The pure electric mid-size car market is "full of experts", but if you want to say that Tesla Model 3 is a benchmark, I believe no one will question it. Now, the ** model has arrived as promised, and what kind of surprise will it bring us when it is called a new version?It's exciting.
Appearance: Detailed tweaks bring a new style
The overall styling and contour of the new Tesla Model 3 are similar to those of the old model, and it still has a fastback coupe style, and the sportiness is self-evident. At the same time, the headlight cluster has been redesigned, and the narrow and sharp shape looks more spiritual. In addition, the front fog lamps have been eliminated on the new car, and the entire front bumper has been redesigned, making the visual effect much simpler than the previous model.
Tesla's Model 3 refreshed version has two new body color schemes, Star Gray and Blaze Red, giving consumers more choices. At the rear, the taillights of the new car have also been redesigned, and the new "C" shaped taillight cluster has a similar silhouette to the old model, but the design is much simpler, and it is more deeply integrated with the rear of the car, creating a strong sense of design.
Interior: Maximizing simplicity in design
The interior is still minimalist, with all functions integrated into the central control screen, and even the electronic pocket gear on the old model has been simplified. The use of touch control in the central control screen to perform gear shift operations is currently an exception, and I don't know if other brands of new energy vehicles will follow suit in the future, after all, the power of the benchmark cannot be underestimated. In addition, features such as wrap-around ambient lighting, push-button door switches and textile trim add to the sense of luxury in the car.
Suspended 15The 4-inch multi** touch screen has simple operation logic, and almost all functions can be found in the first-level menu, which is easy to use. In addition, the rear row also provides an 8-inch LCD control screen, and it is standard for the whole series, which can control air conditioning and multi-** and other functions, which is not available in the old model.
In terms of comfort configuration, the new version of the Tesla Model 3 has added a seat ventilation function, and the front and rear seats and steering wheel heating are standard for all models, which is a generous performance. At the same time, the car continues to provide a segmented non-opening sunroof, in fact, it does not matter whether it is open or not, it is imperative to equip it with sunshades.
Power: Smooth and fast acceleration
The Tesla Model 3 Refresh offers two powertrains, a single-motor rear-wheel drive and a dual-motor four-wheel drive version, and this time we tested the latter - the long-range dual-motor all-wheel drive version. It is equipped with dual motors with a total power of 331kW and a total torque of 559N·m, and the official 0-100km h acceleration time is 4In 4S, the CLTC has an all-electric range of 713km.
Although it has the power parameters comparable to that of a performance car, the Tesla Model 3 refresh is still very forgiving. When the accelerator pedal is pressed, the power output is unhurried and very linear, and only when the accelerator pedal is pressed, the power reserve will burst out. As a pure electric vehicle, due to the "nature" of fast torque release, it is often the driver who drives it and the passengers suffer. The fast-changing acceleration and deceleration G-value can easily cause people to feel motion sickness, but on this Tesla Model 3 refreshed version, colleagues who are passengers say that it is very similar to a gasoline car and does not have a feeling of motion sickness.
The suspension system adopts the common front double wishbone + rear multi-link independent suspension combination of the same level, focusing on both handling and comfort. This, combined with the low ground clearance and the layout of the battery on the chassis, lowers the vehicle's center of gravity, resulting in excellent driving stability.
The steering wheel with a delicate steering feel can control the direction of the front of the car more precisely, and although the curb weight reaches 1823kg, it is not stupid at all. The change of attitude is fast, the dynamics in corners are solid, and the roll is kept to a small extent, giving the driver enough confidence.
Space: The rear seat space is slightly cramped
Since the wheelbase has not changed, the interior space of the new Tesla Model 3 is not much different from the old model, and the space in the rear is not sufficient, especially when it is full of three people, it will be more crowded.
In terms of storage space, the number of storage compartments is small, but the volume is considerable, and the daily storage pressure is not large. At the same time, the front oblique storage slot has a built-in wireless charging function for dual mobile phones, which is more practical.
The trunk volume is considerable, the interior is regular, and the space utilization rate is high. At the same time, the rear seats support 4 6 ratio reclining, which can further expand the storage space. In addition, thanks to the liftback tailgate, the trunk opening is large for easy handling of large items, and it also supports an electric trunk, which is very practical.
Safety: Active and passive safety functions are complete
In terms of safety configuration, the new version of Tesla Model 3 is equipped with a very comprehensive active and passive safety configuration, and also supports the sentry mode clairvoyance function, which can provide all-round safety protection after the owner leaves the car.
Summary:
Although the new Tesla Model 3 is only a mid-term facelift model, and the design may not have changed much, the design concept it shows is very radical. For example, the shift system is placed in the multi-** central control screen, which is not yet rashly imitated by most car brands. Perhaps in terms of intelligence, richness of configuration and power reserve, the new version of Tesla Model 3 is not the strongest in its class, but in terms of comprehensive strength, it is definitely one of the best. The reason for this is inseparable from the development and innovation of its product concept, and it is precisely because of this that many car brands are willing to follow in the footsteps of Tesla. This is the power of benchmarking.