2024 Tesla Cybertruck | MotorWeek Road Test

[@MontanaMedic13]

Seeing John next to that vehicle makes him seem immortal. What a crazy timeline of vehicles he has stood next to.

[@josebrito5202]

I was thinking the same thing. Started reviewing cars with 8 track tapes, to review this

[@derekdreke4990]

Right

[@BRAINFxck10]

200+ years from now they will have a hologram of him reviewing cars

[@davidm5707]

I haven't watched in a few years, although in earlier days, I never missed an episode. I am glad to see John still plugging away.

[@Lovejazz01]

Yep , thought the same thing !

[@thalandlord]

The fact that the 0-60 comment from Mr Davis included the words 'same as a Z06' is wild!

[@videogazer801]

Thank you, John for continuing to make videos for us. ❤️👍🙏

[@buzzwaldron6195]

Was shocked to see one of these in N W Ohio a couple days ago! In natural stainless steel color...

[@videogazer801]

@@buzzwaldron6195 I have seen a couple in person and I really like it for what it is. I won’t buy new, but will wait for it used. The non-beast model.

[@GF-cb8rr]

I've been watching him and motor week since I was a teen. I just turned 55 this year. He's a true legend.

[@videogazer801]

@@GF-cb8rr amen 🙏. John is a gift to us and MotorWeek. Legend…

[@DUCKSAREEVILLLLLLLL]

I've seen a few here in Minnesota but I always have to supress my laughter. They should come with a large tarp with an old rusted ICE truck silk screened on it to disguise it when it gets stuck. Being rescued by an old ICE tow truck has to be the ultimate humilation for the owner of a $100k+ EV.

[@kpc3582]

0-60 in 2.6 seconds in a 3+ ton brick is wild

[@Christosan88]

Yea you think the laws will see an issue?

[@peachyclean93]

It's actually dangerous

[@MiguelGorham]

​@@peachyclean93 You sound fun at parties 🤣🤣

[@BradThePitts]

​@@Christosan88 There are no laws regarding acceleration - although if done in front of someone else you can get ticketed for "display of power." Pretty wild.

[@mrprutten]

Better carry around extra tires and a diesel generator.

[@TheMrJourneyer]

A rare post where the comments section will be just as interesting as the road test itself.

[@meh-87]

It's cooler than I'd like to admit, but I'd still take a $75k Corvette and $35k SUV for the same money.

[@deplorablechump8758]

Have you driven it? It may change your mind.

[@coastaku1954]

@@deplorablechump8758 It'll absolutely destroy the roads and be less of a truck than a Ford Maverick which costs a 5th as much

[@deplorablechump8758]

@@coastaku1954 Where do you get that information? 5th of the cost? 🤣 Stop gaslighting buddy

[@Aegisx5]

The $35K SUV would be a snoozefest though.

[@deplorablechump8758]

@@Aegisx5 where do you get a brand new $35k SUV?

[@joeylewis8615]

Say what you want about it, but mission accomplished with recognizability. I went to pick up my six year old from school when one drove by, every single kid at the school stopped, gawked at it and yelled "cybertruck!". If you can grab the attention span of an entire grade school, that is an accomplishment. As always great to see John carrying the torch for MotorWeek!

[@HereForAStorm]

I'm not a big fan of the looks, but I gotta say, it does look better in black.

[@Vujevich]

Matte or glossy black make it look much better.

[@JBM425]

I have seen a couple of Cybertrucks with multicolored body wraps that look amazing.

[@jonwear9791]

My kids told me they saw a big refrigerator with wheels moving on the road, and I didn't believe it. Now I see it is for real.

[@lamarr912]

That's exactly what it is. A Frigidaire on wheels.

[@jonwear9791]

@@lamarr912 LOL

[@mattwolf7698]

Is your refrigerator running?

[@JWLboston]

I can see some driver not seeing this black thing at night and smashing head on into it.

[@davidm5707]

I always think of it as a rolling dumpster.

[@ke1vin]

This is going to be a super cool retro review in 30 years

[@mrprutten]

5 years.

