2024 Tesla Cybertruck Early Review | Consumer Reports

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Tesla's Cybertruck, the long-awaited, much-hyped electric pickup truck, has finally joined Consumer Reports' test fleet. Its edgy, polarizing design is hard to miss. The Cybertruck combines sports car acceleration and handling with heavy-duty truck towing capacity, all with up to a claimed 340 miles of electric range. All-terrain tires would reduce the estimated range to 318 miles.

[@mouseman225]

"the visibility is good! I mean, I can't see the front of the truck, and I can't tell how close I am to something when I'm parking, but it's great!" Lmao

[@NickMirro]

Wow... "It functions as a vehicle." What an informative summary.

[@jermwerty]

I mean so does an F-150? Its like character creation in a game and someone set the slider all the way over to "looks" over "practicality". Its a design choice. My Nissan NV3500 van has a useless rearview mirror also when seats are installed in it but I haven't read a single review that mentions that fact. I find it entertaining the stuff people will nitpick on that to me seems like a "well duh" - take it or leave it - the design has limitations and only a potential buyer can decide what is a dealbreaker for them.

[@MrKhankab]

A pinto functions as a car too

[@timber8403]

When it comes to the Cybertruck “It functions “ comment might be considered a positive review.

[@eeddieedwards3890]

Keep on truckin'...

[@4D4plus4is4D8]

About 90% of the positive things said about this were "It's not too bad."

[@didierpuzenat7280]

It's because it is difficult to do better than let's say a Tesla model 3 (price, range, comfort, performance, efficiency, etc.). And honestly you cannot buy a truck, any truck, and think it is a good vehicle for everyday. In other words, people should buy sedans or small SUVs, not trucks. But some points are fantastic for a truck.

[@Nimatodes]

@@didierpuzenat7280 It's all relative, because you could argue that a M3 is extremely inefficient compared to a bicycle (lol). But a CT is certainly far more efficient and affordable on a daily basis than a gasoline truck, especially if the truck is being charged by solar panels.

[@tripzero0]

You need to spend more than a weekend with the steer by wire (SBW). Then you need to immediately drive a regular steering vehicle. If you don't think SBW is the future, you may be a bot. Everything else feels sloppy and slow.

[@jarochito73]

Lmfao😂

[@asad5067]

It will score 40 to 60

[@robertsmith-zz7ot]

Rolled up next to one at a stoplight. The fingerprints on the doors looked like grandma's fridge after the grandkids came to visit.

[@PeterGresser]

I think one of the closing comments- “once you can kinda get over [its design] and all of the flaws of that come about because of its design, you’re left with a vehicle; and it functions as a vehicle, and it’s even a pretty decent pickup truck in terms of having a six-foot bed, tonneau cover that can cover things and other ‘truck’ features”-is awfully chilling, if perhaps unintentionally so. The truck, delivered, cost CR just under $102,000. Shouldn’t we all ask for more out of a vehicle that costs $102,000 than “it functions as a vehicle?” I might be sacrificing an automatic tonneau cover by downgrading (such as it is) to an F-150, but in trade I would get a functional rear-view mirror and turn signals that work-one would hope-greater than “90% of the time.” It’s certainly a striking vehicle, but I’m not sold on the idea that it’s ever going to be a truck for people who need a truck to do truck-related work with. In favoring form over function, it seems like it’s a showpiece instead of a useable truck.

[@roguedogx]

I agree that "functions as a vehicle" is not an acceptable standard for something that costs this much. Especially when compared to other vehicles in the segment, like the f150 lightning. Which, fully loaded, costs $15k less, and has features and quality to match that price. In short, yes it's an effective "wow" machine. But beyond that, the price/value ratio just seems too high.

[@GlitterGuru]

Anyone who believes buyers are choosing the Cybertruck out of necessity is missing the point. It's similar to those who purchase G-wagons just for trips to Whole Foods; these vehicles are status symbols. People want to stand out, and that's perfectly valid. It's akin to spending $1,000 on designer shoes when a pair of Converse would do just fine

[@mikewallace8087]

If you want to extend range , the extra battery consumes cargo space and adds more weight . What can be thought about that ?

[@infamousbugg]

@@GlitterGuru Yeah, this is how I see it too. It doesn't matter if it's bad at truck stuff because that's not how it will be used 98% of the time. The problem for Tesla is there aren't enough people willing to spend 100k on a status symbol to make the CT a success/profitable. Same goes with all EV's really. They're luxury vehicles atm, and there won't be wide adoption until cheaper models are released that us normies can buy. That's primarily why EV adoption has slowed.

[@TFD31]

Its a half ass review. If you are stuck on the stainless, shape or Elon's politics, I cant help you. The reviewers talks about steer by wire and doesnt mention rear wheel steer which makes this turn extreme tight for a 143 wheelbase. Doesnt mention anything about offroad modes or that the vehicle has diff lockers front or rear. Says the air suspension is good for entry/exit but doesnt mention it has 14" of ground clearance in its highest setting (16" in extract on its toes). Nothing about the 2200 lb payload rating (up to 2500 lb with the AT tires) and how smooth the ride is considering these ratings. Nothing about it's amazing sound system. Nothing about sentry mode, dashcam, high fidelity park assist (yet says it doesnt have parking sensors), autopark, or the TeslaAI roadmap for the next few months. As of today, my truck drove me about 100 miles without me touching pedals or steering wheel and that's on highway, rural and suburban roads not just select, premapped highways. He doesnt mention the rest of the accessories, home backup equipment that was included or lifetime connectivity service included. $100k is a lot of money but its due to the pent-up demand and gradual production ramp. Tesla will exhaust the $100k market soon and we will see a very similar truck for under $80k in 2025. As time goes on, this truck will continuously improve and prices of new ones will keep coming down. As for the big three.... they just keep getting more expensive and get worse once you drive it off the lot.

[@Nicksonian]

The Cybertruck looks like a cheap prop from a 1970s sci-fi film.

[@Quince828]

Nice to see a review from someone who isn’t a fanboy or overwhelmed by the technology

[@AFox-qc4kh]

​@navysealblackwater no we're not. Unbiased reviews is not what fan boys usually do.

