2022 Tesla Model X

791 lb-ft combined (Long Range, dual-motor AWD); higher for Plaid

2022 is a continuation of the 2021 facelift generation with no powertrain change: the volume Long Range trim carries the dual-motor setup at 670 hp combined, with the tri-motor Plaid at 1,020 hp.

Torque

3.8 s (Long Range, mfr. with rollout); ~2.5 s (Plaid)

Tesla does not publish an official torque figure for the Model X; this is the widely cited third-party combined estimate for the 2022 dual-motor Long Range. Either way the value clears the SUV band ceiling of 500 lb-ft and pins at 100.

0–60 mph time

95/100

Tesla's quoted 0–60 for the 2022 Long Range (dual-motor) volume trim, with rollout subtracted per Tesla's customary methodology — quicker than every non-Plaid three-row luxury SUV rival.

Powertrain refinement90

Instant, lag-free permanent-magnet/induction motor delivery with no gearbox or hybrid handoff to interrupt it; reviewers of the 2021–2022 refreshed Model X consistently praise the immediacy of throttle response, with only minor motor whine noted at speed.

Transmission behavior90

5,000 lbs (tow hitch standard)

Fixed-ratio single-speed reduction gears front and rear mean there is nothing to shift, hunt, or drone — power delivery is continuous from a standstill, with well-judged regen blending.

Max towing capacity

57/100

Tesla rates the 2022 Model X at 5,000 lbs with the factory tow hitch — mid-pack for a full-size luxury SUV and below the 6,000–7,700 lbs that body-on-frame and the contemporary Rivian R1S manage.

AWD/4WD availability82

Every 2022 Model X is all-wheel drive — dual-motor on Long Range, tri-motor on Plaid — with independent front/rear torque control that vectors faster than a mechanical system, but there is no low-range analogue or terrain-specific drive modes.

Off-road capability36

Powertrain lineup breadth26

Adaptive air suspension raises ground clearance and instant AWD torque helps on loose surfaces, but there are no skid plates, no locking differentials, no terrain modes, no crawl control, and standard wheels wear low-profile street tires.

102 MPGe combined (Model X Long Range); 91 MPGe Plaid

One powertrain type only — battery-electric — in two states of tune (Long Range dual-motor, Plaid tri-motor), with no gas, hybrid, or PHEV alternative and no single-motor entry point for 2022.

2Efficiency & RangeOne of the Model X's strongest categories.2.95B-

Combined fuel economy

107 MPGe city (Model X Long Range); 94 MPGe Plaid

33 kWh/100 mi is respectable for a ~5,400-lb three-row luxury SUV, well ahead of the contemporary gas and hybrid luxury SUV competition, but trails lighter EV sedans and crossovers in the same Tesla lineup.

City fuel economy

97 MPGe highway (Model X Long Range); 88 MPGe Plaid

City is normally an EV's strongest rating; the gap to the band ceiling reflects the mass of a three-row SUV with a ~100 kWh pack, though regenerative braking still recovers significant energy in stop-and-go driving.

Highway fuel economy

348 mi EPA (Model X Long Range); ~333 mi Plaid

The best of the Model X's three ratings relative to its class band — only a modest drop from city to highway for a vehicle this tall, aided by Tesla's unusually low ~0.24 Cd drag coefficient for an SUV body.

Driving range

21/100

250 kW peak on a V3 Tesla Supercharger (native port)

348 miles clears the practical road-trip threshold with room to spare and leads most full-size luxury SUV rivals available in 2022, electric or otherwise, though it trails the Model S sedan built on the same platform.

DC fast-charge peak rate

72/100

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250 kW was the ceiling of Tesla's 400V architecture by 2022 and was already widely available on the V3 Supercharger network; quick but a hard architectural limit that 800V rivals arriving later would exceed.

10–80% fast-charge time

~31 min 10–80% on a 250 kW Supercharger (~129 kW average)

50/100

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Tesla publishes no official 10–80% figure for the Model X. Roughly 67 kWh must move to cover the window on a ~96 kWh usable pack, and the charge curve tapers early enough that the session averages well under the 250 kW peak.

