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All discussion of Rivian Automotive
- Thread starter RobStark
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Nice review. That guy was made to be a YouTuber. Can’t wait to give my own impression. I’ve got a vin for my R1S, hoping for delivery in December.
Munro video comparing seats between Rivian and Ford:
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rhumbliner
Member
I have to admit that I’m starting to waiver on my CT purchase. After having my R1T for a few months I really like it’s capabilities but the smaller form factor is something I’ve come to appreciate more and more. It’s easy to maneuver around town and I can park in my garage with room to walk around — something I won’t be able to do with the CT.
It’s towing capabilities are more than enough for my purposes and I’m finding out that I don’t ever haul big things in my truck bed, I just rent a trailer for that kind of stuff. Not to mention the R1T handles my Airstream better than my RAM 1500. I have no doubt the CT’s TACC and AutoPilot will be better but the larger dimensions have me wondering if I really want something that large.
It’s towing capabilities are more than enough for my purposes and I’m finding out that I don’t ever haul big things in my truck bed, I just rent a trailer for that kind of stuff. Not to mention the R1T handles my Airstream better than my RAM 1500. I have no doubt the CT’s TACC and AutoPilot will be better but the larger dimensions have me wondering if I really want something that large.
rhumbliner
Member
The CT is expected to be 232” x 82” or roughly the same size as my RAM 1500 or a Ford F-150. The R1T is 217” x 82” or 15” shorter.What is the length difference between the two trucks. Tesla seems to have removed the spec page from the web site.
And just as an FYI, the Rivian R1S SUV, which is a full size SUV (just barely, but certainly more so than a Model X), is 18" shorter than the R1T.
Todd Burch
14-Year Member
I believe Tesla decided to make the Cybertruck smaller than the original revealed design. Not sure if the latest published specs reflected that or not.
No, Tesla did not make CT smaller.
They considered it, particularly for markets outside North America. Elon said the design simply does not work on a smaller scale.
Tesla decided to build the full size CT and then make another truck for Europe and other markets at some point in the future. Probably something Ford Ranger sized.
JRP3
Hyperactive Member
I don't think you're seeing a Cybertruck do it either, looks like a render.
scubastevo80
Member
It's great except when this is happening... in all seriousness, the YT reviews have been pretty positive on the R1T's offroad capabilities.
adiggs
Well-Known Member
bkp_duke
Well-Known Member
Well that was thrilling! I take it this is difficult for ordinary vehicles to tackle?
Jeeps can do it, with some work. Haven't really seen much as tackle it consistently.
