My First Test Drive in 2024 Tesla Model 3 Update in Sydney Australia

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  • Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024

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  • @LudicrousFeed
    @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +5

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  • @__Madcat__
    @__Madcat__ 9 месяцев назад +19

    One of the best reviews I've seen! You gave us a detailed, real and honest "everyday person" opinion and drive (not a scripted media release). Great work and thanks for the review ! Looking forward to the other tests you'll be doing in the upcoming days

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +5

      My pleasure. You’ll only get real world content here 😃👍

    • @__Madcat__
      @__Madcat__ 9 месяцев назад +2

      @@LudicrousFeed Just wondering, is it possible for you to do a turning circle comparison between the old and the new model 3's? I was wondering whether it still turns like a tank or if that has been improved...

    • @johngaffney1671
      @johngaffney1671 9 месяцев назад

      Do you think all this obsession with gravitating to a touch screen is negative? What's wrong with an indicator stalk? Have we all drunk the Kool Aid?

  • @RyanCowan
    @RyanCowan 9 месяцев назад +11

    Nice work Tom !! Great to hear your thoughts and see it driving on Aussie roads.

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +3

      Thanks Ryan! Very honoured to be given this opportunity from Tesla 🙏

    • @RyanCowan
      @RyanCowan 9 месяцев назад +2

      Well deserved mate @@LudicrousFeed

  • @billylid100
    @billylid100 9 месяцев назад +3

    Great job Tom, you had a lot going on and you managed to show off many of the features. I loved the giggles of a man in his natural surroundings

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +2

      Haha all reactions are genuine

  • @MrGodfather00001
    @MrGodfather00001 9 месяцев назад +8

    Thanks for the review Tom. Would love to see more testing of the vision park assist. May be a video of doing testing with multiple scenarios. 🙏

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +3

      Stay tuned, I’ll do more testing

  • @oliver_mendi
    @oliver_mendi 9 месяцев назад +5

    No way! 24:43 (you need to pause it on this time) you can see me using the bus lane in my Audi e-tron heading southbound towards the city, I'm the silver Audi with the black grill next to the metal lane guard on the side of the bridge pillars. I knew I would find myself on your video some day. Also great video

  • @moestrei
    @moestrei 9 месяцев назад +2

    Im driving 46 years by now and wonder how I was ever able to operate a car without sensors and cameras. Yes, I always had large cars, no I never bumped into anything. The new Model 3 is one sophisticated and slick machine with a comfortable suspension and increased range, love the progress. Might trade in ye olde S afterall.

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +2

      Certainly feels a lot more premium

  • @S_Padival
    @S_Padival 9 месяцев назад +1

    Good to see that Tesla Australia has finally recognised you as the OG Tesla reviewer and provided you with a press car. Congrats! 🙌🏼

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you! Feeling very honoured

  • @deficator750
    @deficator750 9 месяцев назад +13

    the range is terrible for 80% at 310km that means a full charge is only 388km!
    I think the last test at the roundabout speaks for itself. For yourself being a huge tesla fan with heaps of experience with the cars im wondering if new customers would pick up stakless indicator as well. For me personally its a deal breaker, even just watching the indicator buttons flip upside down u can see you had to look down at the steering wheel while in the turn which seems dangerous.

    • @knpstrr
      @knpstrr 9 месяцев назад +2

      This is the version with the smaller pack at 60kwh. You can also get the "long range" model with 78kwh

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +4

      Yeah it’s tough at the edge cases like exiting roundabouts or quick three point turns

    • @deficator750
      @deficator750 9 месяцев назад +3

      @@knpstrr i have a 2021 SR but it started with 425km when i purchased brand new. i really thought these models would have much more range brand new for the new model SR since they are a bit more expensive. I do plan to upgrade my M3 in 3 years time but if they are stalkless i'll have buy a different car. I just find physical shifters/indicators is perfect the way they are and its just making it harder and harder to drive since the cars are'nt 100% autonomous.

    • @wensiangfong
      @wensiangfong 9 месяцев назад +2

      Yea just go buy another car if stalkless is a deal breaker for you. Don't need to waste time considering this car. Go buy byd seal. It should fit your needs

    • @rivergladesgardenrailroad8834
      @rivergladesgardenrailroad8834 9 месяцев назад

      interesting, guess one will have to not use them on exits, like a lot of lazy people do now, including me...opps, but true. Usually the lane indicates the direction, and also I found that other drivers like indicators on cars as it gives them confidence that they know what that driver is going to do, so they dont have to do the more difficult thing, and look at the inclination of the car and the way the wheels are pointing. A thing I find difficult is fully blackened windows, where one cant see the driver or what they are doing. Used to be illegal here in SA, but the rule most have been relaxed....

  • @neilwaddington3693
    @neilwaddington3693 4 месяца назад +1

    Since my previous post, after the indicator buttons on the new steering wheel replacement exhibited multiple times when the buttons failed to work upon first press, sometimes needing 3 tries or not activating at all, they suddenly started working first time every time the day after, midway through the day and after an 80km trip. I waited this long to get any further information from Tesla about how this could be so, such as remote calibration etc.. Therefore, nothing to report, although I did put forward some variables beyond what they might have done or my use of them (that's been consistent). Since then, the indicator buttons have functioned reliably upon first press. If you think your buttons behave poorly, then your steering wheel could well be faulty too.
    After allowing reasonable time to observe the new steering wheel's sudden change, Tesla attended our home yesterday with a test M3 and we performed a follow-up button comparison. Both worked the same and both seemed to have broader sweet spots than those in the faulty factory fitted steering wheel manufactured 12/2023. Whether these buttons remain reliable, that's a totally different situation.
    In summary, and given my decades long background in Special Education (cognitive and physical abilities), I can confidently and firmly say the turn signal buttons in their current state are a flawed, potentially unsafe and very poorly thought-out design. Without instant, unmistakable and reliable sight-unseen tactile clues for employing immediate reactionary response, along with developing muscle memory regardless of steering orientation, the current design over function is a complete and utter failure that needs remedy ASAP. It beggars belief how this ever passed muster.

