Focus on upgrading Tesla Model 3

• ●Updated head and tail styling, two new car colors
• ●The interior strengthens the surrounding lines and integrates ambient lighting
• ●Canceling physical levers and replacing them with steering wheel touch controls
• ●Added ventilated front seats and 8-inch touch screens in the rear seats

Different from the more regular model change cycles of traditional car manufacturers, Tesla, which leads the wave of electric vehicles, has always been elusive in product updates. For example, the Model 3, which represents its entry-level sedan, has been officially mass-produced and launched for 6 years. Although it has undergone many facelifts, Most of them were internal software and hardware upgrades, and there were few changes to the exterior styling. It was not until last year that it was reported that the factory was working on a Model 3 facelift plan code-named Highland, but it was not until September 1 this year that its true appearance was finally announced.

The new Model 3 does show a new and simpler appearance in terms of appearance. This is mainly due to the replacement of a flatter and slender headlight set and daytime running light design. At the same time, the front bumper also eliminates the front fog lights on both sides and changes the It is laid out with slightly forward flat lines. At the rear of the car, you can see that the taillights have been changed from the original two-stage type to a single C-shaped design integrated on the tailgate. The Tesla factory emblem also follows the trend and is arranged in capital letters. In addition, two new car colors, Flame Red and Starry Sky Gray, have been added, but there are no changes to the side of the car.

The interior design of Tesla's cars has always been known for its simplicity. This time, the new Model 3 builds on the original design by strengthening the surrounding lines extending from the console to the front door trim panels on both sides, adding new features that can be adjusted on the screen. The interior atmosphere lights with bright colors have been replaced by cloth fabrics. In terms of equipment, ventilated front seats and an 8-inch touch screen in the rear seats have been added. The overall texture and equipment level have been improved; it is worth noting that What's interesting is that the new Model 3 has also followed the footsteps of the previous Model S/X. The levers on both sides of the steering wheel that control the turn signals, wipers, lamps and gear shifting have been completely eliminated. Most of them have been integrated into the shortcut keys on the spokes on both sides of the steering wheel. The gear needs to be operated through the touch screen, which is very different from the general vehicle usage habits.

The first wave of the facelifted Model 3 was announced with only RWD and Long Range models. It is said that the battery life has been increased by 11%. Performance and other models should be added in the future. However, the domestic introduction time and price are currently unknown. Everything is unclear. We need to wait for the announcement on Tesla Taiwan’s official website.

Zhuang Zhixian