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A mom in a Toyota Sienna pulls a Cybertruck out of a treacherous sandpit
What 4WD truck is unable to get out of this?
The Toyota probably has front wheel drive only.
And who didn't get the memo yet that Cybertrucks are notoriously useless in any real offroad situation.
Fuck Elon, Fuck TESLA and it's a disguised blessing because it helps other e-car manufacturers get a slice of market. Yay!
The recent Toyota Sienna has 4WD option and can very good power by using the battery. After seeing the Technology Connections video I think if you want a bigger car the Sienna is the best.
https://youtu.be/KnUFH5GX_fI
I inherited an older Sienna last year and its been eye-opening just how incredibly practical minivans are for almost any use case where one might want/need a large vehicle. I keep saying that most truck drivers who actually want to haul shit don't realize that what they actually want is a minivan. Same goes for most large SUV drivers. Just get a minivan!
the Sienna has been the best choice for a couple decades now
The article says thats its one of the rare 2 wheelers
Says that it Could be one of the <200 sold
Yes, you only see the rear wheels spin. Also, the Toyota looks to not be in the sand pit.
Torque vectoring. Is 10/10
You mean on the cybercuck? I noticed that but it's just not enough to make me like it.
No on the toyota.
the fuck is he doing with the steering wheel
So.... this is actuality the only part of this video I didn't laugh at...
In sand and snow, keeping the wheels stationary only serves to dig the hole you're in deeper and deeper. Turning the wheels back and forth serves to widen and possibly lower the angle of the slope of the hole you find your tires digging, this making it easier to dislodge the vehicle. I'm my experience, its hit or ms whether it helps, but it's far from the worst thing to try.
Digging a hole with his tires?
Any situation. Even the boot leaks water apparently, and the official solution is to use tubs
I legit can't think of why you would buy it, as there are other EV Utes out there which seem better
The only good thing is that like the VW Beetle there might be collectors value in this (or like the Yugo)