Driving Experience
Includes acceleration and handling
What Owners Say
"Quiet, great acceleration (standard 75 kWh battery), smooth handling...better in all aspects than our BMW."
Anonymous, TN (2016 Tesla Model X)"The acceleration KICKS ASS, literally! Putting my foot on the accelerator always brings a smile to my face - but elicits grunts from unsuspecting passengers :)"
Anonymous, CA (2016 Tesla Model X)"Very smooth and powerful acceleration. Great on corners and turn radius."
Barbara I., NY (2016 Tesla Model X)"amazing car, so much fun to drive"
Anonymous, CO (2016 Tesla Model X)"It drives like a dream and the autopilot is pretty nice also. It makes long trips a lot easier but you do need to pay attention and keep your hands on the wheel in case of emergency."
Anonymous, CA (2016 Tesla Model X)"Fabulous acceleration and handling"
Anonymous, PA (2016 Tesla Model X)"Acceleration power is instantaneous and plentiful. Regenerative braking is great at controlling speed."
Anonymous, CA (2016 Tesla Model X)"Acceleration is astonishing. Autopilot very useful"
James H., CA (2016 Tesla Model X)"The Model X has sports car acceleration, even with the base performance level. Handling is excellent due to its low center of gravity. The ride is commencerate with SUVs."
Patrick H., CO (2016 Tesla Model X)"Amazing acceleration, comfort and self driving is a game changer."
Anonymous, OR (2016 Tesla Model X)"Excellent driving experience"
Anonymous, TX (2016 Tesla Model X)"Great handling for an Suv"
Anonymous, WA (2016 Tesla Model X)"Best driving experience I've ever had, by a comfortable margin, and I've owned Porsches, BMWs, Mercedes and other quality cars. The Tesla blows them all away. I could never go back to a combustion engine. The Tesla's acceleration and handling are extraordinary, in a different league, with the single speed, instant and constant torque, and low center of gravity. Awesome."
ARCH M., CA (2016 Tesla Model X)"5500 lbs and is faster then my MB 550"
CHARLES S., CA (2016 Tesla Model X)"The X is so darn fast it frightens some passengers."
RICK N., HI (2016 Tesla Model X)"Exceptional comfort and handling! The falcon doors are practical and cool."
PAM D., UT (2016 Tesla Model X)"Most fun I've ever had. "Autopilot" DOES make driving much easier, less stressful (but has to be used properly). (You are wrong to want it dumbed down; you are right to request better training)."
JOHN F., WA (2016 Tesla Model X)"Outstanding acceleration; amazing all wheel drive and stability"
TED P., CA (2016 Tesla Model X)"Summon lets me park in VERY CLOSE size restrictions within my garage. Ludicurous speed acceleration is unmatched. Navigation plans all of my supercharger stops and even tells me how long to charge to grt safely to the next supercharger. Autopilot keeps me at the posted speed limits always. On the highway it controls the interval between vehicles flawlesly. Autopilot has been responsible for crash avoidance on numerous ocassions. Falcon wing doors are working flawlessly. The ONLY complaint is w"
RICHARD N., VA (2016 Tesla Model X)"Faster than any car I have ever had, very responsive, feels like a 5,500 pound sport car"
PAUL A., CA (2016 Tesla Model X)"incredible speed and cornering. better than any car I have ever had."
FRANK G., AZ (2016 Tesla Model X)"Blindingly fast. Those Porsche turbos and ferraris don't now what happened when that mid size suv leaves them far behind."
ALAN G., IL (2016 Tesla Model X)"Awesome driving experience"
Anonymous, NC (2016 Tesla Model X)"Absolutely magnificent! Even on the 90D acceleration is perfect and the low center of gravity makes it drive like a European sports car"
Anonymous, CA (2016 Tesla Model X)"The autodrive drives better than I."
JOE H., SC (2016 Tesla Model X)"The autopilot feature is outstanding. Used properly, it makes long drives much more comfortable and safe."
DANIEL E., NH (2016 Tesla Model X)"It drives like a sports sedan. I have never imagined a big SUV can be so nimble and stable on the highway. ]It's a pleasure to drive."
CARL K., CA (2016 Tesla Model X)"Styling is excellent. Falcon doors are spectacular and work properly. Driving dynamics are excellent, likely due to low center of gravity. Very fast and agile"
Anonymous, NY (2016 Tesla Model X)"Fast, fuel efficient, life time free charging at Tesla"
Anonymous, CA (2016 Tesla Model X)"Instant torque acceleration and glued to the pavement control of the vehicle in turns."
Richard N., VA (2016 Tesla Model X)"Handling and acceleration and marvelous. Its a pleasure to drive. I don't ever want to go back to an ICE vehicle."
Anonymous, MA (2016 Tesla Model X)"The instant torque gives me all the acceleration I need to merge into traffic both from side streets and highway on ramps. It's amazing!"
Darlin M., PA (2016 Tesla Model X)"It is amazing to drive. We love this, it is driving the car of the future."
Anonymous, OR (2016 Tesla Model X)"Hold on to your hat!. It makes people giggle. I tell people that: Are we there yet ? Has turned in to: Do I have to get out now?"
Tim O., AL (2016 Tesla Model X)"Quick acceleration and safety features."
Anonymous, AZ (2016 Tesla Model X)"Acceleration is wonderful and the Autopilot makes driving so much less stressful."
