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If you want all the bells and whistles in the Tesla Model X, the American manufacturer wants $115,000 for the P90D without Ludicrous Speed mode ($10,000), two extra seats ($4,000) or Autopilot ($2,500).
It’s a lot of money, alright, a huge lot of green dollar bills for the average American. Now, though, the Model X just became a bit more attainable with the introduction of the entry-level 60D.
In this spec, the pure electric sport utility vehicle boasts two electric motors, AWD, a top speed of 130 mph (209.2 km/h), and sprints to 60 mph (96 km/h) in just 6 seconds. Not bad, if you ask me.
More importantly, the 60 kWh battery pack enables the most reasonably priced Model X to travel up to 200 miles (321.8 km) on a full charge. Deliveries start in late September, but the question is, will people in the market for a Tesla choose an entry-level Model X over the equivalent Model S? To be honest, yes they will. Why? That’s because the Model S 60 ($66,000) is RWD and high-riding cars are all the rage now.
Here’s another question for you: is the $9,000 lower price and a difference of 37 miles (59.5 km) of range enough to make the Model X 60D a more attractive specification than the Model X 75D? Buyers will be the ones to dictate that, but I have this gut feeling the cut-price Model X 60D will prove to be the more popular choice. So, what does the lesser Model X get as standard? Put simply, a lot of equipment.
Automatic keyless entry and liftgate, Falcon Wing doors, maps and navigation with traffic information, Homelink, automatic emergency braking, power-folding and heated mirrors are but a few of the goodies included in the price. Best thing of all? The Tesla Model X 60D comes with 4 years or 50,000 miles of limited warranty, as well as an 8-year/infinite-mile battery and drive unit warranty.
In this spec, the pure electric sport utility vehicle boasts two electric motors, AWD, a top speed of 130 mph (209.2 km/h), and sprints to 60 mph (96 km/h) in just 6 seconds. Not bad, if you ask me.
More importantly, the 60 kWh battery pack enables the most reasonably priced Model X to travel up to 200 miles (321.8 km) on a full charge. Deliveries start in late September, but the question is, will people in the market for a Tesla choose an entry-level Model X over the equivalent Model S? To be honest, yes they will. Why? That’s because the Model S 60 ($66,000) is RWD and high-riding cars are all the rage now.
Here’s another question for you: is the $9,000 lower price and a difference of 37 miles (59.5 km) of range enough to make the Model X 60D a more attractive specification than the Model X 75D? Buyers will be the ones to dictate that, but I have this gut feeling the cut-price Model X 60D will prove to be the more popular choice. So, what does the lesser Model X get as standard? Put simply, a lot of equipment.
Automatic keyless entry and liftgate, Falcon Wing doors, maps and navigation with traffic information, Homelink, automatic emergency braking, power-folding and heated mirrors are but a few of the goodies included in the price. Best thing of all? The Tesla Model X 60D comes with 4 years or 50,000 miles of limited warranty, as well as an 8-year/infinite-mile battery and drive unit warranty.
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