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[clarky]

I had my name down for one of these, i think they look fantastic but had to pass unfortunately. At the original price I absolutely would have got one.

 

[Portugeezer]

PS5 design not looking so bad now.

Plus you can't hide this away when driving.

 

[clarky]

For the record, I’d like to remind anyone who cares that I said no way in hell it has a 15,000 pound (or was it more??) towing capacity when they first announced like 4 years ago, and lo, it’s right in line with my Ram 1500. Which I can fill up in 5 minutes for $2.90/gallon. And doesn’t look stupid.

I guess if you want to go camping within 150 miles of home it’s the product for you

if im reading things right a RAM does 25 MPG???? (on a good day) US gallon of petrol over here in the UK would set you back around $9.

i'll take the cyber truck all day every day. Unless my Math is off its been a long day.

 

[Reizo Ryuu]

Every time I see one of these I wonder if it would be even legal in most of the world, don't most countries have regulations against cars having such sharp, angular shapes, so pedestrians don't get blown up in a collision?

 

[DeepEnigma]

Electric torque are rockets in a straight line to 100mph, they're just not very fun to drive if you're an enthusiast. The basic Porsche test videos they showed in a straight line, neato, but I would take a 911 Turbo S or a 911 GT3 any day of the week for that light & nimble track weapon fun.

Electric are great point A to point B vehicles for everyday errands and the workplace, however. Would never plan a long trip around one in their current state, nor are they even close to all day work-truck ready. Not the Rivian, not the Lightning, nor the Tesla.

 

[Fbh]

I do sort of like the look.
It's ugly in an interesting way, and I like seeing something that looks completely different to most other stuff out there.

I'll probably never have $80K to spend on a car, and even if I did this isn't what I'd get. But it's cool IMO.

 

[SnapShot]

Roblox truck

 

[The Stig]

Genuinely interested in the crash test results.

yeah that shape looks like it hasnt been designed with safety in mind. It looks very pedestrian un-friendly

its also ugly as heck and has a stupid bed.

at the risk of sounding like a hater, this truck is fucking stupid.

 

[The Stig]

$2.90/gallon.

what magical place do you live in?

 

[Thaedolus]

if im reading things right a RAM does 25 MPG???? (on a good day) US gallon of petrol over here in the UK would set you back around $9.

i'll take the cyber truck all day every day. Unless my Math is off it’s been a long day.

If I got 25MPG that would be a really good day lmfao, without towing and just highway cruising I can get about 20. But that’s not really the point, the point is about every 20-30 miles on the interstate system in the US, there’s a gas station to refuel in about 5 minutes. If it’s a Maverik, I also have the option of a jalapeño bahama mama. My wife and I are talking about driving to Alaska this summer or next with a travel trailer, over a couple months. Stopping every ~100 miles or so for an hour to recharge isn’t really ideal, and that’s the range you’re talking about if you’re actually using an electric truck to do truck things.

 

[clarky]

If I got 25MPG that would be a really good day lmfao, without towing and just highway cruising I can get about 20. But that’s not really the point, the point is about every 20-30 miles on the interstate system in the US, there’s a gas station to refuel in about 5 minutes. If it’s a Maverik, I also have the option of a jalapeño bahama mama. My wife and I are talking about driving to Alaska this summer or next with a travel trailer, over a couple months. Stopping every ~100 miles or so for an hour to recharge isn’t really ideal, and that’s the range you’re talking about if you’re actually using an electric truck to do truck things.

That would cost a small fortune to run in the UK. But i suppose we are in completely different markets, 150 miles is halfway to anywhere in England lol.

Trip sounds awesome btw.

 

[hyperbertha]

I dont understand why it has to be so ugly.
It's like somebody released a puke colored car on the roads, it's going to hurt our eyes for years.

It's not ugly? I like it. Like something straight out of Deus ex.

 

[clarky]

It's not ugly? I like it. Like something straight out of Deus ex.

