2025 Tesla Model 3 RWD review
The Tesla Model 3 has been the best electric car on sale in Australia since its launch. This update gives it some breathing room atop the pile.
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Scott Collie
Tesla Model 3 vs Mazda Mazda 6 Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Tesla Model 3 REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
Based on the Mazda Mazda 6 G35 ATENZA
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
62L
434 to 471 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
4 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$54,900 - $80,900
$36,290 - $55,685
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Impressive efficiency
- Much improved refinement
- Still sharply priced alongside rivals
Misses
- Camera-based parking is a step backwards
- Touch-based transmission selector is fiddly
- Where's the head-up display?
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Versatile engine
- Classy inside and out
- Still flying the wagon flag
Misses
- Lagging infotainment tech
- Thirsty in the city
- Tight back seat
Colours Available
Pearl White Multi-Coat is standard, with the following finishes are optional:
- Solid Black ($1500)
- Deep Blue Metallic ($1500)
- Stealth Grey ($2300)
- Ultra Red ($2600)
The following finishes are no-cost options:
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Jet Black mica
- Deep Crystal blue mica
- Platinum Quartz metallic
The following are $795 options:
- Rhodium White metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
The 20th Anniversary comes exclusively in Artisan Red or Rhodium White metallic finishes, at no extra cost.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 188kW - 343kW | 140kW - 173kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4250 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 681Nm | 252Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 100 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
