I wasn't expecting this - at all. I was hoping for something along the lines of a Hummer H2 and a Baja truck. It is growing on me, though.
I think the origami design is forced because they can't build an EV truck body-on-frame without being over 8,000 lbs. Going with this design took brass balls. Not sure how the cargo capacity is 3500 lbs. when a small quad had the rear end sag so bad.
The fact they're intro'ing this at 39k is impressive and signal a lot of progress on the battery production/capacity/cost front.
One thing that stands out with this truck is the fact most modern truck buyers won't take their new $42k crew cab pickup off road in fear of scratches or dents. This thing is basically a tank with 16" ground clearance.
Somewhat ironically, the tough thick skin of the truck demands the same from the person driving it - and that's honestly something I don't have.
The cyber truck is huge! ()