# Tesla Model X: New Design, 11.7 1/4 Mile & Bioweapon Defense **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [September 30, 2015, 6:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tesla-model-x-new-design-11-7-1-4-mile-bioweapon-defense/273082 "2015-09-30T06:36:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2015, 6:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tesla-model-x-new-design-11-7-1-4-mile-bioweapon-defense/273082/1 "2015-09-30T06:36:40Z")
This looks better than before: ![https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/1453298970430583335.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/1/c/1c7d7f49fc702f2678f8983ec915a7d95a2ed6ef.jpeg) Also has… > Even when you’re not in an accident, the car protects its occupants from invisible harm with a true HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Arrestance) cabin air filter, the only one in any car, according to Musk. > > “If there’s ever a bioweapon attack,” Musk said “the safest place is your car.” At this point I figured he was kidding, until he added “there’s actually a ‘bioweapon defense mode’ right there in the HVAC. We figure you shouldn’t have to think if you’re in an emergency.” Off-road air suspension, 5,000lb towing and 6 and 7 seat options… I’m more impressed now than I was initially. [http://truckyeah.jalopnik.com/tesla-model-x-this-is-it-1733682873](http://truckyeah.jalopnik.com/tesla-model-x-this-is-it-1733682873) ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2015, 6:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tesla-model-x-new-design-11-7-1-4-mile-bioweapon-defense/273082/2 "2015-09-30T06:41:04Z")
Semi NWS [https://youtu.be/IJIAOosI6js](https://youtu.be/IJIAOosI6js) ---
**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2015, 6:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tesla-model-x-new-design-11-7-1-4-mile-bioweapon-defense/273082/3 "2015-09-30T06:47:10Z")
first time i saw these i hated them. after reading that article, i don’t really hate them anymore…im not _sold…_ but there is a definite appeal ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2015, 7:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tesla-model-x-new-design-11-7-1-4-mile-bioweapon-defense/273082/4 "2015-09-30T07:34:58Z")
Windshield: ![https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/1453343026853014704.jpg](https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/1453343026853014704.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2015, 7:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tesla-model-x-new-design-11-7-1-4-mile-bioweapon-defense/273082/5 "2015-09-30T07:36:21Z")
Kinda looks like a Prius ☹ ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2015, 7:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tesla-model-x-new-design-11-7-1-4-mile-bioweapon-defense/273082/6 "2015-09-30T07:48:39Z")
almost $150k yikes… ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2015, 8:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tesla-model-x-new-design-11-7-1-4-mile-bioweapon-defense/273082/7 "2015-09-30T08:04:24Z")
If only the bioweapon defense could be used in reverse to evacuate “smells”… ---
**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2015, 8:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tesla-model-x-new-design-11-7-1-4-mile-bioweapon-defense/273082/8 "2015-09-30T08:26:44Z")
lol^ ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2015, 8:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tesla-model-x-new-design-11-7-1-4-mile-bioweapon-defense/273082/9 "2015-09-30T08:44:49Z")
> [@XwalkerX](#): > > almost $150k > > yikes… Yeah what the hell is that? I thought they were aiming for the $60k range? ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2015, 8:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tesla-model-x-new-design-11-7-1-4-mile-bioweapon-defense/273082/10 "2015-09-30T08:51:43Z")
Yeah it’s a bit much. Even more than the diesel Range Rover coming next year that I have my eye on. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2015, 8:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tesla-model-x-new-design-11-7-1-4-mile-bioweapon-defense/273082/11 "2015-09-30T08:52:36Z")
> [@Paulo](#): > > Yeah what the hell is that? I thought they were aiming for the $60k range? I wonder that that means for the 35k model in 2017 ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2015, 9:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tesla-model-x-new-design-11-7-1-4-mile-bioweapon-defense/273082/12 "2015-09-30T09:00:53Z")
The 3 supposedly will have a new battery pack, bringing down the cost. The X and S share the same pack. A $60k Model 3 P85D is what I expect. ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2015, 9:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tesla-model-x-new-design-11-7-1-4-mile-bioweapon-defense/273082/13 "2015-09-30T09:03:02Z")
