SPIED + VIDEO: The Tesla Model X Comes Out From Hiding — Spotted 3X In NoCal And AZ

Fans of Tesla, as well as investors, have been eagerly awaiting the debut of the Model X. It's been a LONG time since we got a first look at a concept and now a lot of folks want to see what the real deal is.

What will get lost from concept to production? What all-new features will Tesla hit us with? Will THIS be a follow up, gamechanging vehicle that will propel shares of TSLA through the roof?

After the success of the Model S, a lot is riding on this sport-utility vehicle/minivan/crossover thing.

This past week was a busy one for Spies. That's because the Model X was nabbed in three different locations. Not only was it caught, it was seen on video. Considering how below the radar the Model X has been flying, this is huge news.

First in Arizona, a eagle-eyed viewer video'd a Model X covered in dirt on a trailer. While it's obviously a test vehicle, we're guessing it ran out of juice during some off-roading.

Second, spied in NoCal's Bay Area town of Mountain View — home to Google — a Model X was seen cruising the local boulevard.

Lastly, seen in NoCal's Berkeley neighborhood, a Model X is once again driving on local roads.

A couple takeaways from these clips:

1) The Model X is going to be BIG. Check out how long and tall it is. To me, it appears to be the same proportions as the BMW 5-Series GT.

2) While the Model X will try to take some creative license from the Model S, which is a pretty stellar design, it doesn't appear it will be a looker as much as it will be a vehicle designed for function.

Check out the clips below, Spies, and let us know what YOU think of the all-new Model X!

scenicbyway12 - 7/25/2015 2:36:31 PM

+4 Boost

This thing strikes me as a bad love-child of the BMW 5 GT and the Honda Crosstour. It may be cool but damn it's unattractive.

MDarringer - 7/25/2015 2:53:06 PM

+2 Boost

It will be equally unattractive when you're off road and the battery dies.

Agent00R - 7/25/2015 7:03:56 PM

-1 Boost

What will be interesting to see is if it is the fastest SUV and if that will be why people snap them up.

Unless something drastically changes between now and its introduction, it sure won't be a looker. But, neither was the Panamera and Cayenne and look how THEY did saleswise...

Weapon - 7/26/2015 12:07:53 AM

-1 Boost

The final design isn't out yet so it is hard to say. But based on the alpha design, I think it looks good when in white.

Agent00R - 7/26/2015 11:19:40 AM

-2 Boost

I hear you, Weapon, but you don't need to see final form to know that this vehicle's proportions are awful. Just scroll up to second video's cover image and REALLY look at it.

TomM - 7/25/2015 6:30:53 PM

+3 Boost

Gee - an updated AMC Pacer - that runs on Batteries!

What will they think of next!

mre30 - 7/26/2015 2:05:59 PM

+2 Boost

The market is very thin up there for $100,000 SUVs. Very curious to see how well it does. I suspect #1 trade-in will be the Model S. Two of my friends with Model S' are on the list to get an X.

Prediction - Novelty of Model S is about to instantly wear off - Model X will take up that slack. Tesla is a one-product line compnay, sales-wise.

TomM - 7/26/2015 7:37:32 PM

+2 Boost

As long as the volume of Tesla cars remains low enough that they can control the market - which they try to do by not having dealers - they will continue to sell some vehicles. However - once the Auto Aftermarket has to get involved in sales - that will be the beginning of the end for them. Used Teslas - because they largely cannot be serviced by anyone other than the company itself (They do not reveal their code structures for their Cars and only their dealers can remove codes after repairs) - no used car companies will want them. Their value will be only to Tesla itself. The question is - will Tesla buy back all of their cars to prevent a collapse in used car value!