Cybertruck Bob
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Not to be blasphemous, I’ve just never owned a truck. Since I have been driving SUV’s for a long time (now have 2 Y’s), do you think there may be an SUV version of the CT in the future ?
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There's already the Model Y.
But nothing on the horizon at this point. Watch the Tesla quarterly reports and special days. Robotaxi day coming up soon.
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You would think there would have to be a true SUV in the lineup at some point. I know the XNY are technically classified as one, but they are lower to the ground and just have a different feel.
I would expect some other stainless steel variants of the cybertruck, whether a van or suv. A sub brand like Genesis has become or Denali
I would expect some other stainless steel variants of the cybertruck, whether a van or suv. A sub brand like Genesis has become or Denali
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The Cybertruck is an SUV. The cabin is 100% SUV. The ride height can be lowered to SUV height. And the ride is SUV-like in comfort mode. Once you get it home you'll understand why it's truly an SUV already.
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Excellent analogy - Yes, like Rivian’s R1S, but of course in CT type heritage.
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The short answer is yes, there will be a CyberSUV.
BUT...the Cybertruck is better than any five-seat, two-row, SUV I've owned. Frankly, even the seven-seat SUV's I've own really only have five functional seats and a lot of storage - same with Cybertruck. However, the weatherproofing for the bed is quite poor so don't put anything back there that might get damaged if there is a light rain or snow. Yes, I've taken pictures and had it into the service center - 'within spec'.
As for how we know there will be a CyberSUV? Tesla likes to get maximum platform leverage and today lacks any SUV's in their lineup.
- Model S/X - same platform, neither is an SUV. Model X is a minivan replacement (watch the unveil).
- Model 3/Y - same platform, share 75% of the parts, neither is an SUV. Model Y is a crossover/wagon replacement.
So at some point there will be a CyberSUV to take on the Escalades, Tahoes, Yukons, Defender 130's, Audi Q7's, Merc GLS, BMW X7, Rivian R1S, Volvo EX/XC90, etc. and it will be marvelous. But not yet... Available units are too small relative to Tesla's larger objectives of greenifying transportation. I suspect the Cybertruck is all we're getting for at least another three years but I could see a CyberSUV coming in 2027/8 as part of a mid-cycle refresh and a way to continue to grow Tesla's addressable market.
BUT...the Cybertruck is better than any five-seat, two-row, SUV I've owned. Frankly, even the seven-seat SUV's I've own really only have five functional seats and a lot of storage - same with Cybertruck. However, the weatherproofing for the bed is quite poor so don't put anything back there that might get damaged if there is a light rain or snow. Yes, I've taken pictures and had it into the service center - 'within spec'.
As for how we know there will be a CyberSUV? Tesla likes to get maximum platform leverage and today lacks any SUV's in their lineup.
- Model S/X - same platform, neither is an SUV. Model X is a minivan replacement (watch the unveil).
- Model 3/Y - same platform, share 75% of the parts, neither is an SUV. Model Y is a crossover/wagon replacement.
So at some point there will be a CyberSUV to take on the Escalades, Tahoes, Yukons, Defender 130's, Audi Q7's, Merc GLS, BMW X7, Rivian R1S, Volvo EX/XC90, etc. and it will be marvelous. But not yet... Available units are too small relative to Tesla's larger objectives of greenifying transportation. I suspect the Cybertruck is all we're getting for at least another three years but I could see a CyberSUV coming in 2027/8 as part of a mid-cycle refresh and a way to continue to grow Tesla's addressable market.
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I really appreciate your opinion and will add you’re probably right about the platform leverage. TBH I just didn’t want to wait that long. It happens that I am one of the ‘senior’ followers here so three more years puts me well into my 70’s.
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The RAM, Silverado, and F-150 are SUVs?
They have a pickup bed and that classifies them as a pickup.
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The overwhelming majority of them are used as SUV's. They don't carry payloads beyond kids to schools and malls and Costco/Walmart runs. So yes, they are classified as pickup trucks - but practically, most are used in place of/as SUV's. I've never owned a pickup truck, and consider my Cybertruck a SUV, and that's how I use it.
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Sure, but carrying people is the job of a car as well? What about a bus?
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