2022 Tesla Model 3 Interior Design, Dimensions, and Comfort
The most interesting and unique part about the 2022 Tesla Model 3 interior is that it is very minimalistic. There are no knobs or dials or buttons on the dash. Everything is controlled and displayed via a giant touchscreen that sits in the center of the dashboard. The steering wheel gets 2 round rollers for volume adjustment and stalks for turn signals. The dashboard gets genuine wood trim that adds to the premium appeal.
The 2022 Tesla Model 3 dimensions are pretty spacious and the amount of passenger space on offer is good. As standard, the 2022 Tesla Model 3 gets black leatherette upholstered seats but you can pay extra and avail white-colored upholstery. Tesla has just two interior options across all its trim levels. The car gets heated and power-adjustable front bucket seats, heated rear seats, and a heated steering wheel as standard.
Models
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2022 Tesla Model 3
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2022 BMW i4 |
2022 Polestar 2 |
Seating capacity
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5
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5
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5
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Interior Passenger Volume (ft³)
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97
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NA
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NA
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Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
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40.3/56.3/42.7
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38.2/55.2/41.5
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41.3/54.6/42.2
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Rear Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)
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37.7/54.0/35.2
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36.6/54.3/34.2
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33.9/52.6/33.9
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As per the competition, the Polestar 2 and BMW i4 have much more detailed interior designs. Their cabins feel plusher than the Model 3 interior 2022. Tesla doesn’t offer all that many color customization options either. On the contrary, Model 3 interior does have 2 inches extra legroom than the BMW I4 on the front and 2 inches extra legroom on the back than the Polestar 2.
2022 Tesla Model 3 Infotainment
The 2022 Model 3 comes equipped with a massive 15-inch touchscreen display and it is super slick. The display quality is simply ravishing and so is the responsiveness. Tesla offers a ‘Premium Connectivity’ pack for 30 days for free that allows you to stream content from Netflix, Hulu YouTube, Twitch, etc.
Apart from that, there’s an 8-speaker audio system, satellite navigation, internet browser, and live traffic visualization. The Long Range and Performance trim levels of the car get a 14-speaker audio system along with a subwoofer that delivers an immersive in-car entertainment experience. Other features include Wi-Fi hot spot, wireless device charging and HD Radio. However, Android Auto and Apple Carplay are missing.
Key Infotainment Features
- 15-inch touchscreen infotainment display
- 8-speaker audio system
- 14-speaker premium audio system (optional)
- Wi-Fi hotspot
- Navigation
- Wireless device charging
- HD Radio
- 30 days Premium Connectivity trial that streams Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, etc.
- Live-traffic visualization
2022 Tesla Model 3 Cargo Capacity
The 2022 Tesla Model 3 trunk space stands at 19.8 cu-ft. Moreover, the rear bench splits folds 60/40, and that way you can also extend your cargo area and stuff in large items.
The Model 3 cargo volume in the front is not very elaborative as it struggles to even hold a medium-sized bag.
Models
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2022 Tesla Model 3
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2022 BMW i4 |
2022 Polestar 2 |
Standard Cargo Capacity (cubic feet)
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19.8
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10.0 |
14.3 |
Maximum cargo capacity (cubic feet)
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NA
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NA
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NA
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The 2022 Model 3 has the highest cargo capacity which is 9.8 cu-ft larger than that of the BMW I4. Polestar lags behind by its tesla counterpart by 4.5 cu-ft in the same regard.
Additional Interior Storage Spaces
At the front, there’s an average-sized glovebox, cup holders in the center console and also a small storage cubby in the center console. The center console also has wireless mobile phone charging docks and can charge 2 mobile phones at once. There’s also a storage cubby below the front armrest and if nobody is sitting on the center rear seat, you can fold that seat down as an armrest, and then you have 2 cup holders. All four doors get decent-sized bottle holders and there also are pockets on the backside of the front seats where you can slide in a few small items.
2022 Tesla Model 3 Creature Comforts
All the trims of the 2022 Model 3 interior come with 8-way power-adjustable heated front bucket seats, heated, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. It even has heated rear seats and dual-zone automatic climate control as standard.
Black leather upholstery is offered as standard while Tesla also offers white-colored, all-vegan upholstery as a $1000 option. Tesla says that it is softer and more sustainable than leather. The car also gets a tinted glass roof that blocks the harmful ultraviolet and infrared rays of the sun from entering the cabin.
Verdict
The Model 3 interior is one of a kind. It is simple and minimalistic and offers decent space and is pounded by new technology. So,one can go for it.