[@dfk09]

@@mrprutten 😂😂😂

[@jhomrich89]

I guarantee you no cyber truck will last 30 years

[@ke1vin]

@@jhomrich89 you know what a retro review is bubba

[@mariokart8054]

“Remember when people actually paid $130k for these hunks of junk? The 20s were unreal man”

[@LandonMillertotheMaxx]

now that's a space age vehicle. Not Bad Tesla, but 0-60 in 2.6 seconds. BLOODY HELL, THAT'S FAST!!!!!

[@DUCKSAREEVILLLLLLLL]

Why, though? Can't the horses be fed with hay hauled in a $2,000 ICE truck with larger load capacity just as well? They can't wait another few seconds?

[@stevemcgowen]

This is the new Aztek.

[@someyoungguyjohnson7239]

Ouch lol

[@bill4632]

I didn't think anything could be worse......... here it is

[@Crickelwood]

Suspect it will sell better than the Aztek though...

[@drawesome821]

Don't insult the Aztek like that

[@_LM_]

We call it the "Deplorean".

[@tripledair]

Motorweek wrapped it first, they understood the assignment.

[@Wagtailsexpress69-bk9fn]

😂😂😂

[@ec6933]

I love that don is still here from my childhood

[@hailstorm1986]

John Davis..

[@davidryder5082]

​@@hailstorm1986maybe it's "Don" to him

[@bobcoats2708]

It’s outrageous, yes, but like their giant EV counterparts, not very practical. These are lifestyle vehicles. I wonder what it will take to get Americans focused on smaller, more efficient vehicles again?

[@LaJuanHughes]

Real how is it not practical. Explain . Real talk

[@popcultureaddict733]

@@LaJuanHughes 1. Aggressive styling hampers outward visibility. 2. Controls are not intuitive and may cause some drivers to be distracted while driving. 3. Belongs in a music video or cruising along Miami Beach instead of a work site. A unique fashion-forward "truck" for celebrities or rap artists.

[@yungprototype]

😂 Americans and smaller is an oxymoron

[@LaJuanHughes]

@@popcultureaddict733 have you driven one. More than a few hours. So many experts who have never driven more one a few hours. I own one and it is the best driving truck out there for 90 percent of people. It doesn't drive like a truck. You talk about controls. One you profile you only have to change the radio of fan speed. Which can also be done by voice . Which tell me you haven't driven more than a few minutes if you even have driven on e. Also it the best sell ev truck.

[@LaJuanHughes]

@@popcultureaddict733 it the first truck this multipurpose .it can be in a video at work site on the trail and you run around truck that cheap to drive .. In short cool looking durable and cheap to drive and fun to drive . Its not just a truck. I used to drive my dodge because I had not because I wanted to. I now only want to drive my cyber truck. And you won't understand that till you drive one.

[@JorgeRodriguez-po7kx]

Saw One like this in Black some weeks ago on my way to Home 🏡 after my Night Shift Love it Looks Cool 2:54

[@mbox314]

That 220v outlet in the back is an extremely useful feature.

[@anotheryoutubechannel4809]

very

[@DUCKSAREEVILLLLLLLL]

A 220 volt generator would be a lot cheaper.

[@johnm5131]

something is just so cool about those steel boxes. Reminds me of the old Battlestar Galactica.

[@JBM425]

The Cybertruck is the DeLorean of the 2020s.

[@LaJuanHughes]

​​@@JBM425but better to drive daily.

[@dohc1067]

E beast. It makes me think about the old days of Knight Rider, Streek Hawk, and Auto Man 😮.

[@Knight21030]

I can see that… but, I’ll take that ‘82 Trans Am any day lol 😂 …. 5 Liter “boat anchor” motor and all 👍🏻

[@Lovejazz01]

As a longtime viewer and fan of MotorWeek( I’m 63) , and a longtime follower of Tesla and electric vehicles, and a four year owner of a Tesla Model 3, IM0, love it or hate the Cybertruck , love electric cars or hate them, The Cybertruck is a vehicle that is light years away from what John and his crew were testing in the 80’s and the 90’s, and is a vehicle that people from the 70’s and 80’s probably would have expected to be on the streets in the year 2024, a full 24 years after the year everyone used to talk about, “ The Year 2000” .

