I have a 2020 Model 3 and just did a testdrive in the new 2024 Highland version as a potential car for my wife. I was excited to try it, but left the not dealer quite disappointed.

Lets start with the good: the taillights are a massive improvement. It's a bit odd how they stay with the trunk when you open it, but they just look so much better! I've always felt like the old ones looked a bit cheap somehow. I can also say that the double glazing of the back windows is a massive improvement in tunnels. It also makes it feel less flimsy when opening/closing the back doors by pushing the window. Lastly the ventilated seats are great! I always get a bit sweaty on the fake leather seats, so this might avoid the typical wet lines on my back.

Now for the not so good: first of all I don't like the new interior. It just looks like a cheaper run of the mill car without the wood trim. That wood panel makes a huge difference for the overall look and feel. That new piece of felt that's on the dash also reflects in the windshield quite annoyingly and I suspect it'll be a pain to get dust off of. The second potential dealbreaker is the lack of fog lights. We live in a rural area that's prone to thick fog in the morning and the fog lights on my 2020 Model 3 improve visibility a lot. It is a very strange cost reduction on Tesla's side. I also absolutely hate the lack of indicator stocks. It's fine when you're on the highway barely turning the wheel, but annoying in city driving and an absolute nightmare on roundabouts. I suspect Teslas will become the new BMWs in that regard. Lastly, I'm not that fond of the new headlights. It's not a big deal, but to me they don't look as good as the old model.

TLDR: I'm disappointed with the Highland update and will probably be buying an EV6 instead.