They had to. With slowing sales and the upcoming ev tax credit coming to an end for Tesla buyers, as well as the company reaching it’s ZEV credit limit, Tesla had to do something to bolster sales for end of year numbers. So as to keep Tesla stock owners happy and to keep them buying stock

Thats what happens when demand goes down and competition ramps up

@@drrightwing4435 We don't even have an EV tax credit in the UK 🤷🏿‍♂️

they eliminated many features....like fog lights....stalks right and left... the rear stop lights may be half the cost of the old ones, etc I just purchased a Model 3 2023 in January, I may buy another one when the new one arrives here in the USA they will reduce the price even more... a 2023 Model 3 purchased at the end of its life will be an AMAIZING DEAL..I paid $43,990 in January today October 17 is selling at $38,990 ($5,000) less OUCH! I fell really bad for people who bought their model at in 2022 OOOOOUUUUUCCCHHHH! I think it was as high as $46,990!!

Shows how overpriced they've been.

shame he can't afford some new trousers....!!

@@delboy7039 oh yeaah

Hehe you sure mark zuckaberg can't afford anything apart from the ash t-shirt?

@@delboy7039 I thought this was an auto related channel not a latest fashion one, thanks for heads up.

Rory is a excellent presenter indeed. His 1st detailed review of the Tesla back in 2017-18 was one for main reasons that gave me the confidence to go buy shares of Tesla . Can't thank him enough❤❤❤ 🙏🙏

Yup. Just like that idiotic yoke they tried on the plaid

There are aftermarket options if you really have to have them

Taking your driving test in this may well increase your chance of failing. No stalks. No sale. Why do updates CREATE new problem and create idiocy?

I don’t like it either, however, they removed the stalks to reduce the cost of the car for the consumer, that’s how this refresh is cheaper than the previous version. Also, autonomous smart functions, like the car knowing if you need to reverse or drive forward, can reduce the amount that you need to interact with the car. A similar feature that automatically indicates for you could be available in a software update. There is also FSD, while in beta atm, within the 20+ years lifespan of the car, will be available and reduce the need to interact with the car even more.

Yeah, Tesla has a lot of dumb ideas. This car is still not right for me, even though it looks way better. The Model S is the closest to a car that I'd want (hatchback, air suspension, roomier, gauges behind the steering wheel, etc), but it's too expensive for my budget.

or you could keep your hand on the wheel while turning it and your fingers will stay right next to the buttons..

@@pofiPenguin But how are you supposed to keep your hands at ten to two? On a tight corner you simply can't keep hold of the steering wheel. The lack of stalks is idiotic

@@pofiPenguinNo. First of all this is not possible and second safety relevant systems should not „move“ around. It‘s just stupid and dangerous. It‘s improves nothing for the driver. Just makes it worse

i mean you should have signals on before turning anyway, so y'know

@@sim2951 The negative comments refer to indicating before exit from a roundabout where the steering wheel won't be in the normal position. It could happen in other circumstances too, e.g. indicating on a tight corner, but this is the main problem.

You can also click the button on the charger's handle while near the port, without even touching the car

I missed your post or I wouldn't have posted almost exactly the same, plus the button on the charger plug.

Yeah I think Rory's the childish one in this case. While you can say that, you certainly don't have to so his comment was disingenious. I also think hte fart button is hilarious but I don't need to use it if I don't want to. Options are good! Otherwise a pretty good overall review.

You guys just don’t have a sense of humor! He was just being sarcastic, and having a little fun, nothing wrong with a little levity.😁😁🤪

I mean obviously.

like what?

Just a giant iPad in the middle, and nothing else in the car. Good for geeks though 😀

Couldn't care less about the gear lever but the indicator buttons are a mistake.

same people who said iphone full screen was a mistake and everybody wants a blackberry keyboard

@@ninaadshetty2744 I have no objection to the screen at all. All the controls you need to use often on the move are on the wheel. But the indicators, like the horn, should always be in the same place when you need them. Not changing sides and inverting depending on the orientation of the wheel.

@@robrackstraw For me mainly would miss indicator stalk. Mostly imagine roundabouts would be a pain to use, so was maybe designed from a BMW driver ;)

Um no, so many incorrect facts stated.

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I had a model 3 and I put 140,000km on in about 2.5 years, absolutely loved it, never paid to fix a single thing on it ever, only times I did need something fixed a Tesla tech came to my house and did it in my drive way for free! Even gave me extra key cards and a car fob worth 350$ for free! I unfortunately crashed the car durning an ice storm on the high way, survived with zero injuries, I want to buy a another Tesla but have been waiting for this refresh to hit North America!

