Ex-GM Truck Exec On The Tesla Cybertruck: Make It Cheaper And More People Will Want It

ex-gm truck exec on the tesla cybertruck: make it cheaper and more people will want it

Tesla Cybertruck owner review

Terry Woychowski was the Chief Engineer for GM’s Full-Size Truck Platform in the 2000s. Think Chevy Silverado and the original Hummer.

The Tesla Cybertruck is arguably the most controversial pickup in recent history, with its angular design, stainless steel body panels, and bold claims about capability. Ever since it was revealed in 2019, people argued whether or not Tesla’s first-ever truck can actually do truck things.

And with more and more reservation holders getting their hands on the electric pickup, we can get a better idea of what the Cybertruck is capable of. One of those reservation holders is Terry Woychowski, who was the chief engineer for General Motors’ Full-Size Truck Platform in the 2000s (and later became Global Vice President of Quality and Vehicle Launch).

However, Tesla didn’t magically make the perfect work vehicle with the Cybertruck. The ex-GM chief engineer goes on record saying that while the car’s stainless steel panels and the manufacturing prowess behind them are remarkable, the fact that it’s a fingerprint magnet isn’t so good.

As a pickup, he highly questions whether stainless steel is the right choice. Other annoying things are also tied to the controversial design, such as the very deep dashboard that makes cleaning the windshield from the inside a pain, and the lack of visibility caused by the thick and long A-pillars. The fact that the massive single windshield wiper doesn’t sit flush with the A-pillar and leaves a visible gap isn’t great, either.

On the other hand, the quality of the video cameras that feed live images to the center touchscreen is “spectacular.” From a manufacturing perspective, the 48-volt electrical system is a big deal in Woychowski’s eyes because it has the potential to reduce cost and weight because thinner wires can be used compared to a conventional 12V system.

Four-wheel steering is a nice extra, but when it comes to the ride and handling, Woychowski says there is room for improvement, as the Cybertruck feels unrefined at times, especially when driving over hard bumps.

As a work truck, Tesla’s pickup works really well in the former GM executive’s opinion. It can carry 1,000 pounds of horse food with no problem and the included composite bed is easy to clean compared to more conventional bed liners that are akin to sandpaper.

But what do you think? Let us know in the comments below.

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