article_snippet: A prototype of the highly-anticipated Tesla Model X has apparently been seen cruising around California.
article_snippet: A prototype of the highly-anticipated Tesla Model X has apparently been seen cruising around California. 
article_snippet: Tesla first unveiled the Model X in 2012 with the original prediction of having the luxury crossover ready for sale in 2013.
article_snippet: But the launch date has been pushed back several times, and the Tesla website currently states that the launch date should be ready in 2016.
article_snippet: However, a number of reports suggest the sighting of the pure electric vehicle could mean the Model X will hit dealerships as early as this year.
article_snippet: And this isn’t the first time the Model X has been spotted on the roads by Tesla enthusiasts.
article_snippet: A number of reports suggest the sighting of this test vehicle could mean the Model X will hit dealerships as early as this year .
article_snippet: the Model X is expected to weigh around 10 per cent more than the Model S, but will share 60 per cent of the Model X parts.
article_snippet: Tesla claims the performance model will be able to go from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) in about 4.4 seconds.
highlights_snippet: The Tesla website currently states that The Tesla website should be ready in 2016 .
  
highlights_snippet: But The Tesla website sighting could mean the Model X will hit dealerships sooner .