Tesla Model X Configurator Now Live; Signature Series Starts At $132,000 (UPDATED)

The appearance of an online configurator is usually a good indication that a new model is about to go on sale.

So the launch of the Tesla Model X online configurator will likely be viewed as a welcome sight indeed by those anticipating the much-delayed launch of the electric crossover.

That includes the 20,000 or so customers Tesla says have made reservations for the luxury utility vehicle.

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Customers who have reserved the top-level Signature Series were given a private link to the configurator, which was spotted by members of the Tesla Motors Club forum.

The Signature Series starts at $132,000--before any Federal, state, or local incentives--and uses the 90-kilowatt-hour battery pack recently introduced for the Model S.

[EDITOR'S NOTE: While this article clearly specifies that it is the Model X Signature Series first editions that start at $132,000, readers complained in the comments that our headline was not as clear.

We agree, and we have edited the headline to make the pricing reference clearer.

After much coverage of the $132,000 price for the Model X Signature Series, Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted on September 2: "With same options, Model X is $5,000 more than an S due to greater size & body complexity. Signature Series is fully loaded, hence high price."

Musk also added that the first production Model X cars would be handed over to their buyers on September 29th at the company's assembly plant in Fremont, California.]

That gives the all-wheel drive crossover an estimated range of 240 miles, while 0 to 60 mph will take 3.8 seconds, according to the website.

Top speed is the same 155 mph as the fastest Model S variants.

Like the Model S, the Model X will also be available with the $10,000 "Ludicrous mode" performance option.