Tesla unveiled its long-awaited electric crossover Tuesday night, a gull-winged beauty that will shake up the luxury vehicle market.<br />Model X uses the same electric drivetrain as its hit Model S sedan, allowing similar breakneck acceleration times and about 250 miles of range per charge.<br />Model X "sets a new bar for automotive engineering," Musk told reporters before the vehicle was formally unveiled.<br />The new vehicle tests whether Tesla can compete against the likes of Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Lexus in a new space - crossovers, one of the hottest segments of the automotive market as consumer seek roomier, yet plush, vehicles.<br />Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said he wanted to make sure the doors are just right, that they close properly and protect against all the elements.<br />Besides it's novel doors, Tesla is touting other features about the Model X.<br /><br />For instance, it can tow 5,000 pounds.