Jack P., OR (2016 Tesla Model X)"A Six Seat Seat Rocket Ship! Corners like it's on rails. Accelerates without noise or hesitation. I could never go back to Internal Combustion Engine - slow/loud/waist"
Roberts J., CA (2016 Tesla Model X)"An amazing car in terms of performance. Acceleration and handling are excellent."
Brian C., WA (2016 Tesla Model X)"It is amazing to drive. Comfortable, smart and safe. For years I have relied on Consumer Reports, but you got it totally wrong in evaluating the X. This car is the best I have ever owned, it’s been absolutely reliable and it doesn’t deserve your rating."
Kraig M., AZ (2016 Tesla Model X)"The acceleration is instantaneous. No gas powered vehicle can provide such an experience. I will never go back to gas powered cars."
Daniel C., NY (2016 Tesla Model X)"My wife said it best: I still get a grin every time I drive the Model X, unlike all of my previous cars with which I lost interest after several months. I would describe it as an experiential and emotional connection I've never had with any previous high end car. Or, as my wife also says, I'm still madly in love with my Model X."
Gary C., CO (2016 Tesla Model X)"Good handling, acceleration for an SUV. Tall height makes easy in and out access."
Anonymous, CA (2016 Tesla Model X)"It has 240,000 miles, and still drives well and is comfortable. Never thought I’d own this car for 12 years and still going strong. No need to get rid of it: it’s been a good value."
Anonymous, OR (2016 Tesla Model X)"The Tesla X responds to me instantly and protects me better than any car I have ever seen in my 75 years. I understand autopilot, and love to use it appropriately."
Ted P., CA (2016 Tesla Model X)"Exhilarating!"
Tyler G., FL (2016 Tesla Model X)"The handling and acceleration are phenomenal. It is wonderful to drive."
Anonymous, CA (2016 Tesla Model X)"If you like acceleration, this is your car! Even in Launch mode it is near impossible to slip a tire. It handles extreamly well for a car of its size and weight. It gives several options for steering, acceleration and suspension to customize how you like to drive. I would say this is more of a touring car though so if you like driving hard through tight corners you may want to look at something smaller."
Robert M., TN (2016 Tesla Model X)"Response is excellent"
Joaquin G., NV (2016 Tesla Model X)"This car is a pleasure to drive, the auto-pilot makes longer drives much easier."
Martin M., CT (2016 Tesla Model X)"Makes all other cars feel like horse and buggy"
Jeanine M., FL (2016 Tesla Model X)"The drive is like no other, it’s fantastic. Smooth quick acceleration. Quiet fast take offs."
Anonymous, CO (2016 Tesla Model X)"Acceleration is amazing -- so easy to merge on the interstate. Even though it is an SUV, it handles beautifully and is very sporty."
Carolyn B., AR (2016 Tesla Model X)"Quiet!!! Acceleration (fastest off the line of any car I have owned). Handles very well for a big car. And it parks itself. Love to use the summon feature for pulling in and out of tight spots (including my one car garage)."
Stanley C., CA (2016 Tesla Model X)"the best handling of any car I have ever had"
Paul A., CA (2016 Tesla Model X)"The car is simply amazing in this regard. It accelerates and corners like a real sports car (think of Mercedes SL) and is as comfortable like a luxury sedan (but with great space for everyone). Autopilot is excellent and I use it every day for majority of my miles. The only negative about the autopilot is that Tesla now forces me to touch the wheel every 30 or so seconds - earlier this was every 2-3 minutes. I want my less frequent touches back."
Anonymous, CA (2016 Tesla Model X)"Simply amazing. 0 to 60 in 2.7 sec or so, ease of steering, with just 1 finger, my Lexus RX 450h is really smooth power stering but after driving TESLA, the steering on my luxury Lexus RX 450h feels very hard. All the auto features, auto stop, auto collision avoidance, auto pilot (drive)!with both steering and drive is automatic and speed limit sensitive (means if you are on a highway with autopilot, and you are moving from 65 to 55 mph zone, the vehicle will automatically slow and adopt the new speed limit, will slow down automatically if the vehicle in the front slows down and will stop if the vehicle stops suddenly. Totally worry free, stress free driving. Comfortable seats, fully adjustable with memory, superb audio system with ability to listen to podcasts, various artist selection, YouTube, ability to watch movies, videos, etc from Tesla network. Hospital grade interior filter system ( same pollution level that in a surgery room), etc."
Venkat S., NJ (2016 Tesla Model X)"The X has instantaneous very strong acceleration and sharp stable handling."
Bob F., IL (2016 Tesla Model X)"The vehicle drives and accelerates effortlessly. The level of control this gives makes the driving experience safer and more enjoyable."
Anonymous, WA (2016 Tesla Model X)"Amazing response with acceleration. No gear shifts required just 0-60 mph in no time flat and with with regenerative braking system, the car seems so much safer than a gas engine that once revved up requires active braking system to slow it down."
Cheryl B., CA (2016 Tesla Model X)"For an SUV with this much cargo space, the driving experience is just awesome..."
Arch M., CA (2016 Tesla Model X)"Driving this SUV is just fun. Snappy acceleration, and great stability. Still enjoying every single trip."
Falk R., WA (2016 Tesla Model X)"Accelerating into traffic on the expressway is smooth and safe because my car is responsive and easy to maneuver. I appreciate how it decelerates when I lift my foot off the pedal and the car slows down without applying the brakes. This car is a dream to drive."
Anonymous, NC (2016 Tesla Model X)
"There is nothing better than the acceleration when trying to enter the interstate. This handles like a small car. It feels extremely solid on the road -- very safe."
Carolyn B., AR (2016 Tesla Model X)