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  4 месяца назад +1

      Thanks for the update and I’m glad the indicator buttons are starting the function again. Continue to keep us in the loop 👍

  • @letstalkaboutit7068
    @letstalkaboutit7068 5 дней назад +1

    I still can’t understand why Tesla won’t put a heads up display so you have front vision of our speed. Having to look on the edge of the right side of the screen to see your speed doesn’t seem safe

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  5 дней назад +1

      A HUD would be perfect for this car

  • @smithd1322
    @smithd1322 9 месяцев назад +7

    Great video Tom!, how cool to have a new model to drive around for a week!.
    Can confirm the wipers have been fixed now with autopilot btw, still a bit laggy with speed changes when it rains on auto, but generally i have not ever had them come on using autopilot in the month since owning the car.
    No USS is really the biggest problem for me, How did they think judging real distance from objects was gonna be fine with just a high mounted windscreen camera is a bit odd.
    I love USS when im backing out of my driveway, carparks etc etc, i use the distance measurement all the time, trust it and i have measured it to be very accurate.
    But now that's completely out the window, and could lead to more accidents, scraps and dents etc, specially for people who just trust this system and don't know any better specially if its their first tesla.
    But what's worse, is that there is also no front bumper camera to help mitigate this change, this is a huge miss, how can a camera mounted in the high part of the front windscreen ever see what's right in front of the bumper and also judge distance from a low to ground object?. It just does not seem like it would ever work in this configuration and really makes me question Tesla's direction on this one, and makes me want to wait till its refined further.
    You can really only trust that tesla vision will get better over the next year or so, Its like you can almost see Tesla having to re add some sort of distance measuring device down the track, specially as the competition ramps up and keeps these types of safety features and only improves on them more themselves, Tesla might have no choice but to add them back in to keep up with the competition.
    No stalks is a big change that people just arn't used to, I don't see an issue with this and everything you did was fine with the turns, auto cancel turn signals work great also.
    I think i'm fine with this as my current m3 works beautifully with this feature and i love it, so would not have an issue changing to a new steering wheel.
    Loving the new seats also, these are gonna be awesome for summer and hopefully more comfortable also.
    Everything else is amazing tho and adds great improvements / ride quality, I'll be looking forward to giving it a test drive myself, but i think I'll be keeping my 2023 m3 long term till tesla vision can get a bit better and they refine the highland model even more, you can only imagine the highland will be even more amazing 2 to 3 years from now with hopefully even more refinement and added features.

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +4

      Great comments and I largely agree. The car feels far more premium and it is a smoother ride for sure. Stalkless is definitely a challenge

    • @Lozzy-loulou
      @Lozzy-loulou 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@LudicrousFeedtesla cyber truck is stalkless as well

  • @ravingmad765
    @ravingmad765 9 месяцев назад +1

    Wow best review ever. Watching you adapt to the new car is waaaay better than a car run through.

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks! I do a little bit of research before I jump into a new car but as for the drive experience, I prefer to be a blank slate for my first time

    • @ravingmad765
      @ravingmad765 9 месяцев назад

      @@LudicrousFeed it was great. It's exactly how I would have adapted to a first drive and shows how a car is really used.

  • @leonkernan
    @leonkernan 9 месяцев назад +30

    After a few weeks of driving the lower end of the market, here we observe Tom returning to his natural habitat.

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +5

      Haha

    • @fatdoi003
      @fatdoi003 9 месяцев назад +5

      "deep down in the basement of the shopping centre carpark, there lurks a strange creature called Tesla Tom hanging around charging points checking their maximum power outputs.... such fascinating lifeform.... " - David Attenborough

    • @mattconstance2196
      @mattconstance2196 9 месяцев назад +1

      Why did I instantly read this in Richard Attenbroughs voice?😂

    • @Justyouraverageguy360
      @Justyouraverageguy360 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@LudicrousFeedno one has been able to tell me this one question. When will Tesla bring out the highland accessories, cause I know the screen protector on the old Tesla doesn’t fit the highland. And also the dog seat protector doesn’t fit either.

    • @mark123655
      @mark123655 9 месяцев назад +2

      ​@@Justyouraverageguy360Mostly third party accessories. I'm sure the Chinese factories are busy coming up with new designs.

  • @KevinWuPlus
    @KevinWuPlus 9 месяцев назад +8

    would love to see pressure test on more roundabouts. mini roundabout. big roundabout with lots of cars on the roundabouts

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +2

      Stay tuned

    • @mondotv4216
      @mondotv4216 9 месяцев назад

      What do you mean? The indicators?

