Tesla debuts electric SUV

Add newsletters@cnet.online.com to your address book to ensure CNET newsletters reach your inbox.   Car Tech       View online  |  Share on Facebook  |  Share on Twitter February 10, 2012     Wayne Cunningham Senior editor Profile Email Tesla debuts electric SUV This week we got a look at Tesla's newest vehicle, the Model X all-electric SUV, at a special preview event in Los Angeles. As expected, the Model X is built on the same platform as the Model S sedan, so there are many similarities. The battery options will be the same, although the Model X will get about 10 percent to 12 percent less range due to greater weight. The Model X has a wheelbase about 4 inches longer than the Model S', and a full third seating row. One innovative feature is what Tesla calls its falcon-wing doors, which give it very large door openings. Don't hold your breath for the Model X, though, as it doesn't go on sale until 2014. Read more | Share on Facebook        2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport Premium With all-wheel drive a rare find in the 2012 Subaru Impreza's segment, the car makes a good showing, but the cabin electronics are not cutting-edge.  More | Share on Facebook          2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn Cabin tech in the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI may not be cutting-edge, but the Fender audio system sounds excellent. The boring sedan body belies the superior handling and quick-shifting gearbox.  More | Share on Facebook          2012 Nissan Versa SV With an apparent focus on keeping its price low, Nissan made very little tech available in the 2012 Versa SV. It offers some basics, but competitors in this segment have more robust electronics.  More | Share on Facebook          2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 Although a bit archaic in its power train hardware, the 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 features modern cabin electronics and full-size sedan comfort.  More | Share on Facebook          2012 Ford Edge Limited The 2012 Ford Edge, with the EcoBoost engine, makes for a very practical family hauler, with a useful range of cabin electronics. The cabin tech interface might be flawed, but Ford has a fix on the way.  More | Share on Facebook       Comment of the week   ...I was the assistant director of a solar car team years ago and I have to say that the technologies and such are very cool however I also have to say that commercialization of solar cars is just not going to happen, likely ever. Even the best solar cells (space grade) don't produce all that much energy and so require a ton of surface area. The solar array on this car is pretty small relative to other solar cars, so they likely are charging the batteries at night using a outlet or stopping a lot and charging. If solar was a practical solution you would likely see Semi trucks with solar array's on the large surface area of the trailers.. but it just isn't very practical.  Read full quote Posted by "LanMark17" on Around the world in a solar car   Popular reviews   2012 Audi A7     2012 Ford Focus Titanium     2012 Hyundai Veloster     2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec     2012 Toyota Prius v     GPS reviews   Garmin Nuvi 50 GPS receiver     Garmin Nuvi 3790T     TomTom GO Live 1535M     Garmin Nuvi 3490LMT GPS receiver     Pioneer AVIC Z130BT     OTHER CNET RESOURCES     CNET.com     CNET TV     CNET How To     Latest CNET Reviews     Top 10 must-have gadgets     CNET Exclusives     CNET Mobile reviews     CNET Editors' Choice winners     Shopper.com

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