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    Tesla Model X Availability Stretched to Late 2015

    Tesla has been delaying the launch and deliveries of the Tesla Model X, now the crossover-SUV-minivan is set to go on sale in the third quarter of 2015, reservations of the same are on. According to the EV company, they are currently testing the Model X rigorously to make it reliable - “We prefer to forgo revenue, rather than bring a product to market that does not delight customers. Doing so negatively affects the short term, but positively affects the long term."

    Raunak
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    Published On Nov 10, 2014 19:46 IST
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    Tesla has been delaying the launch and deliveries of the Tesla Model X, now the crossover-SUV-minivan is set to go on sale in the third quarter of 2015, reservations of the same are on. According to the EV company, they are currently testing the Model X rigorously to make it reliable - “We prefer to forgo revenue, rather than bring a product to market that does not delight customers. Doing so negatively affects the short term, but positively affects the long term."

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    Adding more on the Model X, the crossover resembles with the S, specifically from the front and the rear profile. Unique to the Tesla Model X - gull wing doors which the Fremont, California based electric automakers calls - ‘Falcon wings’ - ‘Falcon Wings. Calling them doors would be an understatement.’ On the inside, Model X is similar territory like the Model S - featuring a futuristic dash with a large ‘Tesla Touchscreen’  and a seating for seven! 

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    The zero emission SUV is powered by dual motors as standard unlike its sibling Model S which also offers two-wheel-drive single motor setup. The Model X comes with two drivetrain setup - Model X and Model X Performance but both with dual-motor all wheel drive! This speaks serious performance, isn't it? Tesla says Model X offers naught to 100kmph in under 5-seconds which is more than any gas guzzling performance SUV on Earth.

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    Recently, Tesla updated the Model S lineup, major addition was introduction of dual motor all wheel drive - the top of the line - P85D. The two electric motors hums 691 bhp and a massive torque of 930 Nm. The figures speak performance, 3.2 seconds to 0-100kmph with an electronically limited speed of 250km/h. There are also two other dual motor models other than P85D. Tesla also introduced a driver assistance features - Auto Pilot with the new additions.  

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    Enthusiastic about cars from a young age, Raunak Awasthi has been leading automobile reportage as the news editor at CarDekho Group. Armed with a Bachelor\'s degree in mechanical engineering, he developed a deep interest in Indian automobile magazines at an early age, treasuring even the black-and-white editions. His unwavering enthusiasm for cars propelled him into the world of motoring journalism, allowing him to immerse himself fully in his passion for all things automotive. To him, this is the best job in the world!Read more

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