    • @KevinWuPlus
      @KevinWuPlus 9 месяцев назад

      @@mondotv4216 yeah how the driver react and indicate when on a busy roundabout, especially turning right and indicate exist

  • @Spade080
    @Spade080 9 месяцев назад +3

    Always has and always will be... Tesla Tom! 💪

  • @YSA920
    @YSA920 8 месяцев назад +1

    First drive ever in a Tesla 22/12, a red 2024 RWD Model 3. Like Tom, 5 mins basic instruction by the Tesla rep before heading off. Thoughts? Love the OPD, the pickup is fabulous, even only using quarter of an inch of accelerator. Cooled seats nice, like how the screen comes on when use the indicators. The gear selection and park on the screen is ok, even the speedo is ok. If I bought one I’d be fitting an aftermarket instrument panel, maybe a HUD later. And probably aftermarket indicator stalks and one of the rotary dials from the same USA company. Ride is firm, a lot like a VW, car is quiet enough, screen in rear looks good, legroom looks tight if you are an adult. Michelin primacy tyres on the 18” wheels, like these tyres have had on other cars (VW Golf’s) and they transformed them with NVH. But in summary what a sporty drive the new model 3 is, a really nice drive, I can see the attraction. Just wish the colour range was wider and the wheel covers were nicer looking.

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  8 месяцев назад +1

      Nice summary! Glad you enjoyed your first time 👍

  • @SimonClaringbold
    @SimonClaringbold 9 месяцев назад +2

    Great take indicating left out of the roundabout - a new skill to learn on the stalkless vehicles

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +2

      Yeah it’ll take practice

    • @danrichman1
      @danrichman1 8 месяцев назад +1

      I am so turned off by Tesla's arrogance in eliminating the stalk. It is change for its own sake, not for any good purpose. Having to learn a new and less effective way to signal turns is unnecessary and dangerous.

    • @markedwards4879
      @markedwards4879 5 месяцев назад

      Turning left out of the roundabout isn’t the issue, it’s turning right when you have to change indicators while the wheel is upside down. Stupid. Go to Randwick where there is a multi-junction roundabout that requires you to keep watching traffic and imaging trying to do that hand-swap look at the wheel manoeuvre. Tesla are being idiotic with this and it’s currently making me look at other cars to replace my wife’s car. Meanwhile I’m keeping my old model S which has proper controls.

  • @karanjoon7654
    @karanjoon7654 Месяц назад +1

    Hi there. Was there a reason you did not opt for the Dual Motor? I've learnt the battery type in the Dual Motor is different to RWD which permits full charge cycles (less battery degradation).

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  Месяц назад +2

      This is a press car loan. I do a test drive of the Performance Dual Motor Model 3 in a later review. The RWD vehicles use LFP which allow for regular charge to 100% whereas the dual motor cars are equipped with a different battery chemistry (NCA) which should only be charged to 80/90% regularly
      2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance Review Australia Acceleration Handling
      ruclips.net/video/mup205U9wFc/видео.html

  • @archillusion
    @archillusion 9 месяцев назад +4

    Oh man, that two lane roundabout and seeing the position of the steering wheel to exit. Didn't look as smooth and easy to execute 😅

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +2

      It’s definitely tricky initially

  • @chrisboxsell4981
    @chrisboxsell4981 9 месяцев назад +1

    Calibration will not complete without some 80kph plus driving like crossing the bridge so once you pass the bridge it should finish quickly. You can see where I am up to in the video as I write this.

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +1

      Spoiler alert: It completed on the Warringah Freeway before I hit 80kph 😁

  • @sun-man
    @sun-man 9 месяцев назад +2

    Nice and informative, thank you Tom!

  • @robertvanzant2653
    @robertvanzant2653 9 месяцев назад +18

    Excellent video thanks , looking forward to seeing aftermarket stalks being a thing . Hate the swipe to drive tbh, but the indicators is beyond annoying .

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +2

      Mostly it’s ok but edge cases will need practice

    • @gust9464
      @gust9464 9 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks Tom. I did watch a few videos, but not one mentions if the front & rear bumpers are wider or look more aggressive looking than the old M3. What’s your prospective on that? Cheers

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +1

      It certainly has a more aggressive stance both front and back

    • @soup-nazi6824
      @soup-nazi6824 9 месяцев назад +3

      Funny because a lot of new owners are saying they don't miss the stalks after about a week...🤔

  • @amesoeurs
    @amesoeurs 9 месяцев назад +3

    thanks for the video tom. i have my LR on order (jan-march) and i welcome the stalk removal! i sat in the car at a dealership and the indicator buttons felt great, stalks are clunky by comparison. i'm curious to see how you'll feel about exiting large roundabouts by the end of the week, if it's something you get used to, please let us know.

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +3

      Stay tuned, another vid coming

  • @markedwards4879
    @markedwards4879 5 месяцев назад +1

    Sorry but the screen based gearshift sucks if you are doing a 3 point turn, or reversing out of a driveway onto a busy road. The indicators on the steering is idiotic. Not interested until that is fixed, and I’m a Tesla owner and enthusiast.

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  5 месяцев назад +1

      I hear you. In stressful situations, it can be problematic

  • @TheYoyoma3
    @TheYoyoma3 9 месяцев назад +5

    Great video Tom, is the insulation comparable to model y?

  • @user-tc5sl6bu8l
    @user-tc5sl6bu8l 9 месяцев назад +1

    I think voice control is essential. Operating the screen whilst driving is stupidly dangerous. Ever tried browsing apple music in an ICE and found yourself drifting?

  • @davedonnelly8681
    @davedonnelly8681 9 месяцев назад +7

    Thanks for the video. You stayed very factual through out and didn’t just present the positives like most reviewers. I’ll be very interested to see the economy as it appears in the real world there’s almost no difference to old model.

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +4

      I’ll show the efficiency after a few more miles on the road. I try to show and tell it like it is in my videos 👍

    • @davedonnelly8681
      @davedonnelly8681 9 месяцев назад +3

      @@LudicrousFeed appreciate you taking the time to respond.

