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    2017 Tesla Model X

    New from

    $122,812 excl. on-roads

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    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    4 year, 80,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Tesla Model X

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Tesla Model X is a Suv Upper Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $122,812 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $270,752 for the D Performance.

    There are 2 variants of the Model X available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2016.

    The Tesla Model X is only available with an electric motor that produces 245kW and 525Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2017 Model X is offered with a 4 year, 80,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    102.47 - 232.69 kW/t
    70.04 kW/t
    232.69 kW/t
    Price
    $122,812 - $270,752
    $110,900
    $373,900
    Warranty (Years)
    4 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    80,000 km
    80,000 km
    Unlimited
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,250 kg
    2,250 kg
    3,500 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    139 - 185 mm
    139 mm
    296 mm

    Battery & Charging

    Max. battery kilowatt hour
    60 - 100 kWh
    60 kWh
    100 kWh
    Vehicle Range (EV)
    355 - 565 km
    1.61 km
    565 km

    2017 Tesla Model X Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Tesla Model X

    Base

    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: Tesla1
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Convenience
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 17.0
      • Navigational Systems Traffic Info
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
    • Dimensions
      • 3rd Row Headroom (mm): 942
      • 3rd Row Hip Room (mm): 978
      • 3rd Row Leg Room (mm): 831
      • 3rd Row Shoulder Room (mm): 1016
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1059
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1412
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1046
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1542
      • Front Track (mm): 1661
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 185
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom 3rd Row (in): 37.1
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 41.7
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 40.9
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room 3rd Row (in): 38.5
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 55.6
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 59.0
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room 3rd Row (in): 32.7
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.2
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 38.4
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room 3rd Row (in): 40.0
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 60.7
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.8
      • Overall Length (mm): 5037
      • Overall Width (mm): 2271
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 1039
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1499
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 975
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1443
      • Rear Track (mm): 1669
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2965
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Gull Wing
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Gull Wing
    • Engine
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Zev
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Type: Electric
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
    • Hybrid and electric systems
      • Charging Information Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
      • Charging Information Mode 4 Duration: 12.00
      • Charging Information Mode 4 Scenario: Mode 4
      • Charging Information Mode 4 Voltage: 240
      • Electric Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Electric Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (nm): 525
      • Electric Motor 1 Motor Number: 1
      • Electric Motor 2 Motor Number: 2
      • Electric Power Source Battery (ah): 48.0
      • Electric Power Source Battery Swap Time: 2
      • Electric Power Source Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Electric Power Source High Power Charger
      • Electric Power Source Maximum Battery (kwh): 75.0
      • Electric Power Source Onboard Charger: 16.5
      • Electric Power Source Range (km): 417.00
      • Electric Power Source Range (miles): 259.11
      • Electric Power Source Swapable Battery
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Size (in): 17.0
      • Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
      • Touch Screen Display
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood & Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood & Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood & Alloy
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.2
      • Performance Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 210
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 130
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 333
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 245
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 525
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
      • Knee Airbags Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Number Of Airbags: 8
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Front Rear Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seating Capacity: 7
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3+2
      • Third Row Seat Front Facing Direction: Front
      • Third Row Seat Front Seating Capacity: 2
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Variable Rack
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-time
      • Drive Selection: Automatic
      • Transmission Description: Automatic
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 1
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Auto-dimming Passenger Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 80000
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 48
      • Electric Systems Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Electric Systems Duration (months): 96
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 80000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 48
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): 80000
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 48
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 105
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 10.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 110
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 275

    D Performance

    Adds to Base:
    • Dimensions
      • Rear Track (mm): 1699
    • Hybrid and electric systems
      • Electric Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (nm): 967
      • Electric Power Source Maximum Battery (kwh): 90.0
      • Electric Power Source Onboard Charger: 10.0
      • Electric Power Source Range (km): 467.00
      • Electric Power Source Range (miles): 290.18
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 3.4
      • Performance Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 250
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 540
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 397
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 967
    Removes from Base:
    • Dimensions
      • Rear Track (mm): 1669
    • Hybrid and electric systems
      • Electric Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (nm): 525
      • Electric Power Source High Power Charger
      • Electric Power Source Maximum Battery (kwh): 75.0
      • Electric Power Source Onboard Charger: 16.5
      • Electric Power Source Range (km): 417.00
      • Electric Power Source Range (miles): 259.11
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.2
      • Performance Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 210
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 130
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 333
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 245
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 525
    See all 2017 Tesla Model X Specs

    2017 Tesla Model X Fuel Economy

    Tesla Model XFuel TypeCombined
    Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4Electric-
    See all Tesla Model X Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Tesla Model X?

    You should service your Model X at your authorised Tesla dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Model X's warranty.

    2017 Tesla Model X Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Tesla Model X?

    The Tesla Model X offers a 4 year 80,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Tesla Model X FAQs

    The cheapest Tesla Model X is the Base that starts from $0.

    The most expensive Tesla Model X is the D Performance that starts from $270,752.

    The best towing capacity of a Tesla Model X is 2250 kg offered by the following variants: Base and D Performance.

    The largest Tesla Model X is the Base which measures 1999mm wide, 5052mm in length and sits 1684mm tall.

    The most powerful Tesla Model X is the D Performance which has 568kW of power from its null engine.

    The Tesla Model X is built in USA and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Tesla Model X is the D Performance which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Tesla Model X uses Electric.

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