IF Tesla's All-new Pick Up Truck Is More Ridgeline Than Raptor, Will That Be The Kiss Of Death For Sales?

Tesla certainly has had an interesting 2019, there's no denying that. But, one big question remains: What's going on with its pick up truck?

As of now Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla is keeping to its plan. That means a November reveal. As of today though, a date hasn't been announced or set for this unveiling.

So, everyone is left scratching their heads.

Renders have been circulating but we're feeling pretty confident most are way off. That's because the majority of them look far too soft and mimic other designs that are out in the mainstream. From what we keep hearing via Musk and company it's going to be a vastly different pick-up truck. And the term "cyberpunk" keeps getting tossed around, whatever that means.

That said, this leaves us wondering: IF Tesla's all-new pick up truck looks like the renders floating out there and is more soft a la the Honda Ridgeline versus the more badass F-150 Raptor, will that KILL any potential sales success?

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mre30 - 10/22/2019 7:35:43 AM

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Here is that John Z DeLorean 'Cocaine Connection to Keep the Car Company Afloat' alert!

runninglogan1 - 10/22/2019 1:35:01 AM

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There's a bigger chance that the new Aventador will look like a Golf than of the Tesla truck looking anything like a Ridgeline.

MDarringer - 10/22/2019 9:00:51 PM

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Based on????

SanJoseDriver - 10/22/2019 1:44:05 AM

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It's going to be neither. Putting all of the pieces together, I think it will look like a giant modernized version of something like this: https://d39a3h63xew422.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/20195835/our-5-favorite-giugiaro-wedge-cars-1476934599769.jpg

valhallakey - 10/22/2019 4:40:08 AM

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I don't think it will look like a Ridgeline, however I also don't think looking like a Ridgeline would impact sales that much. It will essentially be the only EV Truck game in town with some pent up demand and should sell quite well. Love how America is leading the way - USA USA USA!!!

MDarringer - 10/22/2019 8:20:49 AM

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The kiss of death will be its utter unsuitability to do what a real pickup does. It will just me a Model X with the back lopped off.

SanJoseDriver - 10/23/2019 1:20:23 AM

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If that were the case it might have been out already. It will likely share nothing with the S and X and a few basic parts with the 3 and Y.

SanJoseDriver - 10/25/2019 12:24:52 AM

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I don't for sure, but the car starts below $50k. Tesla has by far the best pricing on the 3/Y because of volume and improved design. The Semi uses a bunch of 3/Y parts and 0 pieces from the S/X. It would be pretty silly not to take advantage of the 3/Y supply chain for all future models minus the Roadster.

SanJoseDriver - 10/27/2019 1:19:27 AM

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I don't claim, I don't.

MDarringer - 10/22/2019 8:36:14 AM

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Nah, Tesla owners win for being by far the greater douchebags.

skytop - 10/22/2019 9:08:00 AM

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The Tesla pickup will be delivered fitted with a pair of panties.

scenicbyway12 - 10/22/2019 11:59:11 AM

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Electric El Camino.

SanJoseDriver - 10/25/2019 12:25:45 AM

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That means the car was locked, same would have happened in any car with any handle.