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fj12ryder wrote:
thomasmnile wrote:
Well, it will be at least a couple years before it gets to market, if the semi "production" is any evidence, so the looks could change dramatically. Maybe even to something useful, although that seems unlikely since it wouldn't be "dramatic" and "ground breaking" enough.
Wall Street isn't loving it. Guess they thought Tesla was going to unveil a 'real' truck that will compete in the marketplace. Darned capitalists! But, you have to wonder if this is just another Musk PT Barnum moment......and the actual product he brings to market comes later.
Apparently it is a drivable prototype as test-driven by CNBC auto analyst.
I wish that Ford, GM, etc. will be on the same level of development/launch for us prospective buyers to make a side-by-side comparisons on looks, capabilities and features for our final buying decision. Looks like Elon beat everyone again on the first-to-market race.
Maybe in 2021.mich800 wrote:
With a slant toward preppers readying for the zombie apocalypse.
It has virtually zero utility for truck users but may do well with the mall queen segment and soccer dads.Bedlam wrote:
It looks like a cross of the original Honda Ridgeline and DeLorean from the side but the front and rear have an unfinished look to me. I do not feel Tesla did market analysis of current truck owners' needs or wants in designing this vehicle. It will appeal to some people in the cross over crowd and definitely to the people that seek attention through their purchases.
I believe a design like the Atlis or Rivian will appeal to a larger segment of current truck owners.
https://www.atlismotorvehicles.com/xt-truck
https://rivian.com/r1t/
If you are looking for more squared off look and utility, this one looks interesting:
https://bollingermotors.com/
This vehicle is clearly not marketed to truck buyers. My guess is he is trying to make a new category with lower competition. There is no way that vehicle is pulling sales out of the truck buyer market. It has virtually zero utility for truck users but may do well with the mall queen segment and soccer dads.- Well, the Pontiac Aztec has company.
This thing should be launched into space, oh wait! - I wonder why the stock went down by 22 bucks after they showed off this cool pickup? :B
time2roll wrote:
Turtle n Peeps wrote:
Yes Elon was vary proud of the air suspension feature where the rear will drop for loading, adjust height lower for highway economy, raise for additional off road clearance, level the vehicle based on payload, and provide enough compressed air to to run various air tools.
Remember when Tusk teased about Ram's "puny" load rating? LMAO
The springs are sagging with a quad in the back!! LOL
This thing has gap! ^^^^^^
Ya, it will out handle a porsche too! LOL- It looks like a cross of the original Honda Ridgeline and DeLorean from the side but the front and rear have an unfinished look to me. I do not feel Tesla did market analysis of current truck owners' needs or wants in designing this vehicle. It will appeal to some people in the cross over crowd and definitely to the people that seek attention through their purchases.
I believe a design like the Atlis or Rivian will appeal to a larger segment of current truck owners.
https://www.atlismotorvehicles.com/xt-truck
https://rivian.com/r1t/
If you are looking for more squared off look and utility, this one looks interesting:
https://bollingermotors.com/ NJRVer wrote:
Turtle n Peeps wrote:
Well would you look at the "GAP!"
I've seen gap before, but nothing like this! What a HD truck!
Remember when Tusk teased about Ram's "puny" load rating? LMAO
The springs are sagging with a quad in the back!! LOL
BTW, that quad is a Yamaha 700 all frauded out by Tusk! LMAO
This thing has gap! ^^^^^^
I think that is the air suspension that lowers for easy loading/unloading. Not a bad idea considering how high even conventional truck beds are now.
Absolutely useful too! I nearly had an accident driving my daughter-in-law's ATV up the ramp into his Chevy.
But what I love is that it can be lowered or raised for off-roads similar to high-end Range Rover.Turtle n Peeps wrote:
Yes Elon was vary proud of the air suspension feature where the rear will drop for loading, adjust height lower for highway economy, raise for additional off road clearance, level the vehicle based on payload, and provide enough compressed air to to run various air tools.
Remember when Tusk teased about Ram's "puny" load rating? LMAO
The springs are sagging with a quad in the back!! LOL
This thing has gap! ^^^^^^Turtle n Peeps wrote:
Well would you look at the "GAP!"
I've seen gap before, but nothing like this! What a HD truck!
Remember when Tusk teased about Ram's "puny" load rating? LMAO
The springs are sagging with a quad in the back!! LOL
BTW, that quad is a Yamaha 700 all frauded out by Tusk! LMAO
This thing has gap! ^^^^^^
I think that is the air suspension that lowers for easy loading/unloading. Not a bad idea considering how high even conventional truck beds are now.
