Tesla Cybertruck roasted by Toyota dealership over ‘mom features’ in latest ad – popular alternative is $40k cheaper

A TOYOTA dealership has clapped back at a Tesla-owning mom with its own viral TikTok video.

A Cybertruck -owning mother posted a well-watched video praising dozens of family-friendly features in the electric pickup , but the dealership’s response TikTok gained a ton of online traction.

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In March, a Cybertruck owner ( @TechieDani ) posted a video of the Tesla’s mom-focused features.

The owner highlighted several car attributes, including back seat doors that open at a 90-degree angle, a tonneau cover, a large bed, and the spacious second row.

The video has since gone viral with nearly 3,000 comments.

The commenters have not been impressed with the same Cybertruck traits.

“So, basically, it’s like any other car out there,” one driver said in the March post’s comments section.

Hundreds of content creators have entered the fray with droves of TikToks, stitching similar features in hundreds of cars across the US market.

Toyota of Hattiesburg added their response video three days ago, pinning the full-size Toyota Sequoia SUV against the electric pickup.

“Why get a Cybertruck when you can get a Sequoia?” a Mississippi-based Toyota dealership ( @ToyotaofHattiesburg ) wrote in their video’s caption.

The dealership posted a video of a representative smugly and silently responding to each feature highlighted by the Cybertruck-owning mom.

When the mom closed the Cybertruck’s tonneau cover to prevent rain from entering the trunk, the dealership’s rep closed the Sequoia’s trunk.

The mom also praised the Cybertruck’s center console storage area for a purse.

But the dealership responded by throwing a pocketbook onto the passenger-side floor.

The Sequoia is a vastly different vehicle from the Cybertruck.

The Toyota Sequoia is a full-size, three-row SUV that prioritizes practicality. It focuses on family-friendly features and traditional off-road capability.

About the Tesla Cybertruck

There are three trim levels to the esteemed EV pick up, starting from $81,000 and going up to $101,000 depending on the trim level.

With either the single or tri-motor configuration, the Cybertruck is more than just funky looks and sharp angles. The EV pickup boasts 600 horsepower with the dual-motor configuration, and the tri-motor goes up to 834 horsepower. With 100 percent torque at zero RPM due to electric motors, the truck can reportedly tow up to 11,000 pounds.

The range, despite the heft, is an average of 340 miles, and the Supercharger network can add between 128 and 136 miles within just 15 minutes of quick charging. Zero to 60 times for both the dual and tri-motor variants are under four seconds.

While the starting price for the dual and tri-motor configuration is steep at $81,895 and $101,985, a rear-wheel drive version is coming in 2025 that will start at $62,985.

Source: Car and Driver

The Tesla Cybertruck, on the other hand, is an all-electric, futuristic pickup designed to turn heads with its angular design and cutting-edge tech.

The Sequoia has a mild-hybrid powertrain that operates with a gas-dominant engine.

Sequoia’s base price is also $40,000 lower than the current cheapest Cybertruck offerings after Tesla made a major pricing policy shift away from its $60,000 series.

But the dealership’s TikTok stitch has over 2,500 comments praising the hyperbolic Cybertruck take.

“Cybertruck drivers will be like, ‘It’s got four doors!’ like it’s a new concept,” a commenter said.

Toyota of Hattiesburg told The U.S. Sun that the dealership had been “thrilled” with the positive response to the TikTok.

“By incorporating a bit of humor and highlighting key features, we were able to showcase the Sequoia’s strengths as a family-friendly vehicle, as well as Toyota’s overall commitment to quality,” the dealership said in a statement to The U.S. Sun.

“The enthusiastic engagement from viewers has been rewarding for our team, as it reflects the impact of creative content that resonates with our audience.”