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

[ucmndd]

I would be extremely pissed off if I had bought one only for it to be discontinued within weeks.

I'm 99% certain Tesla didn't deliver a single "Standard Range" S/X. The delivery window from day 1 was September-October. All those cars are gonna get converted to LRs at the new price.

 

[cdub]

I'm 99% certain Tesla didn't deliver a single "Standard Range" S/X. The delivery window from day 1 was September-October. All those cars are gonna get converted to LRs at the new price.

Who knows maybe they didn't even get any orders if it lasted this short

 

[fasteddie7]

Definitely something there in the promo video and the configurator itself for any market I've checked. No mention of any bumper camera though...

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I think it’s just a reflection of the red paint on the shiny plastic. The other colors don’t look the same. Maybe a result of the render materials. Or it’s retractable, not on the review units, or will be added later.

 

[jbrady3324]

I think Tesla doesn’t want to advertise the camera because it will point to the fact that Vision may not be fully capable on the 2023 models. Smarter to be hush hush about it, for now.

 

[Gauss Guzzler]

Definitely something there in the promo video and the configurator itself for any market I've checked. No mention of any bumper camera though...

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Configurator seems to be missing the camera now?

 

[Kevy Baby]

100% of drivers would use an instrument cluster if they had put one in.

No, no no. 100% of YOU would use it (and others would probably use it): I would hate it. And many others would as well.

Instead, a rear screen that is utterly useless to those who never have rear passengers.

And it really nice for those who do - especially folks with kids.

Stop trying to speak for everyone!

 

[Kevy Baby]

One thing I just noticed: FSD is now $12K and EAP is $6K. Wasn't it most recently priced at $15K and $7.5K respectively?

 

[smogne41]

Do people often drive with the trunk open??

Absolutely, if I have to transport something long. Current Model 3 does it just fine. Just gotta tie it down. I do wonder how Highland could possibly be legal to drive that way now. I doubt you will even be able to put it into D with the trunk not latched now with those tail lights.

 

[texas_star_TM3]

any words on if the new Model 3 Highland will come with full HW4 (including HD radar) or the "HW3.5" we have seen on the Y with new cameras , but not the radar installed (in contrast to HW4 on the S/X) ?

 

[fasteddie7]

any words on if the new Model 3 Highland will come with full HW4 (including HD radar) or the "HW3.5" we have seen on the Y with new cameras , but not the radar installed (in contrast to HW4 on the S/X) ?

A lot of the reviewers that show a drive, pull up the cameras on the screen, and the angle and colors suggest HW4.

 

[LiamPope]

Configurator seems to be missing the camera now?

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Interesting! Both the promo video and configurator images have been updated to remove that camera! Little oopsie! I guess it was really gonna have one at some point, but now isnt?

 

[kikivoinea]

Well , this is odd

 

[X Fan]

This update and price point will explode sales on this model. In fact I would almost bet with the feature updates, range, and other nits people complain about this update will likely sell more then or near Model Y numbers. All the stalk complaints are incredibly odd to me especially as Most complaining have never even tried it. I went from a MYP to MSP and couldn‘t believe how much nicer it was to loose those 1970’s sticks. You put the car in drive maybe twice per day. Add to that the car does that For you now automatically. Why would this even be a concern unless your in the “change must be bad” cause I read it camp. Signals are exactly where you hand is, not a tough learning curve in my view. With incentives available they will not be able make these fast enough.

All the stalk complaints are incredibly odd to me especially as Most complaining have never even tried it

I was in that camp prior to picking up my new Model X (I'm more pissed about missing the huge price drop but that's Tesla and not relevant here) but have found it to be a perfect location given my elbow resting on door sill plus where my left hand lays on the wheel.

I've become a fan.....

 

[fasteddie7]

Well , this is odd

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The render has been fixed as of a few hours ago. The website now looks like all the review units. Whatever that plastic piece was, it’s gone now.

 

[MiGoi]

I wonder if we're able to do a conversion in the future. I like the rear taillights.

 

[texas_star_TM3]

A lot of the reviewers that show a drive, pull up the cameras on the screen, and the angle and colors suggest HW4.

but what about the HD Radar unit the HW4 in S/X includes? but not in the Y...

 

[Apprunner]

but what about the HD Radar unit the HW4 in S/X includes? but not in the Y...

There was no indication whether its there or not. Probably won't know until it gets bought by someone and/or there is a teardown. My bet is that it doesn't have any radar.

 

[miggz410]

I would be extremely pissed off if I had bought one only for it to be discontinued within weeks.

More pissed off than the people who bought prior to Dec22? Those guys missed out on everything and paid the high inflation price.

 

[miggz410]

Definitely something there in the promo video and the configurator itself for any market I've checked. No mention of any bumper camera though...

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Something else I noticed is if you spec an LR with black interior the door cards still look like alcantara and look OK, but if you spec a RWD it changes to some nasty looking fabric.

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Renders in the configurator also don't show the seat perforations, except for the shot advertising the glass roof in the interior spec sub-pictures.

It's a given that there will be some difference in specs between the SR/LR/Performance models. Specially when it comes to battery, range, trim options. I assume standard range will not come with ventilated seats, rear monitor, premium trim, and sound.

 

[jbrady3324]

There was no indication whether its there or not. Probably won't know until it gets bought by someone and/or there is a teardown. My bet is that it doesn't have any radar.

Agreed. No radar but it will have the harness in place for a possible retrofit like the Y