I Spent 3 Days Driving the Rivian R1T Electric Truck!
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- I spent a few days driving the new Rivian R1T on-road and off-road and this is my in-depth review of everything.
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I spent a few days in Breckenridge, Colorado with the folks at Rivian and their new R1T electric truck. I drove the vehicle extensively on the highway, in canyons, on dirt/gravel roads, and even up some pretty aggressive rock crawling trails. I have a lot of thoughts: from a tour of the exterior/cabin to my thoughts on the driving dynamics, vehicle functions, user interface design, ADAS Driver+ system and more, this is a video you won't want to miss if you're interested in the incoming electric truck!
Side note: the 8,500 lbs number I threw out is the GVWR. The curb rate is obviously going to be a lot less. Rivian wouldn’t tell me exactly (idk why) but when I asked if 6,000 lbs was in the ballpark, an engineer told me yes.
pin the comment pls.
That's good to know
I thought I heard 1400 payload.
Every carmaker ok planet earth when presenting a new car they presented as : TESLA KILLER
AND THATS WHY TESLA DOES NOT WASTE MONEY ON A P.R. DEPARTMENT.
AINT THAT FUNNY?
i heard in one of the reviews (jerryrigeverything i think) that it weights about 6300-6500 lbs or thereabouts. so a 1 ton payload. thats mighty impressive
As a Rivian employee, I absolutely love this. It is extremely heart warming to hear good solid feedback about the R1T and give good in-depth information! I personally have been a long time viewer of snazzy labs and seeing a channel I love review something that the Rivian team works hard for is just amazing!
Thanks for watching! Great work. I was thoroughly impressed.
Too bad the cars cost more than the average home in bloomington normal
@@10oner True, it's as if only the wealthy should be able to afford cars and trucks like this.
@Charles Tates youre asking for a higher cost.
At 5 min mark, what color is the truck? Looks like an olive color but don't see it in the exterior configuration on the website. Awesome truck, want it like yesterday!
The best thing they can do right now is to support right to repair. Independent repair shops will pop up all over and take some of the weight of servicing logistics off their shoulders.
THIS 👆
Agree. That’d be awesome.
Yes
Right, I think it would be a win-win for Rivian and independent technicians.
The comment I was looking for.
Electronically activated door handles are typically used with frameless windows in order to slightly open the window before opening the door. This prevents damage to the window, door and windows seals when the door is opened. Since the Rivian doesn't have frameless windows, you can yank the doors open at will without risking any damage.
so thats why every BMW since the dawn of time has had them...?
@@samwiseknows bmw, Porsche, alfas, and some other names I can’t recall right now.
They pop out electronically first. Watch the video. He makes sure it’s out before he grabs it.
Damn they really pulled it off! I’m impressed!
Now, they just have to build thousands of them at prices that are competitive with ICE pickup trucks. I wish them well.
I'll wait until they actually start shipping before I'll say that.
I must admit that I had my doubts. Now stuff's 'bout to get real. They really have tried to think of everything. Which may be a positive and a negative. The negative being that
this pushes up the price. The positives are obvious. For what it's worth, I wish them well.
@@gwarlow With how much huge luxury trucks go for and how popular they are, that shouldn’t be especially complicated for them
Let's wait and see if they can actually make them in any numbers before we are impressed. So far so good is what I'd say.
"America's favorite grocery store vehicle, the F-150" 😂
It ain’t wrong 😂
@@snazzy that would be the tacoma
@@gladdingman thousands of tacoma off road youtube channels would beg to differ. lol. Ford fanboy?
Nice review.
Features aside, I think it’s badass a relatively unknown company has produced a vehicle like this. The uniqueness of it is another selling point of it.
T90 love your content, are you Gona buy one of these and review it? 😂
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This is one of the best vehicle reviews I've ever seen/read. Not TH-cam, not electric vehicles. Any. Ever. This from a 50-year R&T reader. Well done. I mean, Peter Egan's writing... but for information, this rocks.
Thanks so much!!!
Been watching your videos for years, and it’s super refreshing to see you review cars! Keep up the great work Quinn!
Almost turned me into a truck person 😂. It's pretty dope
Wait until you drive it. 😉
RIGHT I would never have any use for a truck like that but wow the whole video makes me long for an excuse to go on a camping trip in a truck
I wish they had included the SUV in this event.
My attitude is that you might as well get this instead of a sedan or SUV, since it has all the performance advantages and way more utility, and can be had for a reasonable price ($67500-$7500 tax credit) compared to lots of other EVs.
Aye, I said the same thing. Then I went and got a truck because we needed one for hauling shit. We were never those type of people/families to haul stuff around and move big items, we're city people from NY. But because of where we lived at the time (WA), we were able to find great deals on second hand items and it was a hassle trying to haul those big items in my 4-door Accord.
Now, I honestly can't see myself going back to a regular car. I don't haul as much stuff now, except the occasional big item here and there. The hauling truck has turned into the family truck. So much room for everyone with the capability to hold a ton of things in the bed and/or tow something.
I moved from Washington state to Florida. I loaded up the truck with my family, some house goods in the bed, and towed my Accord on a car dolly. Couldn't have been a smoother trip!
