Reuters: "Tesla readies revamped Model 3 with project 'Highland' -sources" [projected 3rd quarter 2023]

[HMHM]

Model E will be a Tesla, not Ford. I don't see an issue with that. The vowel "E" by itself can't be a trademark. If not a Model E, it can be just Tesla E. Call it "Te". People will definitely call it Model E.

 

[Bikeman]

Elon was in Shanhai just a couple days ago. Then he left. Now, just hours ago, he's back, and making speeches and presentations to the employees on stage. This could be the debut of the Highlander 3, a day late from the predictions.

 

[DrChaos]

Tesla - An innovative technology for sustainable environments.
How about just Model E?
"E" for:
"Economy"
"Electric"
"Eco-friendly"
"Everyone"

Who doesn't love sustainable mobility?
"A car for everyone who cares about the environment!"

The 3 was originally supposed to be Model E ('SEXY') but Ford has the trademark and would not release it. Of course Model A and T are out too.

https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2022/03/02/ford-accelerating-transformation.html

They are using 'Model e" as the name for their electric & software division.

 

[whydontwe]

When is Highland to be released? Will pricing increase? I am debating whether to get a existing 3 for my son.

 

[pdx_m3s]

When is Highland to be released? Will pricing increase? I am debating whether to get an existing 3 for my son.

Two weeks

 

[Bikeman]

When is Highland to be released? Will pricing increase? I am debating whether to get a existing 3 for my son.

Do you want stalks on the steering column. or turn signal buttons on the wheel and shifting located on the 15" screen?

 

[whydontwe]

Do you want stalks on the steering column. or turn signal buttons on the wheel and shifting located on the 15" screen?

Yeah sounds cool.

 

[ForeverFree]

How old is your son?

 

[whydontwe]

How old is your son?

20s

 

[Whatstreet]

Two weeks

I hope you are right.

 

[CYBRTRK420]

New spy shots of what seems to be the first Model 3 Performance "Highland".

Painted in blue and running on the 19" "Power Sports"-Aero wheels (without caps) that were once available on the Chinese Model 3 Performance.

Maybe a hint from Tesla pointing at GigaShanghai?

Source: Instagram @ amorid19

 

[Richbot]

Looks like a larger (overall diameter) tire to me? Maybe ~255/40-19 on a ~9-9.5? That looks like a Pirelli PZ4 sidewall to me based on the potatocam, anybody know how wide the 19" Chinese-market performance wheel is?

 

[scarpiamod3]

Well I was just at Tesla, looks like I will wait on this Performance model then......

 

[randompixel]

What's the circle in the A pillar? A sticker? Looks a similar size to the B pillar camera hole.

 

[Ther0ck]

What's the circle in the A pillar? A sticker? Looks a similar size to the B pillar camera hole.
View attachment 945039

Reflection?

 

[FastLaneJB]

Cannot say I like the look of those alloys as much the current Performance ones however I’d still take a smaller, more aerodynamic one for better comfort and efficiency. Unless of course they offset the extra efficiency with a smaller battery.

 

[NCDAG's M3P]

Hopefully someone can clear something up for me because I’m not understanding why people keep complaining about a performance model being uncomfortable(too stiff) , or being less efficient (wheels too big) . Wouldn't that be why you would buy the long range if that’s what you wanted? Every other performance car made by every German car company is uncomfortable, my C 63S broke my teeth every time I hit a bump and my BMW wasn’t very cushy either . I feel like I’m missing the point maybe?

 

[T3SLAROD]

Hopefully someone can clear something up for me because I’m not understanding why people keep complaining about a performance model being uncomfortable(too stiff) , or being less efficient (wheels too big) . Wouldn't that be why you would buy the long range if that’s what you wanted? Every other performance car made by every German car company is uncomfortable, my C 63S broke my teeth every time I hit a bump and my BMW wasn’t very cushy either . I feel like I’m missing the point maybe?

I think what you are missing is that Tesla is known for terrible suspension, so while the Performance versions from other companies might have stiffer suspension, it still better setup than Teslas Performance suspension.

Basically people are asking why they can’t have Model S smart suspension, which is t anything to write home about neither ….

 

[nate704]

while the Performance versions from other companies might have stiffer suspension, it still better setup than Teslas Performance suspension.

own opinion?
what is the criteria?
what makes them better?
cushy suspension = better suspension??

 

[NCDAG's M3P]

I think what you are missing is that Tesla is known for terrible suspension, so while the Performance versions from other companies might have stiffer suspension, it still better setup than Teslas Performance suspension.

Basically people are asking why they can’t have Model S smart suspension, which is t anything to write home about neither ….

Understood, thanks for that. I agree if the Model 3 could have the air suspension that would be great. Maybe even just for the performance model ? I’ve always been a little confused as to why there isn’t a bigger differentiator between the P models and the non P. But who knows