2020 Tesla Model X

Overview

The Model X is an electric mid-size SUV from risk-taking Tesla, a California-based company that specializes in high-performance battery-powered vehicles.

What’s New/Key Changes From Last Year

For 2020, Tesla has revised the Model X’s electric motors and charging system, and added a fully adaptive air suspension.

Available Trims

The Model X comes in Performance and Long Range Plus trim levels.

Standard Features

Among the Model X’s standard kit are a 17-inch central touchscreen, 20-inch wheels, a five-seat interior, ash wood interior trim, Autopilot, all-digital driver display, air suspension, self-closing doors, premium audio system, heated front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel, wiper de-icer, heated washer nozzles, HEPA air filtration, Bluetooth audio streaming, location-aware garage door opener, LED exterior lighting, auto-dimming/power-folding side mirrors, and wireless smartphone charging.

Key Options

Model X options include 22-inch wheels, six- and seven-seat interiors, and full self-driving capability that includes automated parking and a parking lot summon function.

Fuel Economy

Tesla’s energy consumption estimates for the Model X range from 2.2/2.3 Le/100 km (city/highway) in the Long Range Plus variant to 2.9/3.0 Le/100 km in the Performance version with 22-inch wheels.

Competition

The Model X’s closest direct competitor is the Audi E-Tron. Other upscale brands make plug-in hybrid versions of their SUVs, but otherwise your choices are less posh (and much less expensive) vehicles like the Chevrolet Bolt and Hyundai Kona.