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USA Today
4 days ago
- Automotive
- USA Today
The 10 dumbest cars of all time
The 10 dumbest cars of all time There are many kinds of dumb, especially when talking about cars. Automakers are prone to questionable design and engineering decisions and can occasionally push the envelope in places they shouldn't. Buyers can take what would be excellent vehicles in one arena and use them almost exclusively in another where their talents are completely wasted. There are times when technologies aren't invested in enough or are pushed too hard, to comical extremes. And then there are vehicles built for such a specific niche that they're doomed to commercial failure no matter how charming they are. These are our editors' picks for the dumbest automobiles. Tesla Cybertruck - Kristen Lee, Scott Evans Designed to offend and made in a way that maims, the Cybertruck has succeeded in gathering more haters than fans, empirically so considering the dueling subreddits dedicated to the truck. One look at the vehicle, even from a distance, is enough to catalyze an unbreakable perspective on whether or not the pickup is worthy of existence. Its impressive performance numbers and fresh technology are only important to those who can get past its looks. Those body lines include enough near-razor-sharp edges to rip clothing or tear open skin if you're unfortunate enough to encounter the end of almost any exterior panel (including the doors, which don't have handles). A general lack of reliability and high cost provide further ammo for the Cyberbeast's numerous haters, but as our Scott Evans noted, 'Cybertruck is up there, but it's gotten slightly less dumb as Tesla has activated the rest of the feature set.' Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet - Tom Rosquin, Aaron Gold Many automotive genre benders are celebrated, but the Murano convertible is not one of them. While far from the first vehicle with SUV proportions to feature an open top , this Murano variant stands out for a crossover cabrio with a hubris-huffing lack of self-awareness. The styling of the CrossCabriolet has been derided by MotorTrend staff for over a decade , but worse than that, very little was done to ensure the newly minted convertible was structurally sound. Even driving down a mildly bumpy road reveals a shocking lack of rigidity, hurting both ride and handling. Any utility the variant had was also tossed out, as the rear doors and effectively all the cargo space of the vehicle were left on the cutting room floor. After all that, the most shocking thing about the Murano is that something so badly thought out could be greenlit at all. As Aaron Gold noted, 'You could feel the cowl shake just by getting into the car.' Mazda MX-30 - Billy Rehbock As the first wave of electric SUVs swept through the automotive landscape, bringing practical EV motoring into the mainstream, the MX-30 ... didn't. With barely 100 miles of EPA-rated range (and thus less on the freeway and much less in the cold), the MX-30 was never taken seriously as a practical electric vehicle. Even as just about every other electric crossover blew past the 200-mile mark in the real world, the MX-30 couldn't reach half that on the optimistic EPA rating cycle. Priced and marketed like an equal to far superior rivals, the MX-30's agile handling and fun interior couldn't save it from an early grave . Toyota Mirai - Christian Seabaugh, Aaron Gold, Scott Evans Hydrogen used to be the fuel of the future, but as battery electric vehicles came onto the scene and cut out the middleman, that future became the past. With much of the already tenuous filling station network shutting down , we've come to the apparent end of using H2 to fuel cars. That once-rosy outlook also ends the now ironically named Mirai. Named for 'future' in Japanese, the Mirai went from ugly duckling to beautiful sedan in its two generations , dutifully supported by a Toyota initially skeptical of BEVs. But all the cool factor and styling in the world couldn't keep hydrogen from falling under the pressure of more practical and less expensive methods of locomotion. As Aaron Gold said, 'Mirai is awesome if you don't have anywhere to go.' Honda CR-V FCEV - Christian Seabaugh Similar negatives apply to the CR-V FCEV, though at least this everyday crossover turned hydropunk showcase can run as a battery electric vehicle for an EPA-rated 29 miles . That enhances its practicality a little bit, but just a little. (All-up range with a full battery charge and a full tank of hydrogen is 270 miles.) The high cost of producing it means it is only available for lease, just as GM's EV1 was before BEV technology advanced to the point of practicality. Besides the rather annoying noises made by the hydrogen system, the CR-V FCEV tries its best to seem like a normal CR-V, but it's unlikely you'll ever be able to go outside Southern California (or, perhaps, very far within Southern California) in one. Aston Martin Cygnet - Scott Evans 'Talk about brand dilution,' Scott Evans remarked on this so-called Aston Martin. As one of the worst examples of badge engineering in recent memory, the Cygnet claims many firsts and superlatives for the famed British brand. But are they worth bragging about? Under the not-that-different bodywork, this Aston was a Toyota/Scion iQ , a tiny city car that was admirable for its price but not known for luxury, refinement, or … well, anything but its miniscule size, really. Built to bring up Aston Martin's average fuel economy ratings for the sake of government regulations, the Cygnet received a dramatic interior and the same 97-hp economy-focused engine as the Scion. For $37,000 in 2010 dollars, it may have served its purpose for the brand, but it didn't exactly serve up a real Aston Martin experience for owners. 