Consumer Reports (CR) has released its evaluation of the Tesla Cybertruck, highlighting various issues with the all-electric pickup. However, the review stands out as one of the more balanced assessments of the vehicle’s controversial, industrial design.
While Consumer Reports pointed out some commonly mentioned criticisms of the Cybertruck, including its sizable A-pillars that can hinder visibility while turning and the absence of physical buttons in the interior, the publication also recognized its innovative features, such as the steer-by-wire system and its impressive truck capabilities.
In the review, Consumer Reports’ evaluator, Alex Knizek, noted that several of the Cybertruck’s practical features, like the powered tonneau cover, function effectively. He remarked that while the vehicle’s unique design exposes flaws in its construction, it is among the better-assembled Teslas he has encountered.
Interestingly, Consumer Reports highlighted the lack of driver-assist features in the Cybertruck, despite previously criticizing Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) for being less effective or safe compared to rival systems, such as General Motors’ Super Cruise.
One reason for the balanced and informative nature of Consumer Reports’ evaluation could be Knizek’s evident expertise regarding Tesla and electric vehicles in general. This allowed him to assess the Cybertruck based on its own strengths as a truck and as an electric vehicle, contrasting with other reviewers who may have approached it from a negative angle due to its design and the controversial reputation of Tesla and Elon Musk.
Check out Consumer Reports’ review of the Cybertruck in the video below.
