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I think Cybertruck will mostly compete with off-road SUVs like Grand Cherokee / 4Runner / Bronco, etc, and smaller pickups like Tacoma, Ridgeline, and Ranger. I
by chrisco255 3y ago
I think Cybertruck will mostly compete with off-road SUVs like Grand Cherokee / 4Runner / Bronco, etc, and smaller pickups like Tacoma, Ridgeline, and Ranger. It will not directly compete with F150s & up in the 3/4 ton and up segment, because they're more heavily used for work and towing and the shape of the vehicle and range while towing is prohibitive for that.
- katbyte 3y agoThere is no way the cyber truck will compete with any actual offroad truck. It doesn’t have the clearance or departure angles or anything you’d want while offroading. It’s clearly made to stay on pavement unlike the rivian truck.
- chrisco255 3y agoPlenty of "off road trucks" are just used casually for camping and traversing dirt roads & snow covered pavement. That being said, the CyberTruck will hold its own, it's going to have adjustable suspension with up to 16 inches of ground clearance, with a 35 degree approach angle and 28 degree departure angle: https://www.caranddriver.com/tesla/cybertruck https://www.caranddriver.com/tesla/cybertruck
- katbyte 3y agoGiven the tendency for Elon to lie and “just one more year” for things to come out and then when they do they are a shadow of what’s promised I’ll believe any of that when it’s actually for sale. As for using it for casual camping who cares people take everything here camping. Heck I’ve seen plenty Tesla’s down FSRs here to go camping parked next to miata’s.
- chrisco255 3y agoThis was filmed pretty recently: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Gaxa7wBJxs&t=1s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Gaxa7wBJxs&t=1s This prototype shows it's getting close to production-ready and already looks solid.
- katbyte 3y agoAnd FSD will arrive next year, every year
- specialist 3y agoYes and: Cybertruck scratches the same itch as a Subaru Brat or PT Cruiser. Some customers prefer something funky.