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 <b>TAKING ON THE BIG GUNS: </b> Tesla says its new Model S 70D will take on rival offerings from BMW and Mercedes-Benz.  <em> Image:  AP / Carlos Osorio </em>
<b>TAKING ON THE BIG GUNS: </b> Tesla says its new Model S 70D will take on rival offerings from BMW and Mercedes-Benz. <em> Image: AP / Carlos Osorio </em>

DETROIT, Michigan - Tesla Motors is going after mainstream luxury car buyers by adding all-wheel-drive, more range and power to the base version of its Model S electric car.

The added features to the Model S line-up will see a 7% price increase to the equivalent of R887 000. Tesla will stop selling the previous base Model S called the 60.

The previous rear-wheel-drive car, powered by a 283kW electric motor, could travel 335km on a single charge and reach 100km/h in 5.9 seconds.

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