  • @MrBigsmile66
    @MrBigsmile66 9 месяцев назад +2

    I just ordered one. Can’t wait!

  • @sydjaguar
    @sydjaguar 9 месяцев назад +5

    Fantastic video Tom still prefer the stalks

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +3

      It’ll take some getting used to

    • @Dan007LoveKhmerMusic
      @Dan007LoveKhmerMusic 9 месяцев назад

      It take a lot getting used to mate.

    • @cafl9844
      @cafl9844 9 месяцев назад +1

      ​​@@Dan007LoveKhmerMusic
      Yeah but you got to see that buttons on a constantly moving steering wheel you have to search for, especially in a tight roundabout, are soooo much better than having steering stalks you can operate blindly! 😁
      So hilarious this Tesla cult !
      Honestly Musk could sell them a car with 3 wheels saying it's much safer than one with 4 and they all would stand up giving him a thundering applause....

    • @cafl9844
      @cafl9844 9 месяцев назад +1

      ​​​@@LudicrousFeed
      And doesent the fact that you need to get used to it tell you it's a bad idea ?
      The first time I sat behind a steering wheel it took me about two seconds to operate the indicators correctly without ever having to look at the steeering stalk ever again.
      Now you are forced to look away from the road to find the right indicator button in a tight roundabout while the steering wheel is upside down or even more turned.
      So how is that better or even safer ?
      Of course you can keep your finger on the right button and go through the roundabout with just one hand in order to keep avoiding getting your hands twistet, but is that safer ?
      I wouldn't say anything if the buttons, especially Teslas configuration, would really be the better solution, but we all know full well that not the case right !?

  • @craigweems
    @craigweems 9 месяцев назад +1

    We were told that yokes were good for you yet that that was proven wrong. Once again we were told stalks were a silly affectation and you have taken them away. Any bets on how long it will take to respond to customers?

  • @audreychen5363
    @audreychen5363 9 месяцев назад

    Have got model y.
    No more Tesla now. Now more difficult without stalks. Play on the screen or upward multiple times if you need to reverse multiple times in a tight space. You don’t need to reinvent the wheels. I feel that they are trying to reinvent the wheels.

  • @AdamWellinformed
    @AdamWellinformed 9 месяцев назад +2

    Think this is the first RHD video I’ve seen 🎉

  • @Darrenraitt
    @Darrenraitt 9 месяцев назад +2

    This must be the first Australian RUclips review....

  • @TassieEV
    @TassieEV 9 месяцев назад +3

    Waiting to see you do a roundabout in the proper way as Bjorn has shown in Norway. Not sure, it's like a PS controller now driving the car with. The other thing will be insurance premiums for the Model 3 due to how they manufacture the car, heard horror stories out of the UK on the increase in premiums. Wonder if anyone has had to sell their Tesla due to being unable to afford the insurance premium increase.

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +3

      I've got a roundabout specific vid coming

    • @waynerussell6401
      @waynerussell6401 9 месяцев назад

      Based on a fully comprehensive policy with one driver holding a full UK driving license, MoneySuperMarket data suggests the average annual premium for a Tesla Model Y would be £479 - 03/2023.
      Tesla also offers its own insurance, based on driver performance - go to directline /tesla.

  • @AndoInAus
    @AndoInAus 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for this video, Tom! I noticed on the HVAC menu, the steering wheel design is still the previous model. Can't unsee that now... hahaha!

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +2

      Oh yes! Nice spot

    • @AndoInAus
      @AndoInAus 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@LudicrousFeed Hey Tom, can’t find an answer to this anywhere, so are you please able to see while you have the red M3? I’m wanting to know if the headlights still spell “TESLA” during the light show :)

  • @yshakil
    @yshakil 9 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you @LudicrousFeed for bringing Tesla Model 3 Refresher video for Australian model. I enjoyed your video. I am new to this space and wanting your insights to toss between RWD Vs LR. I am not after speed. But i am worried for long trip with RWD. Is it worth paying $10000 extra for LR. I will really appreciate if you can share you views. Thank you again ❤

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +2

      Check this video out: Comparing The Model Y Long Range With Rear Wheel Drive In Australia
      ruclips.net/video/fRlBBA4ih88/видео.html

  • @motownbaby6146
    @motownbaby6146 8 месяцев назад

    That front end looks much better, thank you Tesla.👍

  • @chaitanyakuber
    @chaitanyakuber 9 месяцев назад +2

    Hey Tom, Thanks for all your awesome content. Are you sure there is no front bumper camera? I thought at the 2:54 mark in the video I see a camera behind the grill in the front bumper.

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +4

      I’ve checked it many times … I think they’re all screws

  • @froggy0162
    @froggy0162 9 месяцев назад +1

    I’d be ordering the stalk retrofit kit for sure!

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад

      Will be interesting to test the different options

  • @rivergladesgardenrailroad8834
    @rivergladesgardenrailroad8834 9 месяцев назад +1

    The interior is very computer screen and nothing else, but I am starting to see it as the future......[We all get stuck in past so easily, its about comfort of mind]

  • @daviddunne1006
    @daviddunne1006 9 месяцев назад +1

    Yep.. I think you're the first in Australia.. congrats 🎉

  • @razsegev6415
    @razsegev6415 9 месяцев назад +1

    I see at least two cameras there ‏‪3:01‬‏

  • @normansoh
    @normansoh 8 месяцев назад

    I have to say driving without the indicator stalks can be a nuisance.. The indicator stalks should be in a fixed and accessible position where you don't need to take your eyes off the road..

