SPIED + VIDEO: Nabbed IN ACTION! The Tesla Model X's Falcon Doors Get Seen In Action On A Test Mule

As I've noted in recent weeks, Tesla has captivated plenty of consumer's attention. The electric auto manufacturer has been able to bottle up that certain product lust that's very rarely achievable.

We say, good for Tesla. And likely good for TSLA shareholders.

The much-anticipated Model X is finally coming to Tesla showrooms and there's been a little bit of curiosity surrounding how its Falcon Doors will function. They're not Gullwing doors and they're obviously not Scissor doors. These are going to be an all-new design and they have to be given the size of the door opening.

Apparently a couple of folks that spotted a Model X research and development vehicle followed it to its location and saw the door in action.

From what we can see it definitely is a different mechanism than Gullwing doors and, honestly, it looks like it doesn't look to require much space to open. It seems to be a conventional door would require quite a bit more room than these Falcon Doors.

What say you, Spies?

MDarringer - 9/27/2015 4:42:05 PM

+3 Boost

Stupid complication for the sake of stupid complication. In order to have 5-star structural rigidity for crash testing, a vehicle with that much open space down the side and cutting to far into the roof means increased weight.

CarCrazedinCali - 9/27/2015 7:18:40 PM

-4 Boost

awesome!!!!

runninglogan1 - 9/28/2015 1:08:23 AM

-6 Boost

This is going to be the envy of the neighborhood.

Vette71 - 9/28/2015 8:48:39 AM

+2 Boost

Rear end view isn't all that attractive. Honda Crosstour? Pontiac Aztec? Don't disagree that some will be sold. There are people out there who will buy anything to be first so that people will look at them. BUT will this design "last"?

investor27 - 9/29/2015 10:45:41 AM

+1 Boost

I noticed in all of these Model X videos that when the Falcon doors are shut, the parts that are on the roof, where the hinges are, are not flushed with roof. That could be a problem.