Video Summary
The new Rivian R1S has:- There is a new refreshed generation R1T and R1S.
- Cost savings were made in some material qualities.
- New features are added to the new generation.
- High-cost initial vehicle
- The earlier version of the tires features a pothole guarantee
- The video mentions Star Charge, Nokian Tires, and Amber for car coverage.
- In the R1S, there is reduced mechanical door action.
- The reviewer describes the new vehicle sound system as one that has gotten worse over time. The reviewer states that the sound system peaked with the Meridian system in early model R1T.
- New RGB LED lights.
- New Matrix LED lights that are not fully legal in the US
- The LFP offers 270 miles EPA.
- Reviewer said that LFP batteries must visit its 100% mark for calibration, or they might shut off.
- All ECUs simplified.
- Reduced miles of wiring.
- Changed how the R1S gets manufactured and changed the structural rigidity.
- A new and more powerful computer to power everything.
- An interesting point to note is the cameras are much better in the new gen.
- Third-row heated seats.
- 533 horsepower.
- Power can be increased by lowering the suspension.
- New LFP battery.
- All ECUs are simplified.
- Four cameras built into mirrors.
- There’s no tax credit on the newer cars and the used models are more expensive.
- The vehicle now has a zoning architecture to help control areas in the car individually.
- Overall, the base LFP dual motor is a great value, and the car performs beautifully.