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  8 месяцев назад

      Certainly takes getting used to and to undo many years of driving habit!

  • @jdmatefratus4030
    @jdmatefratus4030 9 месяцев назад +2

    Does the base sound system sound any different to the previous generation? Would be nice to see what the long range one is like with the dual subwoofers

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +2

      Subjectively it feels less “full”

  • @avaxis
    @avaxis 9 месяцев назад

    I think if you need to switch between cars, the phantom stalk would be an issue. If this is the only car you’d be fine. Thanks for a real world sharing.

  • @forgetfulduck
    @forgetfulduck 9 месяцев назад +1

    Tom the Tesla is back! ❤

  • @paullatsas5217
    @paullatsas5217 9 месяцев назад +2

    Great video Tom. Did Tesla give you any indication of when the first batch will be delivered to Aus customer? Website still showing a big window of Jan - Mar. Also any indication of when you will get behind a Seal for a test drive?

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +3

      No extra info from Tesla re: deliveries
      I’ve reached out to BYD but waiting for a response

  • @Joelbrown97
    @Joelbrown97 9 месяцев назад +1

    Just so you know, it is HW4. There are only 2 front cameras, the left one is a fake. Just a plastic placeholder

  • @BrisbaneTeslaGuy
    @BrisbaneTeslaGuy 9 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent review so excited

  • @schannie333
    @schannie333 9 месяцев назад +2

    Removing the indicator stalks is like asking someone who are used to wiping their ar** with their right to now do it with their left (or vice versa). Can it be done?Yes but its gonna get messy 🤣

  • @markedwards4879
    @markedwards4879 5 месяцев назад +1

    You should have gone up Link Rd and try to turn right from one of the dual lane roundabouts in St. Ives. No indicators stalk is a deal breaker for me. Stupid and dangerous.

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  5 месяцев назад +1

      Suggest watching Part 2: Driving around Roundabouts in 2024 Tesla Model 3 Update in Australia
      ruclips.net/video/lx5luP-FKw4/видео.html

    • @markedwards4879
      @markedwards4879 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@LudicrousFeed just did, and it’s worse than I thought. As a long term TSLA investor, founder of TOCA and one of the original Tesla owners it’s a huge step backward.

  • @kittykeroppi
    @kittykeroppi 9 месяцев назад +1

    Sorry to say this Tom, but you sounded like a Tesla apologist. You can't definitively say "there aren't that many roundabouts in Sydney". My commute to work (north west Sydney area) literally has 7 roundabouts, including one that involves "switching hands" type of indicating.
    Also, regarding the gear shifter: try a "semi-urgent" 3- (or more) point turns, see how that goes.
    And finally: I heard the makers of S3XY buttons are developing stalk-retrofit mod. Kindly please review that when it comes out, thanks! But for now, the lack uf USS and stalks are absolute deal-breakers for me, and your video has confirmed it.

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +1

      No need to apologise, I definitely lean towards the positive/apologist side for Tesla 😆😁
      But you’ll notice that I did correct myself straight away after I made that comment about not having too many roundabouts in Sydney - I naively spoke for myself only. Stay tuned though, I’ll be doing a roundabout test shortly in Sydney’s NW along with a few three point turns

  • @TeslaElonSpaceXFan
    @TeslaElonSpaceXFan 9 месяцев назад +2

    😍

  • @TheMelbournelad
    @TheMelbournelad 9 месяцев назад

    2:42 the thing is is I don’t think it needs a front camera when I looked at it in the owners showing at Richmond. It looks like that the camera mod all set up differently, and it looks like they have a anamorphic kind of lens, which I reckon makes it look over the bonnet a lot easier

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад

      I’m sure it’s been set up to optimise vision

    • @TheMelbournelad
      @TheMelbournelad 9 месяцев назад

      @@LudicrousFeed 100 just first thing I notice at the viewing, the camera lens way bigger especially in the horizontal

  • @TheMelbournelad
    @TheMelbournelad 9 месяцев назад +2

    Trigger warning do not listen to this while you are driving your Tesla, you will think you have your indicator on for 10 minutes🤣

  • @RobertMolan
    @RobertMolan 9 месяцев назад +1

    The lack of stalk for the gears looks awkward. The screen control is not great and the mounting on the roof line is clumsy. The wheel buttons for blinkers is not ergonomic especially when on roundabouts (it something that Americas have to deal with ). Great in other respects but the ergonomics of the gears and indicators is not good.

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +2

      Certainly a roadblock to overcome for many

  • @mickl6661
    @mickl6661 9 месяцев назад +1

    Love Tesla and software. Only price I am concerned

  • @ad_fletch
    @ad_fletch 9 месяцев назад +1

    Man, wish I could get the vented seats as an upgrade for my 22 M3. The rest of the interior frankly seems like a downgrade (or adds things I wouldn't want, like yet another screen for the kids...).
    PS agree the front looking like a Mazda isn't a bad thing.

  • @vasil7410
    @vasil7410 9 месяцев назад +1

    The main issue for me is road noise on a course chip surfaces. My made in China model 3 is nice on quiet on smooth roads but gets very noisy on a course chip road. Do you think the Highland is any better on course chip roads?

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +2

      I’ll try to find some rougher roads

  • @Spade080
    @Spade080 9 месяцев назад +1

    It seems the highland has got infrared interior cameras (pulsating at 40:38). Are you able to confirm that you can see the interior even if its pitch black using the app? My January built Model Y doesn't have infrared and it's just dark when I view the app at night.

