Ahead of a third quarter 2024 Australian release and not long after a comprehensive mid-life update was revealed for the regular Model 3, the new Tesla Model 3 Performance has been revealed. Priced from $80,900 plus on-road costs, the new model is actually $2,500 less expensive than the pre-updated model – that’s despite adding more performance and standard equipment.
According to the Tesla, “Six years after the first Model 3 Performance deliveries, we are launching the new Model 3 Performance: a highly differentiated performance trim that leverages Tesla’s latest manufacturing and engineering capabilities to create what we consider to be a perfect, high-performance daily driver.”
“Building on the quality and platform improvements of the latest Model 3, the new Model 3 Performance delivers our most driver-focused experience, yet.”
Under the body of the Model 3 Performance are a number of enhancements aimed at increasing the car’s performance and handling. The chief update is more performance, with its 380kW combined figure from its dual motors a reasonable upgrade from the already-potent 358kW of the pre-updated model. That has further enhanced the 0-100km/h sprint time by 0.2 seconds to just 3.1 seconds.
Aside from extra performance, the updated Model 3 Performance has also added larger brake callipers and rotors, while new 20-inch alloy wheels with Pirelli P Zero 4 tyres also now feature. The Model 3 Performance also now features adaptive suspension by Koni, which was previously only available on the Model S Plaid. The suspension has three modes: standard, sport and track and each mode adapts to the surface on which the car is being driven on.
Inside the Tesla Model 3 Performance has also been upgraded with new sports seats, carbon fibre trim and metal pedals giving a sportier feel inside compared to the regular Model 3. The new sports seats are 12-way electrically adjustable and include both heating and ventilation as standard.
Drivers can choose from four drive modes – chill, standard, insane and track – and the latter now allows for drivers to adjust the torque split between the front and rear wheels for handling tailored to them. The Model 3 Performance has also been given the same upgraded NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) package as the regular Model 3, which includes 360-degree acoustic glass, improved body baffles and extra sealing for better suppression from the outside.
2025 Tesla Model 3 pricing (plus on-road costs):
- RWD: $58,900
- Long Range AWD: $67,900
- Performance AWD: $80,900
The first local deliveries of the new Tesla Model 3 Performance will land in the third quarter of 2024. Stay tuned to DiscoverAuto for the latest automotive news and reviews.
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