The Tesla Cybertruck UAE debut gave us the chance to see Tesla’s much-anticipated pickup in person. It has been on US roads for a while, and online opinions are divided, but seeing it up close changes things. We had an exclusive look at the Cybertruck in Abu Dhabi, and here is everything that stood out.
Key takeaways
- A stainless steel body with a signature armoured glass windscreen built to resist stone chips.
- The largest windscreen wiper ever fitted to a production car.
- About 5.97 metres long and taller than our 165 cm presenter.
- A powered tonneau cover, hidden storage that can hold water, and plug points for camping.
- Steer-by-wire with rear-wheel steering, a rear passenger screen and a huge glass roof.
Tesla Cybertruck exterior: up close in the UAE
Tesla has thought about the Cybertruck from the ground up. The wheels are designed specifically for this truck to give it stability, the windscreen wiper is the largest ever installed on a production car, and the stainless steel body gives it a shine you only really appreciate in person. The windscreen glass is designed to stand up to impacts from stones and rock chips at high speed.
Online, a lot of people talk about fingerprints on the steel. When we touched it, there were some marks, but fewer than we expected. The wheels are massive, with chunky tyres, and the scale of the truck is striking: at 165 cm, our presenter is shorter than the top of the Cybertruck, and it measures about 5.97 metres long.
Built for off-roading and camping
At the end of the day, the Cybertruck is a pickup, designed to carry things and to go off-road. Drop the tailgate and the bed reveals some clever touches:
- A hard-wearing, scratch-resistant bed surface
- An electric tonneau cover that closes with a press and hold of a button, keeping your load concealed
- A hidden storage compartment that can also hold a large amount of water for camping
- Plug points in the bed for your electric gear when you are out in the desert
Inside the Cybertruck
Climbing aboard feels like sitting inside a Transformer. The rear-view mirror looks tiny for the size of the truck because there are cameras everywhere. Interestingly, there is no Tesla branding on the outside; inside, everything is about the Cybertruck itself.
You get the ambient lighting familiar from the Model 3 and Model Y, a large central screen, cup holders and good storage cubbies. The steering wheel is small, the system is steer-by-wire, and the rear wheels turn quite a lot, which helps manoeuvre the truck. Model 3 and Model Y drivers we spoke to at the event said the Cybertruck is actually easier to steer than their cars.
Rear seats and space
The back seat is spacious, with massive legroom and headroom and a huge glass roof overhead. Rear passengers get their own screen for streaming on the move, and there is a small glass section that links through to the bed.
When will the Tesla Cybertruck come to the UAE?
At the time of our first look, there were no dates for when the Cybertruck would arrive in the UAE. What we can say is that when it does, it will give a lot of trucks a run for their money. Watch our full Cybertruck video and see Tesla’s official Cybertruck page for the latest specifications.
Tesla Cybertruck UAE: frequently asked questions
Has the Tesla Cybertruck been seen in the UAE?
Yes. Social Kandura had an exclusive first look at the Tesla Cybertruck on display in Abu Dhabi in August 2024.
How big is the Tesla Cybertruck?
It is about 5.97 metres long and taller than a 165 cm adult standing beside it.
What is the Cybertruck body made of?
The Cybertruck has a stainless steel body, paired with a tough windscreen designed to resist stone and rock chips.
Is the Tesla Cybertruck good for camping?
It has a powered tonneau cover, hidden storage that can hold water and plug points in the bed, which make it well suited to camping trips.
Is the Cybertruck hard to drive because of its size?
It uses steer-by-wire with rear-wheel steering, and Tesla drivers at the event said it felt easier to steer than a Model 3 or Model Y.
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