The man said "Every pick up truck that I know of has a spare tire... with a couple of exceptions". Reminded me of that movie quote " 60% of the time, it works every time"
Is funny everyone talks about towing etc. I live in an area where every other house has a F150 or Ram, and I would say 95% of them never tow anything or even have anything large on the truck bed. Maybe once awhile a trip to local Home Depot for something small. 🤷🏻
@@TroySavaryI find it funny that you hate the truck so much yet love to watch videos of it so you could see what “Tesla stans” say. The original comment was pointing out that in his experience he doesn’t see trucks being used for those truck purposes often. You getting butthurt about that says more about the Tesla haters than the Tesla “stans”.
@@davesenatus5566 If he doesn't see trucks being used as trucks, then he doesn't leave hia little urban soy latte sipping bubble and is projecting his lack of experience. Or just making excuses for the failure of this toy at being a truck.
When you are in trailer mode, the trailer brake settings can be adjusted by using the scroll wheel on the steering wheel, so not need to fiddle with the screen when you are driving.
Another fun thing to have to remember when they could just have a dedicated button. Cybertruck is so brain dead, it should be called the LobotomyTruck.
@@ALMX5DP Adjusts mirrors sometimes. Adjust air conditioning vents sometimes. Also things that have dedicated buttons in real trucks. People LOVE having to remember where something is that has no label during an emergency. Won't be any lawsuits whatsoever. (rolls eyes) Like if I had a safety on/off on my belt buckle for my gun that doubles as a phone and a elevator up/down buttons. Wow, can't wait to need to use it under stress after I remember where the F it is.
@@ZenEndurance yeah so when it's in towing mode, you lose those other functions? Or is there a way to easily switch between that doesnt involve sub-menus in the screen?
About the comment at the 23 minutes mark, a friend let me try his delivered CT for towing, when you attach a trailer the braking option gets immediately displayed on the main screen on the left, and you can also activate the brake manually pressing the scrollwheel right on the squircle.
You realize that none of that will change the amount of seat from the back of the seat to the front of the seat. That was his complaint. None of what you said actually changed the complaint.
@@TedKiddthe excuses continue. $100k without all the features and the Fan Bois will blindly buy it instead of holding Tesa accountable. And the kid gloves off, Tesla is no longer startup. No more excuses.
I use voice activation for most things on my Tesla, and hardly ever have to touch the screen. I also use my watch or iPhone to control my Tesla. Voice activation feature makes everything hands-free, and is priceless. No other vehicle does that.
Ya well, other cars with physical, manual controls that the driver can operate mean faster reactions. So "no other vehicle does that" is subjective and kind of irrelevant.
Great video Andre. There are so many things about this truck that I would never tolerate (no gear selector, no turn signal stock, no gauge cluster, etc). And also thanks to the owner for inviting you guys to come check it out.
Lots of non-truck owners on here butt-hurt that Andre wasn’t on his knees bowing and chanting “we’re not worthy, we’re not worthy”. I don’t own a Tesla but I have driven them and was a bit annoyed with the multifunction scroll wheel/button that has to be turned to specific modes for things like adjusting the mirrors. Driving on the other hand, took a little getting used to (mostly due to one pedal mode/high regen mode) but was otherwise “normal”, so that’s a positive. The lack of buttons and switches for simple things annoys me because I’m used to them. I don’t like scrolling through menus to do simple things a toggle switch would have accomplished. For me, EVs show promise but I prefer the established brands take on them where they aren’t trying to reinvent they way we use a vehicle, just the propulsion and “fueling” systems.
We just got a model y dual motor in our family. And yeah, the giant laptop in the middle of the screen will forever be a nitpick. Having to flip though menus to adjust anything got old very quick. Bonus points if the camera feed from the turn signal is blocking the UI. Car drives great though, even for being a heavy girl. Quickest car I've been in. Even more so than my brother's old 500+hp evo. Range is a bit exaggerated, but still plenty to get you where you need to go. I do hope it stands the test of time. We still have our 03 v10 excursion that handles the towing needs. And then my 07 mustang 4.6 is still around as well.
19:45 it has auto shift. You get in, put your foot on the brake, and the truck makes a decision about putting it in either D or R based on its surroundings. I have it in my Model S and it chooses correctly 95% of the time, so you almost never have to use the screen shift. Also above the mirror are buttons for PRND that are intended for emergency use if the screen dies, but can also be used if you say have gloves on or something.
@@tyotee4361 Clearly you've never used it since you're busy avoiding Teslas. I on the other hand have 40k miles of experience with a car that has auto shift, and its awesome.
@@huddleen Uh, no, you simply change the "gear" selection yourself. When you put your foot on the brake it immediately tells you which way it intends to go. Easy to override before YOU put your foot on the accelerator. Also note that this feature is something you can turn off if you don't like it. But, it's awesome and useful and only improving.
This is definitely a lifestyle choice. I made my living with trucks as a primary tool in the home building business over 50 years. This thing would be a liability with the short range when towing, the expense of maintaining it and all of the complex technology. Of course, I think that all of the tech in most new trucks has the same problem. A real work truck lives a hard life, constantly hauling, towing, operating in muddy jobsites and getting banged and beat up. I can't tell you how many of my trucks have been backed into or had materials dropped into or on them. It wasn't unusual to have a load of rock dumped in the bed. I was in and out of my truck all day long, usually with muddy boots, tools in my pockets and covered in sweat. I need buttons to control thing in the truck, not touch screens. I wouldn't want to have to take off my gloves every time I got in it. And the mirrors, which need to be as big as possible to back trailers into tight spots are absolutely useless on the Tesla. I can't see why someone that needs a truck for a work vehicle would ever want one. It seems to be more of a statement than a tool.
Evs are extremely cheap to maintain. Lifestyle choice for sure. Towing range with evs are absolutely horrible. Id say 50/50 on trades that actually tow on any given jobsite. Used as an onsite powersource is completely underated and will become the norm. That being said ev work vehicles could take over atleast half of the workplace vehicles.
Tires and wheels are about as basic as you'd get. Even just looking at it, an engineer would've spotted such an issue. Clearly the issue was just ignored, so you can imagine what other issues the "truck" has.
Yeah, the hub cap doesn't really touch the wheel normally, but it seems like the flaps start digging into the tire from aerodynamic pressure when driving for a while
according to a few other videos the recall on the covers is that when the truck is loaded the tire expands as normal and the flex able tabs rub against the tire
Love ya Andre and I watch 95% of TFL’s videos. I do not nor have I ever owned a Tesla. I’ve noticed TFL is very slanted against Tesla. This review is brutally honest compared to any review of other manufacturers who work with you and fly you out to see their new vehicles. Honestly is good, just don’t forget to keep it even across the board.
I view this truck as a first version, and there is certainly room for improvement. Very rarely do first version products have very few flaws, take the very first iPhone for example. However, look at the difference between the first generation model 3 and the latest one. The difference between Tesla and other legacy brands is that they still act like a start up company with their metal pushed firmly to the floor. They don’t just throw in some token design changes to justify their latest substantially increased price tag. Well done Elon & Tesla keep breaking the moulds and improving. 👏🏻🙌🏻👍🏻
I am from Illinois. I live in a small town east of STL. Most people here don't like EVs at all. I like them well enough but don't own one yet. I have a ram with etourque. Will likely buy a hybrid next. The cybertruck seems to be disappointing to most truck enthusiasts but if it were compared to a mid-size truck it does very very well and it is a mid-size truck.
I have been following this channel pretty close for about 6 months. When I bought my last truck I was researching and I just kept watching this channel. The content is non bias and testing the trucks is awesome. I have learned a lot
@@myaccount__7269 do you know why all the half tons have stupid complicated tailgates? It's because most of the guys in their 50s that can afford to pay for these trucks can't see their toes anymore and they can't climb up into their truck beds.
Can you disable the outside buttons to open the back cover or opening the back lid when you are driving? or can someone/stranger open it when you are parked at a traffic light?
When Tesla announced a truck I was ecstatic! Then they showed the design. The design issue I have is the bed sides/shape. So many 3rd party accessories and products that it can't use. Not sure if this could use a conventional truck camper. That proprietary one isn't a good or even valid comparable.
They do that with their reviews. They did same with payload before saying comparable to other 1/2 ton but don’t mention those other 1/2 tons need to be regular or king cab with few options and two wheel drive!
