The production version of the Tesla Cybertruck is set to receive four-wheel steering, according to Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
In a tweet sent to a Tesla fan last week, Musk said the production Tesla Cybertruck “will be almost exactly what was shown,” when the vehicle first debuted in late 2019 from a design and engineering standpoint. One change will be the addition of a four-wheel steering system, which will enable the truck to “do tight turns & maneuver with high agility,” Musk said.
Tesla may have decided to add four-wheel steering to the Cybertruck after seeing the innovative four-wheel steering system in the GMC Hummer EV. All Hummer EV trim levels will come standard with four-wheel steering with the exception of the entry-level Hummer EV2. It’s not clear if four-wheel steering will be offered as standard equipment on the Tesla Cybertruck, or if it will be an optional extra.
Pricing for the Tesla Cybertruck $39,900 for the rear-wheel-drive model, while the mid-range dual-motor variant is priced from $49,900. The range-topping tri-motor model, which boasts an estimated range of over 500 miles and can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds, will be priced from $69,900. The Cybertruck is expected to enter production at Tesla’s new plant in Austin, Texas in late 2021.
The GMC Hummer EV First Edition looks set to beat the Cybertruck market, with the first customer deliveries scheduled for later this year. Pricing for the GMC Hummer EV First Edition, which comes loaded with virtually every optional extra offered on the battery-electric pickup, will start at $112,595. The Hummer EV will be produced at the GM Factory Zero plant in Michigan alongside the Cruise Origin robotaxi and the future Chevy Silverado EV. The GMC Hummer EV SUV model variant will also be produced at Factory Zero, however the SUV model will not arrive until the 2024 model year.
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I realize GM wanted to create hype around the new Hummer EV but perhaps they should have played their cards a bit closer to their chest. By sharing all their party tricks early on they have given the competition plenty of time to react. Meanwhile we sit here still unable to get a single official image of a simple refresh for the Silverado/ Sierra lol.
I think GM is playing their cards close. GM hasn’t released a lot of information about the Hummer EV outside of some general specs. We know nothing about the Silverado which would be the direct competitor to the Cybertruck, yet the Silverado is supposed to be released next year. A lot of people are wondering why there is a gap of 1.5 between the Hummer EV truck 1st Edition and other Hummer truck/SUV releases. Maybe leaving some capacity for another release next year?
Ugly, ugly, ugly!
Looks like a seven-year-old’s feeble attempt at making a pinewood derby car.
Montana Bob
I agree completely….I find it hard to believe that anyone would buy this ugly thing….I am guessing that Elon musk is counting on people smoking as much weed as he does in order to find this thing appealing in any matter.
I bet cybertruck is delayed until at least Summer ’22
I bet 2023.
Do I have 2024? Anyone…?
@BBBB
I would say that Tesla will get like 250/500 units out late December to say they sold Cybertrucks in 2021.
Then they will keep ramping up slowly to make sure they get it right. Whatever you think of the design lets not gorget that the Cybertruck will be a new way of actually building a vehicle as it is an exoskeleton design.
Tesla will most likely take their time with the Cybertrucks as they know they have way more demand than they most likely will be able to keep up with especially the first year or so of production.
The Tesla has to have w wheel steer due to its size. They took nothing from Hummer. In fact it is much easier to apply to EV products so we may see it in more products.
The Hummer can be splashed everywhere as GM has no 2021 Hummers to sell out. On the other hand they still have more 2021 trucks to move before the new one arrives. Hence not giving people a reason to wait and leave 2021 trucks unsold.
Besides the Hummer may need a refresh by the time the Tesla comes to market.
People buying a Hummer or Cybertruck will not reverse their decision over 1 feature. GM is fine to show their cards, Ford might be the one that showed too much with their vehicle to grid capabilities, that is a big deal for those in construction, etc, I I expect Cybertruck will match that capability.
johnny come lately ford mach-e won car and driver’s EV of the year.
Mach E, is a good car, but a so so EV. Good first effort from Ford, but still lots of work to do to compete with Model Y, which is faster, larger (but less mass), better handling, and more efficient. Mach E still has a long ways to go on charging, and software too. Also made in Mexico, and batteries come from who knows where, while Model Y is made in America with American made batteries. I guess those are a few of the reasons Model Y massively outsells the Ford Mach E,
it beat the model y.
c&d said : “A sloppily built Tesla Model Y Performance leaves us wondering what all the fuss is about.”
I would seriously question anyone that would decide to purchase a Ford Mach-E over a Tesla Model Y Performance Edition. Has nothing to do with liking Tesla or not just has to do with common sense.
There is nothing the Mach – E is better at than the Model Y…..well except the drain hole in the Frunk, that is genius actually. Bravo Ford
I will listen to Automotive experts like Sandy Munro who basically says Tesla is at least five years ahead of any Automaker right now….oh and that he knows Tesla sandbags their numbers too.
It is not by mistake that Tesla keeps upping their range and performance numbers through simple Software.
Haha, Are you a comedian, Steve? Ever owned an EV? Whats important to an EV owner, Range, Charging speed, cargo and passenger capacity, acceleration, and Tesla wins on all of them… C and D is stoned to put the Mach E, which charges slow, has low range, and accelerates slow, and has less cargo capacity. Mach E, is a smaller car, but slower, heavier and less efficient… Mach E also has the worst braking blending system of all EV’s, its is rough, even Bolt is far better.
But botton line, Steve… Model Y sold 30K last month, more then Mach E has sold since it started production.
take it up with car and driver.
To this point Tesla really has not been challenged. That time is coming and they will feel the effects. Late time to market and quality issues will dog them once others get tooled up. It is easy to look like a genius if you are the only one in the room.
