2018 Tesla Model X Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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Strictly speaking, the Tesla Model X wasn’t the first all-electric SUV when it arrived for the 2015 model year; that distinction belongs to the 1997 Toyota RAV4 EV. However, the Model X is the first electric SUV with gasoline-rivaling range. For 2018, there are no major updates to report.

The Model X’s exterior certainly looks like product borne out of California’s Silicon Valley. The sleek, aerodynamic shape, flush fittings, wide expanses of glass, and judicious chrome appointments all set it apart. There’s plenty of science to that profile too; Tesla claims a coefficient of drag of 0.25, which is pretty low in the automotive industry and virtually unparalleled among SUVs. The most interesting talking point is the set of “Falcon Wing” doors. These doors hinge upward on a backbone in the middle of the roof, allowing the Model X to fit into rather cramped spaces where ordinary doors need too much space to open.

The interior matches the exterior. The first thing you’ll notice is the giant vertical 17-inch LCD touchscreen that makes up the entirety of the center stack. Meanwhile, the windshield is a giant piece of glass that curves all the way up and over the front seats, offering a truly panoramic view outward. Beyond that, all of the Model X’s panels and features display a profound sense of high-tech minimalism.

Tesla allows you to spec the Model X with a number of different seating arrangements. By default, there’s room for 5, with two captain’s chairs up front and a bench row for 3 in the middle. However, there’s also the option of a set of captain’s chairs (with or without a center console between them) in the middle row and a foldable third row with two more seats, for 6 total. Go for the bench seat in the middle row and the optional third row, and you’ll max out at 7 seats. Configurations that include the third row benefit from standard rear heating and air conditioning. There’s storage in both the front and back, thanks to the lack of a space-robbing gasoline engine.

The Model X presents three powertrain options, which more or less define the trim structure. All three are all-wheel drive by default, making use of a motor on each axle and a giant battery pack between them. The base 75D employs a 75-kilowatt-hour battery, achieving a 237 mile range, a 130 mile-per-hour top speed, and a run to 60 mph of 4.9 seconds. The 100D is the range champion, with a 100 kWh battery and the ability to do 295 miles. It’s also a bit faster than the 75D, needing 4.7 s to hit 60 and boasting a top speed of 155 mph. For those looking for the ultimate in performance, there’s the P100D. Using high-performance motors and the same battery, range suffers just a bit at 289 miles. But, the P100D comes standard with Tesla’s Ludicrous Mode, a form of launch control that enables it to hit 60 mph in only 2.9 seconds. The Model X takes as few as 6.5 hours to charge on a home connection, but all versions come standard with 400 kWh of free charging on the company’s super-fast Supercharger public network.

Owing to its high-tech nature, the Model X comes with plenty of goodies. Among these is an intelligent air suspension system, 20-inch wheels, automatic-opening front doors, a power liftgate, keyless access and entry, ambient interior lighting, a towing package, heated seats for all passengers, a heated steering wheel, LED exterior lighting, satellite radio connectivity, a navigation system with Internet-enabled maps, and the ability to make over-the-air software updates. Options are fairly sparse, limited to things like cooled seats, larger wheels, and carbon fiber trim.

The Model X also gets plenty of standard and optional safety equipment. Standard is a reversing camera, collision avoidance, automatic emergency braking, front and rear parking sensors, and a HEPA air filtration system that can completely seal itself off in the event of airborne biohazards. From there, you can select the Enhanced Autopilot software, which utilizes cameras, sensors, radars and GPS data to allow the car to automatically keep up with traffic, change lanes, exit the highway, merge between freeways, park itself, and summon itself. On top of that, Tesla allows you to prepay for the Full Self-Driving Capability. Though it’s not yet out and is contingent on future regulations and software testing, this mode enables the Model X to operate on the road with no human intervention in certain situations and short trips. Best of all, every Model X comes from the factory with all necessary hardware for these autonomous driving modes, so you can pay and upgrade at a later time, though it costs less from the factory.