[@cp37373]

You sound pathetic 😂

[@jermwerty]

Its a polarizing truck and a lot of it is due to politics unfortunately - hopefully that chills out after the election. Taking that out of the equation, when these hit $40k on the resale market in three or so years the cybertruck will be one of the better mall-crawlers! 90% of trucks I see driving around aren't doing anything truck related anyways so cybertruck is perfect for that market segment!

[@irnbrukidsm]

Seems like an awful lot of apologies for the bits and pieces that aren’t as good as they could and should be

[@DarthAwar]

Also 2x the OG Stated Costs and less power, range and a Aluminum Frame for a Work Truck unlike all others that are Steel!

[@tripzero0]

​@@DarthAwaractually not true. Look at what they promised for the dual motor version. They over delivered on everything but price. The tri-motor was a miss and we'll see what the rwd turns out to be but the AWD is better than promised.

[@Trashed20659]

It's a form over function design. It won't be the first choice for work in most cases. Elon looked at a far-out prototype and said "make it for production". I can just imagine the looks on the engineer's faces.

[@Trashed20659]

@@DarthAwar The aluminum-alloy castings used in Teslas turn out to be a lot more durable than pressed and welded steel, which is what most cars have now. I don't believe the cybertruck even has a real frame. That's something only bigger trucks and SUVs have any more and as big as the CT is, I believe it is unibody. Frames are better for body repairs, but steel bodies aren't as durable as extruded ones.

[@michael-gk3ib]

I'm so proud to be European as we have standards and don't allow crappy products like cyper truck onto our roads, not only is it really ugly it's also dangerous for both passengers and especially pedestrians and other motorists, it's already been called back 5 times and everything elon has said about it is a lie because everything the idiot says is a lie. So congratulations to all Americans, you have once again realized that money can buy everything and that you have no taste or style.

[@vector006]

Finally a non bias review...

[@prerunning6086]

at least there isn't a tesla censorship / referral link in the top like 99/100 including click bait "i hated my cybertruck and finally accept its trash i got wrong" but use my link

[@kathyfausett9301]

I guess I needed reminding why I canceled my CR subscription after 30 plus years.

[@Bsquaredplus2]

"Design forward" instead of saying "terribly designed" is interesting

[@Deenutzinu]

Your taste design must be impeccable that the CT bold innovation looks like a personal insult to your fragile sense of style. 🐷🤡

[@mouseman225]

So the exoskeleton is... Just panels? Bolted to the frame? Like any other car?

[@bigboithe8th]

All it’s missing is a water and ice dispenser.

[@francisgallozzi2595]

Even though I see them everyday, my wife and I get so excited to see one, especially at night.

[@chrisroberts3963]

Owned mine for 7 months - steer by wire is amazing (easy to learn). Going back to normal steering is archaic! No more hand over hand. - Front view is easy by just selecting the camera view. - Biggest fail is the rear view/mirror. The mirror sucks (need the vault open to use). The rear view on the screen not big enough and items appear small. What is needed is a video screen where the mirror is that uses the rear camera. - range - not bad. I tow a 12ft boat and 16ft boat. I signed up for the range extender but it is not needed. Tesla chargers are superb and getting an adapter to use other networks open up more places to charge in a pinch. - the drive - this truck is so much fun to drive!!!! The truck is big but handles like a small truck/car. - the more time you have the truck the more I love it. - cleaning the outside - BarKeepers Friend and Windex once in awhile. I put a clear coating on mine (Everbrite) so easy cleaning and no finger prints. Or wrap the truck.

[@travisjazzbo3490]

Thank you for the honest review

[@g600f700]

They should provide option to add LCD rear view mirror and the same idea for the A pillar. This LCD mirror tech has been around many years. Dunno why they don't have it.

[@sarkaranish]

how does it feel owning what is essentially a meme novelty?

[@AddyAdderson]

How do you feel about the resale for the vehicle you bought?

[@JamesPhieffer]

Funny. I'd think a finish that needed to be wrapped or otherwise treated after I paid 100k for it to be a problem, like orange peel in the paint.

[@mxmoose]

I was hoping to hear CR talk about safety. Hopefully it'll be discussed in upcoming features?

[@DarthAwar]

How about the Aluminum Frame instead of the Normal Steel like all Pick Up's and Work Trucks?!

[@Sal3600]

its the safest truck you can get

[@tripzero0]

​@@Sal3600probably true given its low ride height, but we don't have a lot of data on safety. Hopefully we'll get some ratings someday.

[@lrn_news9171]

@@Sal3600For no one except the driver of the cybertruck

[@AFox-qc4kh]

​@Sal3600 not it isn't

[@rubenharris9241]

First time I have seen CR try hard to grade on a curve….

[@markplott4820]

CR makes reports w/ crayons.........lol.

[@MicahDamger]

The only part of the Cybertruck with a curve is the grade given by the Cybertruck fanboys.

[@glassesstapler]

First time I've seen CR "fan boy" a review. And I pay for this subscription...

[@vipahman]

OP said it very well.

[@LlyleHunter]

This guy doesn’t know what a consumer advocate does for a living.

[@radfordbean2164]

By far and away the ugliest vehicle ever made, and that includes uglier than the AMC Pacer and Gremlin, the Yugo, the Pontiac Aztek, and just about every other butt-ugly vehicle. It's also a piece of crap.

[@cliffmashburn983]

Someone told me it looks good from a distance, but I can't get far enough away.

[@carlhovde6846]

It resembles a garbage skow

[@LarryStone-q6r]

18:51 "It functions as a vehicle." 😐

[@CanusDirusx]

It’s difficult to ask for anything beyond the minimal requirement of functioning as a vehicle when they are practically giving them away at $100k. 😄

[@jermwerty]

And so does a Hummer?

[@tommieb567]

I still own only gas cars and a truck. I love my V8s. But I also like vehicle stats and tech advancement. There were several errors, intentional or not, that spec nerds like me should noticed in this review. If you are interested in this vehicle, there are several videos that correctly list the actual specs and capabilities on KZbin. With all the oddities, it is capable and interesting. Regen is adjustable and can be disabled, payload is huge, weight is lighter 3k pounds lighter than a hummer, and like it or not steer by wire has been around for decades and is in almost all commercial passenger airplanes. I've worked aircraft avionics and flight controls for over 2 decades.

