Motor Trend Rivian test drive

[Zer0t]

I didn't see this posted anywhere and I only scanned it.

The 2022 Rivian R1T Is the Most Remarkable Pickup We’ve Ever Driven

Yep, we drove it. Are you ready for the electric truck revolution?

www.motortrend.com

They called it the most remarkable pickup they've ever driven. Maybe I need to reconsider one? Although I'm probably sticking with the Cybertruck because I, and I may be in the minority, like the styling.

 

[RobDickinson]

It looks an excellent vehicle, the longer range one will be slower (mostly due to weight ) but 400mi range is pretty good.

Its a lifestyle truck rather than a work truck (suits me more..) I would be keen to give one a go.

 

[Zer0t]

It looks an excellent vehicle, the longer range one will be slower (mostly due to weight ) but 400mi range is pretty good.

Its a lifestyle truck rather than a work truck (suits me more..) I would be keen to give one a go.

Most definitely geared toward adventure vs work use. I like the SUV bit I'd like to see it get the extended range pack although 300 is all you really need.

 

[RobDickinson]

I can really se an argument for a 400mi truck/large suv for towing and back country trips

 

[redalf]

Most definitely geared toward adventure vs work use. I like the SUV bit I'd like to see it get the extended range pack although 300 is all you really need.

I think the SUV version is gorgeous, the positive reviews definitely bode well. The recent video of the truck driving through 3 feet of water was pretty impressive too.

 

[Nrvna76]

I had trouble with the price for it.. it’s comparable to the tri motor cybertruck but has ~200 miles less range without the max pack. Tax credit is applicable but for capability I had to choose the cyber truck… and then I caved and ordered a MY anyway, but I probably won’t see my cybertruck for 5 years anyways.

 

[RobDickinson]

I think theres enough market and personal preference for both trucks even given the price and feature difference

 

[thesmokingman]

They called it the most remarkable pickup they've ever driven.

No surprise there. There's a lot Tesla blood running thru it so much so that Tesla even brought suit against Rivian. If they can get decent range at that price point, Ford and GM are in serious trouble.

Tesla accuses Rivian of poaching employees, stealing secrets

The electric automaker is accusing its upstart rival's new hires of bringing confidential Tesla info into Rivian

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If there was one thing about this truck that gave us pause, it's the user interface. Rivian has taken a Tesla-like approach, minimizing the use of physical switchgear in favor of touchscreen menus and multipurpose buttons on the steering wheel. Even the air conditioning vents must be adjusted through the screen, a Tesla Model 3-aping feature that seems nifty at first but quickly reveals itself to be a major pain in the posterior—who wants to swipe through the climate menu just to adjust a vent?

The complaints are kind of silly given that that's how its done in Teslas.

Some of our staffers (primarily the younger ones) had no trouble breezing through the menus, but others found it overwhelming.

lol, old peeps...

 

[RobDickinson]

That tesla suit was about recruitment and project management etc not manufacturing or design.

They do have a lot of ex tesla people but then thats how these things roll.

Its partly owned by Besos so Elon will have a go at it wherever possible

 

[thesmokingman]

That tesla suit was about recruitment and project management etc not manufacturing or design.

They do have a lot of ex tesla people but then thats how these things roll.

Its partly owned by Besos so Elon will have a go at it wherever possible

They replaced their chief engineer with a Tesla engineer on top of the mass poaching. It is what it is, no different than Intel poaching AMD people. They don't go after people from Fisker.... lol.

 

[SSonnentag]

It's ironic that they say the Rivian will have competition from GM, Ford and Dodge, with no mention of the Cybertruck at all. Bit of bias going on?

 

[Cheburashka]

It's ironic that they say the Rivian will have competition from GM, Ford and Dodge, with no mention of the Cybertruck at all. Bit of bias going on?

Did Tesla ever show an actual preproduction model Cybertruck? I thought all we got was the concept and Elon said that the production version will have changes.

 

[RobDickinson]

they couldnt figure out how to put the Ct in a bad light nor trash tesla so they just ignore they exist..

 

[RobDickinson]

Did Tesla ever show an actual preproduction model Cybertruck? I thought all we got was the concept and Elon said that the production version will have changes.

Not yet, though this is their standard SOP, we see the reveal concept/show car and then we see preproduction models out testing.

 

[ThomasD]

For a truck that has a towing capacity of 11000 lb it has a very low payload capacity

 

[Zorg]

It's ironic that they say the Rivian will have competition from GM, Ford and Dodge, with no mention of the Cybertruck at all. Bit of bias going on?

I thought that was funny especially when we haven't seen anything from Ram or GM that would qualify as competition. Nevertheless, the Rivian R1T is a well designed truck that should do really well in the market. I saw one on the road recently, and it looked pretty good.

 

[RobDickinson]

Im guessing they are thinking of the hummer ev

 

[jebinc]

I didn't see this posted anywhere and I only scanned it.

The 2022 Rivian R1T Is the Most Remarkable Pickup We’ve Ever Driven

Yep, we drove it. Are you ready for the electric truck revolution?

www.motortrend.com

They called it the most remarkable pickup they've ever driven. Maybe I need to reconsider one? Although I'm probably sticking with the Cybertruck because I, and I may be in the minority, like the styling.

But it's small, like a compact PU. If that's you're thing...

 

[ohmman]

Exclusive: We Drive the 2022 Rivian R1T Off-Road Across the Trans-America Trail, Part 1

Follow our historic electric off-road crossing of the U.S. in the new Rivian R1T electric pickup along the Trans-America Trail.

www.motortrend.com

 

[uujjj2]

Exclusive: We Drive the 2022 Rivian R1T Off-Road Across the Trans-America Trail, Part 1

Follow our historic electric off-road crossing of the U.S. in the new Rivian R1T electric pickup along the Trans-America Trail.

www.motortrend.com

I'm sure the Rivian is a really good product. Heck, I can even imagine getting an R1S to replace the Uujjj family minivan someday. But as you read these reviews, keep in mind that review sites have an incentive to play up Tesla competitors as much as possible. When one product is far and away the market leader, reviewers have an inherent incentive to play up any competition. Saying "Just buy a Tesla" won't sell magazines. Like all those glowing reviews of "iPhone killer" phones back in 2009-2012, when in real world use those phones were often slow and buggy.