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Scott3:richms:They hyped how high it can go, but how low does it drop? That would help load things in if it can hit the ground like a lowrider.
Below is a photo of it in loading mode (I assume with the front and rear air suspension maxed out in opposite dimensions). For scale the tires are 35 inches tall, and the quad is apparently a modified Yamaha raptor which is 1100mm tall (stock)
My rough scaling off the tire size puts the rear floor of the bed at around 600mm high which is pretty workable. Integrated ramp (assuming you have space to deploy it) allowing people to walk up into the tray. That plus the retractable roller (vs a hard lid or canopy) allowing the loading person to stand would make life easier than common NZ ute configurations.
Scott3:richms:They hyped how high it can go, but how low does it drop? That would help load things in if it can hit the ground like a lowrider.
Below is a photo of it in loading mode (I assume with the front and rear air suspension maxed out in opposite dimensions). For scale the tires are 35 inches tall, and the quad is apparently a modified Yamaha raptor which is 1100mm tall (stock)
My rough scaling off the tire size puts the rear floor of the bed at around 600mm high which is pretty workable. Integrated ramp (assuming you have space to deploy it) allowing people to walk up into the tray. That plus the retractable roller (vs a hard lid or canopy) allowing the loading person to stand would make life easier than common NZ ute configurations.
Assuming this comes to NZ, I think it will be very interesting (even outside of people who like the EV bits of it). This will be the first time we can get a new american sized pick up truck at reasonable cost.
Currently the only option in this space is the Ram utes, with the RAM 2500 being the closest match for the Tesla. Pricing for it starts at $169,990.
A lot of people regard the common NZ twincabs as being too small. None of them can comfortably seat adults in the second row, and the tray's are pretty tiny too compared to US pickups.
Kinda sucks for everybody else though, no space to open doors next to them in parking lots. That said, a decent chunk of people use Landcruiser 200's and ranger raptors as daily drivers that are a similar width (but much shorter).
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This thing is straight fire 🔥
Can we have a Model S in stainless steel unibody, too please? Paint chips will be a thing of the past. Perhaps Jony Ive can be involved, so it can be unibody aluminium? lol.
But seriously, the kids immediately loved it. (I'm sure there is a slew of jokes as to why)
Just with everything it takes mature minds a little bit longer to adapt to change and embrace the future.
I would order one in a heart beat.. but as someone with a land yacht that is already 5m long (Model S), the 5.9m length and 2M width will categorically be a nightmare on our roads. Someone said Hummer H1 - that couldn't be more accurate!
I don't know if your are joking? For those who are not aware, the model s does use aluminium unibody construction. It comes painted though, as you would expect at its pricepoint.
I don't know if an H1 hummer is a great comparison the hummer is about 200mm wider, but way shorter.
Given the cybertruck is 6022 x 2026 x 1981 (LxWxH), the best comparison would be a dodge ram 2500: 6030 x 2009 x 1974, or a ford transit 350L (ignoring height): 5981 x 2059 x 2547.
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Is the ramp standard?
Is it permanent double cab or is that space flexible?
Given the weight of the thing and lack of sideload I'd be inclined to fit a massive electrically operated slideout tray for easy tool and equipment access. Oops just used a 3rd parking space ; ).
It seems to be implied that the ramp is a standard part of the tailgate. It's double cab only, though. I've seen it mentioned that the rear seats can fold down but there's no access from the bed to the cabin
Yup. Presentation implied is was standard. There is a solid bulkhead (with window) between the third row and the tray.
There is a render with a camping slide-out fitted:
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Way too big for NZ
Ugly
Lots of sharp angles that I can not imagine are very pedestrian friendly in accidents
Simone's Truckla is what it should have been, a simple ute.
Eh, not that I could ever afford either, but, yeah, I wouldn't even if I could.
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