Agree. There's no room for racks for ladders either. Just don't think it was designed for these uses that people assumed when they heard "pickup" they were going to see. I know Tesla was reportedly wanting to work with Mercedes to come up with a Tesla work van. Was a no-go from MB I heard but could be something Tesla may be working on on their own now for a future expansion to their trucking line.
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This truck design had better be a joke....
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Agree. There's no room for racks for ladders either. Just don't think it was designed for these uses that people assumed when they heard "pickup" they were going to see. I know Tesla was reportedly wanting to work with Mercedes to come up with a Tesla work van. Was a no-go from MB I heard but could be something Tesla may be working on on their own now for a future expansion to their trucking line.
RobDickinson
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yes. Let them be complacent and sit back thinking this won’t be a threat. That will serve them well.
Cape Coddess
2 Roths full - holding!
I heard as of 3 p.m. today over 200,000 have plunked down hundred bucks on their pre-orders.
Dan203
Active Member
Cape Coddess
2 Roths full - holding!
Oh... You fix the wheels too. I like it! Can you make it so that the sides of the bed are straight across instead of slanting down? The folks that work with their trucks want to be able to reach over the sides.
alstoralset
Man from another place
Hmmm... a friend of mine just called and said he put down a deposit for this truck. He owns a farm and said the vehicle would be ideal for hauling equipment and supplies, especially useful with the ramp and cover, and serve as his primary vehicle for driving. He’s coming from a Hyundai SUV and has never owned an electric vehicle. He said he liked the design.
Based on this anecdote, I think I would soften my opinion. Might not be the vehicle for me, but others from unexpected demographics seem to like it.
Based on this anecdote, I think I would soften my opinion. Might not be the vehicle for me, but others from unexpected demographics seem to like it.
Yeah, I wonder about installing a 5th wheel or a gooseneck hitch in it too... if it actually has no frame, it’ll be kind of useless for those of us who pull heavy loads. And it’ll be extremely hard to convert into an RV. I don’t think my dually is shaking in fear just yet, which surprises and disappoints me.
We’ll see. For rental and contractor use, it might be viable.
Barklikeadog
Active Member
This looks futuristic....
This looks like someone from 1989s version of futuristic....
Doesn't look futuristic to me unless you mean the blue lights some how. Personally I don't care for the blue LED lighting I'm seeing on a number models or prototypes looking to be modern in their view I guess. Also on that vehicle I dislike the huge wheels and the big honking emblem on the front saying "look at me I'm driving a Mercedes if you can't tell". I find that tacky and for the most part they seem to be the only one wanting to throw their emblem in everyone's faces. To me seems desperate for recognition and advertising. All in the eye of the beholder. No idea what badging Tesla will do on CyberTruck but they've always gone tasteful and subtle.
doctorwho
Active Member
C'mon -Perhaps the ugliest thing on 4 wheels I’ve ever seen.
Datsun 120Y
Leyland P76
Citroen Ami
Leyland Princess
Pontiac Aztec
AMC Pacer
just off the top of my head. It certainly is a polarising design, it'll never ever pass. unnoticed. I like it, and I reckon that in 2 or 3 years, by the time it appears, the shock will have worn off and it'll be accepted as a revolutionary design. I'd be astounded if the design wasn't copied
Dan203
Active Member
Do you really think the cybertruck needs any badging to say "look at me"? It could have no badge on it at all, and it's going to draw attention. I think 1/2 the people who buy one are going to buy it just for that reason. Just for the attention.
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