Estimated annual fuel cost

$750/yr EPA estimate (15,000 mi, Long Range)

About $750 a year to run a three-row full-size luxury SUV is a fraction of what contemporary V6/V8 luxury SUV rivals cost to fuel, and is the single largest running-cost advantage the vehicle has.

Fuel requirements88

5 stars overall (5-star rollover; frontal/side not separately re-tested for this generation)

No fuel grade to worry about, and already the best public-charging story among 2022 EVs: the native Tesla port plugs directly into the Supercharger network (then the largest and most reliable in the US), with route planning handled by the nav system and simple Level 2 home charging for daily use.

3SafetyMid-pack among this car's ten categories.2.49C+

NHTSA overall rating

IIHS awards & crashworthiness42

NHTSA's current database lists the Model X at 5 stars overall with a 5-star rollover result; NHTSA has not published fresh frontal/side crash-test scores for this generation, relying on the overall 5-star determination carried from earlier full-battery testing of the same structure.

Standard ADAS suite breadth83

IIHS has not published a Top Safety Pick/Pick+ award or a full crashworthiness scorecard (small-overlap, roof strength, headlights) for the Model X — the Institute tested the Model 3 and Model Y for 2022 but left the lower-volume Model X untested, so there is no independent corroboration beyond NHTSA's 5-star overall rating.

Automatic emergency braking performance68

Standard Autopilot (Traffic-Aware Cruise Control + Autosteer), forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure avoidance, and camera-based blind-spot/rear cross-traffic alerts are all standard equipment on every 2022 Model X trim — nothing in this suite is trim-gated. The only gated items (Auto Lane Change, Navigate on Autopilot, Summon) are convenience features on top of the standard safety suite, not safety-critical ones.

Blind-spot & cross-traffic coverage60

No independent IIHS front-crash-prevention test (vehicle-to-vehicle or pedestrian, day/night) exists for the Model X. 2022 is the model year Tesla removed radar from Model X in favor of camera-only 'Tesla Vision,' and owners/reviewers reported temporary regressions during the transition (reduced follow distance, some features disabled pending camera-only validation), so AEB performance for this specific year carries more uncertainty than Tesla's radar-era cars or its later vision-mature cars.

Lane keeping & centering70

Blind-spot coverage is standard via camera (a visual alert plus an automatic camera feed in the instrument cluster when the turn signal is engaged) and rear cross-traffic alert is standard, but both are alert-only — the system does not actively brake or steer to avoid a blind-spot or cross-traffic collision the way some rivals' active-intervention systems do.

Adaptive cruise & highway assist74

Autosteer lane centering is generally smooth and widely used on the highway, but the 2022 radar-to-vision transition brought reports of reduced confidence and occasional speed/following-distance restrictions on vision-only cars while the system was being revalidated, pulling this below Tesla's best-case reputation for the specific 2022 build.

Hands-free driving availability12

Traffic-Aware Cruise Control covers the full speed range including stop-and-go, and is well integrated with Autosteer for a cohesive highway-assist experience, but the same 2022 vision-transition caveat applies — some early vision-only cars had temporary speed caps and increased following-distance limits versus the radar-equipped cars they replaced.

Tesla has no hands-free driving system on the 2022 Model X. Both standard Autopilot and the paid FSD Capability package are torque-sensing, hands-on-wheel systems at all times — unlike GM Super Cruise or Ford BlueCruise, there is no mapped-highway eyes-on/hands-off mode.

Headlight performance55

IIHS has not published a headlight rating for the Model X, so there is no instrumented result to anchor this item. LED matrix headlights with automatic high-beam are standard, which is a reasonable baseline, but without an independent test this is an estimate rather than a corroborated figure.

Outward visibility46

Child-seat (LATCH) usability58

Owners and reviewers consistently flag large, bulky A-pillars that create meaningful forward blind spots at intersections and crosswalks, plus small side/rearview mirrors with limited coverage. The camera-based blind-spot display partially compensates on lane changes, but doesn't address the A-pillar forward blind spot, so overall sightlines land below average for the segment.