[@tomjanowski8584]

Thank you for a rational review. I'm intrigued by the Cybertruck. I love the non-boring styling but I'm mostly impressed with the tech--steer by wire, 4wheel steering and the gigacastings. They just started showing up on local roads around me. In person, the Cybertruck is smaller then it appears in print or on video, which is a good thing.

[@connermt74]

I have a few around me and I thought the opposite: it’s way bigger than pics and vids show imo

[@blisterbrain]

​@@connermt74 Yeah, one passd me while I was walking at night, and it seemed pretty massive!

[@nominalvelocity]

​@@connermt74no more massive than a Ram / Chevy / Ford 1500 class truck, I think.

[@coastaku1954]

Just get a Ford Maverick if you need a truck, the world needs less massive macho trucks

[@tomjanowski8584]

@@connermt74 It's smaller than Ram 1500 and Ford F150 and Chevy

[@gruntherblendin388]

I love it. A starkly knife-edged masterpiece. Haters gonna hate.

[@MrCarGuy]

These prices are wrong as of yesterday, October 18th. Price is $80k flat for the AWD

[@rjherche]

The price is for the now discontinued founder’s edition

[@wymy1412]

And is eligible for 7500 EV credit and 7500 business EV credit. That’s 15k off the price. Incredible value.

[@jackylsmith8138]

@@wymy1412people are reporting that they are NOT getting the federal tax credit on the dual motor non foundation series. Even thought the price is $79,990.

[@FH99]

I've seen one of these in my neck of the woods in the exact same black wrap as the test vehicle. One thing about them is that there is no mistaking them from anything else on the road. You don't realize how big they are until you see one up close. They are almost as wide as a normal parking space.

[@ExonTwins]

couldnt imagine a dumpster rocketing towards me at 2.6 seconds

[@amochswohntet99]

The black and darker colors are great on this angular design. Warm colors on the interior would be cool too.

[@bobbbobb4663]

My iPad got recalled watching this

[@martinledesma5988]

Handling and Brake test ??

[@bobcoats2708]

No need, apparently. Just plot a straight line course and plow on to your destination

[@adilsonlegalyt9647]

If i could afford I would buy it asap. Loved the outside the box thinking.

[@coastaku1954]

Except a Rivian and F-150 lightning are built WAY better and cost less

[@DaleH2o]

The new Chevy Silverado EV work truck goes 440 miles for 70k or less. Really the only practical replacement for a ICE truck available. Cybertrucks price and range is the deal killer unless you just need the attention.

[@mholmes9262]

Valid points about the the Silvy EV. But with bulletproof panels, only the CyberTruck is Walmart and Home Depot proof 😂

[@LaJuanHughes]

Let's see what the dealer will do about the prices . But you need to drive one .

[@MinnesotaBeekeeper]

And the Silverado will rust five times faster.

[@PANOSDX1968]

Very valid point. Plus if it's a bit cold and u add something to tow, u will get about 90 miles per charge. U won't be able to go from one side to the other in a big city in the USA. Plus the no rust claim is yet to be determined. Tesla claimed a lot of things, bullet proof glass, self driving (selling it since 2018) but nothing yet. Over promise, under deliver. Factor in depreciation on it's $100k original price, it's better to go to Vegas and spend ur $100k with some ShowGirls and have fun instead of buying this.....thing.

[@LaJuanHughes]

@@PANOSDX1968 just say you have driven one. The rust is from the iron in the air. If you wash and don't dry it will pick up iron the air. Your car does the same thing. But it takes longer to see since you have paint. On your car you use a spray to get rid of it . On the cyber truck use bars keepers friends to get it off and Windex .

[@jcat96]

I'm most disappointed that there was no mention of its lack of voltmeter and oil pressure gauges! 😂

[@b-genspinster7895]

Mid 11s from a stock vehicle is quite impressive.

