Tesla (or at least Tesla Europe<\/a>) is finally ready to talk about its long-awaited<\/a>, mid-cycle Model 3 refresh.<\/p>\n The revamped vehicle will ship with several features that were previously exclusive to Tesla\u2019s pricier models. Among them: ambient lighting, ventilated seats, claimed range improvements, a streamlined dashboard, an upgraded front touchscreen, the addition of a rear touchscreen and new paint hues, including \u201cultra red<\/a>.\u201d Plus, as The Autopian<\/a> points out, the new Model 3\u2019s front bumper looks a bit less pouty.<\/p>\n A few of Tesla\u2019s changes might also put off some drivers, depending on their tastes for cost-cutting and hyper-minimalism.<\/p>\n Tesla\u2019s refreshed Model 3. Image Credits:<\/strong> Tesla<\/p>\n<\/div>\n For example, Tesla is moving the Model 3\u2019s shifter to the touchscreen, and it\u2019s ditching the turn-signal stalks for steering-wheel buttons. This tracks with earlier \u201cProject Highland\u201d rumors and leaks<\/a>, which TechCrunch previously covered.<\/p>\n The sportier Model 3 seems to be coming to Europe and the Middle East first; Tesla is already accepting orders for the vehicle via its European websites, with deliveries scheduled to begin in October. The automaker hasn\u2019t said when the vehicle will arrive in the U.S.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"Tesla's](\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/F45d7w7WcAAHcOU.jpg?w=680\")
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