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They are at time.com/newsletters and are separate from a paid subscription. ## Video: Tesla's SUV: Fast As A Porsche, With 'Falcon Wing' Doors [Watch (HLS stream): Tesla's SUV: Fast As A Porsche, With 'Falcon Wing' Doors](https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/jPAxCd8m.m3u8) (2:26)  _Published 2015-09-30. Tesla's take on the modern day SUV, the Model X, is very fast, luxurious and of course expensive._ --- Jul 27, 2023 6:54 PM UTC --- ## More From This Series [All Videos](https://time.com/video/) [A Low-Key Elon Musk Unveils the Tesla Model Y Crossover SUV](/video/EV42jcYL/) ### A Low-Key Elon Musk Unveils the Tesla Model Y Crossover SUV [Why Consumer Reports says Tesla's New $127k Car is 'Undriveable'](/video/Hit48k3i/) ### Why Consumer Reports says Tesla's New $127k Car is 'Undriveable' [Tesla’s Low Q4 Earnings Due To Delivery Issues, China Sales](/video/wcY2iTt5/) ### Tesla’s Low Q4 Earnings Due To Delivery Issues, China Sales --- ## Transcript We showed that you could make a compelling sports car with the roadster. And that could go electric. And we showed that you could do it with A sedan and now we're gonna show that you can do it with an SUV. [ APPLAUSE ] After nearly three years of rumors and concept images the Tesla Model X is officially for sale. And much to the delight of Tesla fans, it's not your typical crossover SUV. Obviously it's an electric car, but what seems to be catching everyone's attention is the vehicle's performance. With the aptly named ludicrous, Speed upgrade, the Model X can reach zero to 60 in 3. 2 seconds. The Model X tops out at 155 miles per hour, and Tesla says you can drive up to 250 miles on one charge. Which is good because depending upon where you live, or where you and your six passengers are going, finding a charging station can be hard With the Model X, we've created the safest SUV ever. It's the first SUV that's five stars in every category. CEO Elon Musk is referring to the crash test categories, which include frontal impact, side impact, rollover, and roadside hardware crash tests. One of the biggest advantages for the Model X in these tests is the lack of a gasoline engine, which lets the front trunk act as what Tesla calls giant impact- absorbing crumple zone instead of a potential fire hazard. And one of the main attractions of this car is the falcon wing doors. And lastly, two of the most awesome and unnecessary features [ MUSIC ] First the falcon winged much like the legendary DeLorean of Hollywood fame, the Model X had doors that rise so the passenger can enter from both front and rear directions as well as draw the gaze Gaze of everyone in the parking lot. And second the abnormally long front window. It has the largest windshield of any production. You feel all encompassed by the outdoors, you don't feel. Trapped by the inside of the car. It really is kind of an amazing effect. But for all the features [ UNKNOWN ] can pack into an electric car, he still hasn't been able to make a reasonably priced vehicle. And the Model X is no different. For the price of a house you can own a specced out Tesla Model XP90D. But if you don't mind losing a few horses you can cut that price by about $ 10, 000. The Model X is up for reservations online now, but don't expect to drive it any time soon. 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