[@codygocam]

I feel like its 1987 And I love it!

[@LadyGodiva-hi3ym]

I’ve driven the tri motor with launch control turned on. It’s epic fast!

[@jimmypham2487]

Tesla cybertruck looks ridiculous and ugly

[@mr.lincoln5154]

Thank you😝

[@jimmypham2487]

@@mr.lincoln5154 no problem

[@j84ustin]

It's a memewagon

[@supersingular]

One ridiculously huge thing he missed is the fact that this truck drives itself. I can’t believe how people seem to not care about such an incredible achievement for human kind.

[@catjudo1]

The biggest question for me would be reliability. I've read a lot of horror stories about this vehicle, some of which may be true. I also don't need anything that big or that... fancy for my use. I think I could honestly buy a 40 year old Toyota Hilux, spend some money to refurbish it and have a more reliable truck I would enjoy more for a lot less money.

[@coastaku1954]

Or a Ford Maverick hybrid, gets better fuel economy than a Honda Civic, it's based on the Ford Escape platform, and can haul enough for any first-time truck buyer

[@catjudo1]

@@coastaku1954 It can haul enough for any old truck buyer who has no need for a full size truck too. (looks in mirror)

[@kevinmarousek6896]

Wow. You disregard the dangerous lack of visibility, extraneous noise, awkward (while driving) touch screen, shoddy build quality, over-the-top price, and on and on… because it looks unique and is quick off the starting line?!

[@primary3093]

Thank You. I'm glad someone said it.

[@Deetroiter]

You just described the average Ford and GM 👏

[@theflamethefire]

No, they did not "disregard" it... they mentioned it, in a balanced dialogue but in the history books, it's still going down as one bad ass product, that was created in the early 21st century.

[@thomas_2285]

Did you not watch the video? He mentioned all of those things.

[@metal4ever516]

It will be remembered as the Pinto of the 2020s. Brakes that aren't at all responsive, dangerously slow steering, frunk that severs fingers.... i can keep going. I like EVs but this is garbage. The EU was right to ban them.

[@YouTubePseudonym]

It actually looks really damn good in black.

[@bolognatony8739]

The area usually reserved for an engine is plenty spacious enough for an LS transplant.

[@BryceLovesTech]

Why so it can be slower lol

[@donswier]

Can we all just appreciate Tesla's chutzpah to release a vehicle that obviously wasn't run past endless focus groups. Give 'em credit for the 48v architecture, the steer-by-wire and lack of sameness.🤠👍

[@senseicorey9979]

Why is steer by wire something to be praised ?

[@LearnAboutFlow]

PT Barnum approach to marketing

[@MrCarGuy]

​@@senseicorey9979 You could do the research yourself. Redundant steer by wire without relying on mechanical redundancy

[@senseicorey9979]

But then I wouldn't get to interact with rays of sunshine like you little buddy

[@LearnAboutFlow]

@@MrCarGuy Oh, you mean like the Model Y that is designed to kill its rear passengers in an electrical fire? Seems you don't need mechanical redundancy when opening rear doors since software does the trick. Just ask TFL and their THREE WEEK odyssey of trying to open the rear doors after yet another Tesla fail.

[@iamgermane]

Body panels you can slice carrots with!

[@JDMEXforme]

Throttle house!!

[@rabit818]

I saw this truck in person, if you need to load something on it’s side, you’ll need a ladder. Design for design’s sake.

[@blisterbrain]

Well, yeah. Most truck owners these days never haul anything, anyway, and those who actually do are probably not looking at one of these!

[@nominalvelocity]

So no difference to any other modern truck? They're all ridiculous tall

[@Abebe345]

It has entry mode where it gets low, and can even squat the back.

[@coastaku1954]

@@Abebe345 Funny... the Ford Maverick doesn't need to do that

[@Abebe345]

@@coastaku1954 the Ford Maverick is stuck at one height. The Cybertruck gives you a big range for many applications. They'll sell a single motor version eventually which will be cheaper for those that want to spend big still.

