10 Reasons Why The Tesla Model X Will Be A Huge Success

Ten Reasons why the Tesla Model X Will be a huge success

It’s been three years since Tesla first announced and unveiled the Model X, and now their highly-anticipated followup to the Model S is here. Like the Model S, the Model X is a fully-electric automobile that’s a SUV/crossover. Before the release of the vehicle, the Model X was one of the most talked about and hyped-up cars out there. Now that it’s finally here, it’s even cooler and more impressive than most had imagined. While it is extremely similar to the Model S, as it uses the same platform and most of the Model S’s parts, the Model X stands out as yet another revolutionary vehicle from Tesla. Still as cool as the Model X is, its base price of $75,000 dollars is out of most peoples budgets. But despite that number we think that this is one of the most important cars of recent times and I think it will go on to become a massive hit. Here are ten reasons why the Model X will be a huge success.

10. People want environmentally friendly cars

Over the recent years, and backed up heavily with science, it has become extremely apparent that global warming is a real issue that needs to be solved. Fossil fuels are one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gases, and many consumers are now seeking more environmentally friendly cars. Hybrid vehicles have become extremely popular, and fully-electric vehicles are truly pollution free. While the electricity used to charge the Model X, or any electric car for that matter, most likely comes from a fossil fuel power plant, cars like the Model X help reduce greenhouse gases. People just want environmentally friendly cars, and the Model X is arguably one of the best.

9. It fits in with the growing global demand for high-end SUV’s

With BMW and Mercedes ramping up production of their higher-end SUV’s and with cars like the Bentley Bentayga, it’s very clear that people want high-end SUV’s. And make no mistake, the Tesla Model X is a high-end SUV. I mean, the base model starts at $75,000 dollars and they go up to around $144,000 dollars. This vehicle has all of the state-of-the-art features that warrant that high-price which are then packaged into a premium design. As global sales will show you, people want vehicles like the Model X.

8. It is absolutely a luxury vehicle

Going off the last point, the Tesla Model X is also very much a luxury vehicle. Between it’s beautiful interior, host of luxury amenities, and it’s gorgeous design, the Model X is quite luxurious to say the least. We’re talking about a car that can be controlled entirely via an advanced touch-screen display. It has semi-autonomous capabilities and many of the luxury options seen on other vehicles that cost similarly. Tesla has not skimped out here and the Model X is not a budget vehicle, it’s a luxury automobile through-and-through.

7. Tesla is the industry leader

While we are now seeing competition from brands like BMW or Audi with respect to hybrids and fully-electric cars, Tesla Motors is still the industry leader. Can you name other companies that are established as much as Tesla is when it comes to all-electric cars? Tesla set the standard for what an acceptable electric car should be like with the Model S, and the Model X only continues that notion. Tesla has set the bar extremely high for competitors, and there aren’t many all-electric cars that are as “complete” as the Model X is.

6. It will redefine the driving experience

One of the most overlooked yet important features that the Model X has is its windshield. I know that sounds silly, but the Model X has the largest windshield of any vehicle on the roads today. Basically imagine if a cars windshield was merged with a moon-roof, as that is like the windshield of the Model X. This provides driver with a more engaging driving experience that immerses you with your surroundings. It’s a hard concept to try and explain, and it seems like you have to drive one for yourself to understand what I’m saying. But if you look at some of the initial videos of people driving the Model X, you can begin to understand what I’m talking about. Add in the vehicles adaptive cruise control, the fact that the ride is almost completely silent, and it’s future potential for having self-driving capabilities, and the Tesla Model X redefines how we drive a car.

5. It’s much bigger than you think

While the Model S was a roomy vehicle, the Model X is even larger. On the outside it has the appearance of a mid-sized crossover-SUV, but it’s so much bigger than you think. First of all, since there’s no engine you have not one but two full-sized trunks at your disposal. Tesla is also offering the Model X in two different seating configurations: one with six seats and one with seven seats. Both are extremely large and roomy, and have enough room for the entire family and even some friends. We are all familiar with the multitude of tiny hybrid and all-electric cars that are on the market (Toyota Prius, BMW i3) and the Model X does not compromise size at all.

4. It’s Fast. Like Really Fast

When Tesla launched the Model S, they proved to the world that electric cars are not only environmental friendly, but are high-performance vehicles as well. If you opt for the most expensive Model X, the P90D, you will have levels of performance comparable to the Porsche Cayenne Turbo’s of the world. Actually, better than that vehicle. The P90D has an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph, and while it’s not the fastest SUV, it’s certainly faster than you’ll ever need it to be. But the real performance treats are with the P90D’s acceleration. In the standard driving mode, it can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. Then you can opt for the “Ludicrous Speed Upgrade” and then the car can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds flat. To give you some perspective on just how fast that actually is, the Model X P90D with the Ludicrous Upgrade can accelerate faster than a Lamborghini Huracán. I think that’s pretty decent for an SUV. So not only is the Model X a functional and luxurious family-sized vehicle, it has extreme levels of performance as well.

3. It’s in a class of its own

Another reason why the Model X will be a huge success, is that it’s really in a class of its own. Currently there aren’t really any other vehicles on the market that offer what the Model X offers. It’s extremely fast, super advanced, packed with the latest driving technologies, it’s large and roomy, and it’s extremely refined and luxurious. How many other all-electric cars are like that? If you wanted the best all-electric SUV, or car for that matter, you turn to Tesla.

2. It’s the future

The automobile industry is now at a point where it has to decide where it wants to go in the future. Fossil fuels are harmful to the environment and are a limited resource that we will eventually run out of. The all-electric automobile is the future of  cars. While combustion vehicles aren’t going to die off anytime soon, we can bet that there will only be more and more electric cars in the future. And the thing is, we can be apart of that future right now with the Model X.

1. It’s Just Plain Cool

Despite all of the things that the Model X has going for it, I think that one of the most important reasons as to why it will be a huge success is that it’s just plain awesome. People like to be cool and want “cool” things, and the Model X is exactly that. It’s hip, new, and refreshing. It balances luxury features and performance with functionality and technology. And besides, we can’t forget about those Falcon Wing doors, I mean seriously, they are like the coolest doors that I’ve ever seen on a car.

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Written by Sebastian Hensiek

From Philadelphia, Sebastian is a fan of music, writing, art, and entertainment.