“Inside looks to be pretty much Model S, with the big 17” touchscreen and a HEPA filter, which Tesla say will deliver pure air to the cabin whatever’s going on outside, seating for seven and, at least on the top-end models, lashings of leather.
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It also has a lot of fun features, such as a panoramic windshield, falcon wing doors that allow those sitting in the second row more comfort getting in and out of the auto, and a universal charging station for any type of phone.
That is pretty impressive, as the P90D also goes 0-60 miles per hour in just 3.3-seconds, though don’t expect to get the full range if you keep making those quick runs.
(Musk) “With the Model X, we’ve created the safest SUV ever”.
The long-anticipated Model X-the prototype of which was announced by Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk in 2012 but whose release has been delayed several times-was revealed by Musk at the company’s factory in California, Wired reported. These doors can triangulate a person’s position, detect that they are moving towards the front door and then open the front door. The Model X also has a feature called Active Safety, which continually scans the road with a camera, radar and a sonar system to enable the Model X to apply brake pressure before there’s an accident.
So far, ratings for only two Model X variants are listed, although more models may be added at a later date. Another aptly named upgrade available on the Model X is the Ludicrous Speed Upgrade, which cuts the 0-60 time down to 3.2 seconds.
The Model X can be reserved with a $5,000 reservation payment on the Tesla site.
It marks a milestone for the loss-making Californian carmaker, putting a second model into production alongside its Model S.
Drivers who want to get their hands on Tesla’s latest creation of electric luxury with a starting price is 2,000 have to wait quite a while.
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And finally, the Model X is the world’s first tow-capable electric vehicle, though we imagine that towing heavy objects will reduce both its acceleration speed and driving range.
