Mill Operator Displays 'Promotional Phrase' on Cybertruck Rear
Owner Says "Bought for Business Use, Carries a Lot of Cargo"
A vehicle owner using Tesla's Cybertruck, which has not been officially released in Korea, to promote a mill has become a hot topic among netizens. On the 8th, a YouTube channel dealing with automotive content, 'BPD,' uploaded a video titled 'A subscriber has taken delivery of a Tesla Cybertruck to make deliveries.' In the video, Mr. A, who purchased the Cybertruck to deliver products from his mill, said, "I have been running the mill for 17 years," and added, "I just briefly posted it from the mart, but I didn't expect so many people to see it. Some comments even asked if it was photoshopped."
On the 8th, the YouTube channel 'BPD,' which deals with automobile-related content, uploaded a video titled 'A subscriber took delivery of a Tesla Cybertruck to make deliveries.' Online community
Mr. A, who has preferred Tesla vehicles and tried several models before, said he decided to purchase the Cybertruck considering its practicality, such as storage capacity. He said, "I thought I could buy at least one truck with a bit of a loan," and added, "It can carry a lot of cargo. The truck bed part is detachable, so the garlic smell doesn't linger, and I think it's a practical vehicle." Since it is a pickup truck purchased for business use, he also mentioned that he can receive VAT refund benefits. Mr. A revealed that some functions do not work because the model was directly imported, as it is not officially released in Korea. He said, "Automatic parking doesn't work, and most importantly, Autopilot (self-driving) doesn't work."
When asked about the advantages of the vehicle, he said, "The best thing is that it can carry a lot of cargo. The electronic steering wheel and button-type turn signals are convenient. The ride comfort is better than the Model X," and added, "When carrying goods and going for delivery, the room mirror is not visible, but I could see through the rear camera, so it was convenient." He continued, "I can also see other vehicles' turn signals," and said, "Since it detects even parts that people can't see, you can say it drives better." To those hoping to purchase a Cybertruck, he said, "It's literally a truck," and warned, "You shouldn't think of it as a daily car." He also said, "No matter how good the car is, after a few months, it's the same. People stare at it now, but after a few months, it's all the same."
Last September, Tesla unveiled the 'Cybertruck' for the first time in Korea at the '2024 Auto Salon Week' held at KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. Photo by Jin-Hyung Kang
Earlier, Mr. A attracted attention by posting on Instagram a photo of the Cybertruck's rear with promotional phrases for the mill's red pepper powder and sesame oil. The post surpassed 3.4 million views within a week, with over 300 comments. Netizens responded humorously with comments like, "Did you buy a building in Gangnam with the mill?" and "As expected, oil money."
Meanwhile, Tesla's recently released Cybertruck is an electric pickup truck measuring 5.7 meters in length, 2.2 meters in width, and weighing 3.1 tons, characterized by its futuristic design and heavy exterior made of stainless steel alloy. Although it has not yet been released in Korea, it is known to be distributed domestically through direct importers and others. Last November, singer G-Dragon attracted attention by appearing at Incheon Airport driving one. Also, last month, it was reported that singer and musical actor Kim Junsu is the first Cybertruck owner in Korea, drawing attention. At that time, a foreign car direct import company announced this news and revealed that Kim Junsu even used air transport to receive the Cybertruck quickly.
© The Asia Business Daily(www.asiae.co.kr). All rights reserved.
