![]() The Model X has never appeared in any of our Driver Power surveys, but it’s based on the same platform as the Model S, which has appeared in our Driver Power new car survey. There were a total of 414 Model Xs involved in this, all built between October 2016 and September 2017 the solution from Tesla was to adjust the seat-recliner cables. The most recent recall was issued in October 2017 because of faulty second-row seat-latching mechanisms. All that was required to put this problem right was a straightforward software update. The passenger airbag failing to deploy was the reason for the next recall, which came in June 2017 this time 1,501 Model Xs were affected. The first campaign was launched in April 2017, because 1,466 Model Xs made between February and October 2016 were fitted with faulty brake calipers, leading to the electronic parking brake potentially failing to either engage or disengage properly. Tesla has recalled the Model X a total of three times so far in its life. Check the car’s My Tesla account, which will say if it’s eligible, because this benefit transfers with the car. Some Model Xs have free, unlimited access to Tesla’s Supercharger network, which can slash running costs. Tyres last around 15,000 miles, with high-quality replacements being £600-£1,000 per set, depending on brand and diameter. If fitted, the HEPA cabin air filter should be replaced every three years (£140), while it’s recommended the air-conditioning is serviced every four years for around £140. The 100D and P100D variants that followed in 2017 had the same power outputs, but a bigger battery pack for a greater range. The D stands for Dual Motor, which signifies four-wheel drive, while P stands for Performance, so there’s a higher-rated electric motor at the rear: the 90D had 416bhp and 660Nm of torque the P90D raised this to 464bhp and 830Nm. The Model X was unveiled back in February 2012, but the first production cars weren’t delivered in the US until September 2015, and UK cars arrived in spring 2016.Īt launch, buyers could choose between the 60D and 90D, with the P90D arriving soon after. Tesla Model X (2016-date) - Pioneering electric SUV offers plenty of innovation and a long driving range.That’s just over eight years ago, so when you look at what Tesla has achieved in subsequent years, it’s quite remarkable. It wasn’t until 2012 that we saw the first mainstream Teslas: the Model S, followed shortly by the Model X SUV. Effectively an electrified two-seater sharing much with the Lotus Elise, the Roadster sold in tiny numbers. Tesla was founded in 2003 and its first car, the Roadster, was introduced in 2005. ![]() ![]() Not only that, but Tesla has also set up a charging infrastructure that’s the envy of its rivals. Whether or not you think Tesla is an over-hyped company, or that its cars are deserving of the adulation that they regularly receive, you can’t deny that company founder Elon Musk has shaken up the market with products that are like nothing else. ![]()
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