That’s my main concern. I’ve been waiting for details on it so I can get on a waiting list, but if they end up doubling the price of that too then I’m out. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2015, 9:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tesla-model-x-new-design-11-7-1-4-mile-bioweapon-defense/273082/14 "2015-09-30T09:07:15Z")
> [@Paulo](#): > > That’s my main concern. I’ve been waiting for details on it so I can get on a waiting list, but if they end up doubling the price of that too then I’m out. I’m on the same plan lol ---
**Author:** ![superfan99](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/96bed5/32.png) [@superfan99](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/superfan99)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2015, 9:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tesla-model-x-new-design-11-7-1-4-mile-bioweapon-defense/273082/15 "2015-09-30T09:08:14Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > I’m on the same plan lol yep. ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2015, 9:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tesla-model-x-new-design-11-7-1-4-mile-bioweapon-defense/273082/16 "2015-09-30T09:11:33Z")
x4 Unveil is in March. We’ll know more then I hope. ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2015, 9:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tesla-model-x-new-design-11-7-1-4-mile-bioweapon-defense/273082/17 "2015-09-30T09:26:41Z")
Model 3. I’m in. P85d. I’m in. This this just sucks and at $150k, it sucks even more. ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2015, 10:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tesla-model-x-new-design-11-7-1-4-mile-bioweapon-defense/273082/18 "2015-09-30T10:52:14Z")
![http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--DUUQpTW4--/1453427451270549831.gif](http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--DUUQpTW4--/1453427451270549831.gif) ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2015, 11:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tesla-model-x-new-design-11-7-1-4-mile-bioweapon-defense/273082/19 "2015-09-30T11:05:34Z")
This would be a great replacement for our CX-9. 7 passengers, AWD, towing capacity. It looked perfect until I got to the $130k price tag. Obviously it’s way more upscale and in a class of it’s own in performance wise but hopefully someday they market one with a 0-60 in the 7-8 second range, no bio-attack mode or other nonsense and sell it for a price remotely in the neighborhood of other mainstream SUV’s. Ever since Holiday Valley put the charge stations in at the main lodge, right next to the main stairs, the idea of getting half my ski trip commute for free plus premium parking has been appealing. 🙂 - - - Updated - - - > [@Beck](#): > > This this just sucks and at $150k, it sucks even more. Curious why you would say that. This is the first one that is truly practical for WNY. Nothing against their other models but I drove a powerful rear wheel drive car with snow tires for the past 9 years and while some who’s a great driver can do it I would never even consider tossing my wife the keys to it on a snowy day. ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2015, 12:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tesla-model-x-new-design-11-7-1-4-mile-bioweapon-defense/273082/20 "2015-09-30T12:13:11Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > This would be a great replacement for our CX-9. 7 passengers, AWD, towing capacity. It looked perfect until I got to the $130k price tag. Obviously it’s way more upscale and in a class of it’s own in performance wise but hopefully someday they market one with a 0-60 in the 7-8 second range, no bio-attack mode or other nonsense and sell it for a price remotely in the neighborhood of other mainstream SUV’s. > > Ever since Holiday Valley put the charge stations in at the main lodge, right next to the main stairs, the idea of getting half my ski trip commute for free plus premium parking has been appealing. 🙂 > > - > - > - Updated - - - > > Curious why you would say that. This is the first one that is truly practical for WNY. Nothing against their other models but I drove a powerful rear wheel drive car with snow tires for the past 9 years and while some who’s a great driver can do it I would never even consider tossing my wife the keys to it on a snowy day. It was more or less based on it’s looks/price. It’s heinous. Tech wise, the “cool” factor is there. Too bad 99% of people who “would buy one” can’t. Again, I’m a big fan of the 3 and the P/S model cars. I would probably be driving a pre-owned S at the moment, if it made sense/I could drive something other than a VW. When we get a Tesla franchise, I’ll have one. :tup: [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tesla-model-x-new-design-11-7-1-4-mile-bioweapon-defense/273082.md?page=2)