My current car is an Acura RDX, a small SUV perfect for running around LA picking up and delivering artwork.
I've been watching Tesla since they first announced the Roadster, but it was obviously too small for what I needed. I was aware of the Model S, but didn't pay a lot of attention because I thought I needed an SUV, not a sedan.
When the X was announced I was excited, finally I was going to buy my first Tesla! Of course this caused me to start researching everything in earnest and to really look close at the Model S. I found out six things:
I've been watching Tesla since they first announced the Roadster, but it was obviously too small for what I needed. I was aware of the Model S, but didn't pay a lot of attention because I thought I needed an SUV, not a sedan.
When the X was announced I was excited, finally I was going to buy my first Tesla! Of course this caused me to start researching everything in earnest and to really look close at the Model S. I found out six things:
- The Model X sled is the going to be the same size as the Model S sled.
- The Model S is a 5 door! (Sorry I didn't know until I looked).
- The Model S rear seats fold down creating a huge space perfect for large flat objects.
- The Model X is likely going to be heavier than the Model S.
- The Model X is going to have greater frontal area than the Model S, so more drag.
- The Model X was going to come out later than I thought.
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