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2024 Tesla Model 3 review
The new Model 3's improvement in ride comfort alone is simply game-changing compared with the nausea-inducing suspension of its predecessor.
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Anthony Crawford
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Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
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62L
434 to 471 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
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CarExpert's Take
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Overhauled ride is a game changer
- Luxury-class seats with ultra-quiet cabin
- Fun to drive with host of chassis upgrades
Misses
- No Apple CarPlay could be a dealbreaker
- Real-world range to be challenged
- There are cheaper rivals emerging
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Versatile engine
- Classy inside and out
- Still flying the wagon flag
Misses
- Lagging infotainment tech
- Thirsty in the city
- Tight back seat
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Full Self Driving Capability (+$10,100)
- Multi-Coat Paint Premium (+$2,900)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,500)
- Solid Paint (+$1,500)
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Colours Available
The following finishes are no-cost options:
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Jet Black mica
- Deep Crystal blue mica
- Platinum Quartz metallic
The following are $795 options:
- Rhodium White metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
The 20th Anniversary comes exclusively in Artisan Red or Rhodium White metallic finishes, at no extra cost.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 190kW - 335kW | 140kW - 173kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 375Nm - 638Nm | 252Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 13 - 14.5 | |
