This truck design had better be a joke....

[DrGene]

That’s a damn good looking truck... under all that butt ugly stainless steel

What if you polish it so its a mirror finish?

 

[writeb]

What if you polish it so its a mirror finish?

Got me thinking... Dear gawd, the sun glare this thing is going to cause with those flat angles.

 

[NoMoGas]

Truck:
For the a good number of truck posers in my area (including the H2 crowd) I can definitely see this eventually appealing to them. The look is definitely polarizing, but it grew on me quick. What kept me from plunking down my $100 is that I'm not sure I have space for a vehicle of this size, lol and I haven't seen any dimension specs.

What does concern me though, is the visibility from the driving position. I feel Tesla has been optimizing for camera and sensor aided driving visibility, versus line of sight and mirror visibility from the beginning. Case in point, the relatively useless afterthought mirrors in my 3. It's a small leap to totally trust the tech (cameras, sensors) though, but still, something so big, you want good lines of sight, and that thing looks impossible to see out the back.

Presentation:
That window fail is probably top 3 cringeworthy moments in reality TV history though. Elon isn't the most eloquent guy, so, something so terribly off script had me wanting to hide my face. That was horrifying, lol.

I appreciate EM, but I'm definitely in the camp wondering if there are better options to do the presentation during these events though. At a minimum, EM needs a hype man to keep things moving smoothly, prompting him when he loses is spot in the notes, or at least control the damn preso clicker so the presentation deadspace isn't so awkward. The entire spoken/demo production needed polish and more polish

Oh the presentation was THE WORST Tesla has ever done... and the window... it didn't shatter and that could have been a great point but lost in the "oh crap" moment... THEN THEY DID IT AGAIN! WTF? Unfortunately as much as we love Elon, he just isn't a presenter but this was bad even for him.

As for size, it's 20ft so similar to a F150.

I do disagree regarding sight lines though... If you're really using the truck, sight is blocked by cargo/camper etc anyway IMHO

 

[timk225]

So how many HUNDREDS of reservations has Tesla taken for this monstrosity so far? Every other EV maker is breathing a huge sigh of relief, they just got 2 more years to work on their own things, and learned what not to do.

 

[RyanS]

Mirror polish
Lot of work but can be done

 

[chracatoa]

So how many HUNDREDS of reservations has Tesla taken for this monstrosity so far? Every other EV maker is breathing a huge sigh of relief, they just got 2 more years to work on their own things, and learned what not to do.

According to this article, more than 200000:

(Damn it! Copied the wrong link. Christopher Dungeon on Twitter)

I think it looks cool. Rivian R1T looks outdated by comparison.

Now, it'd be awesome if the truck could power a 30A travel trailer.

 

[Zextraterrestrial]

According to this article, more than 200000: 200,000 Tesla Model 3 Reservations In Less Than 24 Hours

.

Um that was model 3 in 2016...


but I'd imagine at least 200k at just $100.

 

[Fred Thompson]

Changes I would make in priority order.

1. Do away with the raked front pillars and make the front windshield wraparound. Vision out the front should be a high priority.
2. Make the side panels on the bed retractable making it easy to reach over the side of the bed when needed..
3. Make the stainless steel black stainless steel and as smudge proof as possible.

 

[Fred Thompson]

Another small change would be wrap the front light around into the fender to match up to the fender better.

 

[AnzacValentine]

Well, it certainly did poralize opinions I think it's still a work-in-process. There were no badges, no side-mirrors, lack of headlights, possibly lacking turn indicators, no winshield wiper(s) from what I can see etc. My first impression was what the ^#%@? But the more I look at it, the more I'm warming to the sharp-edged design and unique look. It certainly makes a statement. Let's see how this "prototype" evolves over time. Perhaps Tesla's intention was to reveal it in it's current form and begin to gather opinions that will utlimately shape the final design. Of course, I may be completely off target ...

 

[aronth5]

Also, one key advantage of the rear design is it allows the moveable truck bed cover to be built in.

This is a really neat feature and one that was overlooked last night by many. Today I'm beginning to see this brought up frequently as a positive.

 

[hezza8]

I ordered one. It's a man truck, not some pretty boy toy. I just love it.

And I can't afford the star-ship yet, so I'll get the truck.

Yep, I like the design for some reason. Don’t find it ugly at all, but extremely edgy, no pun in tended.

I would get this over some comfy, round looking truck in a heartbeat.

 

[JerryEVall]

I'd expect Bruce Wayne to pop out any moment now...

 

[Watts 4 Me]

Can someone photo shop it in black and nicer wheels?

 

[heartmy3]

still trying to figure out what I am looking at. I like the idea of the onboard, air and onboard power, but I can't picture hauling my toyhauler out to the dunes in this thing.

Then again, how will electric trucks be able to charge while pulling a toyhauler or a 5th wheel?

Very good point, Glamisduner.

 

[Puddles]

What if you polish it so its a mirror finish?

So I can see myself? Then it's damn good looking inside AND out.

But since you mention it, I thought the panels looked a bit less than smooth. I wonder it that is due to prototyping vs. production.

 

[SMAlset]

So how many HUNDREDS of reservations has Tesla taken for this monstrosity so far? Every other EV maker is breathing a huge sigh of relief, they just got 2 more years to work on their own things, and learned what not to do.

Funny you guessed 100s. Last I saw when someone was comparing RNs from when the reservations opened to people sharing when ordering this morning, close to 100K. Off by quite a bit. Looks like it's getting some love.

 

[aronth5]

So how many HUNDREDS of reservations has Tesla taken for this monstrosity so far? Every other EV maker is breathing a huge sigh of relief, they just got 2 more years to work on their own things, and learned what not to do.

I think you will be surprised at the number of reservations especially when its only $100 and fully refundable. To put that in perspective the Model 3 was $1,000 and the Model Y is $2,500.

 

[SMAlset]

Got me thinking... Dear gawd, the sun glare this thing is going to cause with those flat angles.

Looks like a matte finish so don't think it will be that reflective.

 

[Dan203]

I'd expect Bruce Wayne to pop out any moment now...

With that design it'd have to be this one....