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +2

      I believe the current gen 3/Y have infrared because I was still able to do a Zoom call in the dark?
      2023 Tesla Model Y Software Update 2023.12.5 Zoom Call Demonstration
      ruclips.net/video/S0nSOZseSdE/видео.html

  • @TheYoyoma3
    @TheYoyoma3 9 месяцев назад +4

    Wow I honestly almost want to sell my Y for the new 3 just to get cooled seats lol. I really hope they come to the model Y in the future. The seats get super hot in the summer when you park outside and is very uncomfortable when getting back into hot seats 😢

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +2

      Yeah the vent seats will be so much better in summer

    • @Nicholas.T
      @Nicholas.T 9 месяцев назад

      Of course your model Y seats get super hot in summer…
      Because of the stupid glass roof with no retractable shade !!
      Something that even a $35k Mazda has !!
      Why is that Tesla and Musk, despite having the “best tech”, continue to make such obvious, BRAIN-DEAD decisions??
      Beyond idiotic!! 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

    • @wensiangfong
      @wensiangfong 9 месяцев назад +1

      Let's wait for new model y, maybe in 1 year time 😂

  • @perseverance6128
    @perseverance6128 9 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Tom,
    Confused with the rang. 324ks with 83% battery only equates to a total range of 390ks. This is less than my 2022 model. Am I missing something?

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah it's been commented on several times. tbh it's probably closer to the actual range of the car as shown in my previous range tests

  • @gust9464
    @gust9464 9 месяцев назад +1

    How does the suspension compare to the 2023 Model S? I know the S has air suspension, but just curious if there’s a big difference 🤔 The cameras are new, they should be the same as the late 2023 models & 2024 vehicles ⚡️

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +1

      Dunno I haven’t driven the 2023 Model S as they don’t make them for RHD anymore

  • @michaelharrington9966
    @michaelharrington9966 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks Tom, I was looking forward to your review of the updated model. The lease is up on my Model Y is up next September, hence I enjoy watching your reviews of the latest EV's on the market - the updated Model 3 is currently very high on my list. I don't think the indicators will be an issue, after having spent many years riding motorbikes, which have a simple indicator system.

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +2

      I wonder if it would’ve been easier if the indicators were on opposite side of the wheel

    • @michaelharrington9966
      @michaelharrington9966 9 месяцев назад +2

      That's a good point, particularly given the majority of people are right handed. Most of the motorbikes I used to ride, had the indicator on the left handle bar, and it became second nature after a couple of weeks. (I can also see myself reaching for the indicator stalk when first driving 🙂) @@LudicrousFeed

  • @ianstorm45
    @ianstorm45 9 месяцев назад +1

    Why rear wheel drive? Apart from all wheel drive” front wheel drive is the next best thing for handling during the rain 🌧️ and snow ❄️ it’s mostly sport car focus on rear wheel drive, these are summer cars 🚗

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +1

      Gotta say having owned RWD Model 3 and Y, they handle pretty well in all conditions in Sydney be it rain hail or shine. Handles brilliantly in peak hour traffic to help me find the best lane to be in

    • @GDM22
      @GDM22 9 месяцев назад

      Just unnecessary and over priced in Australia, probably close to $15k more after rebates and then there is the battery chemistry.

  • @forgetfulduck
    @forgetfulduck 9 месяцев назад

    "How good is that?!?!" - Ah so goood!!!

  • @sheryltrainor3784
    @sheryltrainor3784 9 месяцев назад

    We have them in NZ now and test drove it and loved it so I have ordered one 😊 If the cameras have a red dot then they have Hardware 4. The ones in NZ have Hardware 4 I was told and I did notice all the camera had a red dot and there are now 3 cameras on the front and one of them clearly has a red dot.

  • @jimlolo
    @jimlolo 7 месяцев назад +1

    Hi mate
    I've watched some of your reviews for Tesla. I have bought a Lexus RZ 450e. It is being prepared for ppf and ceramic coating. I am going to pick on this Friday. Do you want to come along to make video and review?

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  7 месяцев назад +1

      Appreciate the offer but will pass due to other commitments
      Best wishes with the paint protection 👍

  • @zachcrum911
    @zachcrum911 9 месяцев назад +2

    Did you test out the speaker system at all? Please time stamp if so.
    Love the videos mate, thank you.

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +1

      Hard to test speakers without incurring copyright infringement on RUclips

    • @zachcrum911
      @zachcrum911 9 месяцев назад +1

      Can you say how they compare to the current model at all? Just from personal experience, off camera of course.

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +1

      Probably feels less “full” when compared to my previous RWD

    • @YSA920
      @YSA920 8 месяцев назад

      As a first time Tesla drive, I found the stereo in the new Model 3 pretty awesome. You should be able to book a test drive in most cities. Melbourne was easy to book same or next day.

  • @QmOt89
    @QmOt89 9 месяцев назад +1

    Seems like there's a camera within the intake grill at the front at minutes 2:56 within the video. Did i see that right? Hmm..

  • @AlanPit1422
    @AlanPit1422 9 месяцев назад +1

    I see that they have a blind spot monitor light now too on the corner of the window

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +2

      Yes that’s true on the A pillar triangle - a little red dot comes up
      Best place to see/test this is on a multi lane road

    • @zoltrix7779
      @zoltrix7779 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@LudicrousFeed Should have been there 8 years ago, but glad its here.

  • @TmPGEO923423421
    @TmPGEO923423421 9 месяцев назад +1

    They are giving test drives of the Kia EV9 at the Roseville dealership. Would be interesting to see that as well.