Agreed. It looks like something out of a decent Robocop or Total Recall remake: Fucking awesome.

 

[Thaedolus]

what magical place do you live in?

That would cost a small fortune to run in the UK. But i suppose we are in completely different markets, 150 miles is halfway to anywhere in England lol.

Murrica is big. We go 2-300 miles for camping trips several times a year. I’d love to do that on electric/renewable energy. I love driving my hybrid over my gas guzzling truck. But you need the right tool for the job

 

[BennyBlanco]

Teslas are so crazy as drag cars. Nobody can keep up with them. I follow this guys YouTube who has a stock plaid with street tires and the back seat removed, and he’s regularly smoking trailered drag cars that aren’t street legal. It almost seems irresponsible to put cars that fast in people’s hands without making them get some kind of special license.

 

[Hypereides]

Looks like the modern day 1980's ferrari or lamborghini. A social status symbol if you own one.

 

[F0rneus]

Looks like the modern day 1980's ferrari or lamborghini. A social status symbol if you own one.

Nah those looked great.

 

[TheMan]

I have a hard time taking this thing seriously based on those aesthetics

 

[Hypereides]

Nah those looked great.

Well, I don't disagree and know what you mean. But, in current times it seems like polygonic aesthetics are gaining traction.

 

[Thaedolus]

btw if anyone thinks I’m just an Elon hater, here’s how the Ford lightning performs towing…


…full disclosure I am a Ford hater

 

[PSYGN]

Oof, doesn't look futuristic or retro-futuristic, more like a truck still rendering in

 

[Outlier]

Are you unhappy that it's been released? Or just disappointed that THIS is the final product? What's up?

 

[DeafTourette]

I'd get one...

 

[Alebrije]

As a pickup fan I want It.Looks like an early polygon PC car Game.

Problem besides the cost is tha it seems it can not carry alot on it's rear Cage.

 

[Nvzman]

yeah that shape looks like it hasnt been designed with safety in mind. It looks very pedestrian un-friendly

its also ugly as heck and has a stupid bed.

at the risk of sounding like a hater, this truck is fucking stupid.

The crash tests are proving the exact opposite.

Tesla cars in general are probably the safest cars on the road, what were you expecting? They just forgot this time? Lmao

 

[Lukaku's First Touch]

The crash tests are proving the exact opposite.

Tesla cars in general are probably the safest cars on the road, what were you expecting? They just forgot this time? Lmao

Can you show me the test where they run over a pedestrian? Looks like they'd get sliced in half if hit by a corner of the truck lol

 

[NecrosaroIII]

On one hand, I applaud Tesla for attempting such a bold and unique design.

On the other hand, it's ugly as FUCK.

 

[Nvzman]

Can you show me the test where they run over a pedestrian? Looks like they'd get sliced in half if hit by a corner of the truck lol

Idk about that but with how massive truck grills are now anyways, how is that any worse than hitting what is essentially a brick wall with plastic protruding out?

 

[EverydayBeast]

Cyber truck is a fun thing.

 

[Reizo Ryuu]

The crash tests are proving the exact opposite.

...You quoted him speaking specifically about pedestrian safety, the US has relatively low pedestrian safety standards, it's one of the reasons this tesla isn't road legal in the EU in its current state.

how is that any worse than hitting what is essentially a brick wall with plastic protruding out?

Much, much worse lol, it's the difference between alive after collision or exploding on collision; it's not just the sharp angles, but modern cars have all these tricks to deform certain ways on impact so the energy gets directed differently, so they don't get swallowed by the engine or windshield head first.

 

[Toons]

My mind fluctuates from this looking cool in a vacuum to how ridiculous its going to look in actual real life society.

This would look in place in a dystopia hellscape, in a suburban city its just going to look juvenile.

But hey I guess someone's gotta do it.

 

[Sgt.Asher]

For people who think taking a gravel street is off-roading.