[@TheTawniest]

Don't aircraft have wind-powered generators as redundancy in case of power failure in order to maintain flight control? What's this rolling dumpster got as backup?

[@danharold3087]

@@TheTawniest Shameless copy and paste from Cyber Truck Owners Club site by mongo Steering is controlled by both the left and right front control units. Each is fed by both the 48V battery and the Power Conversion System (PCS) which is fed by the pack (high voltage battery). So to lose steering requires loss of both front modules or both the 48V battery and PCS. The vehicle goes into limp mode on a single failure, so encountering a sudden dual failure should be an extremely rare event.

[@samanddadkwan341]

And the little red light is supported and enhanced by the red graphic on the repeater camera view on screen. That’s where you look anyway. AND the front camera is excellent for knowing EXACTLY where the nose is. This guy is plain and dumb.

[@biercenator]

Another way to have impromptu conversations with strangers that you wouldn't have driving around in an ordinary car is to ride a bicycle. A fraction of the cost, good for your health, and similar cargo capacity.

[@arthurbaney3014]

For the lack of parking sensor complaints, you should really go into settings > autopilot > park assist > enable tesla vision. It makes parking so much easier! It shows you a birds eye view of the car and its surroundings and you can see parking lines, obstacles, ect. I don't know why Tesla doesn't have it on by default, it's amazing.

[@natehill8069]

Chevy Bolt does that, I love it. Of course it has drawbacks, the side cameras are underneath the side view mirrors so they are unable to see anything ABOVE that. While I knew that academically it was brought home last year when I was backing my car into the garage and using the camera, I backed into the little plastic handle on my table saw rip fence. The car took $2500 damage to the quarter panel to avoid breaking a $5 handle. Never saw (npi) a thing on the cameras. If I had been looking over my shoulder, as I would have in any other car Ive ever driven (which by definition did NOT have the camera), I would have seen it.

[@IDriveAnAudi]

My Audi does that but it is supplemented by a beeper that I rely on too. There is zero reason for this other than a poor design.

[@josephpotterf9459]

Ugliest vehicle in history embarrassing to drive ,own, or pay for. Even worse Elon.

[@S2kBPRIME]

You complain about style, but you own an aluminum twinkie....

[@thetraveler1182]

Welp, we all know who you voted for

[@samr.england613]

@@thetraveler1182 Wtf does politics have to do with the viablility of Tesla's "Cybertruck"?

[@12Radius]

I guess you could take a hand file to the sharp edges -lol

[@radfordbean2164]

Yeah, you're going to be the center of attention. People will be looking and wondering what fool wasted his money buying that ugly piece of crap.

[@user-to2rf1rj5v]

18:08 It has all of the visibility aids. Cameras, side mirrors, park assist with 3d representation of park lines and objects around you, audible warnings for proximity, etc. In fact, it has auto park and will even park it in the stall for you.

[@rolfdenver]

Hmm. No crashworthiness info? No mention of the fact that Cybertrucks are illegal in Europe because they don’t meet European safety standards? No mention of all the recalls so far? This doesn’t give me a good feeling about the rigor of CR’s analysis.

[@LarryStone-q6r]

It's definitely crashworthy. In that it's only worthy of being crashed.

[@cory8837]

Most pickup trucks don't meet European safety standards. Interesting to see that you care about that now that Tesla has a truck.

[@sudeeptaghosh]

@@cory8837please forgive him .. he is just salty because he can’t afford one

[@andersbeer8156]

100%, I was wondering the exact same thing. Were people really only curious about the drive by wire? Something tells me no.

[@samr.england613]

@@cory8837 You call that ridiculous thing a, "truck"?

[@TheOnlyName]

Consumer Reports reviewing the Cybertruck, what a time to be alive

[@user-tk7km1sr7e]

Can Safelite repair/ replace that windshield?

[@LouisDuran]

Very likely not. A friend's son had his model 3 smashed in the rear. it looked like mostly cosmetic damage and some plastic bumper bits might need to be replaced. No mechanic around our (largish) city wants to touch it since the battery pack (which is fused with the platform structure) potentially looks damaged. So a 2 year old model 3 may need to be totaled for what any ordinary car would be a $4K repair.

[@royh6526]

@@LouisDuran Did you take it to a Tesla repair center for a quote?

[@DelPhonic1]

Who cares who replaces it. Tesla repair replaced mine that had a rock crack in it.

[@danharold3087]

From the safelite web page *Top-notch auto glass repair and replacement for your Tesla Cybertruck* When your Tesla Cybertruck has damaged auto glass, look to the experts at Safelite

[@frankdeboer1347]

Idiotic that the rear view mirror doesn't become a screen when the cover is closed.

[@ArnoSchmidt70]

Hardware is expensive and Elon is cheap.

[@sfoy623]

What do you expect for $102,000? A digital rear view mirror cost money. Instead they write a little software and display the rear view on the main screen.

[@YuenanCao]

It is on the display, but i see your point

[@proberts34]

I expect that limitation is due to DOT regulations. I'm pretty sure they don't allow a rear view mirror to be a screen for reliability reasons.

[@thedopplereffect00]

They are actually designed to be removed completely!

[@gmazelli]

it takes longer to explain the benefits but 48v architecture and LAN wiring are also a big technological step

[@AddyAdderson]

Can't shake the feeling CR is legitimizing a showroom junker. Proceed with caution.

[@Mrbfgray]

Tune into those who actually own and used them for months instead of a Ford Foundation supported rag like CR.

[@Thedishesss]

I freaking love this truck! So excited that it’s real and is actually in production!! Can’t wait for more to be on the road!!

[@Nickrioblanco1]

Good job of trying to be neutral. But after all the things you mentioned. It seems pretty horrible for the price.

[@xxstealerxx]

It is. Insanely overpriced for a 6/10 truck

[@chrispnw2547]

A $100K+ vehicle deserves a higher level of scrutiny. I am happy to see this vehicle on the road as it has been noted frequently that Elon Musk played a strong role in its design and went against the suggestions of his engineers in so many areas. IMusk with have to totally own the success or failure of the vehicle in the marketplace.

[@DannerBanks]

I'd argue almost all EV trucks are disappointments. Sincerely, a tesla owner

[@Edwardcolton]

I have one and it is truly amazing, you can’t do a review after only a few days and Consumer reports has always been bias.

