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Obvious what Elon’s cryptic “Only for the next 10 days” and attempted backtrack with “depends on demand” re the new $59,990 Cybertruck AWD really means.
Model Y proves the playbook
• RWD $39,990 • AWD $41,990 • Premium RWD $44,990 • Premium AWD $48,990 • Perf AWD $57,490
Cybertruck today:
• Dual AWD $59,990 (10 days only) • Premium AWD $79,990 • Cyberbeast $99,990
Last year’s stripped single-motor RWD ($69,990, manual tonneau, no Vault power, cloth seats) flopped hard and was killed after 5 months. Buyers want the real truck.
The 2019 unveil always promised a full-featured base RWD.
So here’s the obvious next step that mirrors Model Y:
• Single Motor RWD (powered tonneau/Vault, adaptive suspension, Powershare, full utility): ~$54,990 • Dual AWD: $59,990 • Premium RWD: ~$69,990 • Premium AWD: $79,990 • Cyberbeast: $99,990
Real entry price for contractors & families. 4680 costs falling + production ramp = these numbers work.
Elon’s 4-word reply isn’t random — it’s the signal the full tiered lineup is coming. Entry price dropping but not on the dual motor AWD.
$54,990 feature-complete RWD the missing piece?
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