Controversial exterior design aside, Tesla’s Cybertruck enters a hotly contested segment and, despite its technical specifications, might not be enough to trump established titles within its class.
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The Cybertruck’s design has been one of the more noteworthy focal points of the Herculean bakkie. Said design is the result of attempting to create a vehicle which is “durable and rugged enough to go anywhere”. As such, the Cybertruck wears a stainless steel exoskeleton purposed to reduce long-term corrosion and damage. Additionally, its exoskeleton’s composition makes repairs more straightforward and quicker. Windows are composed of shatter-resistant armoured glass, which Tesla claims is capable of withstanding an impact from a baseball up to 110 km/h. Accompanied by all the running gear afforded to the range-topping Cyberbeast variant, the Cybertruck weighs more than three tonnes. Supporting its beguiling physique, measured at 5 681 mm long, 2 413 mm wide and 1 790 mm high, is a suspension system affording the Cybertruck a ground clearance of 442 mm.
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In the “Cyberbeast” trim, the Cybrertruck is afforded a tri-motor powertrain. Tesla’s tri-motor configuration is capable of generating a total of 630 kW, allowing it to tow a load of up to 4988 kg. Additionally, the Cybertruck is able to carry a load in its bed of up to 1134 kg. The Cybertruck can be outfitted with three powertrain configurations namely, a single-motor, dual-motor and tri-motor configuration. In its rowdiest configuration, the tri-motor system allows for a maximum driving range of 547 km, but with its range extender that grows to a claimed 708 km. The interior echoes the attitude projected by the exterior, a parred-back sleek interior characterised by leather seats and a familiar Tesla-branded steering wheel is what greets an occupant once the sleek four doors are ajar. Additional focal points of the cabin include its 18.5-inch centre display touchscreen,9.4-inch interface purposed for the second row, 15-speaker sound system with two subwoofers, and expansive glass roof.
Will the Cybertruck prove to be a significant offering within its segment, or will it fade into obscurity?
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