[@markplott4820]

CR extorts OEMs for a Good Report.

[@feetup-jf7kq]

A few points they could have mentioned for consumers: He spoke about the steer by wire, but what they didn’t do is demo it do a U-turn or show the manoeuverability in a parking garage, which is way better than other trucks, or show it varying sensitivity with speed. He complained about side access to the bed but didn’t say you can use the air suspension to raise front and lower the rear for better access. Also to enter lower height clearance areas. Or the off road capability with variable ride height, torque control and creep. The sound system is among the best in any vehicle. The rear seats fold up and doors open to almost 90 degrees for heaps more storage space. It uses 48 volt electrical and ethernet like control architecture. Like all Teslas it will improve over time via free over the air software updates. Didn’t mention the excellent Tesla phone key app Didn’t talk about the high charging rates. Full self driving has now dropped for the CT, but no addendum to the video, and by all accounts works well. As for % American made pickups Tesla cyber truck is a close second to the Ridgeline and way ahead of Ford, Ram, Chevvy etc. This is a mediocre review and certainly could not be described as a report. It seems to me they tried to second guess their audience opinions.

[@Brentonlangaigne_93]

Correction: FSD 12.5.5 was released to the cybertruck on September 29th.

[@Eric-xp1kl]

Only for a select few, not most

[@guyo1995]

@@Eric-xp1kl Nope, surprisingly we've all been getting it, though like any roll-out it's not simultaneous.

[@tdrcar]

Tesla still isn't close to *Full Self-Driving.* Tesla has been promising FSD "next year," every year since 2016. Having experienced the current state of FSD in my Tesla earlier this year, I say no thanks, it's like having a lousy drunk at the wheel. I am skeptical that any Tesla will become actually self-driving with a camera-only system.

[@lbeck37]

​@@tdrcarFSD has gotten amazing since earlier this year, drives pretty much like I drive only it's better at spotting pedestrians and other cars.

[@JamesPhieffer]

Based on the examples of "Full Self Driving" posted on KZbin, it's at best half-baked, and not fit for surface streets.

[@falsificationism]

Cybertruck Review: "It's not ideal, but you can get used to it." Cybertruck: "This is the nicest thing anyone has ever said (honestly) about me."

[@4D4plus4is4D8]

I love the reviewers amazed tone at the end when he says it functions like a vehicle.

[@andrasbiro3007]

I guess that's why it's outsold all other EV trucks combined. And why many celebrities are showing up in it. And pretty much all owners say that it's the best car they've ever driven.

[@bunsw2070]

@@andrasbiro3007 A fool born every minute.

[@akitadog01]

@@andrasbiro3007 Pretty much all the owners are fanboys, so it stands to reason that they are sycophantic about it.

[@James-hd4ms]

@@andrasbiro3007 Lots of people are silly/stupid. You?

[@JO-ed5fq]

I have NEVER seen such a slanted review from CR. This needs a do-over! The guy wanted to love it, just about said he loves it, but has to show/say all the crap that is WRONG with it, and then firmly says "you’re left with a vehicle"! Well, whippy ding-a-ling! For $100,000+ I expect a wee bit more.

[@M67v]

For $100k you’re getting a fashion statement that just so happens to be a perfectly usable car that’s not that compromised all things considered. That’s like complaining about a Lamborghini Aventador having less legroom than less expensive cars. It’s not about necessity, it’s about having fun.

[@mountainmantesla4395]

He has to be careful. CR has one major funding source and that is the Ford foundation. Don't bite the hand that feeds you.

[@randalllewis4485]

@@M67v It's "not compromised"?! It is the embodiment of compromise. This vehicle screams design over function.

[@lieutenanteclipse9975]

@@randalllewis4485design? What design 😂 I find this car to be the result of lack of proper design

[@danharold3087]

@@lieutenanteclipse9975 Best selling 2024 US BEVs are on track to be Tesla Y, Tesla 3, and CyberTruck in that order. RAV4 is currently #1 but very close to tied with Y and on the way down. CyberTruck is on the way up.

[@thetonymasters]

I'm grateful to own one of these.

[@Reginald_.0_o]

few things: 1. you CAN shut off ReGen Braking in in settings under "Dynamics" There you can set steering, acceleration and braking settings. 2. The camera setup you're using is worst-case scenario in a Tesla (that camera lens icon on the screen offers a 360 view). 👍🏾

[@markplott4820]

CR dis not read the Cybertruck manual.

[@billjackofall]

This was avery nice unbiased review. I am shocked it came from CR.

[@triaxe-mmb]

I would never own one of these purely for how it looks, but I think it will be great when the underlying tech in this vehicle is integrated into other products in the Tesla product range

[@danharold3087]

Not a criticism. Some interesting studies have been done on what we like to see. In short the brain has to work harder with the less familiar. This is why we favor what we are used to. Comes down to how we are wired rather than better or worse.

[@dantonspivey]

I think that one cannot discount the value of having US 120v/240v outlets, which provide a massive back up battery for home use in the event of a power outage. Of course, it is not designed to run your whole house, but with long extension cords, you can keep your refrigerators and fans and small appliances and internet and computers running in the event of a power outage.

[@danharold3087]

Once can get it with a system to hook it into your home electrical supply but it is not cheap.

[@johnkent5042]

Don’t worry about steer by wire. F-16s have had it (fly by wire) since the first prototype flew in 1974. Works great.

[@sprockkets]

Irrelevant. Cars aren't checked for problems before driving each day, and there is no reason for steer by wire in a car vs a plane.

[@guyo1995]

@@sprockkets Tesla systems are monitored microsecond by microsecond, sensors are extensive and error codes are excruciatingly precise. Like it or not, the master computer always knows what's going on.

[@kiloy1006]

​@@guyo1995 u mean the buggy system that needs ota update? No thanks...

[@DarthAwar]

@@guyo1995 No it does not hence so many error reports that Tesla Service Centers have to wipe and/or suppress because they cant figure out the cause Limp Home Mode while fully charge and not use roughly Bricking for multiple reasons including from charging from an official device, NM washing why does a car need a Wash Mode?

[@danharold3087]

@@kiloy1006 It is sad how the hate crowd is trying to turn OTA into a bad thing. Most if not all legacy has it now but wished they had it working long ago.

