2024 Tesla Cybertruck: Off-road details revealed

Information posted on the platform formerly known as Twitter shows the Cybertruck will be equipped with two off-road modes: Overland and Baja.

Overland mode is said to provide “more consistent handling and better overall traction while driving on rock, gravel, deep snow, or sand”. While Baja mode, as the name suggests, will provide more balance and grip on faster off-road trails – or as Tesla put it, “vehicle balance is improved and the vehicle handles more freely when Stability Assist is set to Minimal”.

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A Trail Assist function will also be incorporated into the Cybertruck, which acts like cruise control but is tailored for off-roading, and it will assist with hill ascent and descent control by preventing the wheels from slipping. Plus, a Slippery Surface function will provide increased traction on slick, ice- and snow-covered roads.

The dual-motor Cybertruck’s front and rear diff locks can be toggled on and off via the vehicle’s in-cabin interface. The tri-motor CyberBeast steps things up a notch by having a virtual locked rear differential which is always working in Overland mode.

As can be seen in the above image, the ride height can be adjusted (high, very high and extract), and a Wade mode button can be spotted, presumably to assist with difficult water crossings.

In addition, the Cybertruck will feature a CyberTent mode, which is said to level out the suspension to provide a flat surface to camp in comfort. Plus, all lighting and AC outlets can be controlled in-cabin.

Speculation was rife the Cybertruck could be sold in Australia when a unit was spotted in Sydney recently, but those whispers were muted when Tesla confirmed the left-hand drive vehicle is here to tour showrooms across Australia and New Zealand to help drive sales of its Model 3 and Model Y.