Elon Musk calls it “the safest, fastest and most capable sport utility vehicle in history.” Here’s what you really need to know about the new Tesla Model X electric SUV.
1. The best safety feature
Elon Musk started the presentation reiterated this electric car has the best safety features. In fact, he made sure, Tesla Model X becomes an electric car that gets 5 stars in every scenario crash test conducted by the government.
Cars can get a good rating because the car does not have a gasoline engine at the front , The floor-mounted battery means the chance of a rollover is “almost nonexistent.” And without a gas tank or internal combustion engine, the entire front portion of the vehicle is designed as a crumple zone.
The car more safe and comfortable when driving it because it has a very low center of gravity.
Musk had time to compare the Tesla Model X car body chassis with other SUV brands when hit from the side. "The door Model X looks more robust than other cars," Musk said.
2. It has “Bioweapon Defense Mode”
Musk shows air filter Model X measuring 10 times larger than the car air filters in general.
Thanks to the HEPA filter, the car can filter out bacteria, allergens, smog, and the virus up to 300-800 times better than other cars.
"We can detect bacteria, spores, so if there is some sort of doomsday scenarios (Musk jokes), hypothetically you simply press button, yeah this original button," he said with a laugh.
Users simply press the bioweapon defense mode, with a biohazard icon in the dashboard.
3. Unique Falcon Wing doors
Falcon car door opens upward similar to Gullwing doors is also an advantage Model X, because passengers can easily enter the cabin when the car was in the narrow parking lot
"Unlike gullwing has 1 hinges, door Falcon has two hinges, so that the door can be flexed shorter when open.
Requiring just 30 cm (roughly a foot) of space to open, each door can also sense objects around it, making sure it doesn’t bump another vehicle or a parking garage ceiling.
The car front door able to detect the driver so that the door will open automatically once the driver close to the car.
4. It can tow
Other unique features of the Model X is able to tow for a motorhome or trailer weighing 5,000 or 2,268 kg, To carry a bicycle in the back easily, stay put special hooks (additional accessories) that can be mounted by children under 5 seconds at the back of the car.
5. It can drive 257 miles on a charge
Standard 90D versions of the Model X will offer 257 miles of range with an MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) rating of 90 MPGe city, 94 highway and 92 combined. High-performance P90D versions will offer only slightly less at 250 miles of range and MPGe figures of 89/90/89.
6. It’s the most aerodynamic SUV ever
With a drag coefficient of 0.24 cd, the Model X boasts the lowest amount of drag of any SUV ever. With an already slippery shape, the model X comes with a self-adjusting spoiler that lowers at highway speeds.
7. Spacious cabin for 7 passengers
The car has a passenger capacities up to 7 people, and to enter the third row is fairly easy, just press button in the second row, and the second line will advance automatically to provide space into the third row. Autopilot self-parking system, two flat-folding third row seats, and "independently operable, 3-adult second row seats".
Model X has features side collision avoidance (prevention of collisions from the side) and automatic emergency braking (automatic brake). "The car will use cameras and radar to prevent accidents, the computer will automatically turn the steering wheel.
8. Amazing Performance, it's fast
Now it's time to talk about the toughness of this model while driving. Tesla Model X would carry the 90 kWh battery.
Model X will initially launch in two types, both with all-wheel drive. Currently, the entry-level model is the 90D with a 0-60mph time of 4.8 seconds and an EPA-rated range of 257 miles (413km).
The other available model at launch will be the PD90 with the "Ludicrous Speed Package" that hits 60mph in 3.8 seconds or 3.2 seconds and the quarter mile in a 707hp Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat-rivaling time of 11.7 seconds with the Ludicrous Speed upgrade. It has a driving range of 250 miles (402 km) with a full charge. In this form, the Model X sports a 259hp front electric motor and a 503hp rear motor.
"This is the most fastest SUV ever made, 0-60 in 3.2 seconds.
By comparison the fastest SUV in the world today, Bentley Bentayga has the acceleration of 0-60 mph in 4 seconds.
9. OMG But it's expensive ..$133K... is it worth ?, you decide it
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