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class - Alex Leanse The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a controversial choice for the list among the MotorTrend staff, but consider this: What other vehicle commands so much money while being so compromised for the daily-driver duty it is universally pressed into? Ubiquitous on posh main streets and reality TV shows while being utterly absent from ORV parks and trails, the G-Wagen's formidable off-road capabilities are a complete mismatch for its use case, and swaddling a military-inspired 4x4 in luxury trappings seems dumb indeed. All that said, in response to these charges, all Christian Seabaugh had to say to our on-staff G-Wagen haters was, 'Booo, go home.' Chevrolet SSR - Erik Johnson Dumb doesn't mean bad. Did anyone ask for a convertible truck that couldn't actually tow or haul like Americans expect a pickup to? No. Is the SSR still awesome? Yes. But this real-life Hot Wheels car's cool factor and very unique combination of features didn't result in anything but the most tepid of sales figures. To be fair, the SSR now has a cult following, decades after it ended production. And yes, it was watered down from the concept and lacked the dynamics to match its looks , but none of that keeps it from being very, very cool. Nor does it keep it from being dumb. Reliant Robin - Erik Johnson While dumb doesn't have to mean bad, it certainly can mean bad. The Robin is undeniably bad, in every sense of the word, and that makes it undeniably dumb. For one, its three-legged layout leads to terminal instability, making the Robin infamous for rolling over (even though much of that fame is down to somewhat disingenuous Top Gear stunts). A car with a single narrow wheel up front is a dumb car, full stop. Nor was the Robin anything but a rolling (forward, or over) indictment of the quality control and reliability struggles of the British auto industry at the time, which struggled mightily for most of the Robin's remarkable (and horrifying) three-decade production run. Chrysler TC by Maserati - Erik Johnson Chrysler executives were convinced that a second-gen K-car sold as a Maserati was a good idea, but hindsight clearly proves otherwise. In what universe is building a late 1980s Chrysler on a Maserati production line in Italy anything but a dumb idea? Astronomical costs and the blindingly obvious and undeniable truth that the TC was a kind of lousy American car built by a kind of lousy Italian automaker made it an exceedingly stupid move. That the TC has a cult-classic appeal to modern car enthusiast weirdos is beside the point. The TC was dumb. Photos by Manufacturer, Ryan Lugo
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Tesla is now accepting Cybertruck trade-ins. 2 owners showed us how much their vehicles have depreciated.
Tesla is now accepting Cybertruck trade-ins, showing owners a glimpse of its depreciation rate. Two owners shared their Cybertruck trade-in estimates, revealing a roughly 37% to 38% depreciation after a year. EV depreciation rates tend to be higher than other cars, but the Cybertruck's appears to outpace rivals like the Rivian R1T. Tesla's Cybertruck launched with some asterisks. Owners technically weren't allowed to resell the vehicle for a year — if they did, Tesla said it could sue for damages and blacklist the owner from buying future Teslas. Tesla also didn't offer Cybertruck trade-ins. Now, more than a year and a half since the first Cybertrucks were delivered, the company is allowing owners to trade in the electric pickup for credit toward a new Tesla, offering a glimpse into its depreciation rate. Two Cybertruck owners shared the estimated trade-in values that Tesla offered them after they requested a quote: one who owns the all-wheel drive model and the other who has a top-of-the-line Cyberbeast variant. Despite a difference in mileage of more than 10,000 miles, both vehicles showed a similar depreciation rate of around 37% to 38%. The all-wheel-drive owner told BI he spent around $100,000 on the Cybertruck about a year ago, including add-ons. After driving 19,623 miles with the vehicle, his trade-in estimate came in at $63,100, a roughly 37% depreciation. The Cyberbeast owner said he purchased the vehicle in September for around $118,000 plus tax, which took the total cost to roughly $127,000. The owner received a trade-in estimate of $78,200, also representing around a 38% decrease in value in 8 months of ownership. Tesla's trade-in estimates are just that — estimates. Tesla notes in the fine print under the estimate that the value is "based on current market conditions and