#LAAutoShow: MORE Details And MORE Pictues Of Tesla's Cybertruck, Right Here, Right Now...

To be honest, I am still rubbing my eyes from last night's reveal of the Tesla Cybertruck. This isn't necessarily a good or bad thing.

Frankly, I am a bit astonished and perplexed.

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Mostly because the truck looks like a complete joke. From the exterior design to the two failed demonstrations ("armor glass" and its failed active suspension demo) to the staggering stats, it's a big head scratcher.

As of now Tesla is forecasting for production to start on the single- and dual-motor variants in late 2021. You'll have to wait until 2022 for the tri-motor version.

Only four publications were given access to Tesla about one month prior to last night's reveal. To learn MORE about Tesla's Cybertruck, click "Read Article," below. In the meantime, check out the official pictures released by Tesla.

Were you expecting the 2022 Tesla Cybertruck to be a Honda Ridgeline with batteries? Did you expect Tesla to play is safe and work off the same template that Rivian has been shopping around? Did you expect a vehicle with more range and capability than a Bollinger B2? What exactly did you expect?

We struggled with the same question when we were invited out a month before the 2022 Tesla Cybertruck concept reveal to Tesla's Hawthorne, California campus, adjacent to SpaceX and the Hawthorne airport to give feedback on the truck. All we can tell you is that much like many of you, we weren't even close. Despite a myriad of speculation and expert conjecture, what awaited us behind a secured door into Tesla's design studio wasn't anywhere close to what we had predicted amongst ourselves...

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dumpsty - 11/22/2019 10:34:24 AM

+9 Boost

So...did anybody check out the Bollinger B1/B2? pretty rugged rad EV trucks huh?

The E-Tron sportback / Mustang Mach-E / Atlas Cross Sports / Taycan 4S are some game-changers & segment-busters. Can't wait for the testing & comparo articles.

vdiv - 11/22/2019 11:06:22 AM

-5 Boost

The initial shock is quite discombobulating. John McEnroe is collection a lot of royalties today "You cannot be serious!"

However if Tesla could make this a reality as specified (performance, features, price, timeframe) it will make a serious killing. Others will copy and emulate it as much as they badmouth and detest it.

Still willing to bet against crazy Elon and his cult? Do so at your own peril.

dumpsty - 11/22/2019 12:51:21 PM

+8 Boost

NOPE.

You think auto reviewers/journalists/experts have some kind of initial SHOCK. The average consumers will crush this if put into production as-is. Tesla would have to develop & validate a long list of missing accessories for various uses for such a pickup truck that is SUPPOSED to be commercially productive.

jeffgall - 11/22/2019 11:06:51 AM

+7 Boost

KITT called. He wants his steering wheel back.

SanJoseDriver - 11/24/2019 10:43:41 PM

+1 Boost

I like it, hope they will use drive by wire so you don't need to do a full rotation of the "wheel" ever.

222max - 11/22/2019 3:26:15 PM

+9 Boost

Wait, What?! I mean WHAT? This? It doesn't deserve to be seen even as a prop on the set of Demolition Man.

Section_31_JTK - 11/22/2019 6:31:56 PM

+6 Boost

A million photos won't make the FuglyTruck any better looking.

arrowmg - 11/22/2019 10:29:42 PM

-5 Boost

bunch of old guys on this board, this truck is killer!!!

SanJoseDriver - 11/23/2019 9:09:53 PM

-6 Boost

Very real

MDarringer - 11/23/2019 9:52:35 PM

+7 Boost

Not even remotely real.

SanJoseDriver - 11/24/2019 10:42:40 PM

+1 Boost

Love it or hate it, this will pull everyone's attention when it drives down the road or is sitting in a parking lot. Specs-wise, what more could you possibly want.

jtz7 - 11/23/2019 9:57:32 PM

+1 Boost

A block.