Tesla Model X Plaid review: The Quickest SUV In The World

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The Model X Plaid has finally arrived, and while it's not as blazingly quick as the Model S Plaid, which is to be expected, it's still the quickest production SUV.

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he Model X Plaid has a starting price of $126,490.With the 22-inch Turbine Wheels, the Plaid will set you back $131,990.

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The tri-motor all-wheel-drive Model X Plaid cranks out 1,020 horsepower.

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It can tackle a zero-to-60-mph sprint in as little as 2.5 seconds and a quarter-mile pass in 9.9 seconds, all while offering over 300 miles of electric range.

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The Model X is all-new inside, and there are some tweaks to the exterior as well. It is a family-friendly SUV.

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The Plaid's build quality comes as a surprise and the crossover's technology is unsurpassed by rivals.

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Earlier Falcon Wing doors may have been a cause for concern but this time Tesla's Model X is definitely unique.

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Model X Plaid is coming under the category of the best three-row vehicle on the market today.

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How to drive electric vehicles?

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