Video Summary
Here is the summary:- The R1S has 835 horsepower and 908 pound-feet of torque.
- Dual motor versions start at $78,000, with the quad-motor large battery version costing just under $100,000, boasting a 289-mile range.
- The R1S has better handling due to its lower center of gravity.
- It’s a 7,000 pound SUV with 0-60 acceleration in 3 seconds.
- The R1S has a shorter wheelbase than the R1T.
- It is prone to oversteer, especially in sport mode.
- Compared to the R1T, the steering in the R1S isn’t as good; it's less communicative and sharp.
- There's a lot of wind noise.
- There's no Apple CarPlay.
- Four digital buttons are needed to adjust the steering wheel.
- The R1S feels more like an electric Land Rover Defender.
- Over-the-air updates can fix some of the identified issues.
- The reviewers find the minimalist design appealing.
- Interior materials feel American premium, as opposed to European high-end luxury.
- With the back row up, the trunk space isn’t huge, but the seats fold flat.
- The reviewers like the lifestyle, and cool features, such as the flashlight in the door and self-leveling camping mode.
- The video concludes that the reviewers would still take the truck due to its overall package of features, even if the SUV works really well for larger families.
