James May is renowned for his incisive opinions, and he had much to say during his test drive of the Tesla Cybertruck. Contrary to his nickname 'Captain Slow,' May didn't leave the electric pickup with a negative impression. Instead, he found himself liking it, despite not being particularly fond of trucks. So, what persuaded Elon Musk to win him over? Although the Cybertruck boasts a daring design that's challenging to manufacture, its interior remains quintessentially Tesla, featuring a large touchscreen. May's review also pointed out imperfections, such as the misaligned A-pillar sheet metal to the front fender. Despite the exterior design eliciting strong reactions, May acknowledged that it also "makes everything else look square," which is an accurate observation. May described the design as "childish," "quite humorous," and "actually very ballsy," but he expressed that he's "glad it exists." He also shared his mixed feelings about in-car displays, even Tesla's, which house all necessary controls but require drivers to divert their attention from the road to adjust certain settings. Modernity comes with its drawbacks.
While May doesn't envision himself owning a Cybertruck, he was captivated by its design and suggested to Mr. Musk that the styling could be applied to a vehicle the size of a Model Y or smaller. Whether that would look appealing remains uncertain, but if any company would attempt it, it's Tesla.