They are built with the cheapest parts available. How I know? my friend is a Tesla technician.The steel is junk, the paint is junk, the high voltage cables are made by the cheapest materials you can find, replace them 24/7. The door latches,window motors, window regulators etc are made of the lowest quality in Mexico. The steering shaft is a Range Rover design build cheaply in the philippines, replaced 24/7. The taillights are build cheap in Mexico, a Lexus led tail light cost 5× times then a Tesla led tail light, maybe a reason I have never seen a broken Lexus tail lights vs a Teslas everyday with broken tail lights. Don't make me start on the heat system, because they even comes broken from the factory. Cheap junk.

@@epoxy1710 bunch of fake news I never had a single issue or broken taillight on my early 2021 model 3, but I had multiple taillights failure on the BMW 3 series I had before along with countless other issues. The Tesla is by far the best and most reliable car I have ever owned.

@@epoxy1710 I agree Bmw are absolutely rubbish, I should know , I’ve fixed enough of them. Now I’ve retired and own a Tesla mod3 In 40,000 miles, no servicing, no breakdowns, nothing except screen wash! I’ve never ever had reliability like this and I’ve been on this planet 56 years 😀

@@Oklm23 You are proud over a 2021 model? come back in 12 years. Model S started with Continental air suspension, then they switched to a cheap copy from Mexico. First they were going to switch to Kyb but the price for a quality product was too strong for them to handle. Their clock springs became a nightmare after stopping using clock springs from Mercedes. Model S struggles with bad poor suspension parts casted in aluminum since they of course stopped using the factory in Canada who makes aluminum suspension parts for Porsche,Lexus,BMW,Audi,Mercedes,Dodge, Corvette ect. The Model S has major problems with ground wires corroding to the point of complete destruction since Tesla mix aluminum and steel, Model S also har major problems with subframe cracks, The radiator support is such poorly casted the aluminium often crumbles and cracks. The two temperature sensors in the electric motor cannot withstand heat and breaks over time, the sensor cant be replaced so a new $8000 drive unit is needed for a $300 sensor. For some reason, Tesla decided to install all computers and connectors where the drainage for the sunroof goes out under the car, causing damage for thousands of $$ if the system clog. The wires to the doors are too short, a Fiat problem from the 70s, the wires to the tailgate are bent and under pressure at the rear of the roof, which ends up breaking all the wires. Taillights cracks and struggle with fog, the heat pumps etc are made out of plastic, never lasting more than 5 - 8 years, their AC lines are crimped wrong, the brakes lines somehow has air in them, rusting apart from inside, Somehow Tesla has made subframe bushing which cannot be replaced. Good luck.

As a BMW driver I can confirm

Not sure where y'all live....as a BMW owner I always use my turn signal. Guess it's the driver and not the car the driver drives. Crazy thought, I know.

The old jokes are the best.

😂😂

Why BMW drivers are like that tho?

Same for me but I got used to it in like a month now I would go back😂

same me.

A slightly odd question... but why? It's something you only need to do once and the car saves the position to your profile. You can save multiple profiles for drivers, and take your profile from car to car. Once you've set it up once... well, that's it.

Both the side mirror and steering wheel position is controlled electronically via the buttons on the steering wheel. You only have to select it via the screen. Purely mechanical controls seem dated, especially for the mirrors IMO.

The goal is to delete as many parts as possible. No part is the best part. Do you want a 100% steel knife or a steel knife with a plastic handle that can corrode or fall apart?

@@user-ct1lf3hf1v I want a turn signal stalk…

I always wonder how often people apparently adjust their mirrors and steering - especially in a car like the Model 3 that has user profiles which safe your settings for those components, so even if someone would readjust your stuff you basically set your profile to active and everything is where it should be.

it is by definition, Minimalist. That doesn't mean it is intuitive.

It 100% is cost cutting.

Where is my physical keyboard on my telephone? Bring back the buttons because otherwise it is not a good email machine^^

It honestly is not a big deal it seems like it but u get used to it plus it’s easier with the autopilot bc u don’t have to move your hand to activate it. But to each their own🤷‍♂️👍🏻

@@a.g.9056 - There isn't a safety concern with not having physical buttons to type with on phones.

What's wrong with Rishi man of the people

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@@kingofnotts9048 lmfao 🤣

@@skytech2501 Thank you for introducing yourself. 😁

@@skytech2501 *skynet

And their build quality makes Kia look amazing....

@@KJT1220 that is an insult to Kia

Kia has also stepped up a bit. They put a lot of luxury features standard.

