Tesla Model 3 Performance Pre-Highland
The dual-motor sedan that embarrassed the M3 at the lights — and started the argument about what a sport sedan is.
19 reviewers · 28 videos · 7 hours watched · 2 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and daily drivability, but split on handling and fun to drive.
across 19 reviewers
"this is honestly a really well handling car like it doesn't body roll that much and it doesn't understeer"
TheStraightPipes · ▶ 5:25"if you show it a corner it quite quickly becomes evident that it has all of the dynamics of a wet sponge"
Mr JWW · ▶ 9:59"this car drives incredibly well you guys"
Tesla Photographer · ▶ 12:12"this is one of the worst steering feels that I've ever felt in any car ever it's it's that bad"
Mr JWW · ▶ 26:56"overall the performance model 3 is an absolutely stunning car with industry dominating features and safety this car is very low cost"
Tesla Photographer · ▶ 18:34"this performance model three that I purchased for myself is over $80,000 now that is a crapload of money"
Redline Reviews · ▶ 55:41Performance
5.0/519 of 19 reviewersstrong consensus“this car can also handle low speeds really well and what i mean by this is you can take your kids in there and drive comfortably”
positive · Tesla Photographer · ▶ 13:25“506 bhp, 660 Nm of torque... 0-100 km/h timing of 3.3 seconds and this electrified car means that the power is on tap instantly.”
positive · Sgcarmart · ▶ 5:29“the 26% boost in speed for the Performance Model, that was way more appealing and personally in my opinion, is the absolute best cost versus speed deal that Tesla offers right now.”
positive · Taylor Moore · ▶ 6:59Handling
4.0/516 of 19 reviewerssplit“this is honestly a really well handling car like it doesn't body roll that much and it doesn't understeer”
positive · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 5:25“it handles like the porsche that i wanted to buy over this car”
positive · Mike Seuss Tesla · ▶ 15:32“if you show it a corner it quite quickly becomes evident that it has all of the dynamics of a wet sponge”
critical · Mr JWW · ▶ 9:59Fun to drive
4.5/519 of 19 reviewerssplit“this car drives incredibly well you guys”
positive · Tesla Photographer · ▶ 12:12“because there are no gear shifts, the acceleration feels much more like a roller coaster than a vehicle. Insanely fun times”
positive · Taylor Moore · ▶ 17:15“it's a brief moment of like pure driving bliss”
positive · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 30:39Daily drivability
4.0/519 of 19 reviewersstrong consensus“I only use the brake about 5% as much as I used to. It's awesome.”
positive · Taylor Moore · ▶ 15:05“I wake up every morning with my car fully charged”
positive · Mike Seuss Tesla · ▶ 7:32“it's comfortable very comfortable for me anyway and it's practical you know I have enough seats I have enough space”
positive · Oliur / UltraLinx · ▶ 15:06Value
4.5/519 of 19 reviewerssplit“overall the performance model 3 is an absolutely stunning car with industry dominating features and safety this car is very low cost”
positive · Tesla Photographer · ▶ 18:34“personally in my opinion, is the absolute best cost versus speed deal that Tesla offers right now.”
positive · Taylor Moore · ▶ 7:03“at € 69,000, well, it’s half the price of an M3. That certainly makes you think.”
positive · Le Billet Auto (LBA TV) · ▶ 13:09Hear it in the reviewer’s words
- MotorTrend
Tesla Model 3 COTY Review: Standard and Performance Models Bookend the Lineup
◆Worth itThe Model 3 is a significantly improved EV that excels in value and performance, though it remains hampered by frustrating ergonomic choices.
- Best for
- Buyers seeking either high-value daily transportation or supercar-slaying performance.
- Watch out
- Noisy tires on bad pavement · Frustrating touchscreen-only seat controls · Regressive UI design · High cost of FSD subscription
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