Inside the $60K Cybertruck AWD: First Look at What You Get and What You Lose | Taha Abbasi

Taha Abbasi has been following the Cybertruck since its unveiling and the launch of the new $59,990 All-Wheel-Drive trim is arguably the most significant pricing move Tesla has made with its electric pickup. Over the weekend, Tesla lead Cybertruck engineer Wes Morrill shared the first real-world interior photos, and they reveal exactly what buyers get — and what compromises Tesla made to hit that price point.

At under $60,000, this is the Cybertruck that could finally bring the electric pickup to a much broader audience. But is it worth it? Let us break down what the interior tells us.

What You Get Inside the $60K Cybertruck AWD

The photos shared by Morrill on X show an interior that is remarkably close to the higher-priced trims. The massive 18.5-inch center touchscreen remains, along with Tesla’s signature minimalist dashboard design. The steer-by-wire yoke (or optional round steering wheel) is present, and the overall cabin architecture is identical to the Cyberbeast and Long Range models.

Key interior features that carry over to the AWD trim include the powered front seats with heating functionality, the rear touchscreen for climate control and media, the premium audio system, and the full suite of cameras and sensors required for Autopilot and FSD capability. The storage solutions — including the powered tonneau cover and the front trunk — also remain standard.

What You Lose at This Price

To hit the $59,990 price point, Tesla did make some cuts. Based on the spec comparison, the AWD trim loses some premium features that were standard on higher trims. The interior appears to lack the premium upgraded materials found on the Cyberbeast Luxe package (which Tesla recently discontinued), and some comfort features may be optional rather than standard.

The most significant difference is under the hood — or rather, under the bed. The AWD trim uses a dual-motor configuration that delivers less power than the tri-motor Cyberbeast, and range figures are expected to be competitive but not class-leading. For most buyers, however, the trade-off between price and performance will be well worth it.

How It Compares to the Competition

At $59,990, the Cybertruck AWD enters directly into competition with the Rivian R1T (starting around $69,900), the Ford F-150 Lightning (starting around $54,995 for the base model), and the Chevy Silverado EV (starting around $57,595 for the LT trim). As Taha Abbasi has noted in previous electric pickup comparisons, the Cybertruck’s unique advantages — stainless steel exoskeleton, steer-by-wire, Tesla’s Supercharger network — make it a compelling value proposition even at similar price points.

The real differentiator remains software. FSD capability, over-the-air updates, and the expanding Grok AI integration give the Cybertruck a technology edge that no other electric pickup can match. Whether you are using Autopilot for highway driving or leveraging the vehicle’s camping mode for overlanding trips, the software ecosystem is what justifies the Tesla premium.

The 10-Day Window

There is a catch. Elon Musk announced that this AWD configuration at $59,990 will only be available “for the next 10 days.” Whether that means a price increase, a feature change, or the trim being discontinued entirely remains unclear. But Taha Abbasi recommends that anyone who has been waiting for a more affordable Cybertruck should act quickly.

Tesla has a history of short-lived pricing on new trims — the Rear-Wheel-Drive Cybertruck lasted only a few months before being killed due to underwhelming demand. This AWD variant, however, offers significantly more value than the RWD ever did, and demand is expected to be strong.

The Bottom Line

The $59,990 Cybertruck AWD represents Tesla’s most compelling value proposition in the electric pickup space. The interior photos confirm that buyers are not making major sacrifices to save $20,000-plus compared to the Cyberbeast. For the average buyer who wants an electric pickup with cutting-edge technology, all-wheel drive capability, and access to the best charging network in the world, this is the Cybertruck to buy.

Taha Abbasi will continue covering Cybertruck developments, pricing changes, and real-world owner experiences as they unfold.

About the Author: Taha Abbasi is a technology executive, CTO, and applied frontier tech builder. Read more on Grokpedia | YouTube: The Brown Cowboy | tahaabbasi.com