As indicated throughout the launch of Tesla Malaysia’s Cyberjaya headquarters earlier this month, the brand new Tesla Mannequin 3 facelift is now in Malaysia, with the all-electric sedan making its official debut within the nation at present, alongside the introduction of the primary Tesla flagship Expertise Centre in Pavilion Damansara Heights.
Revealed in September, the refreshed Mannequin 3, generally known as the Highland, is the second Tesla mannequin to be provided right here. The EV is out there in two variants, and these are:
- Normal Vary rear-wheel drive – priced from RM189,000
- Lengthy Vary twin motor all-wheel drive – priced from RM218,000.
The Mannequin 3 variations are cheaper than their equivalent-spec Mannequin Y siblings, by RM10k in comparison with the Mannequin Y Normal (RM199,000) and by RM28k within the case of the Mannequin Y Lengthy Vary AWD (RM246,000). There’s at present no Efficiency variant for the Mannequin 3 facelift.
Geared up with a single rear-mounted motor, the Mannequin 3 Normal RWD has a most journey vary of 513 km (WLTP cycle) on a single cost, and efficiency figures embody a 0-100 km/h time of 6.1 seconds and a 201 km/h high velocity. The Normal RWD can assist a DC charging charge of as much as 170 kW.
As its moniker suggests, the Mannequin 3 Lengthy Vary AWD has two motors, and it additionally will get a bigger capability battery, enabling it to supply as much as 629 km of journey on a single cost, once more measured on a WLTP cycle. The AWD helps a better DC charging charge of 250 kw. Though it has the same high velocity because the RWD, it’s sooner to the century mark from standstill, doing that exact dash in 4.4 seconds.
A fast observe about working ranges in relation to the pre-facelift. Again in 2020, UK-based specs listed that the Normal Vary provided 381 km on a WLTP cycle, whereas the pre-facelift Lengthy Vary offered as much as to 580 km (WLTP) of journey on a single cost.
The refresh brings about minor adjustments to the Mannequin 3’s exterior. The headlights on the facelift are actually slimmer and the automobile will get extra outstanding LED daytime working lights. The fog lamps have been ditched, changed by a single central vent, which supplies the automobile a extra aggressive look. In the meantime, the rear will get new tail lights in addition to a redesigned bumper.
As commonplace, the Mannequin 3 comes with a Pearl White Multi-Coat exterior end, however there are cost-added color choices. Add RM5,000 if you happen to want the automobile in Strong Black or Deep Blue Metallic, or choose from the 2 new colors out there for it, these being Stealth Gray (RM7,500) and Extremely Crimson (RM11,000).
By way of wheels, the Malaysian-spec Mannequin 3 comes geared up with 18-inch Photon models as commonplace, however 19-inch Nova wheels can be found for a further RM7,500. The customisation doesn’t cease there. As with the Mannequin Y, Autopilot is included on the Mannequin 3, however you possibly can improve to Enhanced Autopilot for RM16,000 and Full Self-Driving for RM32,000.
By default, the Mannequin 3 comes with a black inside, however patrons can specify a white inside for RM5,000 extra. Talking of the inside, the facelift’s cabin is a quieter place than earlier than, because of the usage of dual-pane acoustic glass throughout all window surfaces in addition to the incorporation of further sound insulation. This has resulted in a 30% enchancment in wind and ambient noise, a 25% discount in floor influence noises and a 20% enchancment in highway noise.
The inside has additionally been spruced up via the applying of extra premium materials and distinction components.Elsewhere, the dashboard has been redesigned with LED lighting and customisable sprint trim, and there’s additionally a brand new steering wheel, which now homes the indicator alerts.
That’s not the one stalk that has been deleted, as a result of the gear stalk can be gone, with gear choice now being carried out through the touchscreen. Ought to the touchscreen fail, there are bodily gear selector buttons on the entrance of the roof, on the panel between the motive force and passenger sunshades, to fall again on.
Different refinements embody ventilated seats, a brighter and sooner responding central touchscreen and the introduction of an eight-inch rear cabin display – housed within the rear of the centre console – for passengers, permitting them to regulate the stereo and AC or watch motion pictures and play video video games.
Wi-Fi connectivity has been enhanced for the facelift. As for audio, the Normal RWD comes with a nine-speaker, single amplifier audio system, whereas the Lengthy Vary AWD has a 17-speaker system, with twin amplifiers and twin subwoofers, a rise from the 14 audio system on the pre-facelift.
Right here’s a fast record of the important thing specs of the Mannequin 3 in addition to the choices out there for it:
Tesla Mannequin 3 Rear-Wheel Drive
- 0-100 km/h time: 6.1 seconds
- High velocity: 201 km/h
- Vary (WLTP): 513 km
Tesla Mannequin 3 Twin Motor All-Wheel Drive
- 0-100 km/h time: 4.4 seconds
- High velocity: 201 km/h
- Vary (WLTP): 629 km
After selecting your most well-liked powertrain, there are additionally fairly numerous choices that you would be able to add to your Mannequin 3. These embody:
Exterior color
- Pearl White Multi-Coat: Included
- Strong Black: RM5,000
- Deep Blue Metallic: RM5,000
- Stealth Gray: RM7,500
- Extremely Crimson: RM11,000
Wheels
- 18-inch Photon wheels: Included
- 19-inch Nova wheels: RM7,500
Inside color
- Black: Included
- Black and white: RM5,000
Driver help methods
- Enhanced Autopilot (Navigate on Autopilot, Auto Lane Change) – RM16,000
- Full Self-Driving Functionality (all performance of Primary Autopilot and Enhanced Autopilot) – RM32,000
First deliveries of the Mannequin 3 Highland are scheduled to start earlier than the yr is out.
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