Video Summary
- The reviewed vehicle is the 2nd generation Rivian R1S with the LFP battery and a dual motor system.- Usable kilowatt hours are 92.5.
- The cost of the vehicle is around $80-81,000.
- The new R1S starts at $75,900.
- The R1S is an extended warranty for Tesla's battery.
- The ride quality has improved.
- New suspension set up.
- NVH has improved.
- The door does not feel as premium as the old R1.
- A whistle was coming from the windshield.
- There is a new lighting signature.
- There is a new camera in the mirror and no camera on the side.
- The dual motor will be a sweet spot for a lot of people.
- There are about 16-1700 miles on this demonstration car.
- The video ends with a review of the safety assistance software of the Rivian.
- This car was tested at 70mph in favorable weather.
- The vehicle is made with fewer ECUs, fewer feet of wiring, and is structurally rigid.
- The rear tail light bar is the same as the old one.
- The turn signal was reconfigured from front to lower sides
- I-phone on wireless charger has an issue that makes pulls up the wallet.
- A new Charging Indicator for the front is not working.
- It's needed a freequent full charging.
- It's EPA rated for 270 miles of range.
- 241 miles with one mile in range remained, 2.64kwh/mile, 91kwh used.
- There's a new key, the driver tap keys.
- It doesn't has a premium sound system.
- There's more details on what's covered with the app and the phone in vehicle.
