The updated version of the Model 3 is now officially available in South Korea, accompanied by a series of modern upgrades and traditional characteristics that will, no doubt, appeal to both new consumers and long-time Tesla fans. The updated model, commonly known as the “Highland edition,” has minor yet effective improvements that can be seen to increase functionality, safety, and user experience.
Some of the main attractions include adding a front bumper camera and reviving the classic turn signal stalk, both of which are design-based changes that reflect another aspect of Tesla’s development of its design philosophy, informed by customer feedback.
South Korea is a market that Tesla has been critical of due to its high adoption of electric vehicles and robust charging infrastructure. As local customers seek creativity in addition to practicality, Tesla’s move to introduce the new version of the Model 3 in the market is timely. The Tesla model not only reinforces the company’s presence in Asia but also assists in achieving the vision of Tesla refining its EV product range to fit different tastes around the world.
Front Bumper Camera: Improving Visibility and Safety
The front bumper camera is one of the highlights of the South Korean Model 3. This new addition is a great driver visibility boost, particularly in crowded areas of the city and in the parking process. The bumper camera offers an added convenience and safety to drivers in South Korea who are forced to traverse narrow city streets or crowded garage parking areas.
Furthermore, the camera will be incorporated into the highly developed Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) software from Tesla, which will enable the system to understand the immediate environment of the vehicle better. It guarantees better navigation, lane changes, and object detection- a crucial move toward the full autonomy of driving for Tesla.
Turn Signal Stalk: Listening to Customer Feedback
Tesla has also restored a conventional turn signal stalk to the South Korean variant of the updated Model 3, which is likely to be surprising to some. Although Tesla has tended in its recent design direction toward the stalkless steering columns with touch-sensitive controls, a high number of customers reported their desire to retain the physical familiarity of the stalk.
🔥 Tesla launches the updated Model 3 in South Korea, featuring:
✅ Front Bumper Camera
✅ Turn signal stalk pic.twitter.com/NpsD8H8HsV— The Tesla Newswire (@TeslaNewswire) October 1, 2025
The reintroduction of this feature by Tesla is an indicator that the company is ready to adjust to the needs and preferences of the region and customers. The turn signal stalk provides a familiar and easy-to-use control layout and a comfortable driving experience to South Korean drivers used to conventional control layouts.
The new Model 3 is the perfect compromise between innovative perfection and usefulness. Tesla has frequently led in redefining automotive design, but the fact that the company has decided to bring back some conventional aspects reflects a practical attitude toward customer satisfaction.
In the case of Tesla, the front bumper camera is an innovation, the addition of new features to improve safety driving, and autopilot. Conversely, the resurrection of the turn signal stalk is a show of practicality so that the drivers would be at home using what they are used to. All these characteristics demonstrate the flexibility of Tesla in its ability to blend modernistic technology with proven car manufacturers.
