First Drive! Rivian R1S Tri Motor Not What I Expected

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The Rivian R1S is available in several motor configurations. The reviewed model has a tri-motor setup with 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds. The vehicle tested has a claimed 371-mile range; off-road tires reduce the range to 310-311 miles. The vehicle has 20-inch wheels, off-road tires, and yellow brakes with the Rivian logo. The color of the SUV is El Cap Granite, which is attractive. The "dark out package" darkens the badges. The interior features dark brown ash wood trim. It has gen-2 door handles, with a button for electric release and a manual release as backup. The floor mats are high-quality and the seats are stitched. The Ascend Black Mountain Brown Ash Wood interior is classy with ambient lighting. You can unlock 500 dollars to be used in the Rivian Gear Shop via a referral code. The back row has USB-C charging ports. There's a mix of Patagonia and Porsche design elements. The LFP battery in the base model can be charged to 100%. The entry-level trim has most features. The electrochromatic glass roof is not on the base model and is a feature of the 2500 dollar Sound and Vision package for dual motor trim and above. R1S's don’t appear to depreciate as much as other EVs.  The air suspension moves the car about 5 inches up and down. Off-road mode has drift mode, rock crawl, and rally modes.  Conserve mode increases range by switching to front-wheel drive, but can prematurely wear out front tires. Even the "slowest" Rivian does 0-60 in 4.5 seconds.