Pictures & Video from the Model X Unveiling (02/09/2012)

[Robert.Boston]

"About" the same price. Important waffle word. This has to cost more than the base Model S.

 

[efusco]

And no price - though in the Gigaom video he says same price as Model S.

BTW, what did he say about when this will come out - something about 2014.

Same as the Model S...interesting.

 

[KBF]

Seeing those concept drawings on the live feed, I'm thinking the X could have been a lot uglier... I think what they came up with in the end is fine.

 

[Kipernicus]

BTW, what did he say about when this will come out - something about 2014.

I think he said regular full production in 2014, and Sig series end of 2013

 

[NigelM]

No word about battery tiers and range?

From the New York Times:

The Model X shares about 60 percent of its content with the Model S and weighs about 10 percent more. As a result, Mr. Musk said, the X would squeeze roughly 10 percent less range from its battery packs. As with the S, the X would be offered with a choice of three packs, rated at 40, 60 and 85 kilowatt-hours. Tesla estimates a Model S can travel 160-300 miles on a full charge, depending on battery-pack specification.

 

[markwj]

They can't get the frunk open!

For Model S, they needed the guy inside ;-)

 

[AnOutsider]

This may be what everyone thought was the bluestar clay model

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I am here: Google Maps

 

[Kipernicus]

The morph from model S and side by side was cool

 

[tdelta1000]

The front looks more like the Concept Model S nose. I'm not sure if I like it. Must see more pics but final judgement.

After seeing better pics of the "X" i like it but I do have a few questions. P.S. I really like the grill.

 

[loganss]

Thanks Citizen for that la url link. Worked great.

I'm not a fan of SUVs but this looked ok. Maybe I'm just extra geeky but the Falcon doors are awesome. The rear view camera look extra fragile. Some side mirrors take some abuse on the side streets.

If I had a large family I would seriously consider this over a minivan or typical ICE SUV.

 

[NigelM]

"About" the same price. Important waffle word. This has to cost more than the base Model S.

From New York Times interview:

“Even though the X is heavier, it will still go zero to 60 miles an hour in about 4.4 seconds,” Mr. Musk said. “And that’s not even the Performance model.” Pricing should be close to Model S territory, he added. That model starts at $49,900 after a $7,500 federal tax credit, but the price can approach $90,000, depending on options.

“This will be our most important, and highest-volume car, when it comes out,” he said. A fourth model, aimed at a lower price point and wider audience, would likely be announced in 18 to 24 months, he added.

 

[SByer]

Ok, whatever the skin up top, that is an awesome iteration of the platform - put a wagon shaped Model S topper on there, and I'm in. Yes, I'm weird.

Or shorten that platform for the next iteration and it's R3/Bluestar.

 

[EVNow]

"About" the same price. Important waffle word. This has to cost more than the base Model S.

Yes - given that Model S costs anywhere from 57 to 100 ...

 

[pxy]

Seeing those concept drawings on the live feed, I'm thinking the X could have been a lot uglier... I think what they came up with in the end is fine.

The live feed special features are pretty awesome to be honest. "The making of"

 

[nick_083]

I am sure the 4.4 0-60 performance is a courtesy of dual motors. That means AWD Model-S (when available) should be even faster... given the 10% less weight

 

[NigelM]

....and range?

This from The Daily Tech:

.... the maximum driving range for the Model X is said to be between 214 to 267 miles.

 

[grisnjam]

Ok, whatever the skin up top, that is an awesome iteration of the platform - put a wagon shaped Model S topper on there, and I'm in. Yes, I'm weird.

+1 on das wagon

 

[ElSupreme]

I am sure the 4.4 0-60 performance is a courtesy of dual motors. That means AWD Model-S (when available) should be even faster... given the 10% less weight

Just think though. You can regen with the fronts. I bet this thing is way easier on tires.

 

[Teslawisher]

Can't wait for the pics from the TMC folks who are there!

 

[cinergi]

The video loop on the live feed has a piece where the falcon doors open while parked very close to a model s. Pretty impressive. I worry about "testing" whether there's enough clearance to open the door, though.