What's next for model 3?

[Flybyglass]

Couldn’t agree more. Are there any brighter bulb options available anywhere, especially for the dome lights?

I replaced my trunk and footwell lights with brighter white lights from Abstract Ocean.

 

[ODWms]

Thanks, FlyByGlass. I’d really like to brighten the dome lights (all 4) if possible.

 

[moa999]

-more color options for interior/exterior
-stealth options
-more wheel/tire packages

overall just the ability to really customize the car to your specific needs

Basically goes against the Tesla ethos - more options means either long waits for custom cars, or the company has to keep lots of stock.

Tesla basically runs with limited SKUs. Pull out of an order and easily transferred to someone else.

Wheels/tyres probably the exception as they could be stocked at your local centre more easily.

I'd also add that Tesla don't do model years.. in the 15mo since I've had my TM3, something has changed every quarter.

 

[MaskedRacerX]

I hope it is optional.

Yeah, given the Model 3 is mid-market, that would make sense.

They could even make it a unique option, or maybe just standard on the Performance model, I mean, it's almost like they need a "Model 4", like an M3 chassis/general design, but with a few mid-upper market options. Like something to kind of bridge the Model 3 and Model S.

I didn't want the extra size, or some of the extra things like a rear seat AV/display of an S, I'm fine with a single front display, but would love the S suspension.

For me, it would be something like a Model 3 Performance Plus / Model 4 P:

- Model 3 design (in terms of space/exterior/etc)
- Larger battery / more power
- HUD
- Air suspension
- Larger wheel/tire option

 

[JohnnyMa]

As a make-shift option for XM radio, can't you get XM app on your phone and then stream that to your car using blue tooth? I realize this isn't ideal but it might work until Tesla provides the option.

It's a pain to change stations, as you'd have to be holding the phone/looking down at the phone to change. Also, the app doesn't work all that great - it randomly just pauses for no reason. I know the 3/Y doesn't have the satellite antenna but I don't understand why it's not offered as a streaming app audio option like Spotify is already. I doubt that it's a licensing issue because the S/X has it.

 

[Knightshade]

Magnetic suspension > air suspension if you care about actual performance.

This is one of the things Ford actually got right on the Mach E.

 

[Spacep0d]

Powered frunk!

THIS! Tesla should have powered the frunk for the refresh, not the trunk. If you're gonna add weight and complexity, make it count!

 

[Spacep0d]

What is coming:

1. Adjustable suspension
2. Hepa filter
3. 4680 cells, 400 mile range
4. AP hardware 4 with increased camera resolution

What I would like to see:

1. Powered frunk
2. Small center display and or center HUD
3. More color options: yellow
4. Vertical screen or two horizonal screens
5. Hatchback option

What I don't care about:

1. Lumbar support, driver or passenger
2. Entertainment options or music options like xm serious

I actually dislike most lumbar support unless I can really adjust it to turn it 'off'. As a shorter person, it often hits in the wrong place and is supremely uncomfortable. I love the Tesla seats!

 

[Spacep0d]

1. Bring back Stealth P
2. More range
3. HUD
4. Auto frunk
5. Nardo gray replaces MSM, or lowest selling color, or added as another option
6. Red interior option, or even the tan/cream color like the S
7. Carplay and Android as options

Keep MSM, but add Nardo Gray. Stealth P should always be an option and for a lower cost than the P. Need power frunk too, agreed.

 

[Gauss Guzzler]

The frunk doesn't need to be powered, we just need a way to open it easily.

And then close it easily.

 

[tezlam3]

Basically goes against the Tesla ethos - more options means either long waits for custom cars, or the company has to keep lots of stock.

Tesla basically runs with limited SKUs. Pull out of an order and easily transferred to someone else.

Wheels/tyres probably the exception as they could be stocked at your local centre more easily.

I'd also add that Tesla don't do model years.. in the 15mo since I've had my TM3, something has changed every quarter.

only means longer wait times if they dont improve their output, they dont have to keep any stock... they can just lock you in to an order without the ability to change things once you place the order like almost all custom order products...

 

[stopcrazypp]

only means longer wait times if they dont improve their output, they dont have to keep any stock... they can just lock you in to an order without the ability to change things once you place the order like almost all custom order products...

They are working their butts off on increasing output, but long wait times still seem to be the norm and doesn't seem likely to change as long as demand remains high. Even if some custom options are made non-cancellable, for options that are not popular, it may slow down the production line due to switches in parts.

 

[panpan1]

Does anyone know when they'll begin building the 2022 M3? I just saw that the SR+ went up another $2k.

 

[Flybyglass]

Does anyone know when they'll begin building the 2022 M3? I just saw that the SR+ went up another $2k.

Production takes about 10 hours so in 2022.

 

[stopcrazypp]

Does anyone know when they'll begin building the 2022 M3? I just saw that the SR+ went up another $2k.

No one knows, the refresh 2021 Model 3 started production in around October 2020, but given this year they are probably not doing a refresh, plus super long backlogs, they might not do the same thing.
Updated: First Pictures of Refreshed 2021 Tesla Model 3 Surface | Torque News

 

[The_Observer]

$500 price increase

More like $2000 nowadays....

 

[panpan1]

The Model 3 RWD and LR each get a small bump in range. Tesla.com shows the updated range information. There's also an article on Electrek.co. BTW, make sure that you have the standard 18" aero wheels selected. The site now defaults to the 19" wheels which have a lower range estimate.

 

[Glassdome]

What is coming:

1. Adjustable suspension
2. Hepa filter
3. 4680 cells, 400 mile range
4. AP hardware 4 with increased camera resolution

What I would like to see:

1. Powered frunk
2. Small center display and or center HUD
3. More color options: yellow
4. Vertical screen or two horizonal screens
5. Hatchback option

What I don't care about:

1. Lumbar support, driver or passenger
2. Entertainment options or music options like xm serious

Cool - when you say "what is coming" - is there a date for these things? I have a M3 performance on order - due this month, but I have put on hold to January 2022 just in case these become available, but now weighing up whether up to go for it now or still hold as being without a second car and waiting for new features that may be a while is a tough balance

 

[panpan1]

Production takes about 10 hours so in 2022.

I'm sorry, I don't understand your comment. What does 10 hours have to do with production starting in 2022?

 

[DanCar]

Cool - when you say "what is coming" - is there a date for these things?

Hw4 is coming end of 2022 according to Elon. HEPA filter already happened. 4680 cells have been delayed. Maybe to mid year? No word on adjustable suspension happening soon.