6 seats standard (dual second-row captain's chairs + 2-seat third row); 5-seat and 7-seat (bench second row) configurations optional at no/low extra cost

LATCH lower anchors are present in all three second-row positions and both outboard third-row seats (no center third-row anchor), which is more coverage than many three-row rivals offer — but the anchors are deep-set with stiff upholstery that complicates buckling, and tether anchors are buried in seatback carpet. The falcon-wing doors give a wide, stand-up-straight opening for second-row installs, though the third-row opening is tighter with a tall step-in.

4Space & ComfortMid-pack among this car's ten categories.2.07C

Seating capacity

50/100

The refreshed 2022 Model X ships 6-seat as the default order configuration, with 5- and 7-seat layouts available to order; scored on the default 6-seat volume build.

Front headroom

41.7 in

94/100

Glass roof and tall cabin give the refreshed Model X class-leading front headroom.

Front legroom

41.1 in

24/100

Front legroom sits mid-pack for the full-size luxury SUV band.

Rear headroom

41 in (second row)

38.0-39.8 in (second row, depends on captain's-chair slide position)

The glass-roof panel that stretches over the second row gives genuinely limo-like headroom, among the best in the segment.

Rear legroom

67/100

Second-row legroom is competitive but not exceptional once the captain's chairs are positioned to leave room for third-row occupants.

Third-row usability42

37.1 cu ft behind 2nd row (3rd row folded) + 6.5 cu ft frunk = ~43.6 cu ft usable

A real adult-capable (barely) third row exists with falcon-wing-door access that is easier to climb into than most SUVs' third rows, but legroom (29.8-32.3 in) and intruding falcon-wing-door hardware make it kid/short-trip territory for adults, consistent with Model X's segment reputation.

Cargo/trunk volume

22/100

91.6 cu ft with all rear seats folded, including frunk (rear cargo ~85.1 cu ft + 6.5 cu ft frunk)

Behind-second-row cargo volume is modest for the segment once the third row is in use fold position, though the frunk adds meaningfully usable space on top.

Max cargo volume

81/100

In-cabin storage & clever solutions72

With all rear seats folded flat the Model X opens up to a large, nearly flat load floor that is competitive with the segment's biggest three-row SUVs once the frunk is counted in.

A deep, configurable center console bin, closed cubby ahead of the shifter stalk-less column, dual-row underfloor storage via the flat battery floor, and a frunk on top of the main trunk beat most three-row SUVs' storage, though it lacks a true giant 'giga console' of later Tesla models.

Seat comfort68

Front seats are well-cushioned and supportive with heating/ventilation across rows one and two on the volume trim; reviewers rate them good but not best-in-class next to German luxury rivals.

Ride quality56

Standard adaptive air suspension gives a generally smooth, controlled ride, but Consumer Reports and other period testers flagged a firmer, sometimes busy ride on 20/22-inch wheels that transmits more road imperfection than rivals like the Range Rover or GLS.

Cabin quietness66

Climate & comfort features80

No engine noise and acoustic glass keep the cabin quiet at steady cruise, though the tall, boxy shape and large glass roof produce more wind/road noise at highway speed than sedan-based EV rivals.

$116,190 (Long Range, the only non-Plaid trim in 2022)

Heated front and second-row seats and heated steering wheel are standard on the volume trim, with HEPA filtration/Bioweapon Defense Mode, tri-zone climate, and rear-seat climate control via the second-row touchscreen all standard - a rich comfort package versus combustion-engine three-row rivals.

5Cost of OwnershipThe Model X's lowest-graded category.0.00F

Base MSRP

$116,190 (Long Range AWD, the higher-volume of the two 2022 trims)

2022 lineup offered only Long Range and Plaid (no base/Standard Range trim since the 2021 relaunch), so Long Range is both the entry and volume trim.

Volume-Trim Price

5-Year Maintenance & Repair Cost

Long Range outsells the $140k Plaid by a wide margin and is the representative trim; Plaid (from ~$138,990–$140,190) is the low-volume performance halo.

$3,937 maintenance + $6,183 repairs over 5 yr/60k mi

5-Year Resale Value Retention

Edmunds' own 2022-model-year True Cost to Own page gives separate maintenance and repair figures; combined they land mid-pack for the luxury SUV segment, with no fuel-burning-related upkeep but Tesla-specific body/paint and Autopilot hardware repairs offsetting the simpler EV drivetrain.

