2022 Tesla Model X Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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Image via Tesla. 2022 Tesla Model X, front-quarter view.

The Tesla Model X is the electric luxury brand’s flagship crossover, with a sleek shape and distinctive falcon-wing doors. It’s one of the most expensive electric vehicle (EV) crossovers on the market and competes against vehicles like the Jaguar I-Pace, the Audi e-tron, the new BMW iX, and Tesla’s own Model Y. The line between EV crossovers and luxury EV crossovers becomes fuzzier by the day, so competitors like the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the new GT trim of the Kia EV6 may be in the mix as well—it all depends on whether a particular buyer prioritizes efficiency or performance. With the Tesla Model X, neither is sacrificed, though that’s reflected in its well-above-six-figures base price.

The Model X carries over generally unchanged for 2022, following some interior updates and trim shuffling last year. In the cabin, you’ll find a landscape-style touchscreen display for infotainment and, really, all controls within the vehicle, as well as a polarizing yoke-style steering wheel. The interior itself is sleek and minimalistic, and it’s not quite as luxurious as one might expect considering the Model X’s hefty price tag. Materials quality is generally sound, though build quality and overall fit and finish can be inconsistent.

For 2022, the lineup consists of just two trim levels, the base Model X and the high-performance Plaid. The base model features dual motor all-wheel drive (AWD); the Plaid adds a third motor. The Model X is good for 670 peak hp, 348 miles of range on a full charge, and a 3.8-second sprint to 60 mph. Plaid leverages its extra motor for specs of 1,020 peak hp and a 2.5-second zero-to-60-mph run, but that extra performance sacrifices some efficiency, with range dropping to 333 miles. A torque-vectoring steering system enhances the Plaid’s driving dynamics. Furthermore, Tesla says the Model X can tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped.

The Model X can be configured to seat five, six, or seven passengers in two- or three-row arrangements. If your Model X is equipped with a third row, you’ll find those seats will be cramped and best left for children. However, other Model X configurations are generally comfortable and offer up generous cargo space as well, with a maximum of 91 cubic feet available with all seats folded. Keep in mind that the Plaid model is available only in one seating configuration, with six seats across three rows.

Standard features across the lineup include the aforementioned falcon-wing doors with self-closing, a heated steering wheel, heated seats in every row, a panoramic windshield, wireless charging, wiper-blade defrosters, heated washer nozzles, and LED front lighting. There aren’t many available upgrades, though you can spend extra on 22-inch wheels instead of the standard 20-inch wheels. AWD comes standard, as noted, as does an adaptive suspension system.

There are no crash test ratings available for the Model X, as it hasn’t been tested by either the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Tesla’s Autopilot system comes standard in both Model X trims. This system bundles together adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and automated lane centering. This is a competitive list of standard safety features, though most rivals in this space offer similar lists of standard tech. Tesla’s optional Full Self-Driving system gives the Model X capability to navigate highway interchanges and ramps, change lanes, parallel and perpendicular park, stop and go based on traffic signals, and be automatically summoned from a parking spot via smartphone.

Tesla’s Model X carries on, faster and more efficient than ever.

Cherise Threewitt
Published Jan 19, 2023 by Cherise Threewitt
Cherise is a Chicago-based automotive writer and editor with nearly 15 years of experience covering the automotive industry. As the Features Editor, Auto at US News & World Report, Cherise loves writing about car culture and sharing common-sense car-buying advice. She owns a 2019 Subaru WRX Series.Gray, 2020 Subaru Outback Onyx XT, 2007 Genuine Buddy Italia 150, 2015 Honda Grom, and 1979 Boston Whaler Montauk.

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by Marlon G
Dec 18, 2024
First of all, the Tesla model X Plaid is the fastest PRODUCTION Suv On the planet. Its blistering fast... But its also docile and chill and reserved and sophisticated. Youre basically taking a rocket ship to go ferry the kids to soccer practice... Spacious 6 seater, lots of tech packed into the car... Dec 18, 2024
by Aaron H
Dec 06, 2024
I love Teslas and the features they have. Also love the tech. Dec 06, 2024
by naeem b
Oct 29, 2024
Please pay attention battery life after years getting low but it will get charged I mean the mileage will get decreased if they changed batteries for Tesla cars it is ok but if not then you will need 17000 to buy another battery for your car so pay attention when you buy car specifically if it is used. Oct 29, 2024

2022 Tesla Model X Pricing

Original MSRP
$120,990 to $138,990
Price range
$51,552 to $54,300
Average price on CG
$53,044
YoY price change
$54,300 to $53,044

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Slacker internet radio · Internet radio app: Spotify · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total speakers: 22 · Watts: 960

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 14.0 · Front brake width: 1.26 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.4 · Rear brake width: 1.1 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Center console trim: wood · Dash Trim: Leatherette · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leatherette

Convenience Features

Adaptive stop and go cruise control: fully automated · Camera System: Front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: audio system · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): USB-C rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: windshield · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating · Wireless charging station: rear

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 12

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 9.73

Engine

EV battery capacity: 100 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 11.5 kW · Electric Charge Cord: 240 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 670 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 500 · Electric motor charger connector: Tesla (SAE J3400) · Electric motor miles per charge: 332

Exterior Features

Door handle color: black · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: wing · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Side door type: power closing · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 17 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: low battery

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: reverse gear tilt

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 12

Rear Seats

Power adjustments: 4 · Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Rear moonroof: fixed glass

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Dash camera: side recording · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash · Traffic sign recognition: adaptive speed limiting

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear seat: power reclining · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

Steering

Turns lock-to-lock: 2.0

Suspension

Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Tesla App · Smart device app function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot compatible

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Towing and Hauling

Trailer hitch: receiver hitch · Trailer wiring: 4-pin

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: infrared-reflecting · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Slacker internet radio · Internet radio app: Spotify · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total speakers: 22 · Watts: 960

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 14.0 · Front brake width: 1.26 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.4 · Rear brake width: 1.1 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Center console trim: leatherette · Dash Trim: Leatherette · Dash trim: carbon · Door trim: carbon · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leatherette

Convenience Features

Adaptive stop and go cruise control: fully automated · Camera System: Front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Electric motor miles per charge: 313 · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: vehicle and key memory · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: windshield · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating · Wireless charging station: rear

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 12

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 9.73

Engine

EV battery capacity: 100 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 11.5 kW · Electric Charge Cord: 240 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 1020 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 761 · Electric motor charger connector: Tesla (SAE J3400)

Exterior Features

Door handle color: black · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: wing · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Side door type: power closing · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 17 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: low battery

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: self-leveling · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 12

Rear Seats

Power adjustments: 4 · Type: bucket

Roof

Rear moonroof: fixed glass

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Dash camera: rear recording · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash · Traffic sign recognition: adaptive speed limiting

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front, rear, third, and fourth row · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: 4-way power lumbar · Rear seat: power reclining · Rear seat folding: flat · Third row seat folding: power · Upholstery: leatherette

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

Steering

Turns lock-to-lock: 2.0

Suspension

Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Tesla App · Smart device app function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot compatible

Third Row Seat

Type: 50-50 split bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Towing and Hauling

Trailer hitch: receiver hitch · Trailer wiring: 4-pin

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive · Laminated glass: infrared-reflecting · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation

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