vehicle details," and that the estimate could differ from the final offer. In other words, the final amount Tesla is willing to credit to the owner could end up being less. EV news website Electrek reported earlier on Tesla beginning to accept Cybertruck trade-ins. Vehicles famously begin to depreciate as soon as owners drive them off the lot, but Tesla's trade-in estimates give a glimpse into how the company values used Cybertrucks at a time when some car dealers have shared struggles to sell used models. The trade-in estimates shared with BI suggest the Cybertruck has a higher depreciation rate than the average vehicle. Kelly Blue Book estimates that new cars depreciate about 30% on average over the first 2 years and lose an added 8% to 12% each year after that. But it's important to note that EVs tend to depreciate at a higher rate as used models have increasingly hit the market amid the EV buying slowdown in recent years. An iSeeCars study that analyzed over 800,000 5-year-old used cars sold from March 2024 to February 2025 found that EVs lost the most value, depreciating 58.8% in five years. The study found that trucks and hybrids retain the most value, with trucks losing 40.4% of their value in a five-year period. Still, the rates that Cybertruck owners shared appear steeper than similar models like Rivian's all-electric 2023 R1T, which depreciated about 29% in the last two years, according to Kelly Blue Book. Not all Tesla models depreciate at the same rate. While the iSeeCars study revealed that the Tesla Model S ranks among the top depreciating vehicles, with an average five-year depreciation rate of 65.2%, the Model 3 holds the lowest five-year depreciation rate among EVs at 55.9%. While depreciation rates can vary based on several factors, including market conditions and mileage, the Cybertruck's decline in value comes amid wider pressures on the brand. Amid political backlash over Tesla CEO Elon Musk's involvement in DOGE, Cybertruck owners have faced harassment and vandalism. Some owners have expressed interest in selling their vehicles, with one telling BI earlier this year that he returned his Cybertruck soon after purchasing it due to concerns about his kids getting bullied. Despite Musk saying Tesla had over 1 million reservations prior to its release, a March recall filing revealed Tesla delivered fewer than 50,000 Cybertrucks. BI also earlier reported that the automaker has scaled back Cybertruck production in recent months, dropping targets for several Cybertruck lines. Are you a Tesla employee? Contact the reporter from a non-work device and email at aaltchek@ or via the encrypted message app Signal at aalt.19. Read the original article on Business Insider Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Insider
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Insider
Tesla is now accepting Cybertruck trade-ins. 2 owners showed us how much their vehicles have depreciated.
Tesla's Cybertruck launched with some asterisks. Owners technically weren't allowed to resell the vehicle for a year — if they did, Tesla said it could sue for damages and blacklist the owner from buying future Teslas. Tesla also didn't offer Cybertruck trade-ins. Now, more than a year and a half since the first Cybertrucks were delivered, the company is allowing owners to trade in the electric pickup for credit toward a new Tesla, offering a glimpse into its depreciation rate. Two Cybertruck owners shared the estimated trade-in values that Tesla offered them after they requested a quote: one who owns the all-wheel drive model and the other who has a top-of-the-line Cyberbeast variant. Despite a difference in mileage of more than 10,000 miles, both vehicles showed a similar depreciation rate of around 37% to 38%. The all-wheel-drive owner told BI he spent around $100,000 on the Cybertruck about a year ago, including add-ons. After driving 19,623 miles with the vehicle, his trade-in estimate came in at $63,100, a roughly 37% depreciation. The Cyberbeast owner said he purchased the vehicle in September for around $118,000 plus tax, which took the total cost to roughly $127,000. The owner received a trade-in estimate of $78,200, also representing around a 38% decrease in value in 8 months of ownership. Tesla's trade-in estimates are just that — estimates. Tesla notes in the fine print under the estimate that the value is "based on current market conditions and vehicle details," and that the estimate could differ from the final offer. In other words, the final amount Tesla is willing to credit to the owner could end up being less. EV news website Electrek reported earlier on Tesla beginning to accept Cybertruck trade-ins. Vehicles famously begin to depreciate as soon as owners drive them off the lot, but Tesla's trade-in estimates give a glimpse into how the company values used Cybertrucks at a time when some car dealers have shared struggles to sell used models. The trade-in estimates shared with BI suggest the Cybertruck has a higher depreciation rate than the average vehicle. Kelly Blue Book estimates that new cars depreciate about 30% on average over the first 2 years and lose an added 8% to 12% each year after that. But it's important to note that EVs tend to depreciate