Bojan Vrbnjak
Recently, we witnessed a report where it was written that at Tesla worked on a refreshed and improved version model 3, known as the project "Highland“, and it appears that this information was accurate. On a social network Twitter photos have surfaced that show the most likely prototype of the revised model 3, because he had a car camouflage, which hid a large part of the front and back, and also carried the manufacturer's plates.
Twitter user omg_Tesla/Rivian spotted a prototype car in a parking lot in a California city Santa Cruz and took several photos that, even through the camouflage, reveal some of the changes that will be made at Tesla. For example, we can see that it has upper headlight a camera in the corner, which the current model does not have. And if there's a camera, it's probably installed to eliminate the blind spot and possibly improve the vehicle's ability at autonomous driving. And given how much of the front end is hidden under the camouflage, it's safe to say that the design is also hidden here new front bumper and maybe even a different design bonnet, because otherwise they wouldn't bother to cover the front part all the way to the windshield. The front fenders aren't likely to change much (if at all), so even if the headlights are different - as well as the bumper - they'll still be running the same fenders currently fitted to all 3 models.
Also on the last part we can see the extensive camouflage, where only the side reflectors of the light assemblies and a particle are visible LED lights. The taillights themselves don't seem to be any different here, so maybe it will Tesla kept the old design or the prototype does not yet have the new lights. And like the front, the rear bumper is covered as well trunk lid, which strongly suggests that it will be redesigned in the new updated model.
We could follow many comments people who are not convinced that this is an actual prototype Tesla, but significantly adapted camouflage and the manufacturer's plates and possible cameras in the headlight housing say that it is the real thing after all. But maybe it's about owner of Tesla, who wants to protect his vehicle from harsh winter conditions in California – even when reversing…
