Why the Slate Truck Only Costs $25K(edmunds.com) |
Why the Slate Truck Only Costs $25K(edmunds.com) |
It's hard to estimate how important that might be now that all other cars force them on everyone.
Or is this another iPhone Mini / Framework / sports wagon where a small, passionate minority ends up disappointed and angry that their priorities are not shared by the mainstream?
I sincerely hope for the former. We need lower-cost vehicles, I like diverse product offerings, and this is a purist’s take on a small truck. But then I like small phones, (the idea of) repairable laptops, and sports wagons.
Do we know that? The website seems silent on the topic, unless I've missed something.
(Anyone seen detailed dimensions specs?)
https://www.slateforums.com/forum/threads/slate-truck-dimens...
The width is 50 some inches but the wheel wells are there so you may need some 2x4 or something to keep plywood from flexing over them. And the length of the bed isn’t near 8 feet so you’d need the bed open and the boards strapped in.
This jalopnik article had some helpful measurements: https://www.jalopnik.com/1845231/slate-pickup-bed-fit-every-...
The Slate is like the original Nintendo Wii - swapping sophistication for fun.
Also, like many contemporary vehicles it still has that snubbed nose design that limits vision of low profile objects in front of the vehicle. It's a design choice, not a necessity. Wonder why given it was a blank slate design,
Your other question is about.. bed vibes? That's not a real spec (for any truck builder). You can put a 100x4 sheet rock in any 4'+ wide bed.. best of luck to the person behind you. Don't forget the red flag (day) or light (at night).. in north america.