“The Model X is extremely quiet and equipped with seats that are suitable for long stints. It's heavy, but it manages its weight well. “- Edmunds
2018 Tesla Model X electric SUV Seating and Comfort
The Tesla Model X features a higher driving position and a significantly taller cabin similar to the Model S. That means that while comfort and material quality are both great, fit might be uneven. It also means that the climate, audio, and other functions are controlled electronically, with the majority of the dashboard dominated by a huge 17-inch touch screen.
The Model X is exceptionally quiet and has seats that are comfortable for long periods of time. All three rows have amazing heating and cooling capabilities. Up front, there's plenty of room. Because of the skylight windows in the door, there is adequate headroom in the second row. Thanks to the panoramic windshield, driver visibility is outstanding. The second-row seats have ample space, but they lack the generous accommodations of some competitors' second rows. Additionally, some tall passengers may want more legroom.
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Model
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2018 Tesla Model X
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2018 Porsche Cayenne
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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450
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2018 Audi Q7
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Passenger capacity
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5
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5
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7
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7
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Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)
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41.7/60.7/41.2
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39.6/58.9/57.2
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41.2/58.5/40.3
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38.4/59.5/41.7
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Second
(Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)
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40.9/56.8/38.4
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39.0/57.0/36.0
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40.0/58.3/38.5
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38.8/58.5/38.8
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Third
(Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)
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38.9/50.5/35.0
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35.9/49.4/29.2
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The third row is best left for the children, which isn't uncommon in a 3-row SUV. Some of the main interior features of the Tesla Model X are:
- largest touch screen in the market: a 17-inch touch screen 5-inch screen
- a nine-speaker sound system
- collision avoidance
- automatic emergency braking
- a rearview camera
- power-operated and heated side mirrors
- proximity key entry
Optional features include:
- Navigation
- Wireless charging for enabled smartphones
- Wi-Fi hotspot
- 360-degree camera system
- adaptive cruise control
- lane keep assist, automatic parking
- summon feature
- the Autopilot system
- 17-speaker sound system
- satellite radio
- high-amperage charger.
2018 Tesla Model X electric SUV Infotainment
Though the control menus are extensive, the main touchscreen is large and responds nicely to your actions. The large 17-inch infotainment screen in the 2018 Model X acts as the car's command centre, and it features a pinch-and-swipe mechanism to handle audio, climate, and navigation.
A nine-speaker 240-watt audio system is standard for the Model X while Wifi connectivity and Bluetooth pairing are also available. Sadly there are is compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integrations.
2018 Tesla Model X electric SUV Cargo Space
The Model X offers 88.1 cubic feet of cargo space which get altered depending upon the seating configuration. That is one of the highest cargo capacities in the class, but there isn't a lot of small-item storage throughout the cabin.
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Model
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2018 Tesla Model X
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2018 Porsche Cayenne
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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450
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2018 Audi Q7
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Cargo Volume 3rd row up (ft.3)
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16.0
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14.8
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Cargo Volume 2nd row up (ft.3)
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26.0
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23.7
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49.4
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37.5
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Cargo Volume 2nd row folded (ft.3)
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88.0
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62.9
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93.8
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71.6
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The optional third-row folds flat, which helps when you want to haul larger items. However, the second row doesn't fold at all, limiting cargo-carrying versatility.