No, that's not true, I'd rather have any, ANY German EV than a Tesla, why ? Buttons, quality materials, 360 view, option for NO PANO roof (Yes I don't like those), better build quality by few miles, Better SERVICE, an actual DASHBOARD...to name a few.

@@colonelccccc Service is not better. I own BMWs/Porsches/Audis etc but their service all suck at multiple dealerships. Also Tesla doesn't require service so you can't really compare the two...

If they are learning, why do they still have massive panel gaps on an expensive car ? Even Rory (Tesla owner) moaned about it on last Tesla video. Maybe Tesla just don’t care about build quality

@@jimpackard8059 your comment shows a lack of understanding and that’s ok. Anything built in Fremont is iffy. However anything built in China or Berlin is equal to most cars in that price bracket.

@@DeanoEV60 How does that help the ordinary person buying a Tesla if there is a decent chance of getting a badly built car.

@@cheekychappy1234 I’m not sure what you mean. Can you rephrase please?

@@DeanoEV60 Assuming there is an equal chance of receiving a car from one of the three factories. ( It's not as Fremont will probably service North America.) Then there is a 1 in 3 chance of getting an iffy car, or a 2 in 3 chance of getting a properly built one. This is an appalling risk for somebody to take with a well priced car.

that's right my brother

Waze

It´s one of those "most people do it and it´s actually neat" things. But then again, I do have Android Auto in my current car and I very rarely really use it. And as you said: the integrated system in Teslas mostly nullifies the "disadvantage" of not having Android Auto and or Car Play.

Yeah I agree. I just use my phone. Actually is better than CarPlay imo bc it’s easier to use with one hand

Waze does a Welsh option. Does Tesla?

Audible. PlexAmp. Prologue. Apple Maps. Waze. Speed Camera Alerts. Messaging.

Yep, and all the people with the previous model sticking crap on their cars to make it look more like this one ...

The last thing you really should to any EV is fit a body kit, as it significantly reduces your most precious asset....Range.

Ev with body kit? Oh god

@@lindsayrea8647 Or perhaps people can get enjoyment out of their vehicle however they so choose.

It's really hard to explain to someone without sounding like a raging fanboy, isn't it. I have the same, and it's incredible, by far the best car I've ever owned, and yet heres a new one with a host of improvements. I can only imagine how good this would be to a new owner.

Yeah, that part is a straight up lie, and he definitely knows about the other ways to do it if he knows about this joke way.

I think that maybe he was just having a laugh.

"There is never a time that you need to open the charge port from inside the car". Not true. When asking a passenger to plug in the charger, it's much easier if you open it first if they don't know the car.

@OMGWTFLOLSMH Fair enough I guess. In five years, I can't say I've ever even considered asking a passenger to plug in the car. But regardless, like I said the car has to be in park to plug it in, and when it's in park, there's a button in the middle of the screen to open the charge port. One less step than using voice commands. You've gotta push a button in both cases.

Either way, you don’t have to use that voice command, there’s about 4 other ways of doing it. It’s just a joke, get over it.

You can just open it by saying open charge port via voice anyway. The butthole thing isn’t even an issue it’s just a reach because you never have to even use that phrase…

@djb730 I'm aware. The point is that those who don't already drive a Tesla are not. That's not a responsible approach to a product review (and as you stated, is inaccurate). And of those four ways to open it, voice command has the most steps and is the least practical. Only reason Tesla even added a voice command for the charge port is because they enjoy adding silly unnecessary items in software updates.

While my final personal verdict on the "no stalks" situation is still pending a test drive I´m overall literally sold on this car. Once the dust on a current private matter settles I will go ahead and order the new Model 3, most likely as a Long Range. Glad you enjoy your car mate, may it keep you safe and entertained ever onward.

M3 is bmw

@@jodaf1n_67 Its also short for "Model 3". "M3" is not a name exclusive to those overrated and overpriced german cars.

@@robertmandl9326 They also have really good build quality for europe cars. So you don't have to worry about that unless you are from America... which this car isn't even available in anyway lol.

I hate the indicator and hooter buttons. Got one, don't like these changes. Who ever thought this was an improvement?! Absolutely daft!

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Hmmm....fun...🤔

"Future proof" as the claimed FSD first generation Model S 🤣

A great car thats falls apart.

Have had an early edition model 3 since 2018. Best car I've ever owned. And the easiest/ cheapest to maintain to boot. One tire change is the entire list of vehicle maintenance I've spent money on in the last five years.

