a different car but rather a "refresh" which seems to imply same overall car with significant tweaks and no one can deny there is quite a significant number of tweaks including interior, exterior, weight reduction, structural improvements, efficiency improvements, etc. It seems there are more changes for the Highland refresh compared to other manufacturers who are doing a refresh to their existing models. Depending on one's definition of "same", that's somewhat subjective. Are there carry-over items? Absolutely yes. Are there many changes? Also yes.
Joking aside, I don't think the Highland was supposed to be a different car but rather a "refresh" which seems to imply same overall car with significant tweaks and no one can deny there is quite a significant number of tweaks including interior, exterior, weight reduction, structural improvements, efficiency improvements, etc. It seems there are more changes for the Highland refresh compared to other manufacturers who are doing a refresh to their existing models. Depending on one's definition of "same", that's somewhat subjective. Are there carry-over items? Absolutely yes. Are there many changes? Also yes.
I appreciate and agree with your calm and intuitive assessment of the situation, free from font text size psychoanalysis. This weekend I'll be running the new H6 video cable for the front bumper camera. It looks fantastic.
A front bumper camera would be such a welcome feature. Pulling up to parking lot dividers is such a guessing game and worse for those who are lowered and/or have front lip spoilers. Post a pic!
sleepydoc
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as someone who lives in the snow belt a front bumper camera would likely be useless for me about 6 months out of the year. Salt and road spray make it difficult to keep the windshield clear so a bumper camera would be hopeless. In this respect, ultrasonic sensors are much better - they're far more resistant to road grime and other obstructions.
For occasional parking use it may be acceptable but it would completely fail as an integral part of FSD or TACC
A set of these attached to the front of the car solves the problem...
Without the ICE vibration and noise, these should work extremely well on an EV! The only problem is figuring out how many sets I need to cover the entire front.A set of these attached to the front of the car solves the problem...
That would scratch up the lens very quickly with all the sand that is on the roads during winter.
Another thing is that ice buildup would burn that wiper motor after a few days.
I have lost count how many times the radar has been blocked because of snow and ice on the front bumper while driving.
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Not sure how it is in Germany, but in Norway it is a requirement that it comes fitted with a trailer hitch from the factory and that retrofits are not allowed.
Why not just order one with trailer hitch?
I had it ordered with a trailer hitch, but could not get it soon. For certain reasons it is very advantageous for me to get the car very soon.
So I removed the trailer hitch from my order, and 5 min later I had VIN and invoice for delivery in about two weeks.
I have quite believable, but not absolutely certain indications that a trailer hitch retrofit by Tesla is possible or will be possible at some time next year. I would like certainty though.
So I removed the trailer hitch from my order, and 5 min later I had VIN and invoice for delivery in about two weeks.
I have quite believable, but not absolutely certain indications that a trailer hitch retrofit by Tesla is possible or will be possible at some time next year. I would like certainty though.
LiamPope
Member
If Tesla can't give you certainty, no one else can! If they've done the paperwork correctly this time around with Highland, there's no reason it shouldn't be possible without all that 0 kg tow rating nonsense, even if it has to be aftermarket, but no one except Tesla knows currently.
I'm sure all the other Automotive manufacturers are thinking "thank God and thanks so much to nails for exposing the dated and unappealing technology Tesla is relying on. We were worried, because our sales are in the toilet compared to Tesla, but now we know we just have to sit back and watch the money roll in as their sales will crater once people realize how inferior their technology really is. Thank God for nails - he exposed the lies behind the Model 3 highland. We should hire him!"
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Not to mention that Audi has temporary shutdown one of their EV factories because they don't sell well and Polestar just filed for $1bn equity raise.
Audi Brussels puts start of production of Q4 on hold
Management at the Audi car factory in the Brussels municipality of Vorst have announced that the start of production of a new model, the electric crossover SUV, the Q4 on hold.
www.vrt.be
Polestar rocked as EV maker files for $1bn equity raise
Polestar Automotive (NASDAQ:PSNY) saw its stock down more than 9% in premarket, as investors reacted to a new $1 billion fundraise. The Sweden-based EV...
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While the new Model 3 is selling like crazy with multiple ships on the way from China to EU and more are being sendt all the time.
And Model Y is braking sales records in multiple countries.
