Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Tesla Unveils Model X, The Fastest SUV In History

The Model X is an all-wheel drive SUV with bags of interior space (it comes in six and seven seat layouts), a raft of safety features and the ability to tow anything that weighs up to 2,270kg, but unlike most family cars it’s also fast. Incredibly fast.

The P90D model does 0-60mph in 3.8 seconds in its standard setup, but give it the aptly-named “Ludicrous Speed Upgrade” and it’ll shave that down to 3.2 seconds.

That’s the same as a Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4, and just 0.2 seconds slower than a Ferrari 488 GTB. Even the “regular” 90D model will hit 60mph from a standing starting in 4.8 seconds.


The top speed for both the P90D and the 90D models is 155mph, and they have long ranges too: 250 miles and 257 miles on a full charge respectively.

Tesla is yet to release UK pricing, but in the US the Model X P90D will range from US$132,000 (£87,000) to US$144,000 (£95,000), depending on options. The 90D model will be cheaper – just a little more than the Model S saloon – but Tesla hasn’t even confirmed a US price at the time of writing. Both models come with an eight-year unlimited mile warranty.


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