My 5.3 Silverado is rated for 9,300 lbs. so the CyberTruck is doing pretty okay at 11,000 lbs. I hear the tripe about range halved and all that, but my truck does 18 mpg combined unladen and about 10 mpg with a 7,500 lb trailer attached, so...
@@madguitarist Ya but you're talking about the CT going from maybe 300 miles on a charge down to 140-180 miles, where yours goes from over 300 miles possibly (?) to likely over 200 miles still. That's not counting mountain grades for either, but your truck would still likely make out better with a lower overall hit.
@@SurelyYewJest if we're talking hilly and mountainous terrain, the EV is going to be able to recoup some of its range on the downhill portions, so that's another thing to factor in. My truck will do 22 MPG highway, but when I'm towing, that goes down to around 10-11 MPG. Through the hills, that drops to 8-9 MPG, and on downhills I have to put wear on my brakes to keep it from taking off. That's where regenerative braking shines when towing. You save wear and tear on both vehicle and trailer brakes, and the extra weight adds extra regeneration. They're running a prototype electric train in Australia at a mine there, and it hauls empty cars up to be reloaded, then full ones down to be emptied...or vice versa...can't remember the details. Anyways, the kinetic energy generated on the downhill portion has proven to be enough to fully recharge the locomotive for the next uphill trip...and regenerative braking follows that same principle. So yeah, range is reduced, but there are conditions wher eyou can actually recoup that range...especially when braking using one pedal drive. An ICE vehicle doesn't put gas back into the tank when it brakes. The only limitation for EVs right now is energy density...and solutions for that are coming a lot faster than people realize. We're talking in about 5 years, we'll see EVs with 600+ miles of range, and at more reasonable prices.
@@madguitarist An ICE-hybrid truck could/can do regen braking, though, and not suffer the same range loss problem. If I were in charge of reality at the moment, heavy duty trucks would be hybrids with start-stop and regen braking.
Im not necessarily a fan of this truck but you can count on lots of watch time and likes from me for every Cyber Truck video TFL does. No vehicle has ever needed real world testing more then this vehicle, perhaps the most bizarre consumer grade vehicle to come out in my lifetime of 31 years. Im just super intrigued by it. Id probably never own one because reliability and usability are my main priorities. I question both on this vehicle. Side note, its a guilty pleasure seeing Tesla fanboys get put in their place when they claim this is the "best truck" of all time. Only real world testing will tell, numbers alone wont prove a thing.
A spare tire is great, but an air compressor, puncture kit, and sidewall patch kit will get you to the tire store in most (but not all) situations and buy you a bunch of room and save weight.
True. On the other hand, the front trunk might probably have extended deep enough to house a tire. It seems there's way more space than you can access anyway. If so, it's a missed opportunity. Even if it was an option.
There is also an auto shift/gear that I. assume the Cybertruck will get which is currently available on Model X and S. Essentially you hit the brake and the car will automatically put it in drive or reverse depending on what you have in front or in the back. It works 80% of time correctly for me. Also when you remove your seatbelt if you are stopped the Model X and S currently will go automatically in park. The secondary shifting option by the rear mirror is for emergency only incase the screen stops functioning. All the others Tesla have the same secondary shifting option below the wireless phone charing pad on the center console. I have been driving my Model S Plaid for 3 years with the blinker buttons on the steering wheel; it is anon issue. You get used to it in a week and all the Tesla models are moving that way. I think the Lamborghini Huracan is the same way.
You say you're a techie guy, but you don't understand the steer by wire. Otherwise you wouldn't have much of a problem with the location of the turn signals.
The tie downs in the back are standard L-track. You can get quick-release ones where you just pull on it and you can reposition the tie-down. I’m glad Tesla chose more firmly mounted ones to come with the truck, because the ones I use to tie down my dirt bike will stay in the same spot.
If I ever buy another new vehicle, it will be as dumb of a vehicle as I can find. The more you have on it, the more things there are to go wrong and trust me, they WILL go wrong.
You will adjust to this very quickly & easily. So much so that when you get in your ICE vehicle it will feel odd at first. Also stopping for gas you may forget to turn your car off if you’ve been driving a Tesla as your daily. Funny how the mind adapts…
This vehicle is indeed unique, I applaud Andre for stepping out of his comfort zone & doing a reasonably objective review. CT is weird & many will like it for that reason alone lol
A great feature of my 2020 Tundra is the rear cab window is electric and rolls down all of the way to have something pass through from the bed of the truck. For the price, it could have been something Cybertruck could have done.
@@pierre.a.larsen Instead of creating something more Pickup Truck owners can use, a design decision was made to go for a more futuristic look vs functionality. A closed cover which requires a camera to see vehicles behind you when driving is a poor design decision IMO.
@@paulharsh78 NHTSA standard 111 requires that all passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks, buses, school buses, motorcycles be equipped with one or more rearview mirrors for rear visibility. That is the reason, even though useless in most cases for CT, it has to have one.
The haters always focus on it pulling a camper a 1000 miles which is the worst use case. What I think is the most important use case is pulling a work trailing to the job site 20 miles away each day and comparing the dollars saved by charging at home compared to fueling at the gas station...I think it will blow away an ICE truck.
I think many won’t pay the premium for it though if you’re only using it for 20mile. The appeal is reducing the massive fuel expenses towing for hundreds of miles.
@@oldrrocr bet what? There are already countless videos that show the Rivian and Lightning towing further than the Cybertruck. Not only that but faster charging, more storage, better ride comfort, more usable features, and cheaper. I don’t want to take your money kid.
I give you credit for the very fair assessment of the Cybertruck. I will be getting one and am disappointed that Tesla released the truck with lots of features missing as well as the wheel cover issue. Ive been a critic of your channel, but give you props for giving fair and objective opinion on this, thank you 👍
I seen other reviews where they press the button on the right side of the steering wheel and say something like "turn the heat up" and it does it. I think you also could say park, reverse, drive. So the dirty fingers or glove thing is a non-issue. Thank you for the review.
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As much as I actually like the Cybertruck, and believe me, I'm no Tesla fan, I do not think this should have been legal to release. The sharp edges are outright dangerous, and pedestrian safety is non-existent.
My name Bill Thompson I own a 1992 Chevy Silverado extended cab pick up truck i would never trade it for no electric or Ev vehicle an thing is ugly inside an outside an that man that own it he might wish he never bought when it gets older an time for new batteries an they cost more than the vehicle is worth or try to sell or trade it found out it resell value is much i will just stay with my gas power vehicle
The CT seems to be a potentially good choice for outdoor enthusiasts who are not winter enthusiasts. This is for people who don’t intend to tow, or really plan on using for as a work truck. But it competes well against the Rivian R1T and that is really its only primary competitor. The F-150 lightning is trying to be more of a work truck but will not do any better in the towing category.
It all just looks awkward. Glad to see something so different and unique and respect the engineering accomplishments. But it all seems awkward in a way that doesn’t quite work.
You CANNOT judge this from a pic or video. It’s almost universal that the vast majority of people who see it in person are blown away and actually like it even people who hated it the first time they see it. It would be like judging a food without tasting it.
I'm wondering the situation where you're cranking on the steering wheel and you need to turn on the left or right blinker, exactly when is that? In my book, your opportunity to turn on the blinker has long past.
@@pierre.a.larsen Agree, roundabouts make me turn the wheel slightly but it would still be on the same side. I regularly use a couple of roundabouts in my area and I never use a turn signal to enter or leave the roundabout. I also have rarely seen anyone do differently.
@@wineberryred In the US most do not use turn signals in roundabouts. In most other countries it is required when you exit and even when you enter to indicate your intentions. In multilane roundabouts in nearly all countries you should signal laneshift.
A better question might be, why would one mention, or include a comparison/opinion of a heavy duty diesel pickup mindset to an F150/Silverado/Rivian/Lightning rival?
@@wilmarbarrick3194 maybe, but that’s not what the capabilities of the finished product claimed to compete against. The max payload is impressive, but other light duty trucks can tow more.
I think there's a market that after market product suppliers can satisfy for Cybertruck owners who feel they really need bigger rear view mirrors, turn signal stalks and control knobs, dials and buttons.