[@DelPhonic1]

Surprisingly wonderful review from CR. Would be nice to hear your towing review-- long time truck owners say it's the best towing vehicle they've ever used. They didnt care about range like folks that have never driven one are. Full Self Driving, where you it will drive from your own driveway to wherever you work or play, is on all Cybertrucks today-= your review was a week late. And it will now back itself into the charging stall, which you mention is something you are concerned about. Also remember you can operate an arc welder out of the 240 outlet in the back-- that no other truck has. And you didnt mention about the ride quality for a truck--- which owners say is like riding in a Cadillac rather than a truck with a 2500lb payload capacity and the ability to tow 11,000lbs. How many trucks that can tow 11k lbs can maneuver like a sports car and are as comfy as a Caddy?

[@joby602]

Can you give us some links to long term truck owners that say it's the best towing vehicle they've ever had, Del?

[@S2kDude36]

Why didn't Tesla make the rear view a screen and show the camera on that screen like GM does? That would be easy for Tesla to fix.

[@danharold3087]

Rear view mirrors can also be dash board mounted. The cyberTruck rear camera view approximates this. Fewer places to look to check traffic

[@Budnbuf]

Thank you for the even handed review. All the points that I consider important you have covered. Good job.

[@anotheryoutubechannel4809]

i have a mercedes gls 550 and a cybertruck. Cybertruck all day long. Best truck ever.

[@sprockkets]

Cool story bro.

[@jorgesmith2000]

To be fair, it’s an 80k car with a 20k premium for the foundation series bells and whistles, most of which is not available yet. Home backup, 40v low voltage architecture, steer by wire are the new tech. Also, 80k really is not much money nowadays. A lot of trucks sell for that much.

[@sprockkets]

You can buy a fully loaded v8 Chevy for $55k. This is a joke.

[@rockethead7]

For about $7,000, I can buy a home backup generator that runs for as long as needed. Paying double to triple of the initial advertised price for a truck that carts around a large battery hardly makes up for that. Buy a normal truck with far more features, and a home backup power system, and you're still saving tons of money vs. a Cybertruck. And, what exactly do you think you're saving with a 48v architecture? A few pounds of wire? Huh? A few pounds of wire vs. the 1,600 pound battery you're carting around? And, why are you calling higher voltage "low voltage"? And, why is steer by wire a good thing?

[@DavidHamby-ORF-48]

A well conceived, scripted, and produced first look review. You gave a pretty accurate description of the flight deck display. There’s more blind spot warning than was described. On my 2023 Model Y, the wing camera views show a red boarder on the driver side when the lane is fouled or about to be fouled. I find I prefer this to the ID.4 light in the mirror box. Also, the AutoPilot situational awareness display will show vehicles iln formation” with own ship. Few cars have an equivalent to the AutoPilot display. I move the wing camera views show a to the top of the AutoPilot pane so the lane fouled indicator is not hiding behind my left hand. Many CyberTruck KZbinrs leave the rear view mirror at the top of the navigation pane. Machine vision parking view is Wizard. Much better that alert tones only from sonar. International orange highlighting shows objects around the vehicle hazarded by the vehicle’s path. Easily learned. My Model Y is much easier to reverse in than ID.4.

[@ajolliet18]

Finally someone on youtube not completley hating this car but not saying to the best just saying its a work in process

[@StormyDog]

Supervised FSD v12.5.5 is rolling out to all Cybertrucks as we speak. Full AI stack integration, hands free operation in both city and highway even when wearing sunglasses. Still not unsupervised at this point, but amazing. It's most likely a better driver than most of the people who will dislike this comment.

[@KenACollins]

No headlights? This car cannot be driven at night or on dark and rainy days?

[@jackjohnson7396]

It has headlights.

[@TheAdventureAuto]

In the EV era, i cant say ive had a "dream car", because basic EVs can give you supercar performance. The Cybertruck has given me a new dream car. I dont let the CEOs political affiliations determine how i live my life. Hes a genius who has revolutionized the auto industry and space travel.

[@stevevarholy2011]

He is a guy with money that funded others that furthered the development of popular acceptance of EVs and private space travel. Fixed it for you. He's no engineer nor scientist.

[@TheAdventureAuto]

@@stevevarholy2011 You didn't fix anything.

[@cyan_the_uranian]

You don’t want to know what is in the batteries 🩸🩸🩸

[@dvader3263]

@@stevevarholy2011People who are not engineers or scientists can greatly change the world, just as well.

[@michaelspurling4376]

If you think Musk is a genius and the Cybertruck is your dream car, you are an idiot.

[@D0li0]

Pretty fair review... Regarding cleaning and fingerprints, I have solved that by simply not washing it in the 30k miles I've had my CyberBeast... It's a truck after all. I also never washed my Lightning before this. I've done four 2k miles each way road trips so far. The first was before getting the FSD update. Now that I have it I never want to road trip without FSD.

[@tdpiersonavoca]

This review is so vanilla, and incomplete, providing mostly subjective information. No mention of the transformative 48volt architecture? 4ws Turning radius? 0-60? Different ride height measurements? Wheel size options, with range implications? No wonder I stopped reading/following CR many years ago. Look up Jason Cammisa for compelling unbiased reviews.

[@sprockkets]

Lol no, Jason gave an even worse pass on this pos. Who cares if it has 48v? That's also a lie because the windows and door locks are 12v and the headlamps are 30v, which means you'll have MORE electrical failure points than if it was only 12v!

[@rockethead7]

"Transformative 48 volt architecture"? And, what EXACTLY do you think you get out of that? They're touting it as this amazing innovation to save a few pounds of wire. But, functionally, what do you think 48 volts does for you that makes it "transformative"?

[@James-hd4ms]

In the manual it is referred to as the “Effing transformative 48 Effing volt architecture.

[@guyo1995]

@@sprockkets No, the windows are 48V. You should look into the technology further before you denigrate it.

[@guyo1995]

@@rockethead7 12V wiring is way more than a few pounds, also takes up space, is expensive and is more difficult to handle in manufacturing.

