They’re called crossovers because they offer most of the utility of an SUV, but have a car-like ride and better gas mileage than traditional SUVs. Like the Model S, the smaller sedan and crossover will be powered exclusively by electric motors and lithium-ion batteries, and are designed to use the company’s fast-charge stations. A crossover SUV is generally a tall, four-door hatchback, which may have all-wheel drive along with extra ground clearance resembling an SUV. 2017 Kia Soul, inside of drivers side open door, window open. The big difference between the premium European models, which have internal combustion engines, and Tesla’s future cars will be the propulsion system. It likely will be targeted at the BMW X1 and Audi Q3 crossovers. The winner in this regard for 2017 is the base S version of the Nissan Versa with a manual transmission, which features a sticker price of just 11,990. Tesla’s compact crossover may share some design cues, including gull-wing doors, with the 2014 Model X, Musk suggested. Explore Nissans full lineup of mid-size & full-size crossovers & SUVs with 3rd row seating, featuring the Rogue, Rogue Sport, Murano, Pathfinder, Armada. Musk said the small sedan - known internally as Gen 3 because it will be built on the company’s third-generation platform - is aimed at the Audi A4 and the BMW 3 Series. The new models will be smaller and less expensive than Tesla’s $70,000 Model S sedan, which went on sale last summer, and the upcoming Model X crossover that’s due in 2014, he said. CEO of Tesla Motors Elon Musk speaks during a session titled "To Infinity and Beyond: Jeff Skoll talks with Elon And Kimbal Musk" at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California April 29, 2013.
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