The New Tesla Model 3 Might Put the Model S in Jeopardy

At the biggest automotive exhibition in Europe, the biannual Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA)

Tesla made a rare visit to unveil the Project Highland version of the updated Model 3.

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Even though there were rumors that Tesla did not spend much money on its exhibit booth

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consumers were nonetheless drawn to the upgraded Model 3 because of the improvements.

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Let's see how the Model 3 Highland is catching up to the Model S.

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At the IAA in Munich in September, Electrek reviewers got a firsthand peek at the updated Tesla Model Highland.

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They didn't spend much time with the vehicle, but they enjoyed the aggressively redesigned front fascia

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With an estimated 24 liters (0.85 cubic feet) additional cargo capacity than the previous Model 3

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