Review and specifications

2022 Tesla Model X

The electric-powered Model X is more showy than practical. It features rear doors that open up and out of the way, giving easy access to the rear seats. But these massive doors take their time to open and close. The huge windshield extends up and over the front-seat occupants, making the cabin feel airy and futuristic. Buyers can opt for five-, six-, or seven-passenger seating configurations, but unlike every other SUV, the second row doesn't fold, which compromises utility. Like the S, the Model X is very quick and handles well. Ride comfort and noise isolation aren't as good as in the S, however. The 90-kWh version we tested had a realistic 230-mile range. A 2022 freshening brought changes to the cabin with a different touchscreen, and even more complicated controls than before, including a new, super-awkward optional yoke-style steering wheel and no stalks for a gear selector, turn signals or wipers. Instead, there is a slider on the screen or a touch sensitive gear selector on the console. Touch sensitive buttons on the steering wheel replaced every function that used to have a stalk. The company also added an ultra-high performance version called Plaid that has 1,020 hp and 314-mile range. The Model X got a mild refresh for 2026 which brings more range (352 miles vs. the outgoing model's 329 miles) and adaptive headlights. Tesla claims that the new model is quieter and features revised suspension. The Model X now comes with a regular steering wheel on the standard version and reserves the awkward yoke as an option on the Plaid version.

Market value

$44,350

Fuel

Electric

Transmission

Automatic

Seats

6