The Slate Truck Needs A Four-Door Version!

[cadblu]

This rendering was created by Inside EVs


"Our fictional rendering depicts a slightly larger Slate with three-row seating. It could be pivotal for the company's ambitious production target."

 

[Chadsfantasygarage]

I’ve done a couple renders myself on different wheelbases including the current 2 door wheelbase.

 

[TheShark]

Looking at those renderings I can see why they went with a 2dr model 😁

 

[Chadsfantasygarage]

Looking at those renderings I can see why they went with a 2dr model 😁

haha. I actually think there's plenty of room for rear doors on the current wheelbase but based on the images of the naked "Skateboard" they didn't future proof for that addition later for some reason.

 

[JeffVA]

They already have one. It's called a Maverick

 

[MotoGary]

If I add up everything I’ve read that people wish the Slate had, suddenly you’ve got a $100K Rivian. Kinda misses the whole point.

 

[renostever]

I’ll concede that 2-dr pickups are rare these days but I rarely see more than one or two people in any vehicle. And I chuckle when I see the huge 4-dr pickups unable to carry 4x8 sheet goods within their beds at the lumber yard. If you want a truck, buy a truck; if you want to haul people, buy a car.

 

[E90400K]

I’ll concede that 2-dr pickups are rare these days but I rarely see more than one or two people in any vehicle. And I chuckle when I see the huge 4-dr pickups unable to carry 4x8 sheet goods within their beds at the lumber yard. If you want a truck, buy a truck; if you want to haul people, buy a car.

I had that same thought process when I went from a 2-dr 7' 1st Gen Ranger to a 10th Gen 2-dr F-150. Harriet Homeoner can get by hauling 4x8 sheet in a small truck in limited fashion. Really no need to have a full sized bed following you around all the time.

I now have a 4-dr 5' 6" truck. A good blend for all around duty.

 

[Mad Mac]

I miss my two door cars and trucks.
1962 Buick Skylark Convertible
1964 Fiat 850 "Limousine"
1970 VW Squareback
1970 Saab Sonett
1974 Honda Civic (all time favorite)
1980 Dodge Pickup
1985 Mitsubishi Mirage Turbo (2nd favorite)
1995 Nissan Hardbody Pickup (3rd favorite)

And the one I still have.
1998 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Admittedly most were second cars,
but the Fiat and VW served a family of four
while stationed in West Germany.

 

[E90400K]

If I add up everything I’ve read that people wish the Slate had, suddenly you’ve got a $100K Rivian. Kinda misses the whole point.

Yeah, range-extended, 4-door, 8-foot, EV truck that can pull 10,000 pounds...

 

[E90400K]

The renders have the front door too long. In reality a 4-door cab would have shorter (less long) front doors.

 

[JeffVA]

Yeah, range-extended, 4-door, 8-foot, EV truck that can pull 10,000 pounds...

I was thinking the same thing. With all the add ons people are hoping for why don't they just get a Cybertruck

 

[Chadsfantasygarage]

The renders have the front door too long. In reality a 4-door cab would have shorter (less long) front doors.

They don’t seem that long to me, but I assumed Slate would want to use the same front doors on a 4 door to cut costs. That’s what the Jeep JK/JL/JT does, but the 6G Bronco has longer doors for the 2 door. I think the current Suzuki Jimny also has different doors for 2/4 door front doors. Makes sense for rear seat access with a 2 door but obviously more expensive than common front doors for different body styles.

 

[slateya]

I am totally good with a 2 door. Keep the price down and hurry up with making them already.

 

[AZFox]

Doug DeMuro thinks two-door is a no-go. (I disagree.)