@C8.R
Someone can also make the argument that Tesla has been learning and now that they will have Three All New State of the Art Gigafactories they might start making much better vehicles. And those Gigafactories coming online soon will allow Tesla to overhaul that old Fremont Factory that used to make Geo Prizm’s
The Future is looking great for American Automakers…..well for Ford, GM, and Tesla that is.
No idea what Chrysler will be doing. We shall see.
This is the perfect time for the American Automakers to to leapfrog the Japanese Automakers and become the powerhouse Companies they used to be with a new kid on the Block. I am very excited.
Is it me or does this truck look more and more silly as time goes on? The ergonomics are way off and the shape is just flat weird, The stainless will be as good as the Delorean where it will not fare well with people not know how to deal with it or just get tired of the same color.
Yes it is good to stand out from the crowd for the right reason, but this truck is like having the idea to get FU tattooed on your forehead and then getting sober.
Cybertruck does look odd, but it will be more aerodynamic than GM’s EV trucks which is huge when it comes to range, it will also have a lower seating position and lower CG, so handling will be better. Cybertruck also does not have paint, and does not easily dent, so there is some argument for it, but I would never own one, my First Edition Hummer EV will suite me fine.
you trash the hummer and now you are going to buy one. makes perfect sense.
C8.R Exactly.🤣🤣🤣
Quad-steering or Crab Mode is nowhere on my list of important features and we actually use our trucks for work. I can guarantee that very few farmers around us would care about that as well. I understand that the Cybertruck needs it because it’s essentially a giant tank or a Halo Warthog, but Chevy’s answer to it shouldn’t be too worried about that. It’s more of a gimmick than a needed feature.
I’m a huge GM fan and hope that the Silverado E comes out swinging. Important primary factors for me personally would be range (highest trim no less than 350 miles but 400+ would be phenomenal), price (compete with the Cybertruck’s base price – this was a marketing tactic that got the F150 Lightning a lot of positive attention), the ability to power a number of tools with the truck, and finally…can we PLEASE get the midgate back??
Secondary factors for me would be changing the name to something other than “Silverado E” such as “Avalanche” or “AvalanchE” with a letter V directly under the E. Locking and retractable tonneau cover. A reasonably bright light bar that can be used to light up work sites at night or an easy way to add a light bar. And finally bidirectional charging similar to the F150 Lightning for those living in Texas…Ford got a lot of positive attention for this as well.
Last little note – I’m actually seriously considering the Cybertruck so obviously looks aren’t a factor for me. That being said…I really hope Chevy’s answer doesn’t end up having a Bolt looking front end.
Yeah I am hopeful that the Silverado EV will be much better that the Ford F-150 Lightning.
Cybertruck will sell extremely well. I think that GM and Ford do not need to worry about the Cybertruck but I think Ram somewhat (I feel like some Ram customers get it for the luxurious and tech reasons) but especially Nissan and Toyota should be extremely worried.
Tesla will easily once production gets going will be selling 250K per year in their sleep.
It is already obvious it is one gen ahead based on the GM platform that Ford is just working on to replace their first.
I’m going to go out on a limb, and say that most of you are underestimating Tesla and the Cybertruck because you are older.
You have to remember why people buy things to begin with, and often it has nothing to do with reason or what you consider common sense.
@Nate
I agree that most here have always underestimated Tesla for years and they will wake up one day and not understand what happened when Tesla is selling about Five Million vehicles around the World on a yearly basis.
I do not think it is age related. People tend to stay with the Norm. Tesla in most peoples minds I would assume are still considered a Niche Automaker and I would argue that most do not realize that within 12 to 24 months Tesla will have Capacity to be a Five Million Producer of vehicles per year around the World. Oh and Elon Musk has already said they want a Gigafactory closer to the Eastern part of the USA,
I think Tesla will be selling 250K Cybertrucks per year in they sleep.
Oh, I just assumed this site was full of GM retirees, considering all the love for malaise era cars on here.
No we just have seen people do some in wise things before and fail.
Experience is a teacher and a hell of a way to learn.
I have driven 4 wheel steer Chevy trucks snd they are very useful. The problem was it was expensive snd lowered cargo capacity.
With EV that is not an issue as they can incorporate it much easier now.
The Crab Walk would help on trails and off road.Lord knows it is better than that deal where the one electric truck would spin tires one way on one side snd the other way on the other to spin the truck. That has to be hard on tires and axles.
@C8.R
I agree. Four wheel Steering is awesome.
Helps so much so it will be great to have on big Pickup Trucks.
I hope that the Chevy Silverado EV will have it as well. Don’t really care about Crab mode just FWS
I guess Tesla forgot to hire a designer to create some features to the body. My 3rd grader drew a more impressive rendering of a truck. This thing is Butt ugly.
@ rjs508
Now that was funny. True the Cybertruck isn’t for everyone.
I wonder or I bet that Franz is probably the richest Car designer in the History of the Automotive World.
Just imagine how many people probably tried to talk him out of that Tesla job….he is laughing all the way to the Bank whenever he hangs it up. Good for him. I have always been a Franz fan.
LMAO. If it ever makes it to market.
What an ugly pos.
Tesla has rightfully earned their place. And they build them in Fremont, CA in the old GM plant providing jobs to Americans – paying living Bay Area wages no less. Who knows if the production Cybertruck is going to be as radical as the depictions, but one thing is for sure, Elon Musk’s electric car company doesn’t play second fiddle to anyone.
Remains to be seen how well Tesla will do with real competition. On one hand, model 3/Y sales have been rising rapidly.
OTOH Model S & X sales have cratered over the last 2 years, as range rises having most range is not as significant vs build quality, interiors, etc, the Mach E compares well with the Y in reviews, the insane valuation is an expectation for continuous doubling in sales even as competition starts