Upon studying that Tesla was providing Cybertruck Demo Drives throughout the USA, I made a decision to enroll in one. I’ve not gotten my fingers on what’s inarguably essentially the most unorthodox automobile in the marketplace proper now (and sure ever), however I’ve been fortunate sufficient to see loads of them in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Florida, the place I took a trip in April.
I went in with a really open thoughts. I like to drive a bigger automobile, and a pickup truck, whereas I’ve by no means owned one attributable to lack of necessity, might be my favourite factor to journey round in.
I made a decision to guide the Demo Drive on the West Chester, Pennsylvania, Showroom simply exterior of Philadelphia. I took the roughly 90-minute trip out to Chester County on Tuesday. Right here’s what I discovered from my 30-minute trip:
First issues first, it’s a contemporary marvel of auto engineering
Whereas I’ve seen a number of Cybertrucks, I’ve by no means gotten up shut and private with one. I don’t essentially really feel tremendous comfy strolling as much as anybody’s automotive and doing a deep examination, so I waited for the proper alternative.
The Cybertruck is clearly eye-catching, however I used to be actually impressed with how this one seemed by way of construct high quality.
I do know that there have been some points early on with Cybertrucks, however it’s no shock that one thing like this may be comparatively tough to place collectively early on. I didn’t see many inadequacies in how these models had been constructed.
There have been two parked out entrance and so many readying for buyer deliveries within the again. In response to the worker I took my Demo Drive with, they’d delivered 300 models up to now.
You don’t actually really feel such as you’re driving a pickup
I’ve pushed a number of vans in my life: F-150s, F-250s, Dodge Rams, Toyota Tundras, and Tacomas.
One factor I seen entering into the Cybertruck, it doesn’t actually really feel such as you’re driving a truck. It feels sporty, quick, and agile. I used to be impressed by that, I’m not certain what it was about it; maybe it was the usual trip peak or simply the general design of the pickup. I really feel like I sit up a lot larger in a standard pickup.
The F-150 Lightning, for instance, feels such as you’re sitting in an everyday truck: you’re up excessive, it feels vast and hulking. It’s on no account sporty. It’s quick, as a result of it’s an EV, however it’s a very completely different really feel.
It really captures what Tesla meant when it mentioned it needed to revamp the pickup.
Steer-by-Wire is unbelievable
The showroom worker I spoke to mentioned that they’ve hassle turning a Mannequin 3 round by way of their slender parking tons. If they should swing it round, they’ll do it, however it requires a multiple-point flip.
He then informed me that due to the steer-by-wire on the Cybertruck, this wasn’t as a lot of a activity. “We even have much less of a problem getting the Cybertruck rotated. It’s wonderful.”
I needed to make a U-turn throughout a portion of my drive, and I used to be additionally informed {that a} conventional pickup truck driver needed to again their automobile as much as make the flip. After they had been tasked to do the identical flip within the Cybertruck, they didn’t belief that it could make it.
It did with none points.
I felt prefer it was a very simple adjustment. It took all of 30 seconds to get used to the extra superior turning system within the Cybertruck in comparison with an everyday automobile. It’s in all probability my favourite half about the entire truck.
It’s enjoyable to drive on open routes and backroads
I keep in mind writing about how a lot enjoyable the Mannequin 3 Highland was to drive on backroads. The Cybertruck might be simply as enjoyable.
Nevertheless it additionally is actually enjoyable to drive out within the open on state routes which can be busy and have a number of lanes. Some vehicles get form of monotonous on the easy streets. I wasn’t actually ever tired of it (possibly I’d be after greater than half-hour).
It was easy and quick and hugged corners rather well. I by no means questioned taking turns in it, even sharp ones once I was at a cease signal. It simply dealt with and drove rather well, and I do assume the steer-by-wire was a giant cause for that.
I’d get it wrapped
One factor that stood out to me so much was the overwhelming quantity of fingerprints on the door.
This was just about a non-negotiable argument that I’d completely get my Cybertruck wrapped if I ever determine to snag one. I wouldn’t need to consistently be wiping these items off, regardless that I actually love the chrome steel. Matte black could be my alternative.
So … will we see one another once more?
— Cybertruck (@cybertruck) August 14, 2024
Closing Ideas
I actually loved my drive. I’ve been a fan of the Cybertruck because it was unveiled in 2019. It’s onerous to imagine I used to be solely with Teslarati for a couple of months at that time, and right here I’m 5 years later, and this truck is now being seen fairly often.
Whether or not you’re a fan of it or not, I’d actually advocate you go see it and take a look at all of the superior options. Even you probably have no intention of shopping for one, go take a drive and really feel the steer-by-wire, the distinctive measurement, and agility of such a big truck, and absorb what is without doubt one of the coolest vehicles out in the marketplace proper now.
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