  • @GDM22
    @GDM22 9 месяцев назад +2

    Having owned a very late model 3, you are in a good position to compare the new one. It looks like an already good car has been further refined with some changes that lower manufacturing costs. I would be surprised if you see even a 5% improvement in efficiency especially around the city.

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah it feels a lot more premium

  • @jamiehiggs5389
    @jamiehiggs5389 9 месяцев назад +2

    Is that indicator cancel only on full self driving?

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +1

      You can cancel the indicator anytime by pressing it again

    • @mark123655
      @mark123655 9 месяцев назад +1

      Auto-cancel is a feature of basic autopilot.

  • @dreveng1800
    @dreveng1800 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great video. Informative! Though im still on fence about it whether its worth upgrade haha😅

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +1

      Watch my video a few more times 😅😆

  • @juppopkorn
    @juppopkorn 9 месяцев назад +1

    I didn’t catch if you talk about the blind spot light indicator. Is it included?

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +1

      Yes watch from about 24:10 onward and you’ll see examples of the red dot on the A pillar triangle. It’s subtle

  • @yggdrasil9039
    @yggdrasil9039 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great review! Uneditted and through the windscreen gives a real feel for the car. A few random thoughts:
    Could you live without the stalks? Me too, it's just muscle memory to reach for the stalks, I'm not sure how I'd go with handing over that responsibility to my left thumb.
    If the rear lights go up with the boot, that's something to be aware of if in case that you are stuck on a busy road at night and have to get something out of the boot, because unless there's another tail light then in that case the car becomes invisible to oncoming traffic. I had a friend from Uni who suffered a life-changing accident that way after a car rear-ended him while he was unloading things from the boot, so it's a concern.
    Other than that and the lack of indicator stalks, the refresh seems really good. The acoustics of this car from the video are amazing. So peaceful! I think the main competitor will be the base model Seal. I'm thinking people will be tossing between the two, do they want to spend the 10k more on a Tesla for better range and luxury, or are the Seal's very respectable specs even on the base model enough to swing their decision? Interested to hear your thoughts and comparisons whenever you get a chance to drive the BYD Seal.

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад

      The Seal is no slouch when it comes to interior trim! Very premium inside too
      Good point with the rear lights at night as a safety issue

    • @yggdrasil9039
      @yggdrasil9039 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@LudicrousFeed Yes, just something to be aware of. Keep up the great work Tom!

    • @jingsonlua1307
      @jingsonlua1307 8 месяцев назад

      My main concern with this car is the lack of indicator stalks, as you can see Tom already missed turning on the signal going into parallel park (09:00 mark) and coming out of it. Not indicating properly could get you into a major accident with oncoming cars. Also, not sure if the govt will fine you for touching the screen too much whilst operating the car. Touching your mobile phone while driving is already prohibited. @LudicrousFeed Wanna get your honest feedback as you spend more time with the car.

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  8 месяцев назад +1

      @@jingsonlua1307 Check out some of my other Highland videos … I’ve done a parking test and further roundabout tests where I give more feedback

    • @jingsonlua1307
      @jingsonlua1307 8 месяцев назад

      @@LudicrousFeed Thank you! Awesome review :) keep up the good work mate.

  • @satay8167
    @satay8167 9 месяцев назад +3

    Hard for me to adjust without stalk

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +1

      The edge cases are tough initially

    • @rossgee1091
      @rossgee1091 9 месяцев назад

      How do you know that? You haven't even driven one yet. And neither have I but I have one on order. I've only been driving for 55 years using indicator stalks but I/we will just have to learn a new way of doing it! Don't let it defeat you.🙂

  • @deemerwa
    @deemerwa 7 месяцев назад +1

    Hello Tom,
    With the recent cancellation of USS , would u think it is still safe to do parkings without these functions? Thank you!

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  7 месяцев назад +1

      Judge for yourself: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Vision Only Parking vs Ultrasonic Sensors Model Y
      ruclips.net/video/y8OlGXlvhDw/видео.html

    • @deemerwa
      @deemerwa 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@LudicrousFeed❤

  • @indabahamas
    @indabahamas 9 месяцев назад

    At 41:21 a car pulls out in front of you and Tesla Vision did not see it for 3-4 seconds, have you noticed this happen often?

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад

      Oh yes it’s been happening relatively often during my loan this week

  • @campbellreither550
    @campbellreither550 8 месяцев назад

    That screen is a distraction and you are terribly distracted by that screen. Drive properly. If you want to play with the screen, go and park.

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  8 месяцев назад

      I felt like I was in control 💪

  • @pkerry12
    @pkerry12 9 месяцев назад +1

    i just realised they,re are no ultra sonic censors

  • @Richard-el3ln
    @Richard-el3ln 9 месяцев назад +1

    It has the Aussie fridge sticker it must be the Australian version.

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +1

      As much as I want to peeeeel it off, given it’s a press car I will leave it alone 😆

  • @Dave-gg6vl
    @Dave-gg6vl 9 месяцев назад

    What do the seats feel like? I am not 100% on the seats in my Model 3 Performance. When i sat in the new model 3 it felt more comfortable. Hopefully can retrofit the seats lol.

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад

      Much more comfortable and better on the skin given they’re better ventilated

  • @jt529
    @jt529 9 месяцев назад

    Great video mate. So been the first in Australia to drive it under normal traffic conditions, will you be keeping your order for the stealth grey Model 3?

  • @Neil2022
    @Neil2022 9 месяцев назад

    Testing and trying to figure out features whilst on the move seems a bit dangerous. Perhaps whoever handed it over should have gone through the features beforehand.