~35% of MSRP retained after 5 years (est.)

4 yr / 50,000 mi bumper-to-bumper

Multiple residual-value trackers put Model X 5-year retention in the low-to-high 30s percent — Tesla's repeated price cuts on new units through 2022-2024 hit used Model X values especially hard, and the luxury EV SUV class as a whole retains worse than the average SUV.

Basic warranty

50/100

8 yr / 150,000 mi battery & drive unit, ≥70% capacity retention guaranteed

Standard across Tesla's lineup in 2022; in line with the mainstream 3-5 year segment band but shorter than several luxury rivals' 4-5 year coverage.

Powertrain warranty

60/100

Complimentary maintenance & perks35

Model X/Model S get Tesla's longest battery/drive-unit coverage tier (150,000 mi cap vs. 100-120k for Model 3/Y), a genuine strength versus most combustion luxury SUV rivals' shorter EV/hybrid component warranties.

Effective 5-Year Ownership Cost

Tesla includes no complimentary scheduled-maintenance plan and no standing charging credits for 2022 retail orders; roadside assistance exists but is limited and largely pay-per-use outside of warranty-covered towing. The EV drivetrain needs little scheduled service, which softens the gap but doesn't substitute for an included-maintenance program the way some luxury rivals offer.

$85,644 (≈$75,524 depreciation + $10,120 maintenance)

$116,190 volume-trim price minus its estimated resale value after 5 years (35% retained, or about $40,667) leaves about $75,524 in depreciation. Add the projected $10,120 in 5-year maintenance and repairs, and owning this vehicle for 5 years costs about $85,644 in total.

6Reliability & QualityOne of the Model X's weakest categories.1.08D

Predicted reliability35

Brand reliability track record48

2022 lands inside the roughest stretch of Model X predicted-reliability data: Consumer Reports placed the nameplate among the least reliable EVs it tested in this period (around 52/100, 2 out of 5), and the just-completed 2021 ground-up interior/console redesign (new 17-inch display, rear screen, yoke-only steering, falcon-wing door electronics carried over) was still shaking out teething problems rather than benefiting from a settled design. Scored below the 2026 model-year reading (40) because 2022 sits closer to that redesign's rockiest period and the sample CR was working from skewed negative; confidence is MEDIUM rather than HIGH because Model X US volume is low enough that CR's own published figure carries a wide margin.

Brand-level judgment, consistent with how later Tesla scorecards treat this fact. Tesla's sample size was too small for J.D. Power to officially rank it in the 2022 Vehicle Dependability Study, but it was unofficially reported at fourth-from-last; the same year's Initial Quality Study placed Tesla 28th of 35 ranked brands with a well-above-average problems-per-100-vehicles rate. Scored in the bottom-third band, at the low end because 2022 itself (not just the brand's multi-year trend) was a particularly weak quality year across the Tesla lineup.

Recall & TSB history38

Powertrain durability reputation75

2022 was an unusually heavy recall year for this generation of Model X, with several campaigns that directly cover 2022-built cars rather than only older model years: the September 2022 Full Self-Driving Beta software recall (22V-037, production dates through December 26, 2021, with further FSD actions following), a power-window pinch-hazard recall affecting 2021-2022 Model S/X (22V-702), a passenger-airbag calibration recall covering 2021-2023 Model X (22V-843), and a loss-of-power-steering-assist campaign (22V-818). Scored below the 2026 scorecard's reading (46) because of the concentration of physical, not just over-the-air, actions landing in this specific model year.

Interior material quality60

The clear strength of this scorecard, as with every other Tesla model-year. The dual-motor drive units carried on the 2022 Model X have no clutch, belt or multi-speed gearbox to wear, and S/X battery packs have a real high-mileage track record by this point, typically retaining roughly 85-90% capacity near 100,000 miles. Scored a touch below the 2026 reading (78) because 2022 cars had fewer cumulative fleet-miles of data behind them at the time, and because the then-recent interior/console redesign is a different subsystem than the drivetrain, not a reason to discount the powertrain's own standing.