I feel like you about powered accessories. but after 5 years, my model 3 is reliable and I had no problems with those. Suspension joints are made out of mashmallow and need some replacements each year. Car is reliable, not enough range but that is proper to electric cars.
brother I saw a gooseneck on a ford ranger today...putting one on the cybertruck would result in a collision between the truck and the trailer...if you could even get one mounted on there. @@djplonghead5403
Just call it what it guys. A Honda ridgeline competitor. Fine for city peeps that occasionally use a real truck but not a “truck” for the working man or someone that tows even remotely consistently or far. Doesn’t mean it’s terrible but it is what is. I would hate this thing for work truck.
If you dropped the CT down to its lowest ride height (“Entry” height, down 4” from the normal setting) Roman probably would have been able to reach over the side into the truck bed. But one has to ask, how many trucks with triangular frame roll bars at the front of the bed can anyone reach into over the side - particularly with non-adjustable and often jacked up suspensions with huge rubber on?
@@IanSizzler yes, I do have to cope with my current 4WD. I find I have to stand on a rear tyre to reach over into the bed of my Mitsubishi Triton dual cab 4WD since it definitely doesn’t have air-adjustable suspension with 8” of height adjustment. So I really don’t know what all the complaints are about.
I don't get the constant whining over bed reachover height. If it's so small of an item that you've got to reach the bottoms then you'd pack it near the tailgate, or in the frunk. Also how tall do you have to be to reach over a stock f150 these days in the first place? I'm a short mofo and I know I can't. Side loading a truck is terrible for the paint job of a truck anyways, as a tradesmen any journeyman would flip if they see an apprentice side loading their truck.
Andre, this is greatest truck for Tesla people. I see this truck as a lifestyle vehicle. People that use trucks like truck they won’t buy an electric pickup truck. I would buy this truck for the cool factor. Only think they missing, is a video rear view mirror vs having it on the screen.
I get it, the aerodynamics seem like it makes sense for that shape, yet the Rivian, with a traditional form factor has a better drag coefficient. Why then did Tesla have to compromise this way?
@@drivewayhero yeah, it needs to be set more sensitvely. A guy closed it with gloves and bare handed and made video. It closed but left a mark. There are gaps and seals that also come into play I guess but should be more sensitive.
Andrei, we are surrounded by touch screens everywhere we go, including our phones. They all work just fine if made well. And Tesla makes its hardware and especially its software extremely well. So no worries!
Are you really suggesting that because the tech is everywhere it automatically makes it safe/good to put in a vehicle? We know that putting everything on a screen is to save money and we know that putting everything on a screen in a vehicle makes it harder/more unsafe to use while driving.
You're not supposed to use your phone while driving FOR A REASON. Also, my phones typically lasts me 4 years before I need to replace then. It's good to know that all the critical controls to my $100,000 "truck" should last as long.
If one has an experience owning and driving a Tesla, he or she can appreciate the fact that we actually can live just fine without the buttons and the knobs. The idea is not to “save money”, but to have an open hardware platform which allows through seamless software updates to add new features and functionality and keep your truck or a car relevant for years to come. If however a person is a barbarian with his phone and uses it as an agricultural tool, and treats his truck in the same way, this is a different story. A person like that needs a tractor.
@@drnick40 Please inform us peasants how vital (hvac for example) buttons gets out of date when the vehicle ages. Why are you so sure that a giant screen will age better then a normal sized screen with vital buttons on the side?
@@Dularri have not seen those videos. Maybe you are being fed a lot of those videos by the algorithm. I have been watching videos of truck guys that like it and others that don’t.
@@Pilot545like anything in life, you should try it by yourself before you form an opinion, or you would by any vehicle (Toyota, GM, Ford) or truck without test driving it.
There is also storage under the floor of the bed in the back. Without trying it out you were critical of everything that was not what you were use too. Semi trucks no longer carry a spare. And in the last 3 diesel pickups I’ve not used my spare and has ended up in the junk pile without any use. If you are running ultra 4 racing, or Baja you would want a spare.
Nice review! This is definitely a Lifestyle Vehicle and just to be clear… There is nothing wrong with that! Cybertruck is amazing and pushing the auto industry forward!
Not sure why it is. The stainless steel caters to work. I get its not traditional. It definitely is targeting SUV adventiure crowd as well. It has little range for hauling, towing.
It’s a lifestyle vehicle because you can’t really use it for truck things just like the lightning. For $100k just buy a real truck if you need one. CT is cool though for a showtruck and is more comparable to an SUV not a truck. It’s basically a Honda ridgeline.
@@nathanjohnson3668 other than range, it's stainless steel, more payload than most 1/2 tons, can tow 11,000lbs, lockable tonneau, self leveling, 6'bed but smaller than F-150. Seems it will work for local work. Price is high.
I love my model 3, and it saves a lot at the pump and with maintenance, but insurance is really pricey. Any idea what insurance costs will be on this truck, especially with stainless steel body construction?
Get the Tesla insurance it's about 60% of the cost of typical insurance companies. The insurance companies overpriced it thinking all the new Tesla were used for speed and ignoring all the extra safety features and data.
😂😂 He has not driven the truck yet. No need for full lock dude it is drive-by-wire so the steering ratio changes meens full lock is like @90 degrees not @160 degrees.
I think that people want knobs and dials and switches. Putting everything on thr screen makes you rely on turning your head from the road and navigate through menus instead of reaching and turning a knob from touch memory
This exactly. Even with something as simple as a volume knob is that way. I can reach over and turn the knob without ever having my eyes leave the road. Making everything screen-based demands broken focus.
@@MultiPurposeReviewer You can control volume from the steering wheel, but it would be nice to have physical AC buttons/knobs. However, normally 90+% of driving you do in a Tesla is in autopilot, and with Tesla having one of the best active safety features I understand why they would opt for cost savings over the occasional practicality.
People make way too big of a deal out of this. If the traffic is too thick or there are too many pedestrians or "potential" pedestrians around, I just don't change a setting. Putting off changing something for a few seconds or even a minute doesn't bother me at all. In environments where there is a lot of traffic or pedestrians, there are stoplights or stop and go / slow traffic. plenty of opportunity then to make setting changes at that point. Where I live there is a lot of open road between "rush hours" and during those times I am not concerned about looking away briefly to position my hand and make changes. Also I got used to grabbing the top or bottom of the screen with my fingers and using my thumb to tap buttons from relative distance without looking very much. There is a ton of potential from putting everything on a screen. I'm not going to go into it in a comment but limiting the interface to physical buttons for the life of the car is not something I want to go back to. I love the screen.
I hate it when reviewers whine about not having buttons for everything or when they can’t figure out how to do something. When you actually own a vehicle, you read the manual or watch a video, configure that stuff once and then leave it in the majority of cases. And many vehicles have memory functions that capture the preferred settings for multiple people.
@@RobertPitas bro it aint about reading a menu for christ sake. It's about tesla putting everything onto a screen, therefore you have to look at the screen for everything even the speed you are traveling. Read my initial comment ffs
Is it safe to drive vehicle without mechanical steering wheel connection? If something broke in this system like sensor,module or steering motor during driving, you will not have chance to steer and stop vehicle safely. In my opinion steering and brakes must work mechanicaly even without power assistance.
Yes electronics are suprisingly reliable. All models of the Alfa guilia and stelvio since 2018, every modern gm performance car (all c8s and black wings) and many modern bmw m and x cars use brake by wire. There are for sure more examples.
What is the difference between steer by wire and brake by wire? If a sensor fails, so do your brakes. Modern cars do not have physical brake connections...
Gives more range. So it does have uses. I guess you need to take them off when hauling heavy things weighing it seems from comments above. They are rubbing against the tire when the tire is compressed I guess?
The tire Hubs are being recalled, cuz they are rubbing and wearing down the side walls. (Tesla recommends remove them (this will affect your mileage less aerodynamic) until they get new design out in March) . Side note: Why are people acting all surprised, didn't they get the memo. Purchase of this vehicle is a statement " status symbol", not to be used for actual functionality.
Hub caps are digging into the tires with those spikes. That’s why they are recalling them. Tires are getting worn damaged in those spike areas of the hub caps.
