R1T vs Cybertruck Tug-o-War

[Newtonrj]

Motor Trend article where 2024 R1T Gen 2 tri-motor is pulling against a Tesla Cybertruck beast tri-motor. Spoiler, no clear winner on two pulls but Rivian is declared the winner of both pulls and the event.

https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2025-rivian-r1t-tri-max-vs-tesla-cybertruck-beast-tug-of-war/

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[JeromePowell]

I thought it was pretty lame since they could have tried in an area with harder-packed soil.

 

[Donald Stanfield]

I'm surprised the CT's hitch didn't snap off.

 

[Brian-MS90D]

Nice link. Fun to watch.

I wonder why they didn't do one on pavement?

 

[Riviot]

Nice link. Fun to watch.

I wonder why they didn't do one on pavement?

Ripping a subframe off in under 2 seconds isn't entertaining, gets less clicks.

 

[Electrified Outdoors]

How to dig holes with tires. The Rivian dug a deeper hole so it won.

 

[tjrivian]

Ripping a subframe off in under 2 seconds isn't entertaining, gets less clicks.

Seems like that would be VERY entertaining.

 

[Donald Stanfield]

Seems like that would be VERY entertaining.

Not if you own a CT.

 

[Glembi2]

Not if you own a CT.

/cue obligatory “It’s a design feature, not a flaw!” comment

Ya know this reminds me of one of my dad-in-law’s jokes from his Army days. A young soldier walks into the barracks and sits down next to group who are having too much fun. One says “48, 90, 13” and the others bust out laughing. The young soldier asks what is so funny. One responds “we all know the same jokes so we refer to them by number. Here, you try.”

The young soldier clears his throat and says “72, 23, 16.”

Silence.

The older soldier responds “it is all in the delivery.”

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