Long Range RWD Cybertruck launched! 362 miles range w/ soft tonneau ($62,490 w/ tax credit)

[Cyber Man]

All beasts suffer from a traction/suspension issue in the front motor. Out of Spec talks about this and I've had a thread open for discussion here on the topic. Its Beasts only and somewhat annoying. Tesla has to fix it but I wouldn't give up my beast because of it.

I don’t see any issues with my Beast. The motor whines a bit, but it’s way quieter than my previous R1T dual motor. In fact R1T rattled and made squeaky suspension noises all the time! Beast is top notch built.

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[Nidavellir]

This is all very confusing to me. The beast cost $99,990 and with AWD you get one less motor and it costs $79,990. Now the RWD has one less motor than AWD and should cost $59,990 without even counting all the down grades. Am I missing something?

 

[cadamo001]

I don’t see any issues with my Beast. The motor whines a bit, but it’s way quieter than my previous R1T dual motor. In fact R1T rattled and made squeaky suspension noises all the time! Beast is top notch built.

Under acceleration your front suspension isn't overly stiff and jolting? Did you watch the latest Out of Spec video? Don't watch the whole thing. I believe he talks about the issue in his last 3 videos. I have the exact same issue as him and it seems all beasts have that. If yours doesn't I'd be shocked. Tesla service has acknowledged this as an issue for Beasts and doesn't have a fix.

 

[scottf200]

The 350 miles of range is a pleasant surprise. Tesla advertised 250 miles of range back in 2019. They apparently kept the same 123 kWh battery pack.

Recognized that last night as I was updating my Gsheet. Highlighted / boxed some interesting columns for comparison.

 

[Outdoors]

Telsa has never done a cloth seat, even in budget model 3. Really penny pinching cost items here

They did a textile cloth back in 2017 on the Model S. Some people liked it prior to the move to full on plastic.

 

[Gaximus]

Literally over 90% of trucks on the road don't have adaptive air suspension.

And they have very rough riding characteristics. Tesla made the decision to have a software ride than towing capacity. I was just riding with a buddy, he mentioned that after I hit a railroad crossing at full speed, how much smoother it was than his Sierra. Said his feels like it's getting ripped apart, on those tracks.

 

[Cyber Man]

Under acceleration your front suspension isn't overly stiff and jolting? Did you watch the latest Out of Spec video? Don't watch the whole thing. I believe he talks about the issue in his last 3 videos. I have the exact same issue as him and it seems all beasts have that. If yours doesn't I'd be shocked. Tesla service has acknowledged this as an issue for Beasts and doesn't have a fix.

Nope I don’t have that issue, and I’m very picky on noises and rattles. I had motor rumbling noise at 5mph acceleration, but Tesla fixed it by changing the front drive unit. The sound was so low that they had to bring a different technician with dog ears to detect the sound ?.

Out of Spec has been very critical about CT. Probably the model he tried and some other Beasts might have this issue, but it’s definitely not in my Truck.

 

[cybercricket]

And they have very rough riding characteristics. Tesla made the decision to have a software ride than towing capacity. I was just riding with a buddy, he mentioned that after I hit a railroad crossing at full speed, how much smoother it was than his Sierra. Said his feels like it's getting ripped apart, on those tracks.

It's a truck. Utility should come first.

 

[Black306]

This is all very confusing to me. The beast cost $99,990 and with AWD you get one less motor and it costs $79,990. Now the RWD has one less motor than AWD and should cost $59,990 without even counting all the down grades. Am I missing something?

Basic supply and demand. CB is $20k more cause people are willing to spend $20k more. It's not that it cost $20k more to make. Personally, I don't think that $20k premium is worth it. I'd rather give it to Charity........or Destiny. Depends who's working. ?

 

[cadamo001]

https://www.cybertruckownersclub.com/forum/threads/stiff-front-suspension-under-acceleration.21016/

Kyle from OOS talks about it in the last 3 videos if you need a more detailed analysis.

 

[cadamo001]

Nope I don’t have that issue, and I’m very picky on noises and rattles. I had motor rumbling noise at 5mph acceleration, but Tesla fixed it by changing the front drive unit. The sound was so low that they had to bring a different technician with dog ears to detect the sound ?.

Out of Spec has been very critical about CT. Probably the model he tried and some other Beasts might have this issue, but it’s definitely not in my Truck.

Can you come to NJ so I can drive your truck?
I'll open a ticket with the SC and see what they say.

 

[Mal]

Under acceleration your front suspension isn't overly stiff and jolting? Did you watch the latest Out of Spec video? Don't watch the whole thing. I believe he talks about the issue in his last 3 videos. I have the exact same issue as him and it seems all beasts have that. If yours doesn't I'd be shocked. Tesla service has acknowledged this as an issue for Beasts and doesn't have a fix.

I've had my beast for 10k miles and have never noticed this.

 

[vandytom]

I have read 11 pages of RWD comments but not one saying “I’m placing my RWD order today”.

Potential CT buyers are given 3 choices. Good, better, best. Most shoppers go for “better” when given this choice.

if I see the RWD on the road, don't expect any wave from me. We don't know each other.

 

[cadamo001]

I've had my beast for 10k miles and have never noticed this.

Ok. Maybe it's not all beasts then. It's a SUPER stiff jolt in the front suspension under light to moderate acceleration.

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