at a higher rate as used models have increasingly hit the market amid the EV buying slowdown in recent years. An iSeeCars study that analyzed over 800,000 5-year-old used cars sold from March 2024 to February 2025 found that EVs lost the most value, depreciating 58.8% in five years. The study found that trucks and hybrids retain the most value, with trucks losing 40.4% of their value in a five-year period. Still, the rates that Cybertruck owners shared appear steeper than similar models like Rivian's all-electric 2023 R1T, which depreciated about 29% in the last two years, according to Kelly Blue Book. Not all Tesla models depreciate at the same rate. While the iSeeCars study revealed that the Tesla Model S ranks among the top depreciating vehicles, with an average five-year depreciation rate of 65.2%, the Model 3 holds the lowest five-year depreciation rate among EVs at 55.9%. While depreciation rates can vary based on several factors, including market conditions and mileage, the Cybertruck's decline in value comes amid wider pressures on the brand. Amid political backlash over Tesla CEO Elon Musk's involvement in DOGE, Cybertruck owners have faced harassment and vandalism. Some owners have expressed interest in selling their vehicles, with one telling BI earlier this year that he returned his Cybertruck soon after purchasing it due to concerns about his kids getting bullied. Despite Musk saying Tesla had over 1 million reservations prior to its release, a March recall filing revealed Tesla delivered fewer than 50,000 Cybertrucks. BI also earlier reported that the automaker has scaled back Cybertruck production in recent months, dropping targets for several Cybertruck lines.
Miami Herald
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
5 Vehicles with the Biggest Infotainment Screens
In the automotive world, size often matters, especially when it comes to infotainment screens. As much as drivers seem to love physical controls that are making a comeback, it also seems there's no end in sight when it comes to big touchscreens that dominate dashboards. Today's car buyers crave digital connectivity, seamless interfaces, and a near-cinematic user experience, all of which have driven automakers into a high-tech arms race for the largest, most vivid, most responsive, and even most distracting infotainment systems on the road. From electric flagships to luxury behemoths, here are the five vehicles with the biggest screens in 2025. The polarizing 2025 Tesla Cybertruck has redefined the electric pickup segment with its unique design, robust performance, and advanced tech. That tech is embodied in the industry's largest standalone screen, a colossal 18.5-inch center display that dwarfs its stablemates' 17- and 15-inch versions. The big screen controls the vast majority of the Cybertruck's functions, including navigation, Bluetooth, charging, the 15-speaker audio system, and a Wi-Fi hotspot, but like all Teslas, it lacks Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. You'll be too busy dodging Tesla vandals and dirty looks to notice. On top of the big center display, rear passengers won't have to crane their necks around the front seats to see what's going on because they can view the 9.4-inch rear display that eclipses some competitors' standard main touchscreens. The rear screen provides media playback, climate controls, seat adjustments, video streaming, and games. Unlike many other second-row infotainment screens in the industry, the one in the Cybertruck even shows the backup camera when the vehicle is in reverse. Available in single motor rear-wheel drive Long Range ($62,490), all-wheel drive dual motor ($72,490), and tri-motor "Cyberbeast" ($99,990), the Cybertruck delivers up to 845 horsepower, achieving 0–60 mph in a face-pulling 2.6 seconds. The single motor version provides an estimated 350 miles of range, the dual-motor variant offers a range of approximately 325 miles, while the Cyberbeast provides around 301 miles. With a towing capacity of up to 11,000 pounds and a payload limit of 2,500 pounds, the Cybertruck doesn't shy away from work. Learn more here. Cadillac has pulled out all the stops with the all-electric Escalade IQ, delivering not only stratospheric levels of American luxury and potent EV performance but also one of the most jaw-dropping infotainment displays in any modern vehicle. Dominating the entire dashboard is a 55-inch curved LED display that even eclipses the high-end appointments within the luxurious cabin. Rather than a single monolithic screen, Cadillac uses multiple displays under a single glass surface, and the integration looks virtually seamless. The driver gets a dedicated instrument cluster and navigation display, while the front passenger enjoys a separate screen capable of streaming content that's not viewable by the driver for minimal distractions. Google Built-In provides voice control, real-time traffic updates, and a suite of apps optimized for driving. The Escalade IQ's pillar-to-pillar display is powered by a Google-based operating system, but Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are conspicuously and intentionally missing since GM announced in 2023 that it would eliminate them from all of its EVs. It's