2022 carries forward the 2021 cabin overhaul: 17-inch landscape display, rear-seat touchscreen, wood trim, heated seats for every row, ventilated front seats and a 22-speaker audio system — genuinely competitive materials and tech for the price. Scored below the 2026 reading (67) specifically because 2022 Model X buyers got the yoke-style steering wheel as the only or default configuration (the round wheel option came later), and reviewers singled out its haptic turn-signal/horn controls as poorly executed and its rectangular corners as awkward in hand — a perceived-quality deduction unique to this model year's configuration.

Fit & finish40

Dealer & service network42

Scored below the 2026 reading (50) because 2022 specifically drew a cluster of fit-and-finish complaints beyond the generation's usual falcon-wing-door baseline: automotive press (Jalopnik, SlashGear) covered the Model X's quality problems directly in this window, owners reported falcon-wing doors "seeing ghosts" and refusing to open or close correctly with some cars needing close to two months and up to four service visits before a full door assembly was replaced, and delivery-inspection complaints of misaligned doors and paint scratches were common enough to draw Center for Auto Safety coverage. This is a below-average, not catastrophic, band — the drivetrain and core structure are not implicated.

Parts availability & repair cost30

Tesla's US service footprint in 2022 was smaller than it would later become (roughly 150-180 centers against ~210 by 2025), so physical coverage was thinner relative to the long-drive, multi-week-wait complaints documented for this period — and Tesla's own ownership of its service network, rather than a franchised dealer model, was reported in 2022 press coverage as straining to keep pace with delivery growth. Scored below the 2026 reading (50) for that smaller build-out; mobile service and app scheduling are real offsets but help a Model X, with its shop-only falcon-wing-door and air-suspension work, less than they help simpler Tesla models.

17 in center landscape touchscreen (standard, single size across trims); 8 in second-row touchscreen also standard

Consistent with the 2026 reading (33) and the lowest band in this category. Parts remain effectively dealer-only, the aluminum-intensive body and one-piece panoramic windshield are cited by insurers and body shops as drivers of expensive collision estimates, and the Model X stacks the falcon-wing door mechanisms and glass plus air-suspension hardware on top of that — all specific, costly repair items with no meaningful independent-shop or aftermarket alternative for structural or electronic work.

7Technology & InfotainmentOne of the Model X's strongest categories.2.75B-

Touchscreen size

Infotainment UX & responsiveness92

The refreshed Model X carries a 17 in landscape center display, among the largest in the segment, plus a dedicated 8 in rear-seat touchscreen not broken out as its own item.

Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto5

The refreshed MCU3 hardware (AMD Ryzen-based) runs Tesla's UI with console/game-grade responsiveness and no lag; layout is clean though it shifts more functions than rivals (climate, mirrors, glovebox) into the touchscreen, a real but minor usability tradeoff.

Voice control & native navigation68

Tesla does not support Apple CarPlay or Android Auto in any form, wired or wireless, on any trim - a deliberate design choice to keep everything inside Tesla's own software stack.

Built-in navigation with live Supercharger trip-planning integration is excellent and essentially required since there's no phone-projection alternative, but the 2022-era voice assistant is command-based rather than natural-language and reviewers note it misunderstands more complex requests.

Audio system quality90

Digital instrument cluster48

A 22-speaker, 960-watt audio system with active noise cancellation is standard equipment on every 2022 Model X - no base/premium split, and reviewers rate it among the best stock systems in the segment.

There is a small digital strip display directly ahead of the driver (unlike the Model 3/Y, which omit it entirely), but it shows only speed and basic nav/Autopilot status rather than a full configurable gauge cluster - most information lives on the shared center screen instead.

OTA update capability98

Companion app & remote functions95

Tesla pioneered whole-vehicle over-the-air updates and the 2022 Model X received multiple feature-adding OTA releases through the year (Sentry Mode enhancements, FSD Beta expansion, UI changes) - the clear class benchmark.

Charging ports & device power85

The free Tesla app provides phone-as-key, remote climate preconditioning, Summon/Smart Summon, Sentry Mode viewing, charge control and vehicle locating - one of the most capable companion apps in the industry with no subscription required for core functions.

Keyless & remote access88

Four USB-C ports (two front console, two behind the second-row touchscreen) plus dual Qi wireless charging pads in the front console cover both rows well, though there is no household AC outlet as on some rivals.

