Tesla Motors has performed it once more. This California electrical automotive firm has launched its third mannequin, a seven-passenger crossover sport utility car it calls the Mannequin X. The brand new Tesla was rolled out on the firm’s design studios in February 2012 and goes on sale in 2014. The brand new mannequin presents quite a few options not present in different CUVs together with Open Falcon Wing doorways and ease of third row entry. The car made its public debut on the Geneva Auto Present in March 2012 and is on show at different main auto reveals all through 2013.
Mannequin X
The upcoming Tesla Mannequin X will be part of the Mannequin S, a luxurious sedan that’s the present providing from this EV producer. Its first mannequin, the Tesla Roadster was launched in 2008 and was retired a number of years later after promoting 2,000 copies. All Tesla fashions are constructed at a California meeting plant.
The Mannequin X is a rear-wheel drive mannequin with elective all-wheel drive. This car is powered by a normal 60 kWh system or an elective 85 kWh electrical energy pack. The twin motor all-wheel drive system is predicted to rocket the Mannequin X from 0 to 60 mph in beneath 5 seconds, beating most each SUV on the market and matching the efficiency of many sport vehicles.
Crossover SUV
The physique strains of the Mannequin X are nearer to a raised sedan than they’re to a CUV. Tesla says that the mannequin has exterior dimensions approximating the Audi Q7, whereas providing 40 % extra inside room. Tesla notes that the Mannequin X is designed to hold seven massive adults and all their baggage. Determine that Tesla will place the Mannequin X to compete in opposition to immediately’s bigger European CUVs.
Behind the wheel, drivers could have entry to an outsized 17-inch touchscreen. This characteristic places all the driving force controls inside simple attain and contains infotainment choices reminiscent of audio, net entry and sensible cellphone connectivity. Onboard charging info may also be displayed. Leather-based seating surfaces, energy equipment, ambient lighting and quite a few storage compartments will likely be among the many many inside options of the Mannequin X.
Product Info
Extra particulars concerning the Mannequin X will likely be launched this yr. What we do know is that this mannequin shares some 60 % of its content material with the Mannequin S and weighs roughly 10 % greater than the sedan. To achieve its all-wheel drive capabilities, the Mannequin X will characteristic electrical motors at each the entrance and rear wheels. Its commonplace working vary is about 210 miles with a 270-mile vary potential with the improved drive system.
Using on 21-inch tires, the 2014 Tesla Mannequin X is an imposing car. Its AWD characteristic doesn’t imply it would be best to take this CUV off-road, however it is going to supply the dealing with assurance that competing fashions supply. With its electric-only vary, no emissions, robust efficiency and roomy inside, the brand new Tesla mannequin ought to simply promote out its anticipated 10,000 to fifteen,000 unit construct capability with little downside.