hard to say if buyers will miss it because this enormous 55-inch cinematic display is just gorgeous to behold. As if the huge display wasn't enough, there's also another 11.0-inch touchscreen on the center console that manages climate and ambient lighting. You can also upgrade by adding the $9k+ Executive Second Row package with its rear center console complete with an additional touchscreen display and twin 12.6-inch rear headrest monitors. The Escalade IQ's tech set is a great match for its power and efficiency. The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ offers an estimated 460 miles of range and a dual-motor AWD system with 750 horsepower. The system allows the 9,000-pound electric monster to hit 60 mph in under 5 seconds with Velocity Max mode. It's high-tech and high-speed, all at once. Learn more here. The EQS sedan is the EV flagship for the tri-star brand, and the cabin is even more special than the newly refreshed exterior. The EQS receives a revised front fascia for 2025 that utilizes a new three-bar faux grille and a Mercedes hood ornament to align its aesthetics with the gas-powered S-Class flagship. Step inside the futuristic EV, and you'll find a truly massive MBUX Hyperscreen that's easily the dominant feature. The shapely full dash screen measures a truly intimidating 56 inches, spanning the full width between the A-pillars. Within the amorphous and seamless electronic dash are three separate displays: a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, a 17.7-inch OLED center touchscreen, and a 12.3-inch passenger display. Snap out of it. This is still a car that has to be driven, not a spaceship. The brightness of the Hyperscreen adjusts automatically to the interior lighting conditions. Inactive image pixels stay off, while active OLED pixels display within the deep black setting. What sets the Hyperscreen apart is its AI-driven functionality. It learns user habits and prioritizes relevant information and controls contextually, minimizing obfuscating multi-layered menu diving. Whether using navigation, adjusting ambient lighting, or queuing up your tunes, the system offers personalized suggestions to streamline usage. There's no question that there's nothing quite like the MBUX Hyperscreen in the automotive industry today. In terms of power and range, the EQS sedan does not disappoint. The EQS450+ has a single rear motor that delivers 335 horsepower, while the EQS450 4Matic adds a front electric motor with the same horsepower, more torque, and all-wheel drive. The more powerful EQS580 4Matic delivers 516 horsepower. Driving range on a full charge is up to an estimated 390 miles per charge. With 200-kW fast-charging capability, every EQS can replenish its battery from 10 to 80 percent in just 31 minutes. Learn more here. The 2025 BMW i7 might not have the biggest dash screen like the Mercedes EQS, but its full set of screens for all occupants is something to take notice of. Front passengers get a beautiful version of BMW's Curved Display, which integrates a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with a 14.9-inch central infotainment touchscreen. The operating system is BMW's excellent iDrive 8.5, which offers intuitive control via touch, voice commands, and the center console's iDrive controller. The system supports standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Now, for a look at the setup in the back. If the front Curved Display doesn't get your attention, then the 31.3-inch panoramic cinema display that drops down from the i7's ceiling will. This deployable Theater Screen has full 8K resolution, a 5G wireless connection, the ability to stream 4K UHD, stream music, play games, watch live TV, or watch downloaded media of your choosing. It also acts as a touchscreen that can slide forward or back for optimal viewing and sports two pairs of Bluetooth headphones. It can also be operated by voice command or via the twin 5.5-inch touchscreens built into the doors. Sunshades will automatically rise, and the lights will dim when the screen is deployed. You might only want to leave when you have to use a restroom. The 2025 BMW i7 comes in three trims: The eDrive50 ($105,700) has a single rear electric motor good for 449 horsepower and a range of 321 miles on a full charge, the xDrive60 ($124,200) comes with two electric motors and all-wheel drive with 536 horsepower and 317 miles of range, and the M70 ($168,500) features its dual high-performance electric motors and all-wheel drive good for 650 horsepower and 285 miles of all-electric range. Learn more here. The heavily refreshed Navigator is a rolling luxe lounge that's outfitted with one of the best in-car tech setups in the industry. Borrowing cues from its smaller Nautilus stablemate, the Navigator comes standard with a 48-inch dash-dominant screen. The curved display is set into the upper dash section, placing it near the base of the windshield, and is divided into sections, including one for the front-seat passenger. The system's configuration is like no other found in the industry today. The infotainment system's graphics are slick and easy to read like other systems, but there's a new and unique Pano mode that allows video and gaming apps to slide to either side of the center screen when the vehicle is in park. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, and the system is capable of over-the-air software updates thanks to a 5G Wi-Fi hotspot. The 2025 Lincoln Navigator comes in two lengths and three trims: Reserve ($99,995), Reserve with Jet Appearance Package ($102,995), and Black Label ($116,495). Upgrading to the "L" provides almost a foot more length for more cargo space and increases the wheelbase for more third-row room. All Navigators are powered by a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 engine good for 440 horsepower to all four wheels. Learn more here. As more automakers are going back to physical knobs and buttons for fewer driving distractions, there are high-end models that still strive to push the envelope of huge screens. We won't see that trend change anytime soon, and the sheer size of them seems to be growing by the year. These five models show the rest of the herd what big and beautiful tech looks like, whether it's a colossal full-dash screen or sizeable center screens paired with truly special versions for rear passengers. At the end of the day, we still want to enjoy the art of driving, but we love to see what automotive tech will deliver next. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Auto Blog
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Tesla Abandons Two Promised Cybertruck Features – But Tries to Win Owners Back With Year of Free FSD
Would you be satisfied with Tesla's offer for qualifying Cybertruck owners? Tesla has canceled the Cybertruck's planned range extender after initially marketing the $16,000 accessory as a solution to the model's lower-than-expected range. Elon Musk had previously claimed that the Cybertruck would offer up to 500 miles of range between charges, but as of now, the Cyberbeast can go 320 miles, the AWD variant can go 325 miles, and the Long Range (RWD) variant can handle 350 miles. Tesla is also ditching plans to release Autosteer as a standard Cybertruck feature bundled into Autopilot. Instead, the automaker is offering non-Foundation Series Cybertruck owners, excluding those who have already bought Full Self-Driving (FSD) outright, one free year of FSD, which includes Autosteer. All other Teslas contain Autosteer as a standard feature within Autopilot. Previous Pause Next Unmute 0:00 / 0:10 Audi A5 replaces A4: So, what's changed? Watch More Tesla Cybertruck — Source: Tesla The range extender would have increased the AWD Cybertruck's range from 325 miles to 445-plus miles, and the tri-motor Cyberbeast's range from 320 to 440 miles with standard tires, according to Teslarati. The top–tier Cybertruck initially planned to offer up to 500 miles of range, while the RWD and AWD variants were slated to have over 250 miles of range and 300 miles of range, respectively. By comparison, competitors like Chevrolet's Silverado EV handily beat the Cybertruck with up to 492 miles of range, along with the Rivian R1T and its 390-mile range. According to KBB, Tesla is sending deposit refunds to customers who reserved a range extender, which was essentially going to be a battery half the size of the first that mounted into the Cybertruck's bed and reduced its space. Installation and removal of the range extender would have been limited to Tesla technicians. What Tesla told its qualifying Cybertruck customers Tesla released a statement to qualifying customers that read: 'Your Cybertruck VIN is eligible for a free, 1-year Full Self-Driving (Supervised) trial. As we improve our Autopilot technology, our feature sets will change. Accordingly, Autosteer will not be available for Cybertruck outside of Full Self-Driving (Supervised).' In order to qualify for the trial, eligible Cybertruck owners must subscribe to FSD by June 6, with customers able to use the rest of the one-year trial if they choose to cancel. However, Cybertrucks lack several standard Autopilot features, not just Autosteer. The standard Autopilot suite, which operates below FSD's capabilities, includes Traffic-Aware Cruise Control, Lane Assist, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Avoidance, and Forward Collision Warning in addition to Autosteer. Tesla drivers can purchase FSD outright for $8,000 or pay $99 monthly for the service. Final thoughts In early April, reports emerged that Tesla had quietly removed the range extender battery option from the Cybertruck's online configurator. We now have confirmation that the Cybertruck's peak range won't come close to what Tesla initially promised. While Tesla will likely develop a Cybertruck with more range if it decides to release future versions, Elon Musk's list of unfulfilled Tesla promises has grown even longer, and the Autosteer disappointment is salt in the wound, even with the FSD trial offer. If this sounds dramatic, remember that the new base RWD Cybertruck, which loses tons of features in a trade-off for more range, starts at $69,990, the Dual-Motor AWD variant begins at $79,990, and the Cyberbeast has a $99,990 base price. In other words, this model seems too expensive not to offer features like Autosteer and underdeliver on its range at the same time. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime.