Phone-as-key is standard (no fob needed) with key cards as backup, auto-presenting/power door handles, auto-opening falcon-wing rear doors and a power liftgate - comprehensive keyless convenience across the board.

Camera & parking aids82

Head-up display availability5

A 360-degree camera view, front/rear parking sensors and Tesla's Autopark semi-automated parking assist are standard, with Smart Summon for pulling out of a tight space without a driver inside.

Kid & car-seat practicality68

No head-up display is offered on any Model X trim for 2022 - Tesla relies entirely on the center screen and small driver strip display instead.

8Use-Case FitMid-pack among this car's ten categories.2.18C

The falcon-wing rear doors open up and out of the way, giving unusually generous overhead clearance for leaning in to buckle a car seat even in a tight garage or parking spot, but the second-row captain's-chair layout (volume config) limits LATCH to the outboard positions and the doors are slower to cycle open/closed than a conventional door, which is a real daily annoyance.

Family safety package78

Family road-trip comfort64

Standard Autopilot (automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane departure avoidance, blind-spot) ships on every trim with no option-gating, and earlier Model X generations earned a perfect 5-star NHTSA rating in every category; the 2022 model year itself has incomplete fresh NHTSA/IIHS testing data, which caps full confidence.

Second-row captain's chairs with their own climate touchscreen, heated seats and huge headroom make a strong case for a family of four-to-five on a long trip, but the usable third row is tight for anyone but small kids and cargo space shrinks fast once all rows are occupied.

Daily driving ease86

Commuting cost efficiency82

Instant, smooth EV power delivery, strong one-pedal regen driving, and standard Autopilot (adaptive cruise + lane centering) make stop-and-go traffic notably less fatiguing than in a combustion three-row SUV, though the yoke steering wheel (standard through most of 2022) draws criticism for low-speed maneuvers like parking-lot turns and three-point turns.

Parking & maneuverability58

At roughly 100 MPGe-equivalent energy use, home charging costs a small fraction of gasoline for an equivalent three-row luxury SUV, and EVs carry far fewer routine service items (no oil changes, fewer brake jobs via regen) - though Tesla's own tire wear reputation on the Model X is middling.

At 199.2 in long and 78.7 in wide, the Model X is a genuinely large vehicle, but a competitive 41 ft turning circle, standard 360-degree camera and Autopark/Smart Summon partially offset the footprint for tight urban parking.

Work capability42

Durability for work duty32

A 5,000 lb max tow rating (3,500 lb with 22 in wheels) is usable for a light utility trailer or small boat, but there is no bed, no low-range gearing, and falcon-wing rear doors actively work against hauling bulky cargo or equipment - this is not a work vehicle in any traditional sense.

Jobsite & upfit practicality28

The Model X's falcon-wing door motors/sensors and complex suspension/electronics have a well-documented reliability reputation below mainstream fleet-duty SUVs, and it is not sold or marketed into any work-fleet channel, unlike body-on-frame rivals.

Long-distance comfort & range80

There is no household AC outlet, no conventional roof-rack mounting (the falcon-wing doors swing through the roof airspace, ruling out standard crossbars), and essentially no aftermarket upfit ecosystem for jobsite use - only a hitch receiver for trailer/rack accessories.

Outdoor & adventure capability52

A 348-mile EPA range (Long Range trim) with Tesla's dense, well-spaced Supercharger network and integrated trip planner, plus Autopilot's fatigue-reducing adaptive cruise and lane centering, make the Model X a strong long-haul tourer even though the second/third-row glass can let in more heat/noise than a traditional SUV.

Gear & luggage flexibility58

Standard AWD and adjustable air suspension with a raised ride-height setting give real light-gravel/unpaved-road competence and the 5,000 lb tow rating covers small trailers or a boat, but the lack of true roof-rack capability and modest ground clearance versus body-on-frame off-roaders keep it well short of genuine adventure-vehicle territory.

A flat-folding second/third row, a deep rear cargo area, and a separate frunk add up to strong normal-luggage flexibility, but the falcon-wing doors ruling out conventional roof racks is a real limitation for bulky gear like kayaks, cargo boxes, or ski racks that most adventure-oriented SUV buyers take for granted.

