The 2020 Tesla Model X comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 1-speed direct drive.No major additions announced yet, but Tesla typically updates its vehicles throughout the calendar year.
Pros Instant and powerful acceleration Electric range is impressive Three-row seating is available Access to Tesla's extensive Supercharger network
Cons Finicky upward-swinging rear doors impede functionality Rough, choppy ride with larger wheels Vast windshield lets too much sun and heat into the cabin Apple CarPlay and Android Auto aren't offered
Ignore the silly falcon doors and the 2020 Tesla Model X is a compelling family electric crossover.
Pros Stupefying performance Rides well Quick, clear 17-inch touchscreen All-electric powertrain
Cons Awkward style Falcon doors are a gimmick Disappointing interior space Expensive
It's hard to know exactly what's new on 2020 Model Xs because Tesla, unlike almost every other automaker, makes constant running changes to its products throughout each calendar year. According to a blog post on its consumer site, Tesla touts more efficient electric motors, faster charging via more robust onboard chargers, and a fully adaptive air suspension system. Tesla is also testing a new variant of the Model S—the Model X's sedan cousin—at Germany's famed Nürburgring race course.
Pros Long driving range, quick-charging battery, impressive acceleration.
Cons Cabin doesn't live up to the price, gimmicky Falcon Wing doors, build quality could be better.
Wi-Fi hotspot now standard.No other significant changes for 2021.
Pros Wickedly quick acceleration Grip and handling are excellent Still as practical as a standard X3
Cons Excessively stiff ride, even in the softest suspension setting Tire roar on the highway can be wearing on long drives
For 2021, the X3 M adds newly standard features and some fresh options. Most notably, its infotainment system now includes Android Auto, which had been conspicuously missing. Likewise, a Wi-Fi hotspot and a one-year subscription to SiriusXM satellite radio with 360L are now standard; a matte wood finish is a new interior option. BMW also changes the Competition designation from a model to a package.
Pros As quick or quicker than many sports cars, mind-boggling agility for an SUV, more practical than a sedan.
Cons Ride is stiffer than desired, fewer driver-mode settings would be fine, how much power is too much power?
The 2021 BMW X3's #1 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Compact SUVs category. Currently the BMW X3 has a score of 8.5 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 30 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Muscular engine options Poised ride and handling Easy-to-use infotainment system Roomy seating and cargo space
Cons Higher starting price than many rivals
