2025 TESLA MODEL 3: A LUXURY SPORT SEDAN FOR UNDER $35,000?

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The 2025 Tesla Model 3, referred to internally as the 'Highland' refresh, receives significant updates focused on refinement and luxury, aiming to justify its competitive pricing, especially after tax credits. The reviewer highlights the enhanced ride quality and significantly improved sound deadening as major wins, making the cabin feel more premium and isolated than previous generations. Key appreciated features include standard ventilated seats, a new ambient lighting system, and a much-improved interior material feel. However, the review points out several 'airballs': the touch-sensitive turn signals on the steering wheel are deemed 'stupid' and 'fiddly,' the elimination of a physical shifter in favor of a screen-based selector is questioned, and the lack of a 360-degree camera view and a head-up display are noted as significant omissions, particularly given the absence of a traditional gauge cluster. Despite these drawbacks, the Long-Range RWD model tested offers an impressive 363 miles of range and a comfortable, sporty driving experience, making it a strong contender in the luxury sport sedan market.