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That was a surprisingly good review and not too negative considering the usual Tesla bashing. Thx. I would mention the stainless steel advantage. I always wanted a truck not having a tin skin. The CT is tough. You can drive off road without scratching or denting. I do not like all the plastic of bumpers and underbody protection though. The truck bed is easy to get into when in entry mode - that would be fair to show. The bed volume with the tonneau cover closed is higher than other 1/2 ton trucks - but it is more difficult to reach into to the bed from the front. I am 5'11'' and I usually have to get into the bed (or step on the wheel) on other 1/2 ton trucks to reach for stuff anyways. The settings seem clear to me and better than any other vehicle I have seen - of course there are many and a learning curve. But after a while you can leave most settings alone in auto. I find the minimalism really simple as I would expect in a truck. It seems easy to operate. If the electronics in any modern truck fail then you are pretty much stuck. Mechanical buttons are also a failure point. The different shifting is not really a problem. In fact the autoshifting should put you in the right direction 80+% of the time. The tires are all terrain and also a part of the foundation series package. The rear view mirror is really just for looking at the back seat passengers. It would have been nice with a rear view screen instead of a mirror. But you do have it on the main screen - also many truck/van drivers are used to driving with side mirrors only. The buttons for indicators are far from impossible to use considering the wheel is never turned more than 170 degrees - but your opinion is fair. Unless you go off road then no spare tire is no big deal. And you will save carrying around nearly a hundred pounds extra, which does make sense for an EV. OTOH it would have been nice with a dedicated space for an optional spare tire... Other lacking options: Why are there not more lights illuminating around the truck? Why are there no sockets in the trunk? Why are there not dedicated a-pillar side view screens? Head up display? No bed camera? No washer for aft camera? I did not understand the problem with towing and in an emergency having to go to the towing screen? Trailer brakes are always on the main screen and you can use one of the scroll wheels to brake also. Fair point about not all features yet available. OTOH the Tesla over the air update system is better than any other company. And frequently existing vehicles will receive significant improved/new functionality.
I used to love driving those dodge rams for work, towing stuff no toyota could do. They are the boss. I wonder what the rear steering does in the cyber truck when towing. Also, every prior car manufacturer ends up with electrical problems with doors/ locks ect ect, anything you can fix and make function after broken with a screw driver and coat hanger is ideal, I can imagine a lot of issues with general electrics with the cyber truck over time, like if ya smash a sensor loading steel bars or something then you’re going to lose productivity. I think they should make a more basic truck without all the electrics bar the steering and drive chain and battery management
Thanks for the honest review. Wow the fanboys are freaking out over a a mostly positive review. This shows they have no idea what it’s like to have a real work truck. As a truck it’s just average, as a Tesla… it’s just average. JMO as a Model Y owner.
I live in Los Angeles just a few blocks from SpaceX and I've seen a few Cybertrucks on the road. One of them did a full on 90s Toyota and lost one of it's hub caps coming out of the parking structure. I almost rear ended someone while laughing. Thats why they are recalling them.
The most disappointing thing about this lifestyle vehicle? It literally did not move the needle at all in the EV truck market. Silly styling and zero advancement to make a EV truck that can compete with conventional trucks.
@@Elonreevemusk- USA. 🇺🇸 if it was love you felt, I feel for you. The Cyber Truck over promised and under delivered in every important category. Do better.
500 mile range - nope 14K lbs towing - nope $40k price tag - nope Great build quality - nope Great off road prowess - nope Ease of use controls - nope Delivered on time - nope What a frigging cyberflop.
Only gets it's rated mileage with the tonneau down, and the wheel covers are so ridiculous they're having to redesign them already because it flexes enough that it's cutting into the tires. And they don't have 2 million preorders unless you have hard data supporting that claim. Crowdsourced made up data doesn't count. Ct forums have been peddling that 2 mill number since lockdown.
The man said "Every pick up truck that I know of has a spare tire... with a couple of exceptions". Reminded me of that movie quote " 60% of the time, it works every time"
That movie was Anchorman, and that line was brilliant.
Sex panther
Can you even name the ones that dont?
Is funny everyone talks about towing etc. I live in an area where every other house has a F150 or Ram, and I would say 95% of them never tow anything or even have anything large on the truck bed. Maybe once awhile a trip to local Home Depot for something small. 🤷🏻
I find funny every Tesla stan is making this same unfounded claim to try to excuse the aweful tow range.
@@TroySavaryI find it funny that you hate the truck so much yet love to watch videos of it so you could see what “Tesla stans” say. The original comment was pointing out that in his experience he doesn’t see trucks being used for those truck purposes often. You getting butthurt about that says more about the Tesla haters than the Tesla “stans”.
@@TroySavary If you plan on Towing a horse trailer or equipment across the country everyday don't buy one.
@@Rillust And if you plan on hitting Starbucks every day to show off your pretend truck to other Elon simps every day, buy one.
@@davesenatus5566 If he doesn't see trucks being used as trucks, then he doesn't leave hia little urban soy latte sipping bubble and is projecting his lack of experience. Or just making excuses for the failure of this toy at being a truck.
Angry Tesla fanboys coming to save the day in the comments section.
lol…scared ICE boys hanging on to their horse and buggies.
how can you not see how SICK this truck is.... watch it going through 4 ft of water....
When you are in trailer mode, the trailer brake settings can be adjusted by using the scroll wheel on the steering wheel, so not need to fiddle with the screen when you are driving.
Another fun thing to have to remember when they could just have a dedicated button. Cybertruck is so brain dead, it should be called the LobotomyTruck.
What is the difference between remembering there is a button, vs remembering there is a scroll wheel???
What does the scroll wheel do when you arent in trailer mode?
@@ALMX5DP Adjusts mirrors sometimes. Adjust air conditioning vents sometimes. Also things that have dedicated buttons in real trucks. People LOVE having to remember where something is that has no label during an emergency. Won't be any lawsuits whatsoever. (rolls eyes) Like if I had a safety on/off on my belt buckle for my gun that doubles as a phone and a elevator up/down buttons. Wow, can't wait to need to use it under stress after I remember where the F it is.
@@ZenEndurance yeah so when it's in towing mode, you lose those other functions? Or is there a way to easily switch between that doesnt involve sub-menus in the screen?
About the comment at the 23 minutes mark, a friend let me try his delivered CT for towing, when you attach a trailer the braking option gets immediately displayed on the main screen on the left, and you can also activate the brake manually pressing the scrollwheel right on the squircle.
Wheel covers were recalled because the soft rubber parts wear the sidewall of the tires where it touches.
Sounds really well thought out 😂
Wow, what a great design...
LOL Musked
There was obvious seat controls on the passenger seat. Why weren’t they used to dial in seat position and comfort?
Because positive reviews don’t get views
"Released without all features" OMG!
Teslas are ALWAYS improving, so don't ever release because it's never perfect.
Came here to post this. lol. Tilt the seat bottom, move the butt app if you want, move it back if you want leg room. So silly.
You realize that none of that will change the amount of seat from the back of the seat to the front of the seat. That was his complaint. None of what you said actually changed the complaint.
@@TedKiddthe excuses continue. $100k without all the features and the Fan Bois will blindly buy it instead of holding Tesa accountable. And the kid gloves off, Tesla is no longer startup. No more excuses.
That truck is going to be as popular as syphilis.
Syphilis is making a comeback and crowds are lining up to see CT, so that kinda checks out.
You might be wrong
Interesting comparison you gotta try one to get one😜😜
I use voice activation for most things on my Tesla, and hardly ever have to touch the screen. I also use my watch or iPhone to control my Tesla. Voice activation feature makes everything hands-free, and is priceless. No other vehicle does that.
No other vehicle gets better over time either.
Ya well, other cars with physical, manual controls that the driver can operate mean faster reactions. So "no other vehicle does that" is subjective and kind of irrelevant.
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Great video Andre. There are so many things about this truck that I would never tolerate (no gear selector, no turn signal stock, no gauge cluster, etc). And also thanks to the owner for inviting you guys to come check it out.
Lots of non-truck owners on here butt-hurt that Andre wasn’t on his knees bowing and chanting “we’re not worthy, we’re not worthy”.
I don’t own a Tesla but I have driven them and was a bit annoyed with the multifunction scroll wheel/button that has to be turned to specific modes for things like adjusting the mirrors. Driving on the other hand, took a little getting used to (mostly due to one pedal mode/high regen mode) but was otherwise “normal”, so that’s a positive.
The lack of buttons and switches for simple things annoys me because I’m used to them. I don’t like scrolling through menus to do simple things a toggle switch would have accomplished.
For me, EVs show promise but I prefer the established brands take on them where they aren’t trying to reinvent they way we use a vehicle, just the propulsion and “fueling” systems.
We just got a model y dual motor in our family.
And yeah, the giant laptop in the middle of the screen will forever be a nitpick. Having to flip though menus to adjust anything got old very quick.
Bonus points if the camera feed from the turn signal is blocking the UI.
