Pros Things we like Good electric/hybrid handover Fuel and battery efficiency Build quality Not so much
Cons Hefty price Compromised load area Under-servoed brakes Paranoid parking assistance
The X3 has never done BMW much credit, but the current one is a thorough enough job to take on the class best.
Pros Good ride and handling, fine engines, well-finished cabin, many high-tech options
Cons Note that word 'options'. And the steering is a bit numb, not helped by the thick steering wheel
PROS Good power and response in hybrid mode Premium styling and high-quality cabin Plenty of space for adults front and rear
CONS Not a lot of grunt in EV mode Short real-world EV range Battery packaging impedes on cargo space
For 2021, All-new interior design with new dash, steering wheel and infotainment screen.Minor changes to exterior design.Lineup now consists of Long Range and Plaid trims.
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 Vast windshield lets too much sun and heat into the cabin Apple CarPlay and Android Auto aren't offered
If you can look past the gimmickry of the falcon doors, the 2021 Tesla Model X can render the big gas-guzzling family SUV obsolete.
Pros Shockingly good performance Smooth, controlled ride Quick, clear 17.0-inch touchscreen A design like no other
Cons Gimmicky falcon-wing doors Disappointing interior space High prices Awkward-looking profile
The Model X has received a styling refresh both inside and out for 2021. Cleaner lines give the SUV a more modern appearance on the outside while the cabin benefits from a redesigned infotainment display and a new F1-style square steering wheel. The lineup now consists of the Long Range and the performance-oriented Plaid models.
Pros Impressive all-electric driving range, fast-charging capability, giggle-inducing acceleration.
Cons Interior lacks luxury panache, top-hinged Falcon Wing doors are fussy, mediocre fit-and-finish.
