2019 TESLA MODEL 3 TAKES ON THE HOGBACK CHALLENGE

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This video benchmarks a 2019 Tesla Model 3 Performance, equipped with radar, against newer vision-only systems on the challenging Hogback route. The reviewer highlights that while the radar-equipped car offers a slightly more robust experience, particularly with phantom braking and higher speed limits, the vision-only 2022 Model 3 surprisingly scored higher in this specific test. Key takeaways include the system's tendency to disengage with warnings rather than pulling over, the effectiveness of its lane-keeping and visualization, and the ongoing debate about Tesla's vision-only approach versus industry-standard radar redundancy. The reviewer expresses a personal preference for the radar-equipped car due to its perceived redundancy and higher speed capability, despite the vision-only car's superior test score.