Video Summary
- Tesla leads the electric vehicle (EV) segment.- There is no strong competitor for Tesla from the legacy manufacturers.
- Tesla has made electric cars more interesting.
- The Tesla Model X is the flagship SUV variant from Tesla.
- The Model X was launched in 2015.
- The Model X has many seating configurations for families and active lifestyles.
- The vehicles are luxury vehicles from Tesla.
- There are two Model X variants: Long Range and Plaid.
- Model X Long Range starts at $99,990.
- The Long Range can travel 360 miles on a charge.
- The Long Range has a top speed of 155 mph and can go 0-60 in less than 3.8 seconds.
- Model X Plaid starts at $119,990.
- The Plaid can travel 340 miles on a charge.
- The Plaid has a top speed of 163 mph and can go 0-60 in less than 2.5 seconds.
- The 0-60 mph speed for Plaid is 0.6 seconds slower than the fastest production car in the world: the Tesla Model S Plaid.
- Both Plaid models share the same powertrain.
- Long Range has 670 peak horsepower and Plaid has 1020 peak horsepower.
- There is an option to upgrade to full self-driving capability, including features such as navigation on autopilot, autolane change assist, auto park, smart summon, full self-driving computer, traffic light, and stop sign control.
- The interiors look very similar to the Model S Plaid.
- The new steering wheel is now a yoke.
- The steering wheel provides no obstruction of the instrument screen.
- Tesla wants customers to depend on its autopilot software.
- The dashboard is operated with a 17-inch infotainment screen.
- The car has no buttons or knobs.
- Over-the-air software updates will improve performance and features.
- Falcon wing doors make loading and unloading items easier.
- Falcon wing doors are too slow to operate for some.
- The different Model X seating configurations include: five-seater, six-seater, and seven-seater.
- Rear seats are designed for kids and not for adults.
- The Tesla Supercharger Network is available for its users.
- Aerodynamics of the SUV were improved.
- Model X Long Range looks like the "value for money" option.
- There is a 22-speaker system coupled with a 960-watt audio system with active noise cancellation.
- Support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is missing.
