Video Summary
The Rivian R1S is a trimotor variant with subtle adjustments from the previous version. There's a huge fan base for this vehicle. This electric vehicle looks electric, but it's subtle.There’s a slightly smaller frunk space now, but it allows for a better heat pump for increased efficiency. The frunk is still very generous and has a light and cargo pockets. It has a drain port and a reversible rugged, rubberized floor side.
It has a motorized charge port, which is liked by some for its ritualistic nature. Others are concerned about potential theft. The vehicle has a dedicated button for unlatching the charge port.
There are subtle details in the dynamic adventure lighting. The vehicle has hidden Rivian logos.
The interior feels like a jeep with a boxy feel, and the steering wheel feels quality. A big center display dominates, but with high camera quality.
There's an issue with the automatic camera pop-up feature when speeds are really low. Drivers need to engage this manually. There is a delay when approaching to unlock. The extended door handle is appreciated for its grip.
This has a brand with a very strong brand presence. The brand has attention to detail and uniformity, with everything feeling like it belongs together.
The locking sound resembles a bird sound. People appreciate that this is a nature brand and that it plays around with typical bobs and beeps.
The third-row seats have head room and knee room. The third row has a cup holder and a USB-C port. The load floor has a pretty cool design that they figured out in order to give you a flat tailgate while having a carpeted coverage. There is the option to move tie downs. There's an Air compressor and the hose reaches all four tires. There are AC and DC outlets.
The vehicle lacks the typical glovebox. The UI elements almost completely dominate the screen. The driving dynamics are good, but are a little bouncy, with an assisted cruise control. The suspension has also been improved with different updates.
