Blog Leno Segment With Tesla Cybertruck Offers New Looks, Little News

Jay Leno’s up-close look at the Cybertruck was released Wednesday, but the segment didn’t offer many new details about Tesla’s electric pickup slated for production next year.

“Do you want your truck to bulletproof or not?” Musk asked Leno, touting one of the truck’s features.

“I guess want my truck to be bulletproof, sure,” Leno replied.

Musk explained that level of toughness is part of an effort to “be a leader in apocalypse technology.”

The most notable news from the interview is that the production version of the Cybertruck will likely receive a 5 percent overall reduction in size.

Leno and Musk also drive the Cybertruck through the Boring Company tunnel in Los Angeles, with the Cybertruck barely fitting in the elevator to lift the vehicle back to street level.

Check out the full segment above.

 

[SDRick]

Fun to watch, thanks!

 

[dauger]

"Little News"? Doesn't matter if it's "Little News". Millions of people who didn't know what a Tesla or a CyberTruck was now have heard of it via Jay Leno's show, so this is the best kind of publicity. Us in the know should NEVER scoff at efforts to inform the "unwashed masses".

 

[ColonelRHS]

The one thing that has driven all auto makers up the wall ,is the fact that they spend billions in advertisements, and Tesla is spread by word of mouth, and independent writings and coverage. I can't think of any product that can make that claim.

 

[swengl]

I'm pretty sure that the 5% reduction in size isn't going to happen, after all. From what I've read, the designers took another look at it and decided to leave it, as is. There's always the potential for a smaller truck to be released in the future. The Cybertruck will be tough enough to sit outside in the elements if it is too big to fit in the garage

 

[Brian C M3D]

Watching that bed cover open and close, in the daylight, smoothly, quickly, and quietly was impressive. But then Elon stood on top of it!!! If that has solar panels embedded too, that's WOW!

 

[SO16]

I'm pretty sure that the 5% reduction in size isn't going to happen, after all. From what I've read, the designers took another look at it and decided to leave it, as is. There's always the potential for a smaller truck to be released in the future. The Cybertruck will be tough enough to sit outside in the elements if it is too big to fit in the garage

Correct about the 5% not happening. Here’s an article about it.

Elon Musk: the Tesla Cybertruck isn’t getting any smaller – TechCrunch

 

[DrGene]

Its too large for my garage. Im not buying one until its shrunk in size.

 

[SantaFeSpence]

I had the same initial feeling DrGene, but then I compared the CT with a F-150. Since I can get the Ford in my garage, my initial misgivings about the size have pretty much disappeared.

 

[phillcom3]

Its too large for my garage. Im not buying one until its shrunk in size.

And why does it need to be in a garage the rest of the world does fien and it will never ever fit in a UK garage. A model 3 barley fits if you try and have one. So to say not to have one just because it dosnt fit in a garage is stupid

 

[Ferengii]

Its too large for my garage. Im not buying one until its shrunk in size.

Yep - what he said.

 

[Mr. Jim]

Jay Leno’s up-close look at the Cybertruck was released Wednesday, but the segment didn’t offer many new details about Tesla’s electric pickup slated for production next year. “Do you want your truck to bulletproof or not?” Musk asked Leno, touting one of the truck’s features. “I guess want my truck to be bulletproof, sure,” Leno...
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Where does the trailer hitch go?

 

[JonathanDandrea]

Yep - what he said.

It’s nearly the exact size as an F150 Supercrew but with much more interior and bed volume. You must not be in the market for a full size crew cab pickup which, like it or not is, what the cybertruck is. They will eventually make a smaller one but it would be unwise to make a midsize pickup as your first entry into the pickup market, you would not gain traction and get laughed at by most pickup buyers.

 

[Paul 666]

Watching that bed cover open and close, in the daylight, smoothly, quickly, and quietly was impressive. But then Elon stood on top of it!!! If that has solar panels embedded too, that's WOW!

So true. Best part of video.

 

[DVCLIFFORD]

I sympathize with DrGene. Some Homeowner Assn's (mine for one) require trucks to be garaged. You cannot leave it in the driveway overnight.

 

[mab3803]

Its too large for my garage. Im not buying one until its shrunk in size.

Just decided last night to upgrade the door size on an ongoing garage build at my place - just to be sure.

 

[swengl]

I'm personally glad that Elon doesn't want to compromise what he feels the CT was initially designed for: a truck with a full-size bed that will carry 6 passengers, comfortably. Tesla will most likely produce a smaller truck in the future, for those who are looking for it. I do understand that many will want something that will fit in a garage, but a typical 16 foot wide garage door really isn't big enough for a full-size truck and another non-compact vehicle anyway.

 

[SmartElectric]

Cybertruck will fit fine in my garage, beside my Smart Fortwo electric. Our Model S fits with a few feet to spare on all sides, and if the truck doesn't fit initially, a saw to open up the back wall and some reinforcement with a "bump out" will solve the problem... looking forward to whatever I need to do to get this bad boy in my hands!!

 

[Mr X]

Its too large for my garage. Im not buying one until its shrunk in size.

Who parks a truck in a garage?