Tesla just quietly updated its site to list the Model 3 16 inch screen on the rear-wheel-drive version, proving the Tesla Model 3 refresh is finally landing.
The change appeared alongside the recent Model Y L launch and shows a clear 16-inch first-row touchscreen for the base Model 3 RWD. Model 3 Performance and the higher-trim Model 3 Premium still list the older screen size, which feels like an odd rollout choice.
Tesla Model 3 Refresh Details
Screenshots also hint at the Model 3 black headliner on the same RWD car. The pillar trim now looks dark instead of the light color used before. Owners have wanted this option for years, and it pairs nicely with the bigger screen to give the refreshed car a more premium cabin feel.
These Model 3 RWD features only show up on the entry-level car right now. It could be a glitch, or Tesla may be testing value positioning before rolling the upgrades to Performance and Premium models.
What Owners Should Know
If you are ordering soon and want the Model 3 16 inch screen plus black headliner, the RWD version appears to be the only choice listed today. You can still apply a referral after placing an order as long as you have not taken delivery.
For comparison on how the black headliner landed on the refreshed Model Y, check this post: https://denniscw.com/blog/model-y-refresh-black-headliner
The update feels like a soft launch rather than a big announcement. Tesla often tests changes on the site first, so the full Tesla Model 3 refresh could expand to every variant soon.
Bottom Line
The Model 3 16 inch screen is now live on Tesla's configurator for the RWD model. Grab the referral link below if you are ready to order and want three months of free Full Self-Driving.
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