[@anderra88]

How do you get out of a parking space where you have parallel parked since you do not have a clear view of either the front or the back"

[@eric5280]

Cybertruck is one of the most unique vehicles ever built. As such you get the benefits and drawbacks of that feature. For me, it warps reality. There have been countless pleasant encounters and interactions I've had I wouldn't otherwise experienced with any other vehicle. Conversely I wouldn't want it if it was the only vehicle I owned. Many situations when it's less than ideal.

[@NotMe-z5i]

Unique looking. They were not the first to do anything other than make an extremely strange looking truck.

[@guyo1995]

Lot's of people say that about trucks, many situations where they are less than ideal.

[@DelPhonic1]

@@NotMe-z5i you obviously sound like one that has never driven this truck.

[@Hgoenge81]

I couldn't imagine spending a hundred grand on a car to meet people who aren't the least interested in Me, but just the car I drive

[@tripzero0]

I'm still searching for when it's less than ideal... Maybe taking the kids to school because of the attention? Other than that, it's a great daily driver and a camping cheat code.

[@RichardDCook]

At 2:00 here in California we see them every day, you wouldn't get a second look. What does grab attention are the ones painted Day-Glo Lime Green, or Teal, or other eye-catching colours. The dull grey ones, no. At 2:49 Citroen was doing that in the 1950s, I used to drive one. No physical connexion between steering wheel and road wheels, the steering and suspension were hydraulic. One cool thing was that if you were in the middle of a turn you could let go of the steering wheel and it would stay where it was, there was no feedback from the road wheels, the steering wheel was just an actuator.

[@jackjohnson7396]

Don't see too many here on the east coast once in a while. Figured in California it would be customized, painted, etc. Some things never change.

[@adrwong8]

Totally glazed over the steer by wire and rear wheel steering. No mention of how good/bad the turning radius is compared to a F150/Ram1500, parking performance, etc etc. Only said some felt it was a little bit strange. Well why don't you do a side by side three point turn test vs the F150/Ram1500. Also the F150 Lightning starts at 93,000 plus tax and freight, and the Silverado EV costs 96,450 plus tax and freight. The Cybertruck is 80,000 plus tax and freight.

[@J..E..F]

The essence of this entire video: Buy a Tesla cybertruck so people can look at you

[@johncahill3644]

@ 1:12 they claim that 6600 lbs is heavy yet a Ford Lightning Platinum is 6850 lbs and a Rivian is 6876 lbs. They also gloss over the fact that a Foundation edition is a special edition that’s roughly 25% more expensive than the normal top of the line Cybertruck. Also a really poor explanation of the drive by wire steering ignoring several amazing attributes and talking about its “weirdness”. They mention the wheel only turns 180 degrees without explaining that the steering is progressive and when combined with rear wheel steering is surprisingly agile for such a large vehicle. So it’s pretty clear right off the bat that Consumer Reports is still biased against Tesla. I admit I stopped watching after 3:41...pretty sad video.

[@HarveyCohen]

"Normal" price is Tesla for "not actually available".

[@Mabeylater293]

Did you talk about ride and noise levels?????

[@dwnrange7812]

So if you need to keep the to bed cover closed when driving or else range drops, what about when you’re hauling stuff that need the bed to be kept open?

[@BorkyBorkbork]

You lose a few % range

[@divingfe]

@@BorkyBorkbork just like in a conventional truck!!!

[@prerunning6086]

Watch a tesla towing video. bearded tesla guy has done some miserable family trips where he pulls a camp trailer and has to ditch his trailer use a generator to charge to backtrack to a supercharger. Range anxiety sums it. Theyre turning the ac down or freezing cold driving 10 mph under the speed limit, every charge stop is a gamble if its going to work or slow charge, when other teslas charge it can drop the charge rate, they unhook to supercharge then rehitch every 80 miles and pay 40 bucks each stop for the privilege to pull 100kwh hbut 10x the cost.

[@joewalsh9685]

Any new vehicle over $50K should make you smile every time you use it. There should be nothing to get used to or overlook.

[@airgunningyup]

so many angry people in the comments lol.. Who cares , no one is forcing you to like the cybertruck..

[@williamstachour4019]

LOL. Says the angry guy who needs to comment…

[@HarveyCohen]

Cybertrucks are designed to destroy other cars and kill pedestrians. That's why they can't be sold in Europe. So yes, I care.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

We all drive on the same roads.

[@kiing_ducky]

I would honestly do just about anything for a cybertruck

[@drnick40]

This is Tesla! Love it or hate it, Tesla is responsible for the resurrection and the existence of the electric cars in the way they are today. A nightmare for the car mechanics, the legacy car makers and the oil companies,

[@stephenj4937]

Based on its reliability ratings I wouldn't say it is a nightmare for car mechanics.

[@Angelboy99]

ITS not mechanics you need but technicians! I own a Tesla Y 2020 and I do not have valves, cylinders, oil replacement, multiple clutch, transmission, and a hundred other moving parts that can cause issues.

[@stephenj4937]

@@Angelboy99 but you still have ball joints, steering and suspension that need repair.

[@gabrielgingras814]

​@Angelboy99 True. We had an infiltration in the tail light during the historic rainstorm and were more busy about the flood in the basement than drilling a hole to evacuate the water from the car. Other companies would have sent us to the service center and do a full checkup with a lot of additional fees for things we don't need. Tesla just sent a technician, and he only charged us for the labor and what the tail light costs.

[@cyan_the_uranian]

@@Angelboy99But it does contain alien blood 🩸

[@whynotthinkwhynot-]

Funny, my el-cheapo Chevy Bolt EUV has a rear view mirror that turns into an LCD screen for the rear view camera when you flip the tab. GM didn’t cheap out for once, and put another camera up high for that view. I personally despise triangle windows that don’t open. Those always cause visibility issues, and are the reason I drive an EUV instead of a regular Bolt.

[@ardentdrops]

I feel like "the middle ground" is being used way too often as an alternative to being unbiased. If you fear "the appearance of bias" more than bias itself your savviest viewers will figure that out.

[@joeday7034]

I didn’t hear any comments about the 48 V electrical system and the generation two heat pump system.

[@Septhember3633]

Didn't infiniti do steer-by-wire about a decade ago? Or was that not the same thing?

[@RobTeeJr]

Go back and listen to what he actually said. This is the first steering system sold in the US without a physical connection between the steering wheel and the wheels. The operative word being "physical". The earlier systems such as designed by Infiniti had a mechanical backup system.

