CyberTruck Image Leaked

[Ogre]

This only reminded me how much cooler the stainless steel bed was vs. the most recent prototype

I’m split. I do think the stainless looks way cooler, but from a more pragmatic standpoint having a deck you can walk on when it’s wet is nice. Likewise not having to worry about gear sliding as much.

 

[JRP3]

Utility slots have been part of the bed design from the start and are retained in the current design. They are now silver rails on the black/ composite bed (visible in the shot I posted above).

I don't see silver rails, only ridges in the composite bed.
Edit: I guess you mean the rails on the sides.

 

[Ogre]

I don't see silver rails, only ridges in the composite bed.
Edit: I guess you mean the rails on the sides.

Silver rails here

about even with the tail light

 

[ThomasD]

No slot in tailgate for the slide in ramp

 

[Ogre]

No slot in tailgate for the slide in ramp

Nope.

Selfishly I kind of hope it’s dropped, but might get added back in before final.

 

[JRP3]

Might be an optional upgrade since it's probably expensive to build and most people probably wouldn't want it.

 

[Ogre]

Might be an optional upgrade since it's probably expensive to build and most people probably wouldn't want it.

If it’s an electric lift gate, It won’t matter, but otherwise seems like a lot of weight to be lifting every time you open your truck.

Someone else pointed out it’s also very likely to bend, then you are stuck in the middle of nowhere with ramps at half-mast.

 

[Pricedm]

No slot in tailgate for the slide in ramp

Might be an optional upgrade since it's probably expensive to build and most people probably wouldn't want it.

Yeah I'm fine with that option going away, thinking about cost and production. But would be nice to ride bikes right into the bed!

Rivian had a 180* tailgate, but looks like that was dropped Rivian R1T's new tailgate patent makes for effortless loading and unloading
The Rivian "gooseneck" tailgate hinge is interesting. Adds a little more (needed) length to the bed. And with the cover over the bed/tailgate gap, minimize debris falling into that space. This is one feature I'd like to see become standard on tailgates. See @scottf200 post #34 at Anyone switching to a Rivian R1T after watching reviews?

 

[scottf200]

... And with the cover over the bed/tailgate gap, minimize debris falling into that space. This is one feature I'd like to see become standard on tailgates. See @scottf200 post #34 at Anyone switching to a Rivian R1T after watching reviews?

Thanks for the reference.
Direct link: Anyone switching to a Rivian R1T after watching reviews?
FYI, you can point to the direct post via the generated linked from clicking here:

 

[Barklikeadog]

Unless you have a drain hole in each rib valley you'd have water as well.

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Uhm, you do have holes. There are gaps the width of the bed behind the cab, pretty standard on current trucks.
They try to avoid narrow slits because of how easily they get plugged and how inefficient they are.

 

[Barklikeadog]

No slot in tailgate for the slide in ramp

Can't say enough good things about the pull out tailgate step. Used to think of it as an old man device, but
my little kid can pull it out and get in the back of the truck.

 

[JRP3]

Uhm, you do have holes. There are gaps the width of the bed behind the cab, pretty standard on current trucks.
They try to avoid narrow slits because of how easily they get plugged and how inefficient they are.
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That's not my truck, just an example of a truck bed without drain holes. You may be correct that it's open for drainage, my truck doesn't look like that, nor did any of my other trucks from years ago. Somehow they all survived, any rust through came from the outside because of salt. Not an issue with current composite beds. Simply put a lack of drain holes is not the issue you want to make it to be.

 

[texas_star_TM3]

That's not my truck, just an example of a truck bed without drain holes. You may be correct that it's open for drainage, my truck doesn't look like that, nor did any of my other trucks from years ago. Somehow they all survived, any rust through came from the outside because of salt. Not an issue with current composite beds. Simply put a lack of drain holes is not the issue you want to make it to be.

most truck beds drain through the tailgate. if not - you'd have a lake in the bed during heavy downpours or going through the car wash... but you dont

 

[Ogre]

most truck beds drain through the tailgate. if not - you'd have a lake in the bed during heavy downpours or going through the car wash... but you dont

Not sure why this conversation is even still going since it’s pretty clear the Cybertruck drains exactly the same way most trucks do, through the tailgate. This whole drain conversation started when @Barklikeadog assumed the Cybertruck vault would hold water. Pretty clearly not a problem.

FWIW, my Tundra would get an inch or two of rainwater in the bed depending on how it was parked. The bed liner prevented rust and as soon as I started driving it would slosh out. Cybertruck will likely be the same. Current pictures certainly suggest as much. Cover might even eliminate it entirely.

 

[JRP3]

most truck beds drain through the tailgate. if not - you'd have a lake in the bed during heavy downpours or going through the car wash... but you dont

That's my point, special drains are not needed.

 

[CyberGus]

Never known any truck owners who thought it was a benefit to sit lower, usually the opposite. I'm with the small flat area on top guy.
The vehicle was designed by non truck people.
F150 type trucks could probably lower the seats a bit, but they like to maximize underseat storage.

This would still be extreme, but make more sense imho
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A higher center-of-gravity diminishes a vehicle's performance in virtually every way. The only advantages to height are:

1. traversing rough terrain, and
2. visibility beyond an expansive hood

The CT has a minimal hood, and plenty of ground clearance. I see no advantage to additional height.

 

[Suns_PSD]

Seems to me that if you park you truck outdoors and really large rainfall is expected, just park with the rear end lower than the front, back in to your driveway or whatever.

For that matter just push a button and drop the rear end of the truck.

Just seems like a lot of complaining about a nonissue.

 

[JRP3]

In the SpaceX presentation tonight it looks as if they slipped in a Cybertruck in the render for a quick second

 

[Ogre]

In the SpaceX presentation tonight it looks as if they slipped in a Cybertruck in the render for a quick second

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That’s awesome. And people talk about the Cybertruck like Tesla is going to abandon it.

 

[texas_star_TM3]

That’s awesome. And people talk about the Cybertruck like Tesla is going to abandon it.

oh. they put it into a render must mean that it's definitely coming in under ~2yrs... yup. Roaster 2 and Plaid+ are leaving the chat...