The Cybertruck, which in many ways is more “cyber” than “truck,” has created a new segment in the automotive industry that it solely…
Tesla's Cybertruck is not a direct competitor for electric trucks from traditional automakers — and in many ways it's not a"truck" at all.
It is a unique product that only comes along every so often. Similar to the first SUV, minivan or"roadster pickups" such as the Ford Ranchero and Chevrolet El Camino, it has created a new segment in the automotive industry that it solely holds.That's good and bad for both Tesla and its competitors, specifically the truck-reliant automakers from Detroit that have spent decades refining their trucks to meet the needs of their customers.
I wanted to have better first-hand knowledge of the vehicle and compare it with electric trucks from other automakers, but that was harder than initially expected. I also purposely did not watch or read any reviews ahead of time about the vehicle before driving it.. Both are large, gaudy and outlandish vehicles that are more infamous than they are practical. But the Hummer EV still feels like a truck in its driving dynamics, seating and overall functionality. The Cybertruck does not.
Regarding its polarizing design, it's on another level of its own. It makes GMC's Hummer seem normal. Heads turned, jaws dropped and there were even a few people yelling or screaming, including one fellow driver aggressively giving me a thumbs down as I passed .I was able to use the vehicle's adaptive cruise control system, which Tesla infamously calls Autopilot, but not more advanced systems such as"FSD," which Cybertruck customers can order but isn't yet available.
The steer-by-wire is harder to describe. The system uses electronics and software to control a vehicle's steering without a mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the wheels. It feels almost like a racing yoke for a video game or aircraft rather than a traditional vehicle.
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