Video Summary
- It’s priced from $92,000 USD. The range starts from under $80,000.- Has a quad motor setup and is the “go-fast” version.
- Has no direct competitors, though its closest competitors would be the Kia EV9, Tesla Model X, and Mercedes EQS SUV.
- Offers a stack of colors to choose from for an additional $2,500 USD.
- Unique presence when you see it in traffic due to its lighting features and indicators.
- Lacks off-roading reviews, and the video lacks off-roading footage.
- Build quality isn’t perfect because of panel gaps.
- It has radar sensors, ultrasonic sensors, and cameras and is not locking itself in on just cameras like Tesla.
- With adaptive air suspension it is very off-road capable.
- Has a waiting depth of over a meter.
- Has incredible presence out on the road, looks unreal.
- Has full LED headlights.
- At 3,137kg, it’s a big SUV with different intentions than its competitors.
- On-road, the ride is very firm and brittle.
- Has a built-in air compressor.
- On the charging front, it is rated over 210kW, however, the average is 120kW.
- Has an estimated EPA range of around 321 miles (516km).
- Has a 135 kWh battery
- It has four electric motors, which allows for torque delivery and torque vectoring. This is superior to mechanical differentials.
- Power output totals at 623kW 835 HP 1231 Nm of torque
- Has a Braked towing capacity of 3,500kg
- The interior is vegan and the touch points are nice and soft
- The stereo system, which isn’t amazing, is a downgrade from the original partnership.
- Gear Guard allows the cameras to record incidents outside the vehicle and acts as a dash cam.
- The 2023 Rivian R1S is tremendously quick in a straight line.
- Driving uphill consumes energy quickly.