[@officialyasir]

They still had a mechanical linkage as a fallback if the steer by wire system failed. Cybertruck is the first production vehicle with a steer by wire with no mechanical fallback, but just a redundant motor.

[@danharold3087]

The steer by wire system is made by ZF. It will be showing up in other cars in Europe. Not sure about the US.

[@natehill8069]

Could you exit from the drivers position through the passenger door without ripping the display off the dash or breaking it? At least the console has a gap for your legs.

[@kingkeenangaming756]

Do a Range Test for the Cybertruck

[@colin-nekritz]

Do it pulling anything, it'll go about 100 feet, if you're lucky.

[@consumerreports]

Range testing is one of the 50+ test we perform, so stay tuned!

[@DelPhonic1]

Hopefully they won't purposefully leave the door open overnight to drain the battery before the test like CR has done before.

[@Sal3600]

@@colin-nekritz goes 100 miles pulling 11000 pounds. nobody pulls this much. not many pull anything at all.

[@WilliamMcCluskey13]

Wait, you think straight panels are harder to produce than compound curves??

[@user-vp1sc7tt4m]

I hate when I do stupid stuff and ding and dent my truck. Strong stainless instead of wimpy sheet metal is winner for me. Who cares about fingerprints. The lockable cover on the bed would protect my tools. The power outlets in the bed will make it easier to do jobs I currently can't offer to do without hauling a generator. I hate current trucks with huge turning radiuses. Cybertruck four wheel steering turning short radius is a winner. The variable air suspension height control means my wife can drop it down and climb into the driver seat and I can dial it up for construction sites and for making my way across flooded roads. I hope to own one these Cybertrucks someday. I watched the intro years ago and thought the simplicity of an electric powered truck with no worry about smashing your crank case, transmission, driveshaft on things,... I love the idea of high torque electric power instead of clutched or torque converter power transmission to the wheels when your combustion engine produces such low torque at low rpm.. needing higher revs and turbos to get you going.... Think Trains! They are all hybrid with electric motor powering the wheels. I wish everyone would stop doing these "vanity" reports and get back to assessing this as a truck and compare truck usage with other trucks. Yes, electric truck range is not yet to par but we all should be looking at the future when the range will increase and the electric with range assist, not hybrid but sort of, will come into play. Some see the cyber as a novelty but I don't see it that way for myself and I don't see it that way for the future.

[@sprockkets]

And the silverado ev has all those features, but won't spend most its life on a tow truck to spend weeks on end at a tesla service center.

[@rockethead7]

Lithium is the lightest metal in the table of elements. Just how much range do you think "future" batteries will have (per pound)?

[@danharold3087]

@@rockethead7 Seriously! In a typical lithium-ion (Li-ion) cell, lithium usually constitutes about 2-3% of the total weight of the cell.

[@NotTheSharpestKnife-mh]

"Once you can get over that and all of the flaws that come about because of its design" That is a damning statement for a $100K vehicle. Tesla should keep innovations in the development lab and only put beneficial ones in their products. Example: side traffic warning light that is tiny and hard to see instead of the standard one on the side mirror. Why?

[@LouisDuran]

18:50 - "You're left with a vehicle, and it functions as a vehicle..." Yeah, I expect a lot more than that from a $102K "truck"

[@wolfgangpreier9160]

Yeah. I would not touch it with a long pole without happy ending!

[@colin-nekritz]

Not a truck, it's a "lifestyle vehicle," it's as pointless as Tesla's white nationalist lying CEO, Elno Musk.

[@LaJuanHughes]

You need to drive one it will change your view .

[@LouisDuran]

@@LaJuanHughes I know all I need to know. It's crap. It's not a truck. Can't do truck things. Check out the WhistlinDiesel "reviews". And that dude is a Musk fan but can't find a lot good to say about the Cyber "truck". I will buy an R1T eventually. Never this load of crap.

[@LaJuanHughes]

I have 15 test drives and their mind was 🤯

[@billbryant551]

I have a Cybertruck I wrapped in red metallic. I agree with many points made in this video. However, I have 8,000 miles on mine and I have some additional points. 1) Steer by wire is so amazing as it offers ,any levels of assistance to driving. a) Steer by wire will be copied by the automotive industry because it makes driving a pleasure. b) Steer by wire makes road ruts from heavy trucks disappear. The Cybertruck is simply immune to road ruts as the steer by wire does not allow the road ruts to steer the truck. All usual steering inputs due to ruts is GONE . c) Full self Drive in the many iterations of V12 is totally awesome. Driving through high speed construction zones at 74 mph surrounded by cars and tractor trailers requires ZERO intervention. Flawless performance as long as you look ahead. d) Night driving on FSD minus fog and rain is flawless. e) fit and finish reports is total anti Musk Bunk. The frunk on my Cybertruck did have a misalignment. Upon looking at why, I found an adjustment stop. Readjusted the stop and the panels were perfectly aligned. 2) What I do not like. a) For $102,230 I fully expected hub caps, there were none. The Floor mats in the front do not match the profile of the front seat supports which creates floor mats that will not stay in place. Very annoying. 3) Overall, The 2024 Cybertruck is a true game changer. The biggest " Biggie" Steer by wire. is a total game changer. If you could put this in every automobile made everywhere, it would be an amazing improvement to the art of driving a car. Go Tesla!

[@brad7571]

I own one - and I love it. 100% better than any Audi Range Rover, BMW, or Mercedes I have owned in the past. It's my 5th Tesla car - and it is the best one I have ever driven.

[@jeanvaljohn3921]

Wanted one , now, not so much. Thanks for taking the time and effort to share with us

[@Brandon_Makes_Stuff]

At best, the steering in only redundant. I haven't seen how many sensors are in the column, there could be only one. But there are only two wire cables from the column to the rack. Not three. Redundant. Not triple redundant.

[@danharold3087]

It would not have gotten past the government types with single sensors. It is uses 2 to 3 levels. Never a single point of failure. This is a ZF unit. The same setup is going into many German cars. So it has passed muster there too.

[@jkatlantic1]

Should I put a ceramic coating on my new cybertruck?

[@strikingthunderpr0ducti0ns]

I kinda like how it looks. Very sharp, futuristic look. Saw it in person the other day, looks even better in person for sure!