[@MixingGBP]

This’ll go for $2.2 million in 20 years at Mecum auction. The seller will be the one person who bought one and never drove it. 😂

[@PqV72MT4]

I saw one the other day and my immediate response was laughter not whoa cool!

[@AdamFrugoli]

Well considering it's the number 1 electric pickup truck in sales past the F150

[@BigslimDB]

You said it's been off to a good start. I think having 5 recalls and surplus inventory sitting on lots is hardly a good start.

[@nelsonc6173]

It's amazing that the HUMMER E is a ton heavier than the CT. I mean WTH is in that thing? Seen a ton...yes pun intended...of CT's in my neighborhood. Some wrapped pretty nice. I do agree the unwrapped ones look filthy after awhile. The truck needs a wrap. Haven't seen one Hummer yet. Oh and bless John for still being around and doing Motorweek! Love his voice and enthusiasm! He's been around since I was a little kid! He maybe old now but he's still the best at Motorweek!

[@starkparker16]

Great video MW

[@freedman3912]

"Big, tough truck" 🤣🤣🤣

[@sjhudon386]

I've started seeing these all over now.

[@BradThePitts]

The question I have been asking, which no one has answered, is how did they get past pedestrian impact regulations? The front of that vehicle has very sharp corners.

[@mrprutten]

By ignoring them.

[@eternalbalance7703]

Most likely FSD software. This is the only pickup with a brain. If you steer to close, it will freak out, & avoid colliding.

[@jcat96]

There are no US pedestrian impact regulations for trucks. Edit: if you think the USA should have pedestrian safety standards, contact your local politician(s)!!!

[@billasweather7833]

I wouldn’t want to be hit by *any* full sized truck. Gonna be a bad time with any of them lol.

[@jcat96]

@@billasweather7833 which is why no pickups at all have ped safety standards! I'm over 6" tall and all trucks scare me! We should hold them all accountable!

[@greggoryjohnson156]

Cybertruck has now made the big time being profiled on MotorWeek by John,..awesome!

[@dogdoc1]

Toys R' Us

[@DUCKSAREEVILLLLLLLL]

John Davis is as smooth as he's always been, but let me summarize MotorWeek's review of the towing:

[@b1r2y3n]

THE MORE ACCURATE NAME IS: DEPLOREAN

[@Pooches]

Ive owned a automotive repair facility for the last 25 years. I just picked up my BEAST 2 weeks ago. Let me be the first to tell you this is the future. I'll personally never own another combustible engine vehicle. This is my 3rd Tesla product. And the speed on this truck is unbelievable.

[@jackylsmith8138]

Just don’t crash it and it catches on fire. No one can break the windows and pull you out. It has happened and it really is a safety design flaw.

[@WretchedHobbit]

Glad John is still around for these reviews

[@georgekisselbrock8937]

Kinda like a Sasquatch sighting. I think I saw one, but when I turned around it was gone.

[@arcademania7544]

I came for the comments... (Gets popcorn ready) 😂

[@GABRIEL_CRAFT]

Finally, a car that makes my 4th gen Prius look good.

[@darylfortney8081]

The rear view mirror should have definitely been an lcd display… that was a mistake imho

[@ericd1632]

W

[@anotheryoutubechannel4809]

after a day you don’t even miss it.

[@darylfortney8081]

@@anotheryoutubechannel4809 I will most likely just remove it. It would have been nice to have it digital at least.

[@MinnesotaBeekeeper]

All the subtle digs. They I remembered it's PBS.

[@franciscorodrigez7650]

The Pontiac Aztek has been dethroned!

[@tedneanderthal7373]

I wish someone would do a comparo of the CyberTruck and the GM Hummer!

[@KeithSchwerin]

Is this the same black Cybertruck that got towed in Philly this week? lol

[@sterissteve]

Looks like the Fridays with Frank 125 where it was pulled over for tinted windshield

[@m.stewart7208]

BTW - 02:15 is reminiscent of the cars during the GTA 3 era just at greater resolution. lol

[@CarrotSlayer23]

They dropped this the day they took the Foundation Series off the website. I’m waiting for them to confirm the tax credit on the dual motor. 72.5k is a much easier sell. I imagine next year it’ll be in the high 50s

[@saintsubie6661]

Why no test of the Cybertruck in the cones? Were the results too embarrassing for Tesla?

