Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you the Lincoln Navigator 2016 concept with enormous gullwing doors and deployable stairs, which I distinctly remember hit production, made the Model X look lame, and stole Tesla's customers.
I also give you the original Chevy Volt concept, with the definitely-real transparent door segments and shaved door handles. This styling definitely wasn't replaced with a much less aggressive and normal looking sedan with regular doors sporting normal handles and some glued-on shiny black plastic...
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On the other hand, the current Dual Motor Cybertruck looks darned close to the original. It's still a jarring triangle of bullet-resistant stainless steel with a roll-up tonneau cover you can stand on. The EPA range meets the original 300+ mile prediction for the dual-motor version. More suspension travel and ground clearance have been achieved. 11,000 pounds towing is an improvement over the announced 10,000. A squircle instead of a yoke is an improvement for many. Rear screen and rear wheel steering weren't features at the reveal, and the doorhandles have been shaved if you like that style (haha, the opposite of what other manufacturers do). But, the payload is down from 3,500 pounds and there's no 6th seat (yet?). Pretty decent overall!
Sure, the price is higher...but as investors we WANT Tesla to take advantage when demand outstrips production. With time, production will come up, the price should come down, and specs should increase...
The lack of enhanced range and towing for the Tri-Motor is disappointing; it feels like a repeat of when the 500-mile "Plaid Plus" Model S was dropped. So, combined with the (presently) high prices, I understand the negative sentiment some have. But, compared to any other manufacturer's changes from concept to production (or complete lack of production), Tesla gets the most hate and the least credit...
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