[@LouisDuran]

They're awful.

[@strikingthunderpr0ducti0ns]

@@LouisDuran Nah, I like them.

[@DelPhonic1]

It's a beautiful, futuristic vehicle that has some ugly angles or two. But first, it's quite beautiful .

[@TexasCat99]

What is futuristic about it? Seems that most people who buy them are "look at me! Look at me! Please LOOK at me!" types. Even 10yr old kids see CT as ugly and the owners as losers.

[@BorkyBorkbork]

@@LouisDuran ok

[@josephharvey5742]

I went to Home Depot and picked up a shower door in my 2021 GMC Sierra with a 6' bed. I had to leave my tailgate down to get it home because the box for the shower door was longer than 6'. How would the rear camera work if you had something longer than the bed of this Cybertruck and left the tailgate down?

[@knightsoftheroad4981]

Excellent review CR! I have a reservation but haven’t test driven one yet. My confidence has improved based on your review here.

[@josephinerussell8501]

We have seen a couple or a few Cybertrucks in Alaska, and every time my son is so excited to see them on the road. The Cybertruck looks so cool to him as it looks like something in the Lego/Minecraft world. I am so fascinated by the look of Cybertruck too, just so interesting. lol

[@paulmacguyscott]

It is odd this was posted a day ago and I have already had parking sensors for a couple of weeks. A week later I got self parking and last night got FSD. I want to see them update the review with all of that added.

[@kentstallard6512]

No such thing as FSD. Level 5 is a pipe dream. Don't fall asleep at the wheel.

[@danharold3087]

@@kentstallard6512 Brain dead comment of the week Ken! FSD will not let you fall asleep at the wheel. It and similar detection system that watch the drivers eyes will be saving many lives.

[@cusebaby10]

No thanks, you can keep it! 👎🏻 Excellent review, thanks for sharing! 😁

[@MK-tk8tb]

Would love to see the cyber truck parked next to a Pontiac Aztec.

[@TheAdventureAuto]

Coolest looking vehicle ever made next to the ugliest ever made.

[@bruceleeroy8302]

And right next to a Winnebago that is being used as a meth lab.

[@dearbulls]

Already seen it parked next to a trash cart, hard to tell one from the other

[@Qrail]

Just park it next to a new refrigerator. Then do a comparison. I see a close tie.

[@CowboyPants-h5p]

@@TheAdventureAuto Yup, that cybertruck is the ugliest vehicle ever made!

[@AlyciawithaY]

What are the redundancies for steer by wire of there's literally no physical connection to the actuators?

[@andrasbiro3007]

"Form over function" - No, it's the other way around. The shape and the stainless steel are all functional, they make the truck stronger, lighter, and more rigid.

[@sprockkets]

FALSE. None of the panels give any strength to this pos.

[@lieutenanteclipse9975]

“Stronger” >Rear Bumper rips in half when towing “Lighter” This car is twice as heavy as most pickup truck its size. “Rigid” Yeah, I guess when you delete the one feature that keeps you safe (the crumple zone) you are making the car more rigid. The driver however… Tesla fanboys are delulu af 😂

[@amosack]

I completely agree. When you put your turn signal, the rearview mirror is still up.

[@soltar7777]

Man, a lot of whiny babies in this comments section. Honestly, from all I have seen and from having driven one for a few hours, it is just a solid truck. Nothing amazing, but has some really cool features like steer by wire, 48V, and stainless steel body. It doesn't change the world as we thought it might. But, it is pretty dang fun to drive and will do any truck stuff you need (other than long distance towing). Once it gets cheaper, it might actually be an amazing value under 80k, but we certainly aren't there yet.

[@rockethead7]

And, what exactly do you think you're getting from 48 volts, other than saving a few pounds of wire? A drop in the bucket next to the 1,600 pound battery, eh? Can you name some other reason that 48 volts is supposed to be a good thing? Why do you think it's "cool" to have steer by wire? Those big actuators aren't really saving any real weight here. And, if you have a complete electrical failure at 50 mph, you can't steer, unlike a normal steering column car. What exactly (in your mind) makes steering by wire better? You don't even get the feel of the road.

[@soltar7777]

@@rockethead7 You are trivializing the accomplishment of 48 volt. The vehicle uses 70% less copper wiring, not a few pounds as you stated. While this doesn't change the user experience much, it increases reliability and decreases waste, I like to support this innovation. Additionallly, steer by wire is incredible, no debate about this. Parking is fluid and fun, going through winding roads feels like you're driving a tiny sports car, even though you are in a massive truck. Fear mongering about potential electrical failures is stupid until we see widespread issues with the system, which hasn't happened yet. A few users had to get firmware updates pushed, but so far there have been no major issues or recalls with the steering system and I doubt we will ever see any, especially considering it has triple redundancy.

[@LlyleHunter]

Right! It’s over $100,000 and it’s nothing amazing. For $100,000 I expect an amazing vehicle because there are plenty of them out there and many are electric. I’m not stupid with my money.

[@DelPhonic1]

@@LlyleHunter apparently you've never driven the CT. Owners say it's quite amazing, especially the longer they drive it.

[@danharold3087]

@@rockethead7 So I am guessing you never drove a car with a 6V system.

[@johannesdolch]

If someone can't park a car that has Tesla surround Vision AND a FRONT AND REAR CAMERA, they really should buy FSD or let someone else drive.

[@vladzenkin]

the parking censors start working after parking update FSD works amazing , tried yesterday right after update , drew 50 miles around Los ANGELES, stops all signs

[@masstwitter4748]

Really appreciated the balanced review - has to be a challenge given the polarizing reactions. Fortunately, some of us are neither fanboys or haters but just interested in the vehicle itself. And it's definitely pretty interesting...

[@pi.actual]

The controls of the Cybertruck appear to be the bare minimum required to begrudgingly accommodate the driver which Elon Musk seems intent on eliminating.

[@markplott4820]

the human Driver is Captain DUNSEL.

[@colin-nekritz]

Space Karen is going to Space Karen.

[@travisjazzbo3490]

And a lot safer as a result

[@bigwavedave350]

Wasn’t infiniti/ Nissan do the steering by wire first?

[@BorkyBorkbork]

It had a hardware backup