Tesla certainly took its time to bring the Cybertruck to market, as deliveries only recently commenced after the 2019 unveiling in concept form.
Anyone who knows a thing or two about this company was not surprised by the multiple delays blamed on all sorts of issues, but the first units of the futuristic-looking electric pickup are finally rolling on the streets.
So far, it seems like everyone who matters has had a go in one, as the internet is full of hands-on reviews that speak about the vehicle's strong and weak points. Several copies have also put their money where their mouths are by engaging in various drag races, and not a day has gone by since deliveries started that the Tesla Cybertruck does not end up in our news feed.
Most of the time, it is to reveal some still hidden secrets or to prove its worth in a straight-line battle against other fast rides. Occasionally, this model still taps into its CGI side courtesy of the numerous renderings that show it dressed in different attire or virtually influencing some rides that will never see the light of day, like the so-called Tesla Cybervan from a couple of weeks ago.
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Speaking of CGI takes on the Tesla Cybertruck, we should also mention one of the most bad@ss that we have come across so far. It is a six-wheel drive version with an elongated bed to make room for the extra axle. This digital model also came with a custom body kit to make it look more menacing and featured aftermarket wheels and low ground clearance, a mod that does not do justice to its 6x6 nature.
Now, since the World Wide Web hasn't had enough of the electric machine, another one has had its pixels rearranged recently. It boasts a matte black look, has privacy windows all around, and some glossy black accents on the lower parts of the body. It also comes with a bulbar, a steel rear bumper, and a few other bits and bobs that set it apart from the real thing.
As for the icing on the cake, that would be the new dually layout. The car's shoulders have become broader to accommodate this feature, which would allow it to haul heavier gear and would also increase its towing capability. The vehicle rides on new wheels that are on the oversized side of things. They came from Forgiato, as per the center caps, have wide lips and a bi-tone finish, and were digitally wrapped in tires that should aid its traction on slippery surfaces.
You know that Tesla will never launch a dually version of the Cybertruck, but do you think they should? And does it seem more appealing in this guise than the real one?
After a series of unfortunate events put an end to Cristian's dream of entering a custom built & tuned old-school Dacia into a rally competition, he moved on to drive press cars and write for a living. He's worked for several automotive online journals and now he's back at autoevolution after his first tour in the mid-2000s. Full profile
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