We had the awesome opportunity to check out the Tesla Model 3 Highland in Palm Beach, Florida, while we were there wrapping a Cybertruck. In the video above, Ji compares the Refresh to the older Model 3 (aka Legacy). He walks through the exterior and interior before taking it for a spin to a local Supercharger. Here are the main differences between the 2024 Model 3 Highland and the older Model 3 Legacy that we noticed in our first look:
2024 Model 3 Highland Exterior
- New front, mostly the bumper and headlight changes
- Rear “TESLA” on the trunk hatch, not just the “T”
- Taillight appearance differences
- Rear diffuser and reflectors appearance differences
- Frunk windshield wiper fluid is now at the bottom below the frunk cargo area instead of the top
- Hardware 4.0
- Power trunk
- Tow hook area in the back and front (Legacy has only the front)
- New Photon aero wheel covers
When looking at it from the side profile, it looks so similar it’s hardly noticeable that there’s a change. The doors, door handles, pillars, mirrors, and rear quarter panels all look about the same.
2024 Model 3 Highland Interior
- No steering wheel stalks
- Dash redesigned with gray fabric instead of the wood
- Personalized RGB ambient accent lights
- Perforated seats in the front and back for heating and cooling features
- Touchscreen in the rear behind the center console
- Center console redesign similar to the 2023+ Model S
- Side speakers on the door panels have blind spot warning indicator
- Touch roof lights
- Rear trunk has two side compartments instead of one
Check out the video above to see what all these cool new aspects and features look like, and go for a spin with Ji as he talks through his first drive experience.