Video Summary
The 2025 Rivian R1S Adventure trim, dual-motor, standard battery version has 533 horsepower, and goes from 0 to 60 in 4.5 seconds.A heat pump was added, reducing the front trunk space.
The blinkers are now separated from the stadium lights and are below them; overall, the stadium lights look is missed.
There is a new unlock port on the charger, so unlocking the vehicle is not required to remove the charger.
Standard features include air suspension, dual motor, Adventure interior, gear guard, heated and ventilated seats, heated steering wheel, Rivian autonomy platform with highway assist, adaptive cruise, blind spot monitoring, automatic high beams.
The car tested included the Black Mountain/Dark Ash Wood interior and the Rivian premium audio.
The total vehicle price was $80,200.
The range on this model is 258 miles due to base all-terrain tires, not range-extended ones.
The reviewer likes the appearance of the R1S.
The 3rd row seat does not fold completely flat.
There are armrests with storage, vents and speakers on either side.
The trunk also has a deep storage area.
The two buttons do not control the third row, they control the second.
The door handle is now a switch and not a mechanical handle.
The surface of the door card is a little harder.
Plenty of space in the back and plenty of rear entertainment.
Cameras have improved a lot.
The UI and UX is world class.
