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Skoda Scala

In an analogous vein to its exterior, the supposedly new-age design of the Scala’s cabin doesn’t symbolize an enormous departure from what we’ve come to anticipate from Skoda.

Functionality and comfort proceed to be prioritised, nevertheless, and they’re epitomised by acquainted ‘Simply Clever’ options such because the umbrella holster within the door, the ticket holder on the driving force’s facet A-pillar, the lined dustbin within the driver’s door, and ice scraper within the gasoline filler door. For the 2024 mannequin yr, you may add to that record an non-compulsory wi-fi cellphone charger that makes use of cooling air from the automotive’s air-con system to stop your gadget from overheating whereas charging. This give attention to comfort has lengthy been an enormous draw for the model, and little doubt will probably be for the Scala too.

The 8in touchscreen of our check automotive’s Bolero infotainment system is the standout attraction in what’s an in any other case minimally populated cabin. It stands freely in direction of the entrance of a central recess within the sprint fascia, inside simple attain of the driving force. The fascia itself is completed in textured silver panelling, which extends to the door panels and helps to inject a level of color into what’s an in any other case decidedly monochrome driving setting. For the most recent facelift, in the meantime, Skoda has broadened the fabric palette of the Scala’s inside with some interesting material textiles.

Ambient lighting in varied shades of color are supplied as non-compulsory extras and can be properly value having for the extra aesthetic raise they’d introduce. Elsewhere, easy dial controls for the handbook air-con system sit in direction of the bottom of the centre stack, above a decently sized storage cubby.

The touchscreen comes as commonplace on Scala SE fashions, and is used to function a modest roster of normal options that features DAB and Bluetooth connectivity. Satellite navigation just isn’t a part of the bundle at baseline spec; you get it as an alternative together with a bigger infotainment set up, on higher-trim fashions. But the power to attach your smartphone through Android Auto or Apple CarPlay means you may nonetheless entry navigation apps resembling Google Maps or Waze.

The system itself is completely intuitive and responds to your inputs in a comparatively slick vogue. Its graphics don’t precisely stand out as being market main by way of their sophistication, however the display screen is actually clear and straightforward to learn. The identical might be mentioned of the automotive’s new digital instrument display screen.

That prolonged MQB-A0 platform pays dividends with regards to inside area. Although the Scala’s 2.65m wheelbase is shorter than that of the Ford Focus, Skoda has nonetheless been in a position to liberate a formidable quantity of rear leg room. Cabin width is tighter although, once more as a result of restrictions of the supermini-grade mannequin platform: much more comfy throughout the second row for 2 occupants than three.

In a testomony to Skoda’s nous for good inside packaging, the Scala additionally presents loads of boot area: with the 60/40 split-folding rear seats in place, this stands at 467 litres, extending to 1410 litres with the seats folded down. By comparability, the Golf and the Focus come up quick, with respective seats-up storage capacities of 380 litres and 375 litres.

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The Tesla Cybertruck Is Finally Ready! Production-spec Details Revealed As First 10 Customers Take Delivery


The electric pickup is made of a special alloy that’s corrosion-resistant and supposedly bulletproof

Nearly 4 years after it first debuted, the Tesla Cybertruck is finally ready for customers.

Gets three powertrain options and a claimed range of up to 550 km.

Top-spec tri-motor variant is called the Cyberbeast and packs over 850 PS.

Practical storage inside and in the payload area with rugged design.

All-wheel-drive variant deliveries to continue in 2024, base variant to arrive in 2025.

![Tesla Cybertruck 2024 front](https://stimg.cardekho.com/images/cms/carnewsimages/editorimages/65696153e3adf.jpg)

The [Tesla Cybertruck](https://www.cardekho.com/tesla/cybertruck) is one of the most highly anticipated vehicles in recent times, with an order book standing at 10 lakh units. Since its [debut as a pre-production concept in 2019](https://www.cardekho.com/india-car-news/tesla-cybertruck-looks-like-something-straight-out-of-the-movies-24644.htm), the outlandish electric pickup has been inching closer to production and last night, the world was introduced to the road-ready version. Here’s everything we learned about the Cybertruck from the Tesla delivery event:

### Powertrain Options

The Tesla Cybertruck will be offered with three drivetrain options: rear-wheel drive, dual-motor all-wheel-drive and tri-motor all-wheel drive. The single motor base option is said to arrive in 2025 with an estimated claimed range of just over 400 km. We do have more details available for the other two options though, with the dual motor setup packing 608 PS/ 10,000 Nm for a 0-96 kmph sprint time of 4.1 seconds. This version has an estimated range of just under 550 km.

![Tesla Cybertruck rear](https://stimg.cardekho.com/pwa/img/spacer3x2.png)

The top-spec Tesla Cybertruck has been dubbed the Cyberbeast. Its tri-motor setup will offer a combined output of 857 PS and close to 14,000 Nm of peak torque. For this one, Tesla claims a 0-96 kmph time of 2.6 seconds (minus the rollout), and an estimated range of 515 km. While still impressive given the design and performance, those range figures are a long way short of the originally promised 800 km figure.