 

[IntentionalPun]

I just feel like this is going to be so divisive it’s weird to get as a status symbol and doesn’t offer much utility.

Like not saying it won’t sell Ok but feel like most will hate the damn thing lol

 

[Toons]

I just feel like this is going to be so divisive it’s weird to get as a status symbol and doesn’t offer much utility.

Like not saying it won’t sell Ok but feel like most will hate the damn thing lol

Oh they will. But mostly because a lot of those who pre-order these thing are probably douchebags and are going to make it known that they are.

If I see anyone in MY poor ass neighborhood driving this it will tell me a lot about them right off the bat.

 

[GeeseGoose]

it looks cheap, like a dollar store toy car level of cheap, especially with those wheels. I guess the saving grace is that you can speed off super quick if somebody looks your way, to spare you the shame of being seen with it.

China will probably bring out something far better soon anywho, they’ve really been smashing out some fantastic vehicles lately, at least in Australia.

 

[Dirk Benedict]

I love the design even more when I see people disliking it.

 

[Fbh]

Slightly off topic but I didn't know this channel and the overall look and production of the video is pretty damn great for youtube standards.
Makes most other videos about the Cybertruck that I've seen feel like "random dude in a parking lot being recorded by a friend"

 

[The Stig]

The crash tests are proving the exact opposite.

Tesla cars in general are probably the safest cars on the road, what were you expecting? They just forgot this time? Lmao

I wasnt aware of tesla's rep. in terms of safety. Cool.

All I posted was that it LOOKS dangerous. If it isn't then fair enough

Can you show me the test where they run over a pedestrian? Looks like they'd get sliced in half if hit by a corner of the truck lol

This is what I'm referring to.

 

[MidGenRefresh]

Slightly off topic but I didn't know this channel and the overall look and production of the video is pretty damn great for youtube standards.
Makes most other videos about the Cybertruck that I've seen feel like "random dude in a parking lot being recorded by a friend"

There are so many car channels on YouTube but only few that are worth watching. Another good one that I enjoy is Throttle House:

 

[HoodWinked]

I'm usually wrong but I think the $100k model helps them to portray the cybertruck as a status symbol like how the Hummer or when the Model S initially came out.

I went to the mall recently and something I noticed was a strangely high number of people walking around wearing $1500 Canadian Goose jackets. With people becoming more materialistic this sort of peacocking is becoming more prevalent.

 

[IntentionalPun]

The crash tests are proving the exact opposite.

Cybertruck crash test results are out?

 

[bender]

Musk's infatuation with 0-60 on trucks and semis will never not be funny.

 

[Nvzman]

Cybertruck crash test results are out?

The Jason camisa video shows it taking a side impact pretty well

 

[DeafTourette]

They're also pretty bulletproof... I can see these becoming the new police "SUVs"

 

[abstract alien]

Let's all ignore the robots and look at the truck

 

[gothmog]

I wish Elon would focus more on this kind of dumb shit. Like I probably would never buy one of these but I'd love to take one for a spin.

 

[sono]

I hate it.

It isnt a truck

 

[daffyduck]

If it’s marketed as bulletproof, would that mean it can’t be sold in jurisdictions where armoured cars are illegal without an extremely hard to get permit?

 

[newtypepilot]

Slightly off topic but I didn't know this channel and the overall look and production of the video is pretty damn great for youtube standards.
Makes most other videos about the Cybertruck that I've seen feel like "random dude in a parking lot being recorded by a friend"

lol wut. That feels more like an ad than anything. This truck starts at just under $61k and tops out at $100k. To say Tesla is slashing prices on other models to make this look like a good deal is straight up misleading.

If you actually want high quality content, just wait for Savage Geese video.

 

[DeepEnigma]

They're also pretty bulletproof... I can see these becoming the new police "SUVs"

Nah. They already plate cheaper SUVs and sedans. Those manufacturers offer plating packages that you can purchase as well.