HERE'S WHY THE PRODUCTION CYBERTRUCK IS A FAILURE

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The Smoking Tire's review of the Tesla Cybertruck is overwhelmingly negative, labeling the production version a failure. The reviewer criticizes its design for compromising practicality, citing poor build quality with "atrocious" panel gaps and misaligned body panels. Significant concerns are raised about pedestrian safety due to the sharp edges and the vehicle's inability to meet European safety standards. Practicality issues include a high bed rail that hinders access, a sharp edge on the tailgate that can cause injury, and a useless rear-view mirror when the tonneau cover is closed. The reviewer also points out that the Cybertruck is more expensive and offers less range and towing capacity than initially promised, with features like a limited-slip differential only arriving via software updates months after release. While acknowledging innovative features like steer-by-wire and the 48v system, the reviewer argues these don't necessitate the radical design, which ultimately leads to poor execution and a vehicle that fails to serve traditional truck functions effectively, deeming it an underdeveloped "fashion statement" or "meme" rather than a functional evolution of the pickup truck.