Prototypes of the upcoming Tesla Model X SUV have been seen driving around in California in the past. Another one was captured on video recently which may hint on new features Tesla cars may get in the near future.
Business Insider pointed out never-before-seen sensors sticking out the Model X test mule seen in the video which you can see below:
Spy footage of Tesla's next car reveals mysterious sensors we've never seen before https://t.co/UIoHI010Ul pic.twitter.com/y7JVmIKpkz
— Business Insider (@businessinsider) July 22, 2015
The website offered speculation on what the sensors might be for.
"It's entirely possible these sensors are a more advanced version of Tesla's autopilot technology, which relies on forward-facing camera, forward-facing radar, and 360-degree sonar to navigate traffic, avoid obstacles, obey the rules of the road including road signs and speed limits and even self-park."
Last month, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed he's personally testing the technology every week during the EV maker's annual shareholder meeting, according to Time.
But the feature won't be available in the Tesla Model X SUV just yet. Musk added that it "is still at least three years away" and another few years for government regulation to catch up.
Besides the Palo Alto, Calif.-based automaker, tech giants Google and Uber are said to be working on fully-autonomous vehicles as well.
Tesla responded to Business Insider saying, "We can't confirm any details of Model X or the equipment you're referencing."
Due for deliveries later this year, Tesla is expecting the Model X to double their sales. The EV maker is reportedly targeting female buyers.
Despite many key details still under wraps, the all-electric SUV has managed to get twice as many reservations as the Model S did before its launch in 2012.
Musk did say that the Model S "Ludicrous Mode" acceleration may eventually find its way to the Model X. This could make it the fastest SUV in the market trouncing even the most hardcore performance-oriented vehicles in its class.
Tesla Model X SUV deliveries are set to begin in Q3 2015. Reservations made now will reportedly be delivered in early 2016.
