Tesla May Have a Problem with the New Standard Cybertruck - First Drive Review and its SHOCKING!!

The video compares a standard AWD Cybertruck against the premium version, concluding that the $10,000 cheaper base model is a "no-brainer" because buyers miss out on very little. Its adaptive coil suspension delivers outstanding ride quality on rough roads, matching the premium feel, and serious off-road hardware like locking differentials remains standard. Interior materials and seats are solid, with only minor downgrades like weaker ventilation, no rear seat heating, and a slightly less premium center console. The most significant compromise is the stereo, which lacks the immersive bass of the premium system, while lighting and charging speed differences are negligible in real-world use. Overall, the reviewer emphasizes that unless you need air suspension for rock crawling, the standard Cybertruck offers nearly the same experience at a meaningful savings.

• ▶ 0:00 Tesla brought an AWD Cybertruck to a Tesla Owners Club of Austin event, letting attendees inspect and ride in one of very few in existence.
• ▶ 0:36 The key mechanical difference is an adaptive coil suspension with electronically controlled dampening instead of air suspension, which could change the ride experience.
• ▶ 0:57 The bed keeps the traditional tonneau cover, power outlets, and L-track mounting points, while the exterior looks identical to other Cybertrucks but wears upgraded wheels.
• ▶ 1:34 The standard Cybertruck will be tested on a bumpy gravel road at 20 mph to compare suspension against the owner's truck; unlike the premium version, it has Rally mode instead of Baja mode and no adjustable air suspension.
• ▶ 2:45 The bed keeps the same tonneau cover, switches, lights, and power outlets (one 240V, two 120V), but removes the Smuggler's Bay storage and L-track system.
• ▶ 3:35 Interior differences include a plastic center console with only a USB-C outlet (no 120V), seats that are ventilated but not cooled, rear USB ports positioned lower, and a redesigned rear vent.

• ▶ 5:34 The standard coil suspension delivers outstanding ride quality on rough roads, with the host calling the dampening "so good" and the passenger saying it feels "unbelievable."

• ▶ 6:07 You're "not missing out on anything" with the standard coil suspension unless you rock crawl or need extra clearance—it uses electronically damped coils at each corner that adjust with drive modes, replacing the air suspension behavior.

• ▶ 7:28 Serious off-road hardware remains standard: front/rear locking differentials, power biasing, and stability-control disable; Rally mode replaces Baja mode on this version, and switching modes changes pedal response and damping noticeably.

• ▶ 8:42 The standard Cybertruck’s seats are comfortable and match the premium feel, but they lack rear heating and the ventilation is weak—only pushing cabin-temperature air.
• ▶ 10:41 The stereo is the most noticeable downgrade: the standard system has weak, front-concentrated bass and lacks the immersive sound of the premium setup.
• ▶ 12:22 Overall, the reviewer concludes the stereo is essentially the only real thing you’re missing out on with the standard model; ride, seats, and materials are otherwise solid.
• ▶ 12:28 The Standard Cybertruck is $10,000 cheaper than Premium, retains heated seats/wheel, power frunk, tonneau, and tailgate — a "no-brainer" per the host.
• ▶ 14:05 Lighting difference is minor: a thin rear sliver and missing front corner lights, which the host says drivers will rarely notice.
• ▶ 15:06 Charging peak is 325 kW vs. 500 kW, but with only five 500 kW stalls, real-world 0–80% time is just ~2 minutes longer — not worth the extra cost.

• ▶ 0:00 Event Intro and AWD Cybertruck Overview (0:00 - 1:34) - Host introduces the AWD Cybertruck and covers mechanical, bed, and exterior differences.
• ▶ 1:34 Pre-Ride Details and Interior Differences (1:34 - 5:25) - Covers the planned ride/off-road modes, tailgate/front-end details, and interior comparisons.
• ▶ 5:25 Ride Test: Quality, Suspension, and Off-Road Modes (5:25 - 8:44) - Ride quality demo and off-road suspension/electronically damped coil observations during the drive.
• ▶ 8:44 Seat Comfort, Durability, and Stereo (8:44 - 12:28) - Seat materials/comfort, ventilation, and the stereo difference versus the premium model.
• ▶ 12:26 Value, Lighting, Charging, and Final Summary (12:26 - 15:46) - Value comparison, lighting differences, charging speed, and final impressions of the truck.