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +1

      If you're not confident with learning new things on the run, make sure you get the reps to go through the controls thoroughly with you before a test drive

  • @Spawn223311
    @Spawn223311 9 месяцев назад

    I will try and repeat this whenever I remember. I'll consider a Tesla when they remove all the sensors and cameras, except the ones that help when in reverse, and the electric glovebox.

    • @lurf9418
      @lurf9418 8 месяцев назад

      So you think you're quicker at reacting than the computer in the car and thr forward facing camera that can calculate things at a fraction of the speed you can

    • @Spawn223311
      @Spawn223311 8 месяцев назад

      @@lurf9418 well I've been driving for like 14 years and I have been in 1 small accident and 1 bump. None have been my fault. It would lower the cost of the car considerably.

    • @lurf9418
      @lurf9418 8 месяцев назад

      @@Spawn223311 I get that, same as me. However, a computer with cameras can make reactions and predictions 1000s times faster than us. I mean, we use calculators for a reason

  • @Aarav_Vispute
    @Aarav_Vispute 9 месяцев назад +1

    HI THERE I love the tesla model 3 highland just asking can you test drive the new tesla model 3 highland in Australia chatswood or Parramatta? Because on the site it show the new tesla and on the email it show the older one? Please tell me!

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +1

      I've seen test drives occurring in Chatswood on the new Model 3

    • @Aarav_Vispute
      @Aarav_Vispute 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@LudicrousFeed oh ok sure I will try to change it to chatswood

    • @Aarav_Vispute
      @Aarav_Vispute 9 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@LudicrousFeedbut they should be in Parramatta right?

  • @kpkaus
    @kpkaus 4 месяца назад +1

    Do you still own Model 3 and BYD Seal?

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  4 месяца назад +2

      I currently own a BYD Seal (April 2024)

    • @kpkaus
      @kpkaus 4 месяца назад +1

      @LudicrousFeed You used to own Model 3, is it correct?

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  4 месяца назад +1

      Yes 2019 Performance Model 3 which we traded in for a new Model Y in 2023
      2023 Tesla Trade In Offer and Experience Australia | Is it good value?
      ruclips.net/video/GxM0cTDpW9E/видео.html
      RWD Tesla Model Y Delivery Day in Sydney Australia | Q2 April 2023
      ruclips.net/video/TEaCTCliMh8/видео.html

  • @vasil7410
    @vasil7410 9 месяцев назад +1

    The indicators self cancelling after changing lanes can also be done for existing Teslas.

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +1

      Yes it’s been present for a while but as you can see I remain impressed 😁

  • @davidlitchfield447
    @davidlitchfield447 9 месяцев назад

    Did you manage to check and see if the floors mats or other accessories from the old models fit into the highland?

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад

      We’ll see what the early deliveries come with 👍

  • @mrradbro3344
    @mrradbro3344 9 месяцев назад

    if only it had a heads up display, the tiny speedometer read is a deal breaker for me

  • @DannChewie
    @DannChewie 9 месяцев назад

    I wished my Atto 3 woulda dumped the rump roasters and given us ventilated seats instead..... or both, that woulda been nice.

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад

      I believe the Seal has vent seats 💺

  • @BrisbaneTeslaGuy
    @BrisbaneTeslaGuy 9 месяцев назад +1

    Where did you get that cybertruck shirt you were wearing in the other video

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +1

      From the Peterson Museum, Los Angeles

  • @Ron-qt5nf
    @Ron-qt5nf 9 месяцев назад

    How many kilometers you will get average a full charge on rear wheel drive model Thank you.

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад

      You’ll probably get around 350-400km realistically depending on how fast you travel

  • @fergusseb
    @fergusseb 9 месяцев назад

    Hi Tom, I'm in Adelaide. I always enjoy your videos - always "realistic" and "genuine". I've had on order in for a Highland Model 3 since the initial launch day and I've been stuck on colour choice. After seeing the one and only display car that's come to Adelaide (which is Blue with a White Interior), I've fallen in love with the White Interior and I think that either the new Red, the Blue and the Stealth Grey all look awesome against that White Interior. I'd like to know your thought about the new Red - ie how much "deeper" is it from the old Red, how much does it "Pop" and also whether you think it is pretty darn close to the iconic Mazda Red ? I'd appreciate your thoughts please. Cheers.

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад

      It’s very close to the Mazda Red and a lot deeper than the previous red

  • @mashoook
    @mashoook 9 месяцев назад +2

    Couldn’t wipe that smile off your face while driving the Tesla, Tom 😂

  • @TheMrverma
    @TheMrverma 9 месяцев назад +1

    Wonder if tesla will bring the 'on screen' swipe to switch gears to existing tesla cars.

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +1

      Hmm

    • @mark123655
      @mark123655 9 месяцев назад +1

      Think it's a definite possibility.. the leaked photos of CT interface seem to a new 3rd column with the core icons and Forward/ Reverse sections.
      Maybe software V12 or Xmas update

  • @SeahawkMoments
    @SeahawkMoments 9 месяцев назад +1

    Interesting some highlands have hankook tires and others have michelins.

    • @LudicrousFeed
      @LudicrousFeed  9 месяцев назад +2

      Hankook Ion Evo = made for EVs 👍

    • @SeahawkMoments
      @SeahawkMoments 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@LudicrousFeed love the aviators on so you look like Donnie.

    • @SeahawkMoments
      @SeahawkMoments 9 месяцев назад

      @@LudicrousFeed now I can't get the Mazda out of my head. I want the red but now maybe not. Blue? Black? White?