There’s no other way to put it: The Tesla Model X is a unique proposition. Instantly identifiable by its distinct shape, it’s brimming to the roof with technology and capability that relegate many other luxury SUVs to the stone age. For 2018, it continues to stand on its own in the realm of viable electric SUVs, though competitors from Volkswagen, Audi, Jaguar, and others are on the horizon. This is also the last model year in which any Tesla vehicle will qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit, so now is the time to get one if you’re on the fence.

Kyree Rollerson
Published May 31, 2022 by Kyree Rollerson
A CarGurus contributor since 2017, Kyree has always been fascinated with the automotive world, especially when it comes to premium European cars. But regardless of the vehicle—whether it's an efficient hybrid or the latest luxury sled—he's always ready to dispense information and advice.

User reviews for 2018 Tesla Model X

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by Renee C
Jul 17, 2024
It’s a beautiful car. Can’t say a bad thing about it. Buy if you can. Jul 17, 2024
by Jonathan C
Jun 10, 2024
Very elegant. A lot faster than I ever expected. Takes a bit to get used to having since coming from a gas vehicle if I had a quarter tank it was no biggie, but when I see 25% battery I start getting anxious lolJun 10, 2024
by Hans H
May 28, 2024
This is my first Model X it is superior in ride and features to my model 3. I have not had it long enough to have an opinion on reliability but in the 1000 miles Ive had it it has had no issues. May 28, 2024

2018 Tesla Model X Pricing

Original MSRP
$79,500 to $140,000
Price range
$25,532 to $28,726
Average price on CG
$25,532
YoY price change
$28,706 to $25,532

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

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

Airbags

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

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · TuneIn internet radio · Radio: FM · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 240 watts

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 · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: alloy · Interior accents: wood · Steering wheel trim: leatherette

Convenience Features

Camera System: Front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: climate control · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · 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

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 9.34

Engine

EV battery capacity: 75 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 11.5 kW · Electric Charge Cord: 240 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 328 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 245 · Electric Motor Torque: 387 · Electric motor charger connector: Tesla (SAE J3400) · Electric motor charging time: 12 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 237

Exterior Features

Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color with chrome accents · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Side door type: gull-wing · Window trim: chrome

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 · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: LED · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14

Rear Seats

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

Roof

Rear moonroof: fixed glass

Safety

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

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · 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: flat · Upholstery: premium cloth · Upholstery accents: leatherette

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

Steering

Turns lock-to-lock: 2.0

Suspension

Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · 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

Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Tesla App · Smart device app function: lock operation · 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: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: infrared-reflecting · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse

Air Conditioning

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

Airbags

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

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · TuneIn internet radio · HD radio · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 240 watts

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 · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: alloy · Interior accents: wood · Steering wheel trim: leatherette

Convenience Features

Camera System: Front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: liftgate · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · 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

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14

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: 417 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 311 · Electric Motor Torque: 485 · Electric motor charger connector: Tesla (SAE J3400) · Electric motor charging time: 12 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 295

Exterior Features

Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color with chrome accents · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Side door type: gull-wing · Window trim: chrome

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 · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: LED · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14

Rear Seats

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

Roof

Rear moonroof: fixed glass

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Dash camera: side recording · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · 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 · 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: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear seat: power reclining · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium cloth · Upholstery accents: leatherette

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: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Tesla App · Smart device app function: lock operation · 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

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: element · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · TuneIn internet radio · Touch screen display radio · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 240 watts

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 · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: alloy · Interior accents: wood · Steering wheel trim: leatherette

Convenience Features

Camera System: Front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: windshield · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14

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: 532 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 397 · Electric Motor Torque: 713 · Electric motor charger connector: Tesla (SAE J3400) · Electric motor charging time: 12 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 289

Exterior Features

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

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 · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14

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: battery disconnect · 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 · 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: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear seat: power reclining · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium cloth · Upholstery accents: leatherette

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

Steering

Turns lock-to-lock: 2.0

Suspension

Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · 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: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Tesla App · Smart device app function: security event/collision alert · Wifi: hotspot compatible

Tires

Type: summer performance

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Towing and Hauling

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

Windows

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

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