[@michaelj7069]

Love it or hate it, it’s got you talking about it. Would I like to have one? Sure. Would I buy one? No. 😂

[@Stanner7447]

It's ugly, period.

[@aaadentists6162]

I just love ❤️ the Cyberbeast design!

[@LaJuanHughes]

Great review. The only issue later vin number the build i think were better.

[@kevincaldwell4707]

Wake me when we have flying cars like in the Jetsons...

[@AmielCronin]

Appreciate the detailed breakdown! I have a quick question: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). How can I transfer them to Binance?

[@everythingvideos24]

These don’t make me think cool like old vehicles. I seen a really nice Chevy Chevelle SS today and I thought beautiful.

[@misigis]

Stopping distance???

[@joshc606]

I like to be different so yes i want it. Will I buy it, no, but i want it lol

[@earlygail]

I’ve been watching John since 1990 on MPT when I lived in Fairfax, Virginia as a teen.

[@theguy1224]

2.6 to 60 for a vehicle that weighs over 6000lbs is insane lol

[@tall_dude1233]

I'm not a fan of Tesla, but 2.6 seconds 0-60 is unheard of! Same for the 11.6 second quarter mile. Wonder how the brakes are?

[@billasweather7833]

They’re fine for daily use. I have a model s plaid and Tesla is cheap on brakes. Gotta upgrade for more than 3 seconds on track days unfortunately

[@llegacy1870]

Looks crazy in black.

[@andreasausmuc]

The Cybertruck on the dashboard screen is matt black.as well? Now that's cool 👌

[@KevinD21]

Every Tesla has an option to change the color and finish of the car on the screen. Pretty neat!

[@Cheezwizzz]

How much are those tires going to cost to replace on a regular basis?

[@Molishious]

It’s got some innovative tech, but in the end it was a wasted opportunity to start with a good design and make a practical and affordable truck. The design was for the purpose of looking like the future rather than making the future better.

[@Redmongoose-rdm]

I had no idea the Tesla truck could do well over 220mph and could lap the Ring well under 7 minutes. As well as set lap times on other circuit around the world. Great job Tesla, making a truck that's faster than most hyper sports cars.

[@ObsoleteGamercom]

For me it took the place that the Aztek used to have.

[@tetchuma]

Do an off-road test!!!

[@truth6242]

Yeah, we were waiting for this one. 😏🤨 Someone has already almost been killed by its sharp edges, hope she recovers from her injuries.

[@pretendtobenormal8064]

Uglier than a mud fence.

[@Wizardnil]

Imagine getting rear-ended by one of those 💀

[@viranjith]

I love your reviews!

[@TheDevonParker]

Pricing just dropped by $20K. These prices are incorrect.

[@jimbrow83]

Truck looks hella better when black

[@chriscollins2890]

Those of us that can afford one, laugh at those who did. I'd rather have a truck.

[@senseicorey9979]

Those that can't afford one are laughing too. You could have bought anything and you picked THAT?!

[@mustangdaddy4125]

I’ve seen times in the low 11’s like 11.1 to 11.2😮

[@rmh5102]

Yes folks. Tesla's are watching you even when they're not being driven 👁️

[@bandwagon240]

The average person who buys one of these would be better suited with a Honda Ridgeline. At least the Ridgeline can tow more and not fall apart.

[@JBM425]

Run that past all the people who claim that the Ridgeline isn’t a real truck.

[@bandwagon240]

@@JBM425 at least you're picking up what I'm putting down. I'd venture to say the Ridgeline is also better offroad in AWD guise.

[@Akronkangaroo]

Seen a few of these in the Akron/Cleveland area. Apparently you can rent them on turo?

[@SahanRavinder]

Who still has their registration from Tesla’s unveiling?!