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- The Model 3 is Tesla's first foray into the mass market.
- The Tesla Model 3 starts at $35,000, but our test car left the showroom with the sticker price of $57,500.
- The Model 3 is packed with really interesting features such as a minimalist interior, advanced infotainment, and Tesla Autopilot.
There have been few cars more sought after in recent memory than the Tesla Model 3. It's Tesla's first foray into the mass market after dominating the luxury electric vehicle segment for much of the past decade.
This week, Business Insider had the chance to spend a few hours with a brand new Model 3 on the road in and around New York City.
The standard Model 3 with 220 miles of range starts at $35,000. But, Tesla is currently producing only the top spec edition with 310 miles of range. Our test car Longer Range test car started at $44,000 but, with additional options, cost $57,500.
As you may expect, Tesla packed its most "affordable" offering to date with more than a few really cool and interesting features.
Here's a rundown of just some of the most impressive features available on the Tesla Model 3.
1. The Tesla Model 3's minimalist interior. It's virtually devoid of buttons. The design is simple, functional, and easily upgradeable in the future. Hollis Johnson/Business Insider2. Almost everything runs through the Model 3's massive 15-inch central touchscreen infotainment display. This system is effectively the brain of the car. It also replaces the instrument cluster.Hollis Johnson/Business Insider
3. The Model FM and internet streaming radio was designed and developed in-house by Tesla. It sounds terrific.Hollis Johnson/Business Insider
4. Due to the lack of buttons and switchgear, the Model 3 uses steering wheel's two scrolls for a multitude of tasking ranging from changing the volume to adjusting the mirrors. Hollis Johnson/Business Insider
5. With the 15-inch display, the image from the backup camera is massive with good clarity.Hollis Johnson/Business Insider
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