Car drives great though, even for being a heavy girl. Quickest car I've been in. Even more so than my brother's old 500+hp evo. Range is a bit exaggerated, but still plenty to get you where you need to go.
I do hope it stands the test of time. We still have our 03 v10 excursion that handles the towing needs. And then my 07 mustang 4.6 is still around as well.
15:47 I will say, because the steering ratio is less than 180 lock to lock not having a perfectly round wheel is acceptable in this case.
post watching - I was hoping to see some other measurements. like approach, departure, and break over angle
I think you mean < 360 lock to lock
19:45 it has auto shift. You get in, put your foot on the brake, and the truck makes a decision about putting it in either D or R based on its surroundings. I have it in my Model S and it chooses correctly 95% of the time, so you almost never have to use the screen shift. Also above the mirror are buttons for PRND that are intended for emergency use if the screen dies, but can also be used if you say have gloves on or something.
Wow that... sucks. A lot. Another reason to avoid Tesla.
@@tyotee4361 Clearly you've never used it since you're busy avoiding Teslas. I on the other hand have 40k miles of experience with a car that has auto shift, and its awesome.
Wow… and what happens the ~5% of the time it chooses wrong? You just lurch the wrong way and run over a small child?
@@huddleen Uh, no, you simply change the "gear" selection yourself. When you put your foot on the brake it immediately tells you which way it intends to go. Easy to override before YOU put your foot on the accelerator. Also note that this feature is something you can turn off if you don't like it. But, it's awesome and useful and only improving.
@@huddleen Lol, what are you people talking about? You just switch it to the correct gear, like you would in any other vehicle.... 😂😂
This is definitely a lifestyle choice. I made my living with trucks as a primary tool in the home building business over 50 years. This thing would be a liability with the short range when towing, the expense of maintaining it and all of the complex technology. Of course, I think that all of the tech in most new trucks has the same problem. A real work truck lives a hard life, constantly hauling, towing, operating in muddy jobsites and getting banged and beat up. I can't tell you how many of my trucks have been backed into or had materials dropped into or on them. It wasn't unusual to have a load of rock dumped in the bed. I was in and out of my truck all day long, usually with muddy boots, tools in my pockets and covered in sweat. I need buttons to control thing in the truck, not touch screens. I wouldn't want to have to take off my gloves every time I got in it. And the mirrors, which need to be as big as possible to back trailers into tight spots are absolutely useless on the Tesla. I can't see why someone that needs a truck for a work vehicle would ever want one. It seems to be more of a statement than a tool.
Yes it’s not a real truck it’s a marketing exercise
Back up mirrors are better than mirrors
Back up cameras
Maintenance is a non issue…..no oil changes…etc
Evs are extremely cheap to maintain. Lifestyle choice for sure. Towing range with evs are absolutely horrible. Id say 50/50 on trades that actually tow on any given jobsite. Used as an onsite powersource is completely underated and will become the norm. That being said ev work vehicles could take over atleast half of the workplace vehicles.
Great job Andre, dam hub cap lol. I think the recall is that the hub cap is digging into the tire
Tires and wheels are about as basic as you'd get. Even just looking at it, an engineer would've spotted such an issue. Clearly the issue was just ignored, so you can imagine what other issues the "truck" has.
Yeah, the hub cap doesn't really touch the wheel normally, but it seems like the flaps start digging into the tire from aerodynamic pressure when driving for a while
As soft as the tips look, you would think it wouldn't do much damage to the sidewall.
Digging is not the word...touching would be a better description.
@@100mpgus Touching leads to digging. Nothing should be in contact with the sidewall, nothing.
according to a few other videos the recall on the covers is that when the truck is loaded the tire expands as normal and the flex able tabs rub against the tire
🤦♂️
Why didnt Tesla design flex-less tires??? :P
Love ya Andre and I watch 95% of TFL’s videos. I do not nor have I ever owned a Tesla. I’ve noticed TFL is very slanted against Tesla. This review is brutally honest compared to any review of other manufacturers who work with you and fly you out to see their new vehicles. Honestly is good, just don’t forget to keep it even across the board.
I agree. This is an objective review but there is obvious bias for GM and Ram. Please be better.
Fair and honest review, just what we expected, thats why we love this channel, thanks Andre
I view this truck as a first version, and there is certainly room for improvement. Very rarely do first version products have very few flaws, take the very first iPhone for example.
However, look at the difference between the first generation model 3 and the latest one. The difference between Tesla and other legacy brands is that they still act like a start up company with their metal pushed firmly to the floor. They don’t just throw in some token design changes to justify their latest substantially increased price tag. Well done Elon & Tesla keep breaking the moulds and improving. 👏🏻🙌🏻👍🏻
The excitement for a "Electric Pickup" has already come and gone with the GM and Rivian EV trucks.
For they're first model, I think Tesla did pretty darn good.
It'll only go up from here.
This is their sixth model. Roadster s x 3 y then ct.
I was referring to they're 1st truck@@Kahless00
I meant their first pick up truck model
It's a mid size truck but you keep comparing it to half tons. That thing fits in a garage
I am from Illinois. I live in a small town east of STL. Most people here don't like EVs at all. I like them well enough but don't own one yet. I have a ram with etourque. Will likely buy a hybrid next. The cybertruck seems to be disappointing to most truck enthusiasts but if it were compared to a mid-size truck it does very very well and it is a mid-size truck.
@@tylerproctor4878 How long have you been following me here?..
I have been following this channel pretty close for about 6 months. When I bought my last truck I was researching and I just kept watching this channel. The content is non bias and testing the trucks is awesome. I have learned a lot
@@tylerproctor4878 Once again it's my pleasure talking to you here, do you mind talking privately with me?............
Do you really like touchscreen control? I much prefer knobs and buttons. Teslas are just big screens and a dash.
You can get a compartment for under the rear seats, with or without drawers etc etc…
$250 on Tesla's website.
Nah, it's flat so you can sleep there in a pinch.
@@thesmokingman they swore the back was going to be a vault that was temp controlled and you could camp in it. see how that turned out.
My guess is you wouldn't get past the regulators if you did air condition it as it may become living space. @@Kahless00
Just hopped right up into the bed like it was nothing. Pretty good for an older gent.
At 79, I’m not so good at hopping
Andre isn’t that old lol. He’s like 50s
@@myaccount__7269 do you know why all the half tons have stupid complicated tailgates? It's because most of the guys in their 50s that can afford to pay for these trucks can't see their toes anymore and they can't climb up into their truck beds.
@@jkatlantic122:16 (on the screen) Maybe "Entry" ride height won't require as much of a hop.
Can you disable the outside buttons to open the back cover or opening the back lid when you are driving? or can someone/stranger open it when you are parked at a traffic light?
When the truck is locked so are the buttons
Tesla locks all external doors while the car is not in park.
When Tesla announced a truck I was ecstatic! Then they showed the design. The design issue I have is the bed sides/shape. So many 3rd party accessories and products that it can't use. Not sure if this could use a conventional truck camper. That proprietary one isn't a good or even valid comparable.
Dude, my F-150 eco boost tows 8,200lbs. You gave out the highest spec number. 11,000lbs is better than most 1/2 ton pickups.
They do that with their reviews. They did same with payload before saying comparable to other 1/2 ton but don’t mention those other 1/2 tons need to be regular or king cab with few options and two wheel drive!
My 5.3 Silverado is rated for 9,300 lbs. so the CyberTruck is doing pretty okay at 11,000 lbs. I hear the tripe about range halved and all that, but my truck does 18 mpg combined unladen and about 10 mpg with a 7,500 lb trailer attached, so...
@@madguitarist Ya but you're talking about the CT going from maybe 300 miles on a charge down to 140-180 miles, where yours goes from over 300 miles possibly (?) to likely over 200 miles still. That's not counting mountain grades for either, but your truck would still likely make out better with a lower overall hit.
@@SurelyYewJest if we're talking hilly and mountainous terrain, the EV is going to be able to recoup some of its range on the downhill portions, so that's another thing to factor in.
My truck will do 22 MPG highway, but when I'm towing, that goes down to around 10-11 MPG. Through the hills, that drops to 8-9 MPG, and on downhills I have to put wear on my brakes to keep it from taking off. That's where regenerative braking shines when towing. You save wear and tear on both vehicle and trailer brakes, and the extra weight adds extra regeneration.
