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"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.
Seven seats car seems to address a very small niche.
But yes it is a niche, but not small. There is a lot of 7 mvp cars where I live, Vauhall Zafiras, XC90s etc. And in most of these the third row seats are cramped pop up seats.
Seven seats car seems to address a very small niche.
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"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... )
> $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.
Cayenne Turbo S (the fastest Cayenne model) does 0-60 in 3.8 seconds. [1] The Model X P90D also does it in 3.8 seconds, or 3.2 with the speed upgrade, which costs $10k on other Tesla models, [2] bringing the total Model X price to $152k to the Porsche's $157k.
[1] http://www.porsche.com/usa/models/cayenne/cayenne-turbo-s/ [2] http://www.teslamotors.com/blog/three-dog-day
How is that an SUV?
SUV = obese car. This is an obese car, therefore its a SUV. There are snarkier ways, like a car is a vehicle where 75% of the seats are empty almost all the time, whereas a SUV is a vehicle where 85% of the seats are empty almost all the time, so the cutoff is around 80% usually empty. Slightly more seriously a SUV can be defined as a car that has a towing rating approved by the mfgr. I've never owned a car where the…
If it's an "SUV" where do I strap my kayak and bike? Mercedes did it better in 1955.
It can tow 5000 pounds - maybe stick the kayak on a small trailer? Or, if you can afford a Model X, buy a used Subaru just for your kayak.
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…
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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.
See the Model S, which also competes with many, quality sedans from Mercedes, BMW etc.
Mercedes, BMW are targeting the premium middle class market especially with the new A and 1 series respectively.