Also not sure why they don’t use the new ambient LED lights by turning a different color to indicate someone in your blind spot instead of a small light in the speaker? 🤷‍♂️

The indicators on the steering wheel isn’t that bad since you’re supposed to use them before you start turning. The miss was putting both turn signals on the same side instead of instinctively putting the left turn signal on the left side and the right on the right side? Not ideal but maybe they can software update it to switch the equivalent button on the right?

​@GridConnections That's a good idea, and would be easily added via software.

Yea as far as I know it has fog lights in the main units, at least from the one I saw and sat in in the Netherlands. Also, it has blind spot monitors in the car for years now, it's integrated in the screen and ACTIVELY steers away from obstacles if it detects one. I had a car take the inside lane as I was moving to the right so he ended up in my blind spot and the car intervened to steer me back into the left lane with a red car highlighted on screen and a warning sound. Better blind spot monitor than any light you can put into a mirror.

@@GridConnectionsin many countries you indicate coming off roundabouts. It is a terrible idea that is dangerous.

Thanks. Handling-wise - quite similar. The steering is perhaps less hyper sensitive, so it feels marginally less responsive (arguably a good thing) but there may be less grip in the corners from these new tyres. -Rory

I have a 2020 M3 and I love it.... I look forward to having another down the road.

@@Xanthira222 Ditto. 2020 M3 and still love driving it.

do you think it is worth buying new? 2021 models are quite a bit cheaper?

@@James_36 I probably wouldn’t give the most unbiased answer as I generally am against buying new cars. If I were looking now it would be to pick one up inside the warranty period but not new.

@@marcsroberts do you think there is much difference between the new one and the just used one? Just trying to weigh it all up

I dont understand. Why do you guys not just hold the wheel at 9-and-3? Your left thumb should always be next to the indicators

@@marajgarage Not all exit turns off roundabouts are conveniently placed at 9-and-3.

@@marajgaragedon’t know how big you think our roundabouts are!

@@marajgarage if people are not comfortable with innovation don’t buy a tesla!

@@andrewbell8837 Indeed. Besides there are many Model S and X around for years now which have the same arrangement. Looks like all those people manage just fine.

Agreed. Been a model 3 owner for 3.5 years now and I think this ‘feature’ has put me off getting another. I can see it being a daily annoyance.

For me the missing parking sensors are a big no. I doubt Tesla will bring them back. They would have to admit that relying on cameras was a stupid idea.

@@Maochan81well yes, those too but, they’ve been missing for a while now 🙄

@@ashleycashfield6944 I can accept the other issues but this one is too much

@@Maochan81 I can live without the sensor completely but I recon they're very useful when precise especially for small spaces/parkings especially in Europe/Eastern Countries.

This may be my next car as well. I ordered an Integra Type S on May 14 but nobody can tell me when it will arrive. If the 2024 Model 3 goes on sale in the U.S. before the Integra comes in, then I will probably order the Model 3 because I'm tired of waiting.

Completely agree. I can’t imagine trying to activate the wipers or indicators especially while in a turn. I’m surprised there are not more complaints about this but I suppose it must eventually become second nature to owners of the car?

Agreed. Nothing wrong with stalks. This is where Elon's influence is detrimental. He does not get much wrong but removing the stalks, along with the yoke on the model S, these are absurd standard feature. Make it a free option! Guaranteed not many would take it. Thankfully the yoke is now an option. I'm afraid the stalks are not coming back though or it would be aftermarket. In the US, not big deal we don't have many circles. In Europe though I would be upset. I can see people not buying the car just because of that.

I was thinking similar, one on each side instead of both on one side.

Errrr no

a 20k Audi A1 has a better interior than any Tesla

Legacy auto seems so old and outdated in comparison

@@Johnny2Feathers Outdated, with their working parking sensors and proper indicator stalks and nicer interiors. I'm a Tesla fan, but most people don't want a race to the bottom with everything removed that isn't required by regulation including safety items like foglights.

@@martinogold You are just a troll, claiming to be a Tesla fan, how ridiculous.

Tesla maps is definitely not as good as Google maps, bud.

@@AutoTraderTV Cannot disagree more. Tesla's maps are based on Google Maps and then you also get a live estimated charge at arrival - much better for lon trip planning.

@@AutoTraderTV Tesla Maps IS Google Maps… They are using Google Maps as their foundation and built their driving analytics & route planning on top of it

Well someone at autotrader hates Tesla lol@@AutoTraderTV

​@AutoTraderTV not true. I drove with a friend from Denmark to Austria and back. Google and Tesla navigation was in 99% agreements of each other all the way including accidents and alternative routes.