Reactions to the Model X

[Krandon]

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Don't hold back, tell us how you really feel. Seriously, what were you expecting/ hoping for?

Originally when I heard "Model X" I was expecting more of an SUV, less of a crossover/minivan. Pretty much a standard-door, 5-seat version of what rolled out. And I was very excited about it.
But as soon as I found out it would hold 7 adults... meh. It's still in the minivan category in my book, albeit a quick one. And with all the focus on holding car seats, why it needs to go 0-60 in 4.4 is beyond me. Hope people still drive conservatively with kids in the car.

[bonnie1194]

One friend told me she was putting a deposit down, another just called wanting more info (he was looking at it online) ... and he's putting a deposit down.

Winning.

[bonnie1194]

Originally when I heard "Model X" I was expecting more of an SUV, less of a crossover/minivan. Pretty much a standard-door, 5-seat version of what rolled out. And I was very excited about it.
But as soon as I found out it would hold 7 adults... meh. It's still in the minivan category in my book, albeit a quick one. And with all the focus on holding car seats, why it needs to go 0-60 in 4.4 is beyond me. Hope people still drive conservatively with kids in the car.

But you don't HAVE to put 7 adults in it .

I suspect that my X will have most seats folded down the majority of the time, with 3 dogs roaming the back. And if the third row is an option, I'll pass - I can't remember the last time I needed space for 7 people. But I do want the space of the X. I'll get a custom liner made for the back, since it will also be hauling various Home Depot schwag, skis, bikes, camping gear, etc.

[Robert.Boston]

As I said a month ago, the Tesla fleet is evolving with Elon's family. Today, jumpseats for the twins are good. In a few years, Elon's growing (vertically) family will need the Model X. There's something to be said for being able to design and build your own car.

[AnOutsider]

Originally when I heard "Model X" I was expecting more of an SUV, less of a crossover/minivan. Pretty much a standard-door, 5-seat version of what rolled out. And I was very excited about it.
But as soon as I found out it would hold 7 adults... meh. It's still in the minivan category in my book, albeit a quick one. And with all the focus on holding car seats, why it needs to go 0-60 in 4.4 is beyond me. Hope people still drive conservatively with kids in the car.

So SUVs designed to seat 7 people are minivans as well? I guess I'm just not getting where the "meh" comes from (I know my "meh" comes from the doors). They delivered on what you were expecting (and excited about), and focused on adding 2 additional seats and that's a meh?

[vfx]

What if they made a panel van version?




Could you stand up some (Zero) motorcycles in it?

[Norbert]

What if they made a panel van version? Could you stand up some (Zero) motorcycles in it?

The second row seemed to be held by three big pipes. Wouldn't surprise me if it might be removable.

[WhiteKnight]

I think given the deep well in the back of the Model X that you could stand up 3-4 golf bags (like on the back of a golf cart) because there is so much room back there

[Citizen-T]

As I said a month ago, the Tesla fleet is evolving with Elon's family. Today, jumpseats for the twins are good. In a few years, Elon's growing (vertically) family will need the Model X. There's something to be said for being able to design and build your own car.

And by the time his kids start driving, BlueStar will be out.

[Doug_G]

I wasn't planning on getting the Model X; I'm planning to get a Model S and keep my Roadster. That's enough cars! But I do have some thoughts:

The styling is about what I expected - a taller version of the S. It looks good (with the doors closed). Not as sexy as the S, but how could it be otherwise?

I have a generally positive impression of the Falcon doors. Not because of any supposed "wow factor", but rather because I think they would indeed be very practical in terms of loading/unloading people and things.

I don't think that the Falcon doors would be a particular problem in winter; if I don't clear off my regular car's doors off then I will get snow on my seat. If there was a very large amount of snow on the car and you opened both sides, then there might be an obstruction. Presumably the doors have some kind of protection against any sort of binding.

I thought the interior looked very attractive and very roomy. Unlike some people I quite like the dashboard.

They loaded an impressive amount of luggage in the trunk! (Never mind the stuck Frunk.)

I like the AWD technology.

If I was thinking of getting another crossover instead of a sedan I'd definitely go with it.