The new The Naked Gun may feature a futuristic police cruiser that looks like a Tesla, but sharp-eyed fans will know it’s something else entirely.
This 2025 reboot of the beloved crime-spoof franchise stars Liam Neeson as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., picking up the badge to deliver a fresh round of slapstick, sight gags, and absurd one-liners.
Directed by Akiva Schaffer, with a cast including Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, and Danny Huston, the film aims to capture the spirit of the originals while updating its humor for modern audiences.
It’s a high-energy blend of nostalgic callbacks and new comedic set pieces.
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Fans identified the car as a modified Hyundai Ioniq 6
Amid its over-the-top antics, the movie debuts a sleek electric vehicle as part of its police fleet.
Its styling, silent operation, and satirical nods to EV culture make it easy to assume it’s a Tesla.
After all, if you see a a futuristic EV on the streets, you might think of something like the Tesla Robotaxis, which are now operating in a larger area in Austin, Texas.
And since there are actually Tesla police cars out there, it’s not that far-fetched to expect the fictional EV to be a Tesla.
While the film provides no direct branding, automotive sleuths quickly identified the vehicle’s unmistakable Hyundai Ioniq 6 design cue.
The Naked Gun pokes fun at driverless cars
The choice reflects the franchise’s long-standing tradition of satirizing contemporary culture.
Just as the original films lampooned police procedurals, news media, and celebrity culture of the late ’80s and early ’90s, this reboot takes playful aim at today’s tech-obsessed world.
Our love for electric cars, and the prominence of tech billionaires become fodder for the film’s signature brand of absurdist comedy.
Critics have noted that The Naked Gun 2025 balances fan-favorite slapstick with fresh material, allowing it to stand on its own while honoring the franchise’s roots.
While it may seem like the movie is making fun of EVs, it’s actually mocking driverless cars.
After all, Liam Neeson’s character Drebin Jr. hits a cyclist when driving his old gas car, and he does so again when sitting in the driverless cop car.
Basically, it seems like technology doesn’t change much at all, at least in The Naked Gun universe.
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