Tesla has been referring to its Model X as the fastest and safest SUV ever made.
has announced a new entry-level version of its first SUV, the Model X, priced from $US80,000 in North America (where incentives like a $US7500 federal tax credit are available) or about $110,000 Australian dollars. Those are followed by the Signature Series models, which are fully loaded, require a $40,000 deposit and start at $132,000. The 90D drops the 0-60 time to 4.8 seconds, and the P90D sends that number even lower, to 3.8 seconds. For those in need of more electric punch, the 90D will complete the task in 4.8 seconds and is going to provide a maximum range of 257 miles (413 km). Initial delivery estimates were late 2013, but other priorities intervened and the Model X underwent several delays with a revised estimate to begin deliveries in Q3 of this year. The price of the vehicle will start at $80,000 and the general public should be able to order the auto soon. It now competes with such industry stalwarts as the Range Rover Sport V8 Supercharged, BMW X5, and Audi Q7.
With the help of Model X, Tesla expects its sales to continue to grow by more than 50% in 2016. The base 70D is a five-seater, but there's also a six seat version (three rows of two) for an extra $3000 and seven seats are yours for $4500. The vehicle is expected to be priced at $35,000 - nearly half the price of Model S. Tesla will reveal the design of Model 3 in Mar 2016 and is expected to launch the vehicle in the later half of 2017.
Tesla's ordering page suggests the company will put a priority on buyers who opt for the more expensive P90D.
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That's compared to 240 miles, 270 miles, and 253 miles for the Model S 70D, 90D, and P90D, respectively.
More details (including the pricing of all options) can be found over at the Tela Motor Club forum: Model X Production Configuration Had Begun!
It's yet to arrive in Australia, the new Tesla Model X crossover, but in its home country in the United States it has been an instant hit with customers.
