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Re: Meet Model X

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Post by philwelch » Wed, Sep 30, 2015, 1:42 PM UTC

DEinspanjer wrote: post #6

Okay.. I'm a Model S owner and I love Tesla and I chuckled at the whole Insane mode and gave a bit of an amused snort at Ludicrous mode. This, however, really makes me wonder WTH is going on there: HEPA Air Filters "There are three modes: circulate with outside air, re-circulate inside air and a bioweapon defense mode that creates positive pressure inside the cabin to protect occupants ." EDIT: Very fair points about…

They wrote that feature specifically for Elon Musk. And maybe Roman Abramovich.

Re: Meet Model X

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Post by runako » Wed, Sep 30, 2015, 1:42 PM UTC

threeseed wrote: post #27

di wrote: post #4

> $132,000 for the P90D Signature and $142,000 for the P90D Founder edition [0] [0]: http://www.engadget.com/2015/09/30/tesla-model-x-electric-su...

That is pretty amazing pricing. Most premium families would be looking to the Land Rover Evoque ($41K), BMW X5 ($54K) etc But Tesla is pricing it not to compete with the baseline Porsche Cayenne ($58K) but around the Cayenne Turbo S level ($157K). I guess they aren't planning on building a lot of them.

AFAIK the prices announced so far are only for the special editions. Actual pricing will be a bit lower.

That said, the P90D is faster at 0-60 (with Ludicrous mode) than the Cayenne Turbo S. So there is that.

Re: Meet Model X

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Post by soccerdave » Wed, Sep 30, 2015, 1:42 PM UTC

sz4kerto wrote: post #36

threeseed wrote: post #27

Earlier quoted context omitted.

That is pretty amazing pricing. Most premium families would be looking to the Land Rover Evoque ($41K), BMW X5 ($54K) etc But Tesla is pricing it not to compete with the baseline Porsche Cayenne ($58K) but around the Cayenne Turbo S level ($157K). I guess they aren't planning on building a lot of them.

> premium families For a second I thought you are referring to 'premium family' as some kind of a social category.

Of course he is, where I live in the US 142k could buy you a nice 1400 square foot house.

Re: Meet Model X

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Post by josefresco » Wed, Sep 30, 2015, 1:42 PM UTC

chillydawg wrote: post #3

How is that an SUV?

Seating for 7

Tows 5000 pounds

Standard AWD

Higher ground clearance (speculating)

Also, Tesla didn't start the re-definition of SUV they're just saddled with the term like everyone else.

Re: Meet Model X

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Post by austenallred » Wed, Sep 30, 2015, 1:42 PM UTC

uptown wrote: post #50

austenallred wrote: post #47

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I spend a lot of time in a little ski town near me (Park City) that is absolutely covered in Porsche Cayenne Turbos. It's the perfect SUV for your family + ski gear + showing off just a little bit that you're really wealthy. I have zero doubt the parking lots next to the ski slopes will be covered in Model X's in a couple of years.

"It's the perfect SUV for your family + ski gear + showing off just a little bit that you're really wealthy." Gull-wing doors seem less than perfect for transporting ski gear.

Your ski gear goes on a rack on top of or behind the car, both in the Cayenne or in the Model X (http://www.teslamotors.com/tesla_theme/assets/img/modelx/sec...)

Re: Meet Model X

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Post by patwolf » Wed, Sep 30, 2015, 1:42 PM UTC

poopbutt wrote: post #8

Cool as this is, the only thing that sketches me out is the "automatic braking" feature. If I go to avoid something and it slams on the brakes, isn't that going to totally change my trajectory possibly causing an accident? Or a false positive causing heavy braking which someone could be surprised by and overcorrect for causing an accident?

My Mazda cx-5 has it. Saw this recently where most manufacturers are making it standard: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/12/business/automakers-will-m...

Re: Meet Model X

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Post by mixedbit » Wed, Sep 30, 2015, 1:43 PM UTC

Seven seats car seems to address a very small niche.

Re: Meet Model X

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Post by giarc » Wed, Sep 30, 2015, 1:43 PM UTC

DannoHung wrote: post #42

BYWallace wrote: post #30

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I believe it's because pumping filtered air from the outside faster than it can escape from the cabin creates the positive internal pressure.

How is that a bioweapon defense then? Do HEPA filters work against bioweapons?

I think that is tongue in cheek.

Re: Meet Model X

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Post by leephillips » Wed, Sep 30, 2015, 1:43 PM UTC

"Model X is the safest, fastest and most capable sport utility vehicle in history."

From any other company I would roll my eyes at the ridiculous hyperbole. Here, it's probably just a statement of fact.

Re: Meet Model X

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Post by Raphmedia » Wed, Sep 30, 2015, 1:43 PM UTC

bryanlarsen wrote: post #14

DEinspanjer wrote: post #6

Okay.. I'm a Model S owner and I love Tesla and I chuckled at the whole Insane mode and gave a bit of an amused snort at Ludicrous mode. This, however, really makes me wonder WTH is going on there: HEPA Air Filters "There are three modes: circulate with outside air, re-circulate inside air and a bioweapon defense mode that creates positive pressure inside the cabin to protect occupants ." EDIT: Very fair points about…

"bioweapon defense mode" is probably useful for people with allergies.

This.

I would buy this car for this feature alone. Allergies are the bane of my existence. I would love to have a car that is an allergy free zone. Sometimes, I drive through big farm areas... and I want to die.