Model 3 Highland Performance/Plaid Speculation [Car announced 04.23.2024]

[Elektrick]

There’s a chance this will make 550 wheel maybe

It's shaping up to be another 0-60 car, maybe 0-100, which is disappointing.

I was hoping one of the media/press guys had a dragy with them. Either way I don't think there's anything significant here with the new performance model.

Maybe a significant let down, but the price was the only piece that was shocking.

 

[Sweed269]

Only slightly better in everyway. huge disappointment.

I'm glad they spent some money and time on the suspension. That's what it really needed. If you are in the market for a new sports sedan then this is still the best one for the price.

 

[MODEL+]

I noticed the same thing and posted about it too.

The real things we care about, ya know?

We will get those factory forged wheels on the scale as soon as we take delivery.


-Danny

 

[Elektrick]

Only slightly better in everyway. huge disappointment.

I'm glad they spent some money and time on the suspension. That's what it really needed. If you are in the market for a new sports sedan then this is still the best one for the price.

Test drove the new 3 yesterday, just before getting out of a S and the suspension was much improved. I also found it to be quieter in some ways.

For the money, nothing can touch the value of the new performance indeed.

 

[Gasaraki]

Tire rack shows them 20” front and rear

The podcast says staggered. @11:00 or so

 

[TehEno]

Glad we can order in Australia...oh wait

 

[Izzyz28]

citation required

Do you honestly believe it picked up a measly .2 to 60, but is magically going to pull like a train after that? Low 11's will be the norm, with a trap speed of 120ish.

 

[Joshker]

Ludicrous speed software unlock to be announced. The writing is on the wall with the pricing to take advantage of the tax credit, the badging that has no meaning otherwise, the fact this was an option previously on the 3/Y and how it played out on the Ludicrous S.

 

[Elektrick]

Ludicrous speed software unlock to be announced. The writing is on the wall with the pricing to take advantage of the tax credit, the badging that has no meaning otherwise, the fact this was an option previously on the 3/Y and how it played out on the Ludicrous S.

Good point. This would be the smartest play.

 

[Mash]

I predicted it will take a few months for Ludicrous option to buy, and I still think that's the case with 2.5 0-60 rollout extracted in US.

I won't be buying it, because in the EU price (59.1 - 71.0K USD) vs trade-in is too high, battery cuts into power too much and seats can't be used with Quickfit harness anymore.

I will wait for the Roadster, thank you.

 

[Knightshade]

Do you honestly believe it picked up a measly .2 to 60, but is magically going to pull like a train after that? Low 11's will be the norm, with a trap speed of 120ish.

The plaid did. (well, nearer .3 but close enough).

But what you wrote seemed to be speaking authoritatively about it falling on its face, and now it sounds like you're just guessing.

 

[Destiny1701]

Agreed why have a ludicrous badge on the seats and rear badge and only offer as a Perf with no L?

I suspect a software unlock coming at some point or why badge it?

Ok so now I’m tempted after listening to some reviews.

But in Canada, LR is 64.9k with a 5k rebate. P is 69.9k with no rebate. So a 10k cnd delta In US it’s a 3k delta??

 

[superflyrolla]

Just my opinions:
Highland in general doesn't look any better than the old Model 3. I don't know why they bothered updating.
2.9 sec 0-60 will be fun.
Stock Model 3 already understeers badly, so wider wheels in the rear will only make it worse.
Maybe the new suspension can stiffen the rear enough to counter-act the above a little?
What's track mode v3 really doing differently? I would assume just adding controls for the new dampers?
Seats are a downgrade unless you can get harness straps through that hyperspace badge thing.

 

[Apprunner]

Just my opinions:
Highland in general doesn't look any better than the old Model 3. I don't know why they bothered updating.
2.9 sec 0-60 will be fun.
Stock Model 3 already understeers badly, so wider wheels in the rear will only make it worse.
Maybe the new suspension can stiffen the rear enough to counter-act the above a little?
What's track mode v3 really doing differently? I would assume just adding controls for the new dampers?
Seats are a downgrade unless you can get harness straps through that hyperspace badge thing.

The new M3P has different power characteristics than the old. I think the rear motors now generate 80% of the power vs. 65% in the old Model. Jason talked about why they tuned it for a staggered setup in the Youtube video.

 

[Destiny1701]

So replacing tires will be insane $ then with a 20 and a 19 set. Great.

 

[Joshker]

So replacing tires will be insane $ then with a 20 and a 19 set. Great.

I think this was an error in that video. All others are saying staggered (widths) 20’s all around

 

[Sweed269]

it has 20's front and rear.
19's should be an option, but aren't .

 

[P-Lo801]

I think this was an error in that video. All others are saying staggered (widths) 20’s all around

I don't think it was an error since the guy was reading it directly off the tires. It's possible it was more a fluke that the demo car he got that day to review ended up with staggered 19 front and 20 rear.

 

[Elektrick]

Agreed why have a ludicrous badge on the seats and rear badge and only offer as a Perf with no L?

I suspect a software unlock coming at some point or why badge it?

Ok so now I’m tempted after listening to some reviews.

But in Canada, LR is 64.9k with a 5k rebate. P is 69.9k with no rebate. So a 10k cnd delta In US it’s a 3k delta??

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It's an Asterisk to what has yet to come.

I do feel that the new 3 is undeserving of the badge if it's not capable, out of the box, to live up to the meaning. It's like if BMW came out with a regular 3 series with a M badge.

It does look nice though, especially on the seats. The new 3P is a remarkable deal and it will surely still spank the loud for nothing cars from a dig. Ok, another asterisk (reality) only to 60 and maybe 100.

About the pricing, yea they need to adjust something. Maybe lower the price of the LR a bit, but maybe they plan to raise the prices of the 3P next so that'll increase the gap. Right now the difference between the LR and P in terms of monthly is only ~$16 USD. Makes no sense to buy the LR.

 

[Adam3]

Why no quarter mile numbers yet? They told reviewers not to?