FYI: A Tesla amateur racer highlights the transformative nature of the Cybertruck’s new Off-Road Mode, urging reviewers to reassess the vehicle following its recent updates.
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A Tesla racer is making waves by urging the automotive community to reconsider their evaluations of the Tesla Cybertruck, especially in light of its latest off-road capabilities. Craig Coker, an accomplished amateur racer with 15 electric vehicle track records to his name, believes that recent updates have significantly enhanced the Cybertruck’s off-road potential.
Craig Coker, no stranger to the Cybertruck, has put the vehicle through its paces both on the track and in rigorous environments. He was the driver behind the wheel of the Unplugged Performance Cybertruck that competed in the grueling King of the Hammers event this past February.
According to Coker, the implementation of the over-the-air (OTA) Off-Road Mode is a game-changer. He suggests that those who previously reviewed the Cybertruck should revisit the vehicle. “The OTA updates of the off-road features in Cybertruck have exceeded my expectations. Any company that did an early review should strongly consider doing a follow-up review. Night and day difference,” Coker posted on X.
When the Cybertruck was initially reviewed, it lacked key off-road functionalities such as the front and rear differential lockers, which were only activated later. This led to critical assessments of the Cybertruck’s off-road abilities, some of which were fueled by viral videos depicting the vehicle stuck in seemingly simple terrain. Despite some of these issues being attributed to driver error, they fostered a negative narrative around the Cybertruck’s off-road performance. Social media groups like Reddit’s r/Cyberstuck underscore just how controversial the Cybertruck has become.
However, in light of these updates, the once-criticized features have matured into a cohesive and high-performance off-road system. Coker’s insights suggest that a reevaluation could reveal a vastly improved vehicle, potentially altering public perception and reviewer opinions alike.
Tesla’s Off-Road Mode update brings a new suite of capabilities that weren’t available during early reviews, making it a pertinent time for critics to give this revolutionary vehicle another shot. Those willing to take another look may find a vehicle that now delivers on its ambitious promises.
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William Kouch, Editor of Electric Vehicles at Automotive.fyi
