MY FIRST TEST DRIVE IN 2024 TESLA MODEL 3 UPDATE IN SYDNEY AUSTRALIA

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Tesla Tom provides an in-depth, real-time test drive of the 2024 Tesla Model 3 Highland update in Sydney. The review highlights the significant shift to a stalkless design, with gear selection and indicators now managed via the steering wheel buttons and touchscreen, a transition Tom finds requires significant muscle memory adjustment. He notes the improved ride comfort and insulation, attributing it to double-glazed windows and aerodynamic enhancements, making it feel closer to a Model Y. The removal of ultrasonic sensors and reliance on cameras for parking and maneuvering is demonstrated, with Tom expressing a slight nostalgia for the proximity alerts. While praising the new ventilated seats and overall driving experience, he points out the frustration of matching speed with Autopilot due to the lack of a physical stalk, requiring screen interaction. The absence of the Biodefense Mode is also noted. Overall, the update is presented as a refined, more comfortable, and aerodynamic evolution of the Model 3, with the new control interface being the primary learning curve.