They're running a prototype electric train in Australia at a mine there, and it hauls empty cars up to be reloaded, then full ones down to be emptied...or vice versa...can't remember the details. Anyways, the kinetic energy generated on the downhill portion has proven to be enough to fully recharge the locomotive for the next uphill trip...and regenerative braking follows that same principle.
So yeah, range is reduced, but there are conditions wher eyou can actually recoup that range...especially when braking using one pedal drive.
An ICE vehicle doesn't put gas back into the tank when it brakes. The only limitation for EVs right now is energy density...and solutions for that are coming a lot faster than people realize. We're talking in about 5 years, we'll see EVs with 600+ miles of range, and at more reasonable prices.
@@madguitarist An ICE-hybrid truck could/can do regen braking, though, and not suffer the same range loss problem. If I were in charge of reality at the moment, heavy duty trucks would be hybrids with start-stop and regen braking.
Wow, took over twenty minutes before a positive comment!
Im not necessarily a fan of this truck but you can count on lots of watch time and likes from me for every Cyber Truck video TFL does. No vehicle has ever needed real world testing more then this vehicle, perhaps the most bizarre consumer grade vehicle to come out in my lifetime of 31 years. Im just super intrigued by it. Id probably never own one because reliability and usability are my main priorities. I question both on this vehicle. Side note, its a guilty pleasure seeing Tesla fanboys get put in their place when they claim this is the "best truck" of all time. Only real world testing will tell, numbers alone wont prove a thing.
Did you try to adjust the front seat? You didn’t show it on the video. You maybe able to find a seat position more comfortable for you.
Imagine spending $16,000 for a 25% larger gas tank.
A spare tire is great, but an air compressor, puncture kit, and sidewall patch kit will get you to the tire store in most (but not all) situations and buy you a bunch of room and save weight.
True.
On the other hand, the front trunk might probably have extended deep enough to house a tire. It seems there's way more space than you can access anyway.
If so, it's a missed opportunity.
Even if it was an option.
I want to dawn a Robocop costume and step out in this thing. 😂
😂😂😂😂
I'd buy that for a dollar!!!
@@jasper_of_puppets 😂
There is also an auto shift/gear that I. assume the Cybertruck will get which is currently available on Model X and S. Essentially you hit the brake and the car will automatically put it in drive or reverse depending on what you have in front or in the back. It works 80% of time correctly for me. Also when you remove your seatbelt if you are stopped the Model X and S currently will go automatically in park. The secondary shifting option by the rear mirror is for emergency only incase the screen stops functioning. All the others Tesla have the same secondary shifting option below the wireless phone charing pad on the center console. I have been driving my Model S Plaid for 3 years with the blinker buttons on the steering wheel; it is anon issue. You get used to it in a week and all the Tesla models are moving that way. I think the Lamborghini Huracan is the same way.
So 1 out of 5 times it will go the wrong way, and you think that's a feature?
You say you're a techie guy, but you don't understand the steer by wire. Otherwise you wouldn't have much of a problem with the location of the turn signals.
Exactly
The tie downs in the back are standard L-track. You can get quick-release ones where you just pull on it and you can reposition the tie-down. I’m glad Tesla chose more firmly mounted ones to come with the truck, because the ones I use to tie down my dirt bike will stay in the same spot.
If I ever buy another new vehicle, it will be as dumb of a vehicle as I can find. The more you have on it, the more things there are to go wrong and trust me, they WILL go wrong.
Always found it weird when people reviewing things don’t know everything about it….that hubcap isn’t hard to put back on lol
Im never letting you borrow my Cybertruck again!
PRND is actually much more intuitive especially with the upper buttons. The blinker will take time to get used to.
You will adjust to this very quickly & easily. So much so that when you get in your ICE vehicle it will feel odd at first. Also stopping for gas you may forget to turn your car off if you’ve been driving a Tesla as your daily. Funny how the mind adapts…
How much time does it take to get used to pressing two buttons with your thumb? Jeez, c'mon people. What are you, baboons?
This vehicle is indeed unique, I applaud Andre for stepping out of his comfort zone & doing a reasonably objective review. CT is weird & many will like it for that reason alone lol
A great feature of my 2020 Tundra is the rear cab window is electric and rolls down all of the way to have something pass through from the bed of the truck. For the price, it could have been something Cybertruck could have done.
That window is a great feature of the tundra
Because of the tonneau cover this would have been more complicated. Also the window is really small due to the geometry.
@@pierre.a.larsen Instead of creating something more Pickup Truck owners can use, a design decision was made to go for a more futuristic look vs functionality. A closed cover which requires a camera to see vehicles behind you when driving is a poor design decision IMO.
@@pebmetsevery box truck, van, or semi on the road has no rearview.
@@paulharsh78 NHTSA standard 111 requires that all passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks, buses, school buses, motorcycles be equipped with one or more rearview mirrors for rear visibility.
That is the reason, even though useless in most cases for CT, it has to have one.
The haters always focus on it pulling a camper a 1000 miles which is the worst use case. What I think is the most important use case is pulling a work trailing to the job site 20 miles away each day and comparing the dollars saved by charging at home compared to fueling at the gas station...I think it will blow away an ICE truck.
I think many won’t pay the premium for it though if you’re only using it for 20mile. The appeal is reducing the massive fuel expenses towing for hundreds of miles.
But it won’t blow away the Lightning or Rivian.
@@lrod8692 bets?
@@oldrrocr bet what? There are already countless videos that show the Rivian and Lightning towing further than the Cybertruck. Not only that but faster charging, more storage, better ride comfort, more usable features, and cheaper. I don’t want to take your money kid.
@@lrod8692Who’s dumb enough to take a Rivian to real job site or even off-roading?? The $5K paint and clear coat will be trashed, unlike a Cybertruck.
So much electrical stuff to go wrong and it can’t tow nothing
I give you credit for the very fair assessment of the Cybertruck. I will be getting one and am disappointed that Tesla released the truck with lots of features missing as well as the wheel cover issue. Ive been a critic of your channel, but give you props for giving fair and objective opinion on this, thank you 👍
Did you reserve your Cybertruck before Dec 2019? If so, cancel it so that I can move up one space in the queue
I seen other reviews where they press the button on the right side of the steering wheel and say something like "turn the heat up" and it does it. I think you also could say park, reverse, drive. So the dirty fingers or glove thing is a non-issue.
Thank you for the review.
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"You Think--" what are the facts?
Tesla needs a heads-up display on all of the vehicles.
That would be cool but it’s really not necessary
As much as I actually like the Cybertruck, and believe me, I'm no Tesla fan, I do not think this should have been legal to release. The sharp edges are outright dangerous, and pedestrian safety is non-existent.
I believe that those sharp edges would be not permissible in some market's.
I love it! It’s something different. More utility than I need for carrying mountain bikes or a trip to Home Depot.
My name Bill Thompson I own a 1992 Chevy Silverado extended cab pick up truck i would never trade it for no electric or Ev vehicle an thing is ugly inside an outside an that man that own it he might wish he never bought when it gets older an time for new batteries an they cost more than the vehicle is worth or try to sell or trade it found out it resell value is much i will just stay with my gas power vehicle
The CT seems to be a potentially good choice for outdoor enthusiasts who are not winter enthusiasts. This is for people who don’t intend to tow, or really plan on using for as a work truck. But it competes well against the Rivian R1T and that is really its only primary competitor. The F-150 lightning is trying to be more of a work truck but will not do any better in the towing category.
It has a lot more payload than both the R1T and Lightning.
The cybertruck is a better work truck than the lightning in several categories. Payload
Body durability
Bed size/length
Ground clearance
Compared to an f-150 it's a pos
It all just looks awkward. Glad to see something so different and unique and respect the engineering accomplishments. But it all seems awkward in a way that doesn’t quite work.
Check it out in person, it looks totally different. It's not pretty, but it is very cool looking.
You CANNOT judge this from a pic or video. It’s almost universal that the vast majority of people who see it in person are blown away and actually like it even people who hated it the first time they see it. It would be like judging a food without tasting it.
What is actually awkward?
I'm wondering the situation where you're cranking on the steering wheel and you need to turn on the left or right blinker, exactly when is that? In my book, your opportunity to turn on the blinker has long past.
roundabouts...
@@DeluxeR71 Only on extremely tight roundabouts would you need to turn the wheel all the way to the lock.
@@pierre.a.larsen Agree, roundabouts make me turn the wheel slightly but it would still be on the same side. I regularly use a couple of roundabouts in my area and I never use a turn signal to enter or leave the roundabout. I also have rarely seen anyone do differently.
