Some Tesla Model 3 info distilled from Sawyer Merrit's X posting ...

• Same prices as old Model 3
• Slimmer and sleeker headlight and tail light design
• Single wing-shaped tail light design, meaning better reliability and low chance for leakage/part misalignment
• Redesigned front and lowered rear bumpers
• Front seats are now ventilated in addition to being heated
• More comfortable and perforated rear seats
• Up to ~2.4% longer range on Long Range trim (341), same range on RWD (272)
• 50% of the parts in the car are new
• 4.3% more cargo capacity
• Long Range is 4 lbs lighter than before, RWD is 29 lbs heavier than before
• 0.1" lower ground clearance vs old 3
• 30% decrease in wind and ambient noise, 25% improvement in impact noise and 20% improvement in road noise
• Redesigned interior with new door cards
• More premium interior materials. The fabric is softer to the touch and sewn with a more refined process to present a better overall texture
• Two new colors: Ultra Red ($2k) & Stealth Gray (no extra cost)
• No more stalks. New steering wheel contains the turns signals, light controls, horn, new camera button, wiper controls and mic control
• New dash design with textured/woven material
• Multicolor ambient LED interior lighting extending from dash to rear seat doors
• Updated center console with real metal handles, giving a more premium feel.
• Acoustic glass on rear windows and back window (was only on front windows before). "360º acoustic glass"
• More sound insulation for a quieter ride
• Shaped hood near windshield allows better and quieter airflow
• Upgraded suspension for a more premium ride. New springs & dampers. New geometry on front suspension. New bushings. New way they mount the sub frame to the chassis
• Stiffer body, better handling
• More premium sounding door closing "thunk"
• Better protection in side impacts due to new latch at the door bottom
• Two motors close the trunk now vs one before, resulting in a quieter automatic close
• Tires have more cushioning for improved ride
• Center touchscreen now brighter, has smaller bezels, higher contrast & is more responsive
• No fog lights anymore
• 8" touchscreen for rear passengers in the back to control climate & enjoy entertainment. You can connect two headsets at the same time.
• Better drag coefficient of 0.219 Cd
• Upgraded 2.0 ventilation system. You can now separately turn off the passenger side air
• New 17 speaker sound system (up from 14 before). It now includes 2 subwoofers and 2 amplifiers. More punchy
• 65W USB-C charger in center console so you can charge a laptop
• Improved bluetooth
• Upgraded microphones. Now one on each passenger side. New mics make phone calls clearer and "smooth"
• 5G connectivity. 50% improved cellular service. 2X greater WiFi range (dual-band)
• Improved connectivity to phone so car will recognize your phone from farther away
• Two new wheel designs that better optimize battery life
• New Tesla lettering replaces rear Tesla logo badge
• Car is 8% more efficient thanks to better aerodynamics
• Car is 1" longer overall
• Tesla is working on new Performance Model 3. TBD on timing.
• Neither the Long Range or RWD Model 3 qualify for the US Fed EV credit, unless you lease. Then you can get the full $7,500.
• Deliveries start end of January 2024