The Cybertruck Production Version: What’s New?
Author: Chang Yan
When a car has one of the following three titles, it is destined to go viral:
- Tesla’s next mass-produced model;
- The pure electric pickup truck with the most pre-orders in North America;
- The next Model 3 that will certainly cause a sensation.
Cybertruck, however, has all three of them, which means you’re sure to know what kind of hysteria the news about its mass production will trigger.
Tesla has never been shy about Cybertruck’s production, after all, it is a vehicle that is not afraid of imitation and will never make people lose their sense of freshness.
A few days ago, Musk “spoiled” that the production version of Cybertruck would change the powertrain, and the first batch to be unveiled would be the four-motor version.
Today, the production version of Cybertruck appeared on the test track at the Fremont factory and underwent several hours of testing. Even Musk enthusiastically replied to comments under various spy photos, saying that there would be some improvements in the final version.
Without further ado, let’s take a look at what the production version of Cybertruck has updated:
More Durable
The most significant change in the overall proportion of the Cybertruck production version is that the body proportions have been further adjusted.
The front and rear of the vehicle body have been proportionally shortened compared to the concept version, making the body more compact and less visually aggressive than before.
For Chinese car owners, this is good news because the shorter body will significantly improve practicality in Chinese urban areas.
Moreover, the front windshield has become a curved smooth glass, which definitely helps reduce wind resistance. Even upon closer inspection, the side glasses are no longer straight up and down.
Due to the use of more plastic protective panels, the entire car no longer has as much metal as the concept version, achieving a better balance.
More Durable
Speaking of black, the trunk, which is dominated by black, cannot be ignored.
This is the most important functional area of the pickup, and also the area where pickup truck users interact the most frequently.
The trunk contains a large number of plastic sliding rails and a black liner, making it much more practical.
Previously, the metal sliding door on the concept version was also changed to black.
As you can see, there is a rear window that allows you to see the rear headrests.
The small storage compartment in the rear trunk edge, which was once considered a innovative feature, was removed.
In addition, there is a change that may or may not be a good thing:
The rumored laser wiper is gone, replaced by a huge single-arm wiper that looks like a bus accessory.
And of course, there are regulations and physical limitations that cannot be avoided, such as the rearview mirror.
More Enduring
The biggest feature of the Cybertruck before was its futuristic feeling, so some designs must be more enduring over time.
The embedded door handles, similar to Model 3/Y, were removed, making the car doors look more complete.
If you look carefully at the B-pillar, you can see a touch button that is probably used to open the door.
The charging port, previously located on the side of the car, has been moved to the black side wall of the rear wheel arch, making it look very natural and concealed.
The position of the front and rear lights has been adjusted, with seemingly four corners of the rear equipped with car lights.
A bit regrettable, the previous unique all-terrain tires are gone, replaced by standard off-road tires of the same ruggedness.
The Cybertruck production version has gone through multiple rounds of dynamic testing on the racetrack, but hasn’t done too extreme maneuvers yet. The power of 4 motors may have to wait and see.
ONE MORE THING
In reality, the Model S is still Tesla’s absolute boss.
Even with the appearance of the Cybertruck production version, it still doesn’t qualify to steal the spotlight.
The Model S is also out now.
Don’t underestimate this Model S next to it, the design language has been updated once again, using a brand new taillight design.
Even the body has undergone changes, and the previous small opening charging port design has finally been abandoned. The design of the charging port location has fully turned to the Model 3/Y’s large cover plate design, which means that models in China and Europe will no longer need to drill holes separately on the rear fender, implying that the vehicle molds will also change.
Considering the previous cancellation of the Plaid Plus plan and the recent rumors about the Cybertruck with 4 motors, it is not ruled out that the Model S will release a stunning model no less than last year’s Plaid.
Think about what 4 motors, 4680 batteries, and a brand new die-cast body can bring.
At the same time, Tesla contacted all Model S and Model X reservation holders in Europe, informing them that the specific delivery time would await further notice.
Currently, even the specific prices of Model S/X on Tesla’s European official website are no longer displayed, and there is no news about delivery time.
This may also be an important sign that Model S/X is about to launch a new model.
2022 is coming soon.
I don’t know if these two models will be Christmas gifts or New Year gifts.
But what can be confirmed is that the product frenzy belonging to Tesla is about to come again.
This article is a translation by ChatGPT of a Chinese report from 42HOW. If you have any questions about it, please email bd@42how.com.