Article - Tesla Cybertruck: What Will Real Pickup Truck People Think?

[ModelAZ]

I thought this was an interesting read, sorta a view of the Cybertruck from a traditional pickup buyer's perspective. Do we have any of you guys here? What are your thoughts on these aspects that the article brings up?

https://www.automobilemag.com/news/tesla-cybertruck-electric-pickup-real-truck-drivers-think/

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[shocker]

I'm a very traditional truck buyer. Ranger, F-150, Silverado, Silverado are my last 4 truck purchases.
I also own a Bolt and leased a Volt.
Cybertruck is the have my cake and eat it too vehicle. All the functionality I need in a truck, price amazing, can drive it 80 mph down the freeway for a nickle a mile. Can't beat that.

 

[CyberRich]

The press seems be so worried about whether traditional truck buyers will want the Cybertruck. They are completely overlooking the fact that this vehicle is being preordered by many people that never even owned a truck before. Tesla has opened up a whole new market.

 

[Lee61]

I placed my order sunday, dual motor awd.

 

[Than01002]

I'm a truck guy I've had Nissan GMC ford and Toyota I also use and drive them for work the tesla is a no brainer for me all the numbers are great on this thing cheap to own fast to drive 3500 lbs load which is almost 3 times what my tundra will hold and no gas to buy !!!

 

[Richc22]

I have owned diesel Ford Powerstrokes for years. Tough, reliable, and safe.. i have put over 300k on a couple. Cybertuck is strong, all wheel drive as opposed to my 4x4 f 350 having one wheel that gets power during normal take offs..
Makes sense, especially when my operating costs savings could conceivably pay for the truck..
My hauling requirements have dropped so i do not need 16k fifth wheel capability..
My take? safety is my first concern, my only concern at this point.. the ability to take an impact and occupants remain safe..
All else is gooood..
A truck guys take..

 

[Saskateam]

I have drove service body trucks for years as well as farm trucks and sport trucks. The CT is going to be a lot like driving a service body truck. I have to climb in the back to get anything however with the frunk, under bed storage and pillar storage, I will not need to climb in the back often. As for all the other truck features other than the bed it beats everything else. Great on road great off road and great utility.

 

[Jon Snow]

I’ve owned trucks all my life ... from chey to ford to Toyota to Dodge. Cybertruck is so far ahead of all of these that it was a no-brainer to order the tri-motor.

 

[Cyber1qhorsey]

I thought this was an interesting read, sorta a view of the Cybertruck from a traditional pickup buyer's perspective. Do we have any of you guys here? What are your thoughts on these aspects that the article brings up?

https://www.automobilemag.com/news/tesla-cybertruck-electric-pickup-real-truck-drivers-think/

The cybertruck will have best in class bed volume and strength, best in class suspension, best in class standard accessories, and best in class hauling. But who's bragging? Range and charging issues will be solved by next gen batteries with internal cell preheating. Supercharger stations dedicated to businesses will round out the business rationale. We're talking Tech for 3 to 10 years from now.
Cyber1qhorsey.

 

[Rockvillerich]

The press seems be so worried about whether traditional truck buyers will want the Cybertruck. They are completely overlooking the fact that this vehicle is being preordered by many people that never even owned a truck before. Tesla has opened up a whole new market.

I'm driving a Ford Ranger, hauling equipment, motorcycles, lumber, firewood, furniture, and the like on a fairly regular basis. Cybertruck would be the perfect replacement for my medium duty truck applications. A Rivian or a Lightning would be okay, but I really like the non rusting dent and scratch resistant stainless and cast aluminum construction.

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