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I must admit that the adjustable air suspension on the Premium trim is pretty sweet. It can easily be set to “Entry/Exit” mode and will automatically lower the vehicle to 8” of ground clearance, the lowest setting.

My aging joints really enjoyed this feature during my recent Cybertruck test drive. I’m guessing female drivers and passengers would appreciate this feature even more than men.

SAWD owners will be entering and exiting the vehicle from the “medium” ride height (10.12” of ground clearance).
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I must admit that the adjustable air suspension on the Premium trim is pretty sweet. It can easily be set to “Entry/Exit” mode and will automatically lower the vehicle to 8” of ground clearance, the lowest setting.

My aging joints really enjoyed this feature during my recent Cybertruck test drive. I’m guessing female drivers and passengers would appreciate this feature even more than men.

SAWD owners will be entering and exiting the vehicle from the “medium” ride height (10.12” of ground clearance).
Running boards will be more popular on SAWD for this reason
 

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Running boards will be more popular on SAWD for this reason
Agree. I was thinking of getting some but I do remember with my Gladiator I had some and it felt more awkward getting in/out if you didnt use the steps. Might hold off until I see how it feels.
 

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Agree. I was thinking of getting some but I do remember with my Gladiator I had some and it felt more awkward getting in/out if you didnt use the steps. Might hold off until I see how it feels.

Same. When I had an overnight demo of a PAWD I turned off "entry mode" and set the height to medium just to get a sense of what it was like getting in and out. While much easier when lower, not a show stopper by any means.
 


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Off the subject comment.

I'm glad I retired last month. I probably would have been fired for not getting my projects done as much as I've been attached to this forum lately! :p
Tell me about it. I was playing catch up all day for the AI sh!t I was doing last week. 😂😂
 
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Same. When I had an overnight demo of a PAWD I turned off "entry mode" and set the height to medium just to get a sense of what it was like getting in and out. While much easier when lower, not a show stopper by any means.
I did the same thing with my FS AWD. I usually have it low and on entry. I set it to medium. Definitely higher and a little more work getting in and out.
 

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If I recall correctly, the PAWD entry level air suspension height is 8 inches. The fixed spring SAWD is 10 inches. Side steps may be needed.
 

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Agree. I was thinking of getting some but I do remember with my Gladiator I had some and it felt more awkward getting in/out if you didnt use the steps. Might hold off until I see how it feels.
Aligned I’ve had several lifted Wranglers, there is a certain height that requires them under that height it’s very awkward having them. I’m waiting to see.
 

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I did the same thing with my FS AWD. I usually have it low and on entry. I set it to medium. Definitely higher and a little more work getting in and out.


5ft Female here. Test drove cybertruck and got in and out a couple of times. dont remember the height being too crazy. Will see once I get it if the side steps would be necessary for ease
 


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NO Off Road Modes?? Does that mean no front/rear lockers??

I don't see how air suspension is required the following offroad modes:
- Overland Mode: Tailored for low-speed technical driving.
- Terrain specific modes: Sand, Gravel, Rock. Even my Daughter's Jeep Renegade has this.
- Braking Options. Hold and Roll => My Tesla M3 has this.
Baja Mode:
- Adjustable power distribution: Change the power distribution between Front/Rear
Trail Assist:
- Low speed cruise control with hill ascent/descent

I get that Extract Mode and Wade Mode are out as they require ride height adjustments.

But I would expect lockers, Overland, Terrain Specific, and some of the Baja modes as a fixed ride height should be fine for these modes.
 

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I hope the Tesla AI is right. My delivery went from 9/19 thru 11/28 to 06/23 thru 06/30.
ordered 02/22 at which time the delivery was June.
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good news!

Me on the other hand, have been steady for a June delivery even checked this morning still said. 5/30-6/30 delivery. This afternoon the bot says 2027. 😂
 

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good news!

Me on the other hand, have been steady for a June delivery even checked this morning still said. 5/30-6/30 delivery. This afternoon the bot says 2027. 😂
I am not going to check anymore. 😂😂 I am happy with what I have now. I will check again after the 30th. Lol
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