@@wineberryred In the US most do not use turn signals in roundabouts. In most other countries it is required when you exit and even when you enter to indicate your intentions.
In multilane roundabouts in nearly all countries you should signal laneshift.
@@pierre.a.larsen Good to know, but the Cybertruck is only designed for the US market.
A better question might be, why would one mention, or include a comparison/opinion of a heavy duty diesel pickup mindset to an F150/Silverado/Rivian/Lightning rival?
Maybe because its creator promised heavy-duty like performance when he introduced it.
@@wilmarbarrick3194 maybe, but that’s not what the capabilities of the finished product claimed to compete against. The max payload is impressive, but other light duty trucks can tow more.
Let’s move the goal post for Tesla….
@@lrod8692 don’t mine em, do move em, I don’t care. That’s a different point than mine.
4:54 you can reach over as you demonstrated...but also, there are foot holds you can stand on that allow you to reach even deeper if you need to.
Suspension was also in medium height, when parked it can automatically go to entry so reaching from the sides is actually not impossible.
I've wanted to see what the wheel looks like with the hub cap off
It's only going to get better
There’s really only one way for it to go from here…
Yes, the next version will have hubcaps that remain attached.
I think there's a market that after market product suppliers can satisfy for Cybertruck owners who feel they really need bigger rear view mirrors, turn signal stalks and control knobs, dials and buttons.
I feel like you about powered accessories. but after 5 years, my model 3 is reliable and I had no problems with those.
Suspension joints are made out of mashmallow and need some replacements each year.
Car is reliable, not enough range but that is proper to electric cars.
Can you put a fifth wheel hitch back there? Gooseneck hitch? I would be hesitant...
Can’t do it on a regular 1500. Need a 2500
brother I saw a gooseneck on a ford ranger today...putting one on the cybertruck would result in a collision between the truck and the trailer...if you could even get one mounted on there. @@djplonghead5403
Sexy Truck! If it wasn't so darn expensive I would order one for sure!!!
Just call it what it guys. A Honda ridgeline competitor. Fine for city peeps that occasionally use a real truck but not a “truck” for the working man or someone that tows even remotely consistently or far. Doesn’t mean it’s terrible but it is what is. I would hate this thing for work truck.
If you dropped the CT down to its lowest ride height (“Entry” height, down 4” from the normal setting) Roman probably would have been able to reach over the side into the truck bed.
But one has to ask, how many trucks with triangular frame roll bars at the front of the bed can anyone reach into over the side - particularly with non-adjustable and often jacked up suspensions with huge rubber on?
cope
@@IanSizzler yes, I do have to cope with my current 4WD. I find I have to stand on a rear tyre to reach over into the bed of my Mitsubishi Triton dual cab 4WD since it definitely doesn’t have air-adjustable suspension with 8” of height adjustment.
So I really don’t know what all the complaints are about.
@@andrewfranklin7087 😂
@@IanSizzler I see you’re not interested in mature discourse. Oh well, have a great day Ian.
I don't get the constant whining over bed reachover height. If it's so small of an item that you've got to reach the bottoms then you'd pack it near the tailgate, or in the frunk. Also how tall do you have to be to reach over a stock f150 these days in the first place? I'm a short mofo and I know I can't. Side loading a truck is terrible for the paint job of a truck anyways, as a tradesmen any journeyman would flip if they see an apprentice side loading their truck.
Andre, this is greatest truck for Tesla people. I see this truck as a lifestyle vehicle. People that use trucks like truck they won’t buy an electric pickup truck. I would buy this truck for the cool factor. Only think they missing, is a video rear view mirror vs having it on the screen.
I wonder if Tesla's payload numbers are as "optimistic" as their range numbers.
I get it, the aerodynamics seem like it makes sense for that shape, yet the Rivian, with a traditional form factor has a better drag coefficient. Why then did Tesla have to compromise this way?
The frunk is strong enough to snap multiple carrots when it closes
Yes that is scarey if you have kids
@@jimpackard8059 A guy put his hand to prove it doesn't cut fingers, look up the video.
It has a resistance sensor. Maybe they need to up the sensitivity given kids.
@@Abebe345 it doesnt work well there's videos if it snapping multiples of carrots
@@drivewayhero yeah, it needs to be set more sensitvely. A guy closed it with gloves and bare handed and made video. It closed but left a mark. There are gaps and seals that also come into play I guess but should be more sensitive.
Canceled my preorder. I'll get one used in 4 years. Too many bugs.
I don't know any car that doesn't have first year issues. Especially EV's. I still like driving them
I really don't like this pick-up truck. Never put a penny on that.
Very nice! Looking forward to an aftermarket gun rack/vault for the frunk.
Andrei, we are surrounded by touch screens everywhere we go, including our phones. They all work just fine if made well. And Tesla makes its hardware and especially its software extremely well. So no worries!
Right, like their automatic wipers and the ability to answer a group text within the group…
Are you really suggesting that because the tech is everywhere it automatically makes it safe/good to put in a vehicle?
We know that putting everything on a screen is to save money and we know that putting everything on a screen in a vehicle makes it harder/more unsafe to use while driving.
You're not supposed to use your phone while driving FOR A REASON.
Also, my phones typically lasts me 4 years before I need to replace then. It's good to know that all the critical controls to my $100,000 "truck" should last as long.
If one has an experience owning and driving a Tesla, he or she can appreciate the fact that we actually can live just fine without the buttons and the knobs. The idea is not to “save money”, but to have an open hardware platform which allows through seamless software updates to add new features and functionality and keep your truck or a car relevant for years to come. If however a person is a barbarian with his phone and uses it as an agricultural tool, and treats his truck in the same way, this is a different story. A person like that needs a tractor.
@@drnick40 Please inform us peasants how vital (hvac for example) buttons gets out of date when the vehicle ages.
Why are you so sure that a giant screen will age better then a normal sized screen with vital buttons on the side?
It feels like one of those truck reviews where the reviewer already made his mind before the review.
You mean like Tesla channels that perdict the Cybertruck will replace every truck in America.
Or…OR…it just sucks AS A TRUCK.
@@Dularri have not seen those videos. Maybe you are being fed a lot of those videos by the algorithm. I have been watching videos of truck guys that like it and others that don’t.
@@Pilot545like anything in life, you should try it by yourself before you form an opinion, or you would by any vehicle (Toyota, GM, Ford) or truck without test driving it.
@@Pilot545 The review doesn't say it sucks as a truck, quite the contrary.
There is also storage under the floor of the bed in the back.
Without trying it out you were critical of everything that was not what you were use too. Semi trucks no longer carry a spare. And in the last 3 diesel pickups I’ve not used my spare and has ended up in the junk pile without any use. If you are running ultra 4 racing, or Baja you would want a spare.
You can't fit a spare in the under bed storage, so your comment is not relevant to the problem.
How lucky of you to not need a spare, but it's ridiculous for a truck to not have one.
Nice review! This is definitely a Lifestyle Vehicle and just to be clear… There is nothing wrong with that! Cybertruck is amazing and pushing the auto industry forward!
Not sure why it is. The stainless steel caters to work. I get its not traditional. It definitely is targeting SUV adventiure crowd as well. It has little range for hauling, towing.
It’s a lifestyle vehicle because you can’t really use it for truck things just like the lightning. For $100k just buy a real truck if you need one. CT is cool though for a showtruck and is more comparable to an SUV not a truck. It’s basically a Honda ridgeline.
@@nathanjohnson3668 other than range, it's stainless steel, more payload than most 1/2 tons, can tow 11,000lbs, lockable tonneau, self leveling, 6'bed but smaller than F-150. Seems it will work for local work. Price is high.
I love my model 3, and it saves a lot at the pump and with maintenance, but insurance is really pricey. Any idea what insurance costs will be on this truck, especially with stainless steel body construction?
That’s odd, my Model 3 with State Farm was less than my BMW X3.
@@aussie2uGA I had a BMW 340 and it was a lot less here in Colorado with State Farm. The Tesla is $850 every six months. It is a performance.
@@aussie2uGA my 340 was about $500 every six months.
Get the Tesla insurance it's about 60% of the cost of typical insurance companies. The insurance companies overpriced it thinking all the new Tesla were used for speed and ignoring all the extra safety features and data.
