The front cabin looks modern but the seats lack any sumptuous comfort. With captain seats, the third row is more usable and not limited to only small people, though it’s still tight. The panoramic roof and gullwing doors open up the spacious cabin, which can fit ample cargo with the seats down and the frunk (front trunk) isn’t just for charging cables. Then in early March 2023, Model X prices dropped again by about $10,000. In early 2023, the Model X (and all other Tesla models) saw a big price drop: $11,000 for the base X and an even bigger $19,000 drop for the Plaid version. The 1,020 hp Plaid goes from zero to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds with three motors, but bumps up the price from $99,990 (not including fees) to $109,990. A six-seat layout adds $6,500 with captain seats in the second row. The X can be configured with five, six or seven seats on its Dual Motor version. The 2023 Model X goes Plaid with hyper-fast acceleration, especially for a nearly 16.6-foot long, 5,390-pound SUV. The backseat is also roomier than Tesla’s more “budget” SUV, the compact Model Y, or similarly smaller models like the Kia EV6. Audi’s e-tron is smaller and has less range and power. The Rivian R1S and BMW iX electric SUVs are the closest analogs in terms of size, but the X beats them in range (up to 351 miles on a charge) and power in Plaid form (1,020 horsepower). Other large electric SUVs, like Kia’s EV9 and the GMC Hummer EV SUV are coming, but for now the Model X has only a handful of competitors. The biggest change is to the mercurial price, which dropped for both the base and the tri-motor Plaid. The tri-motor Plaid variant complements the dual-motor version and includes new badging on the back. Now you’ll find a stalkless yoke steering wheel, a 17-inch center touchscreen flipped on its side and a backseat touchscreen for streaming and entertainment. The 2023 all-wheel drive SUV is unchanged with last year’s interior updates that were first introduced mid-2021 (it was the same situation for the luxury Model S sedan). Its Plaid mode acceleration and gullwing doors mean it won’t be confused with most minivans or even other electric SUVs. It’s firmly in the luxury category based on price, but its optional third row and ample cargo room make it family-focused. Mostly overshadowed by Tesla’s more popular Model Y SUV, the 2023 Tesla Model X is a large electric midsize SUV that can make moves even while toting up to seven passengers.
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