Who among you are familiar with the brand Tesla in the automobile industry? Well, it’s also new to me either. Let’s take some definition from our friend Wiki.

Tesla Motors, Inc. is a Silicon Valley-based company that designs, manufactures and sells electric cars and electric vehicle power-train components. Tesla Motors is a public company that trades on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the symbol TSLA.

Tesla Motors gained widespread attention by producing the Tesla Roadster, the first fully electric sports car. Its second model is the Model S, a fully electric luxury sedan. While still expensive, it is substantially cheaper than the Roadster.

Tesla also sells electric power-train components, including lithium-ion battery packs, to other automakers, including Daimler and Toyota. Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, has said he envisions Tesla as an independent automaker, aimed at eventually mass producing fully electric cars at a price affordable to the average consumer.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_Motors

Lately during the 2013 North American International Auto Show that happened in Detroit, they presented the Model X. In which they define as “Utility, Meet Performance”.

Tesla founder Elon Musk often stated that his goal wasn’t to build the worlds best electric car. But to build the worlds best car that just happens to be electric.

Hmm sounds great and intriguing!

Let see if the definition of Tesla Model X and the statement of its founder are true. Now, let’s start going deeper to the features and power-train of this vehicle.

Model X is classified under SUV category where its designed to group up the best in its class with the benefits of a minivan, as what so far the electric car can. Why? It’s because it offers ultimate compact utility and efficiency in every angle where you can expect outrageous performance and brilliant functionality.

The Tesla Vehicle Platform enables Model X to perform in ways never expected from a car of its size. With a center of gravity lower than any other SUV, you’ll notice nimble reflexes at every turn. The electric power-train delivers instant torque for confident lane changes, even when loaded with seven adults and all their gear.

Offered with an optional Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive where its second motor is in-charge to enable more than all-weather and all-road capabilities. By that, it increases torque by 50%. When match with the AWD, Model X performance can go up to 0 to 60 mph in less than 5 seconds. It can outrun the fastest SUVs and many other cars alike.

If you’re in tight parking areas, worry no more! The Tesla Model X got the so-called Falcon Wings which is added to its styling and added a plus factor where you can even open the rear doors hassle free in a narrow spots. By then it offers convenient seating where you can just slide all the way by standing up, easy in and easy out.

Driver will surely be amazed with the convenience through the combined premium surfaces and panoramic glass. Dashboard describes to be futuristic where you can find the Tesla 17″ Touchscreen that provides access to all information and entertainment while your traversing the road.

Finally since Tesla designed Model X, independent to any drop of a gasoline. Having a lifestyle out of the pump is extremely worthy, you are helping the environment significantly by the reduced emissions. Powered by a 60 or 85kWh battery provides the Tesla Model X earns incredible driving range.

Here is the video taken from the 2013 North American International Auto Show.