I am pretty sure what you are seeing is the camera array at the top center of the windshield. Ultimately, I really don't think you will miss it as much as you think. It took me all of a day to realize how little I cared about a binnacle on my Model 3. If anything a small Heads Up Display...
I completely agree that those are the specs that should not be compromised if at all possible. However, I would offer two reasons why a midgate is a compelling feature for "real" truck buyers. First, truck beds keep getting shorter and shorter. Gone are the days most full size trucks had 8'...
I assumed as much, but good eye on the tire pattern. I was surprised to like the aero hubs on my M3. Never the less, I yanked them off in short order for the nice alloys underneath. Not sure yet what I will do with the CT's wheels, but I love having the option to pop them back on for long...
There is a lot to love about those CUV's. I still have great memories of riding in the bed of my Grandfathers Ranchero, while his dog got the passenger seat ?.
Feels like there is a real untapped market there, although I suppose Subaru tried to bring back the Brat and it didn't grab enough...
I expect the handling to be unprecedented for a pick up both on and off road. If you have driven a Tesla, you know the feeling of the car being planted to the road. BEV are heavier then their ICE counterparts, but the low CG of the batteries significantly reduce body roll. Even with a steel...
My Lightning reservation was mainly risk mitigation in the unlikely event that the CT cost skyrockets, is delayed significantly, or some other extremely bone headed design decisions by Tesla (not likely). To my surprise, Ford has exceeded my admittedly low expectations for both the Mach E and...
If you look closely there is a step built into both sides of the tailgate. That same step has been there from the unveiling, so there are lots of good shots of it. I am personally very impressed with how low that back end can squat. I don't think any other truck comes close to the...
While the aero hubs on my M3 looked a lot better in person, and I actually got a lot of compliments on them, I eventually took them off and now rock the dark grey alloy wheels that are underneath.
I think the CT aero hubs may have a similar effect. Unique and better in person. That said, I...
I believe the wheel "sound protection" is actually just some makeshift cladding to keep the suspension components hidden from the public. Admittedly it did look bad.
The rest of panel gaps I will chalk up to being a working prototype. They are probably removing and reattaching many of those...
Not measured from the display, but from Motortrend's time with the original prototype which I don't think has changed much if any.
The wheelbase is 149.9 inches long or roughly 3.8 meters.
https://www.motortrend.com/news/tesla-cybertruck-rivian-r1t-compared-data-specs/
Good eye. It definitely looks a bit conspicuous to me. Could very well be the case, although I am not exactly sure why they would bother to cover it up. We all know they will need screens somewhere if they get approval to remove traditional side mirrors. I kind of hope that they don't try to...
Yeah. If only I could figure out a way to get my work to install a destination charger, then I really would be making bank. Unfortunately at the moment it isn't an option.
I loved the old Brat. I even think the Baja had its own little useful niche. Of course I spent much of my youth in the back of pick ups either going to get ice cream in the back of my Uncles Ram or speeding up fire roads to many a mountain party. I often joke about my parents letting me roll...
I still need to watch that particular "Now you know" video, but I guess I don't really understand how you can make much money with V2G. I get that I can charge at night with cheaper electric rates, but unlike a static power wall battery, my CT is going to be driving or at my work during the day...
Thanks for that. I did think I had that info back in the brain vault somewhere. That is awesome that it comes standard. It is pretty common place across the industry now.
Don't get me wrong. I like FSD and Tesla's system is light years ahead of anyone else. I just don't use it that much...
I actually don't know about that. Compared to other auto makers, Tesla doesn't do all that many options. For CT, the biggest "option" is the cyber quad. I believe Elon said that the only way to get the quad was as an option to the CT. That could easily be $20K just for that.
Obviously FSD...
Thanks for the thorough response. Honestly, it is more about justifying it to myself. Do I need tri motor tow capacity and speed. Dual Motor's 10k lbs and 4.5 seconds (sure to be a little faster from Tesla's track record) seems more than sufficient. The 500 mile range on the other hand is...
Thanks. Now I just need to convince my beautiful, supportive wife why any truck NEEDS to go 0 to 60 in 2.9 seconds. Any helpful pointers on that front :D?