9Driving ExperienceMid-pack among this car's ten categories.2.61C+

Handling & agility74

A low center of gravity from the floor-mounted battery pack gives surprisingly flat, composed cornering for a tall three-row SUV, with sharp turn-in and real agility, though reviewers note it still can't match a Porsche Cayenne or Audi Q7 for outright precision at the limit.

Steering feel58

Steering is accurately weighted and quick, but the standard yoke steering wheel for most of the 2022 model year removes the top and bottom rim, which several testers found awkward for hand-over-hand low-speed maneuvers despite praising the on-center feel at speed.

Braking confidence70

Powertrain smoothness & response92

Strong regenerative braking gives confident, predictable one-pedal deceleration in everyday driving, and friction-brake stopping distances are competitive for the segment, though pedal feel during the regen-to-friction handoff is less linear than a combustion SUV's brakes.

Drivetrain noise & vibration80

Dual permanent-magnet/induction motors deliver instant, perfectly linear torque with no shift shock, turbo lag, or stop/start shudder of any kind - a defining strength of the Model X versus combustion three-row rivals.

The dual-motor setup is close to silent at a cruise with only a faint high-pitched whine under hard acceleration that most reviewers consider inoffensive rather than intrusive.

Turning circle

41 ft curb-to-curb

13/100

Driving position & ergonomics60

At 41 ft, the Model X's turning circle is wide even for the full-size luxury SUV band, a consequence of its long wheelbase.

Seat and wheel adjustment range is generous and sightlines are good given the glass roof and tall seating position, but the standard yoke wheel (through most of 2022) and the near-total migration of climate, mirror and glovebox controls into the touchscreen are real ergonomic compromises versus a conventional cockpit.

Fun-to-drive factor66

Standard equipment generosity72

Surprising straight-line speed (3.8s to 60 mph on the volume Long Range trim) and flat, composed cornering give the Model X genuine entertainment value for something this size and shape, even if it never feels like a true enthusiast's SUV the way a performance-tuned combustion rival might.

10Value & Market PositionOne of the Model X's weakest categories.1.91C-

Feature value per dollar66

Even the base 2022 Long Range comes with a big center touchscreen, premium interior materials, three-row/six-to-seven-seat configurations, Autopilot driver assistance, and the falcon-wing doors standard — content that's optional or trim-gated on most rivals. Full Self-Driving capability remains a costly option, which keeps this from the top of the band.

Trim & configuration breadth35

Performance-per-dollar is exceptional (Plaid's 1,020 hp and 2.5s 0-60 undercuts gas supercars costing far more), and 348 miles of EPA range on Long Range beats every gas-SUV equivalent on running cost, but the $116k-$140k price band itself is well above mainstream luxury SUV pricing, capping this at 'fair' rather than standout value.

Sales popularity & market acceptance56

Only two trims for 2022 — Long Range and Plaid — with no lower-cost entry point since the Standard Range X was discontinued; seating choice (5/6/7) is the main configurability, a narrow lineup versus rivals offering multiple powertrains and trim ladders.

Brand desirability & image72

Roughly 22,800-24,100 US units in 2022 is modest in absolute terms but represents steady, supply-constrained demand for a six-figure, low-volume-by-design flagship — a mid-pack showing for the full-size luxury SUV class rather than a leader or a laggard.

Deals & incentive availability20

Tesla's brand remained highly aspirational through 2022 for EV technology, Supercharger network access and software/performance credibility, though Elon Musk's rising public controversy (Twitter acquisition closed October 2022) and persistent build-quality criticism were starting to erode the halo for some buyers.

2022 was a seller's market for Tesla: persistent chip/supply constraints and strong demand meant Tesla raised Model X prices multiple times during the year rather than discounting, with no dealer-network negotiation possible under the direct-sales model and essentially no incentives offered.

Model freshness68

Critical reception & awards56

The underlying platform dates to 2016, but Tesla's substantial 2021 refresh (new interior, yoke-style steering option, revised motors/efficiency, updated touchscreen) carried fully into 2022 as the newest version of that cabin and powertrain — current and recently updated, if not a clean-sheet redesign.