Model 3 highland Australian - review with buttons for gears!

[spdpsba]

First time noticed the Australian Model 3 Highland with buttons near spotlights for P, R, and D. It is not modified as the reviewer clearly said Tesla had given this for review. Is this because of any local regulation that you have to have buttons, or levers for gear changes? Not aware of any?

The demo starts around 3.26.

 

[JIBYC]

They all have that as a backup for the screen if it fails.

 

[spdpsba]

They all have that as a backup for the screen if it fails.

Ok, wasn’t aware of it - din’t remember seeing in any of the UK reviews. May be missed it. @WannabeOwner then you don’t have to worry about checking the screen before you change to reverse - just chin up and you are all sorted. Now only if they could sort out the indicator stalk with buttons

 

[Mrklaw]

headliner is probably worse than just sliding your finger on the screen. The auto guessing game is worse still.

Any kind of multiple direction change like parallel parking or three point turn will be a PITA with any of those options vs keeping your eyes on the surroundings and just moving a gear lever without looking.

 

[Js1977]

Im keeping an open mind about the indicators but having tried to lower the volume on the steering with it being past a quarter turn either way didn't go down well.

If I was buying new today, I think I would have to look past it and bite the bullet.

 

[WannabeOwner]

@WannabeOwner then you don’t have to worry about checking the screen before you change to reverse

On the current MS that D/R is down at the bottom of the screen binnacle - fine as an all-else-has-failed, but I am doubting that it would work as a replacement for stalks. Can't speak of Highlander ... all I know is that whilst manoeuvring, hands on the wheel, flicking the gear from D-to-R and R-to-D using the stalks is really effective.

 

[MikeChicago]

I noticed the build quality is considerably better and if this is what we can expect from the next generation of Teslas, I'd be very pleased.