### Faster Than A Porsche 911
Tesla EVs are known for their insane acceleration and tend to dominate the drag strip. The Cybertruck is no different and the carmaker showed it off at the event with a clip of the Cyberbeast beating a Porsche 911 (likely the base variant) on a drag strip, while also towing a Porsche 911.

### Faster Charging
Tesla has not specified the battery pack size for the Cybertruck, but it features 800V electrical infrastructure for even faster charging speeds of up to 250kW. Those speeds will be good enough to add up to 218 km of range in just 15 minutes.

### Retains Futuristic Design
When the Tesla Cybertruck debuted with its wedge-like design that seemed to be inspired by video games of an apocalyptic future, we expected the eventual production model to be more toned down and realistic. However, Tesla has taken its time to make that vision a reality, complete with the rolling tonneau cover for the loading bay. It still has a large glass roof, rides with a ground clearance of at least 432mm, and runs on 20-inch wheels. There are almost no breaks in the smooth surface design all around with LED lighting strips front and rear.

![Tesla Cybertruck interior rear](https://stimg.cardekho.com/pwa/img/spacer3x2.png)

### Built For Almost Anything
One of the boasts for the Cybertruck at its debut was that it will be tougher than any other pickup in the market. So, Tesla developed its own stainless steel super alloy for the body panels that gives the pickup great torsional rigidity and also happens to be bullet proof. During the delivery event, Tesla showcased the production-spec Cybertruck easily withstanding an assault from a .45 caliber Tommy gun, a handgun and even a submachine gun. When Tesla CEO Elon Musk was asked during the presentation why he wanted to make the Cybertruck bulletproof, he simply answered, “Why not?”

![Tesla Cybertruck storage](https://stimg.cardekho.com/pwa/img/spacer3x2.png)

Turns out, one of the reasons for the wedge-like body shape of the Tesla Cyberstruck is that this sheet metal is too stiff and cannot be stamped into other shapes. Another advantage is that this super alloy does not suffer from corrosion and does not need any paint. So, technically, you can only buy the Cybertruck in the one exterior colour.

Taking things up another notch is that the electric pickup comes with armor glass that can withstand heavy impacts from rocks and harsh weather. Consequently, it also results in a much quieter cabin. The downside of this durable design appears to be some ergonomic shortcomings, one of which is reportedly the lack of a door opening mechanism to get into the Cybertruck from the passenger side. According to some online reports, it can only be opened from the inside by the driver, or from the inside door-unlock system on the passenger side.

### Practical Too
The Tesla Cybertruck is not just about the cool stuff. It’s actually a practical pickup with a payload capacity of over 1,100kg with a space measuring 4ft wide and 6ft long. There’s additional storage in the frunk (front trunk in the absence of an engine). Furthermore, it’s quite capable off-road with lockable front and rear differentials and it can use all of its 432mm of ground clearance thanks to a flat underbody.

![Tesla Cybertruck dashboard](https://stimg.cardekho.com/pwa/img/spacer3x2.png)

It also packs independent adaptive air suspension for each corner for a comfortable ride quality. The electric pickup also packs four-wheel steering for improved maneuverability, and Tesla claims the Cybertruck has a smaller turning circle than the Model S sedan.

### Simplistic Interiors
The Tesla Cybertruck continues the trend of minimalist interiors, highlighted by the ambient lighting all around. It has a square steering wheel with the AC vents hidden into the dashboard design, with the only notable detail being the massive 18.5-inch touchscreen infotainment unit. The rear passengers also get their own 9.4-inch touchscreen unit housed in the back of the centre console tunnel. There are many options to charge other devices throughout the cabin with wireless charging, 65W USB-C ports, and 120V/240V power outlets.

Additionally, the Tesla Cybertruck has a built-in HEPA filter to protect the cabin from airborne particles. When activated to insulate the cabin entirely, Tesla calls it the Bioweapon defense mode.

### Cybertruck Prices And Deliveries
The next batch of Tesla Cybertruck deliveries will start in 2024, still for the dual-motor and tri-motor all-wheel-drive variants only. Here’s how it is priced before optional extras:

Tesla Cybertruck Variant | USD Price | Converted to INR
— | — | —
Rear wheel drive | $ 60,990 | Rs 50.80 lakh
Dual-motor AWD | $ 79,990 | Rs 66.63 lakh
Cyberbeast (AWD) | $ 99,990 | Rs 83.29 lakh

Here too, Tesla missed one of the targeted claims of a peak price tag of USD 70,000 for the fully-loaded Cybertruck. We will have to wait and see customer experiences to know if the revised pricing is justified. Tesla plans to ramp up production for the Cybertruck up to 2.5 lakh units a year, but that will take time.

![Tesla Cybertruck production line](https://stimg.cardekho.com/pwa/img/spacer3x2.png)