😂😂 He has not driven the truck yet. No need for full lock dude it is drive-by-wire so the steering ratio changes meens full lock is like @90 degrees not @160 degrees.
Too funny, 11,000 lbs. towing....80 miles at a time.....LOL Dumb!!
I think that people want knobs and dials and switches. Putting everything on thr screen makes you rely on turning your head from the road and navigate through menus instead of reaching and turning a knob from touch memory
This exactly. Even with something as simple as a volume knob is that way. I can reach over and turn the knob without ever having my eyes leave the road. Making everything screen-based demands broken focus.
@@MultiPurposeReviewer You can control volume from the steering wheel, but it would be nice to have physical AC buttons/knobs. However, normally 90+% of driving you do in a Tesla is in autopilot, and with Tesla having one of the best active safety features I understand why they would opt for cost savings over the occasional practicality.
People make way too big of a deal out of this. If the traffic is too thick or there are too many pedestrians or "potential" pedestrians around, I just don't change a setting. Putting off changing something for a few seconds or even a minute doesn't bother me at all. In environments where there is a lot of traffic or pedestrians, there are stoplights or stop and go / slow traffic. plenty of opportunity then to make setting changes at that point. Where I live there is a lot of open road between "rush hours" and during those times I am not concerned about looking away briefly to position my hand and make changes. Also I got used to grabbing the top or bottom of the screen with my fingers and using my thumb to tap buttons from relative distance without looking very much.
There is a ton of potential from putting everything on a screen. I'm not going to go into it in a comment but limiting the interface to physical buttons for the life of the car is not something I want to go back to. I love the screen.
I hate it when reviewers whine about not having buttons for everything or when they can’t figure out how to do something. When you actually own a vehicle, you read the manual or watch a video, configure that stuff once and then leave it in the majority of cases. And many vehicles have memory functions that capture the preferred settings for multiple people.
@@RobertPitas bro it aint about reading a menu for christ sake. It's about tesla putting everything onto a screen, therefore you have to look at the screen for everything even the speed you are traveling. Read my initial comment ffs
The cybertruck gets uglier every time I see it.
Is it safe to drive vehicle without mechanical steering wheel connection? If something broke in this system like sensor,module or steering motor during driving, you will not have chance to steer and stop vehicle safely. In my opinion steering and brakes must work mechanicaly even without power assistance.
Yes electronics are suprisingly reliable. All models of the Alfa guilia and stelvio since 2018, every modern gm performance car (all c8s and black wings) and many modern bmw m and x cars use brake by wire. There are for sure more examples.
@memememine1 didn't know that. But I wouldn't trust system like this. It's just my opinion.
Yes they’re safe BUT you do need to worry about hacking. If a rogue actor or agency took control, imagine the damage that could be done.
According to Tesla, there are triple redundant motors and computers to control steering. However, I'm still highly skeptical.
What is the difference between steer by wire and brake by wire? If a sensor fails, so do your brakes. Modern cars do not have physical brake connections...
Strangest looking hubcaps I've ever seen...rims underneath look way better
Those hubcaps also damage the tire.
Gives more range. So it does have uses.
I guess you need to take them off when hauling heavy things weighing it seems from comments above. They are rubbing against the tire when the tire is compressed I guess?
@@dianapennepacker6854 It's not just load, even unladen tires are rubbing.
You are obviously NOT the type of customer Tesla is looking for. Killer looking truck!
The tire Hubs are being recalled, cuz they are rubbing and wearing down the side walls. (Tesla recommends remove them (this will affect your mileage less aerodynamic) until they get new design out in March) . Side note: Why are people acting all surprised, didn't they get the memo. Purchase of this vehicle is a statement " status symbol", not to be used for actual functionality.
Hub caps are digging into the tires with those spikes. That’s why they are recalling them. Tires are getting worn damaged in those spike areas of the hub caps.
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That color is awesome! I don’t know if it’s the lighting but i love it
That was a surprisingly good review and not too negative considering the usual Tesla bashing. Thx. I would mention the stainless steel advantage. I always wanted a truck not having a tin skin. The CT is tough. You can drive off road without scratching or denting. I do not like all the plastic of bumpers and underbody protection though.
The truck bed is easy to get into when in entry mode - that would be fair to show.
The bed volume with the tonneau cover closed is higher than other 1/2 ton trucks - but it is more difficult to reach into to the bed from the front. I am 5'11'' and I usually have to get into the bed (or step on the wheel) on other 1/2 ton trucks to reach for stuff anyways.
The settings seem clear to me and better than any other vehicle I have seen - of course there are many and a learning curve. But after a while you can leave most settings alone in auto.
I find the minimalism really simple as I would expect in a truck. It seems easy to operate. If the electronics in any modern truck fail then you are pretty much stuck. Mechanical buttons are also a failure point.
The different shifting is not really a problem. In fact the autoshifting should put you in the right direction 80+% of the time.
The tires are all terrain and also a part of the foundation series package.
The rear view mirror is really just for looking at the back seat passengers. It would have been nice with a rear view screen instead of a mirror. But you do have it on the main screen - also many truck/van drivers are used to driving with side mirrors only.
The buttons for indicators are far from impossible to use considering the wheel is never turned more than 170 degrees - but your opinion is fair.
Unless you go off road then no spare tire is no big deal. And you will save carrying around nearly a hundred pounds extra, which does make sense for an EV. OTOH it would have been nice with a dedicated space for an optional spare tire... Other lacking options: Why are there not more lights illuminating around the truck? Why are there no sockets in the trunk? Why are there not dedicated a-pillar side view screens? Head up display? No bed camera? No washer for aft camera?
I did not understand the problem with towing and in an emergency having to go to the towing screen? Trailer brakes are always on the main screen and you can use one of the scroll wheels to brake also.
Fair point about not all features yet available. OTOH the Tesla over the air update system is better than any other company. And frequently existing vehicles will receive significant improved/new functionality.
Expensive paper weight. Not the future.
I used to love driving those dodge rams for work, towing stuff no toyota could do. They are the boss. I wonder what the rear steering does in the cyber truck when towing. Also, every prior car manufacturer ends up with electrical problems with doors/ locks ect ect, anything you can fix and make function after broken with a screw driver and coat hanger is ideal, I can imagine a lot of issues with general electrics with the cyber truck over time, like if ya smash a sensor loading steel bars or something then you’re going to lose productivity. I think they should make a more basic truck without all the electrics bar the steering and drive chain and battery management
Holy moly, that infotainment is just a sea of grey.
That wrap is perfect. I wish Tesla would offer that color/pattern in all of the U.S.
Do they make it available for a fifth wheel attachment. My grandfather's 1994 F-150 pulled one. I'm just asking.
Thanks for the honest review. Wow the fanboys are freaking out over a a mostly positive review. This shows they have no idea what it’s like to have a real work truck. As a truck it’s just average, as a Tesla… it’s just average. JMO as a Model Y owner.
The 48 V architecture on Cybertruck will save 30-40 lbs of copper wire on any vehicle. That’s a big deal in automotive industry.
I live in Los Angeles just a few blocks from SpaceX and I've seen a few Cybertrucks on the road. One of them did a full on 90s Toyota and lost one of it's hub caps coming out of the parking structure. I almost rear ended someone while laughing. Thats why they are recalling them.
The most disappointing thing about this lifestyle vehicle? It literally did not move the needle at all in the EV truck market. Silly styling and zero advancement to make a EV truck that can compete with conventional trucks.
@@Elonreevemusk- USA. 🇺🇸 if it was love you felt, I feel for you. The Cyber Truck over promised and under delivered in every important category. Do better.
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Can't the rear suspension squat to aid ingress to the bed?
Yes it can. CT also has entry mode that would make entry and egress much easier than Andre made it seem.
500 mile range - nope
14K lbs towing - nope
$40k price tag - nope
Great build quality - nope
Great off road prowess - nope
Ease of use controls - nope
Delivered on time - nope
What a frigging cyberflop.
Dude, the Cybertruck will sell like crazy. There's literally nothing else like it.
2 million preorders - yup 😆
F 150 all the way, EV sucks
Only gets it's rated mileage with the tonneau down, and the wheel covers are so ridiculous they're having to redesign them already because it flexes enough that it's cutting into the tires.
And they don't have 2 million preorders unless you have hard data supporting that claim. Crowdsourced made up data doesn't count. Ct forums have been peddling that 2 mill number since lockdown.
@@Kahless00 but what if they do have 2 million pre-orders? 🤔