I'm addicted to the utility of a truck. Glad that EVs are breaking into the truck segment and that companies are bringing back compact trucks, not everyone needs a full-size truck.
Sorry for the long ass message.
"If you didnt like it, send it to someone you dont like" thats genius to say😂
All the best to Rivian !!! 👍🏻
However, delivering millions of vehicles to customers is a whole new ballgame.
That Amazon owning 20% might help steer them in the right direction
@@eshiett2006 Like how Blue Origin went right?
@@kadfcmaster6482 I think that it has more to do with Bezos and Branson ( Brezos ) being more interested in milking rich people and flying them near space. Although Musk comes across as odd he is a clever person and knows where he wants to go and is doing it.
This was probably the best review I've seen out of everyone that did the media event in CO. Thanks for the great footage and details you talked about. Well done.
Thank you for watching!
@@snazzy Yeah it seems nobody really talks about the infotainment system in detail like you did. I think only a tech reviewer that is also a car enthusiast would talk about that. I hope they put more efforts into software. A lot of auto companies don't really understand how to make a good software for cars. One way to go is the Polestar route by incorporating the Google's Automotive OS but judging by the Amazon's involvement that almost surely wont happen.
I am almost tempted to put money down for R1S which i think will be in the same platform as R1T. I will wait a few months to see if we see any more news about the SUV
Dang this is much better than I thought.
Who else here thinks the front end of the Rivian truck looks like an ugly pig 🐽?!
TDSooner :/ kinda yeah. i think they should have gone with a rounded square headlight shape
How come you didn't buy a Tesla serves you right what happened with your Ford car that's karma same thing GM cars karma these are evil companies must buy Tesla or suffer karma mh
As someone who has been driving for over 40 years I can tell you that driving a car is a joy and looking forward to be able to buy a Rivian. The last thing I need in a car is any form of self driving or driving assist.
Your great review and consistent reviews glowing over this truck this week, made me so pumped I placed my R1T order two years ago. Worth the risk and wait 100%. With an 8 year battery and drivetrain warranty, one could reasonably drive it 20 years as batteries improve with range.
The silent aspect when going through nature is the best thing about it.
Hearing Quinn when he's excited about something is so refreshing.
isn't that _everything_ ? :) he was even excited drilling holes in his new house's walls.
Charging network "Anyways doesn't matter" - trust a former Bolt owner - IT MATTERS.
Yeah, the network IMO is one of THE most important parts of buying an EV. Especially for people who don’t own a house or live in a place that has any sort of EV chargers/outdoor outlets.
@@TellurdogIsayhi -Exactly, and to be a Cybertruck killer, you need a killer charging network.
"I'm going to show you its quirks and features"
*Doug Demuro sends you a pair of cargo shorts*
I've been keeping my eyes on this company for some time (its manufacturing plant is located in my state). Glad to hear these trucks are the real deal.
The factory is 30min from me!
@@user-otzlixr if you used your reading comprehension skills, you would have seen that OP said they've been keeping their eyes on this company for some time even before this video came out. Don't worry, English is hard, just remember to use your eyes.
@@user-otzlixr And anyone who has followed the COMPANY would know that they have had TRUCKS (plural) in testing for years. They've driven them from the southern tip of South America to Los Angeles, and all over North America. These aren't paper trucks, clay models, or 3D renderings. And they have deep pockets supporting them. Believing that they are not real or wouldn't reach the consumer is stupid.
@@theryanwitski About an hour and change NE of me.
@@lunarorbit I should've phrased it better. This is the first I've seen a production model of these trucks. Prior to this, I've only seen concepts and murmurs and rumors about how would the company make the trucks from an assembly line that was originally designed for mid-sized cars (the Normal plant used to be the US manufacturing home to Mitsubishi before eventually shuttering operations moving back to Japan).
While it's relatively early with peeks here and there, this video was the first I've seen from these truck and like I said, I'm thrilled they're potentially a legit brand.
This really is such an awesome truck.
I read that as if you were speaking it 😂
It has a really deep cavity.
You going to get one when they bring it (albeit a slightly smaller version) over to Europe?
Neah, Ford truck is a lot better. A lot more utility for what actually these trucks will be used. Rivian just like Tesla doesn't get the utility part of a car.
@@silimarina. utility, sure. Won't argue with you on that front. But design, appeal, etc - R1T blows the f150 lightning out of the water; then again, those that buy trucks will arguably be primarily going for utility, which will likely be reflected in sales comparisons between the two.
SO MANY video reviews out there on the R1T - but this may be one of the very best. Genuine and thorough! Well done and thank you! Due to get my R1T in a few months! Been on the reservation list for >3 yrs...
Amazing how the best coverage of this truck are from tech guys like you and JerryRigEverything and not the normal motor journalists. Great job!
They used these on The Long Way Up series. Definitely recommend watching all three series', so so good.
When my Cybertruck arrives in 2030, let's have a race.
Lol 😂
Yeah, for sure and do it over rocks like in this video.
@@fpartidafpartida In auto-pilot mode thru forests up-hill over cliffs boulders & rocks.. next year the GMC Hummer EV will be ready as well with it's crab-walk..
so them both Rivian & Hummer ev will wait until 2030 for Cyber-porcupine for comparisons..
thats pretty optimistic tbh
It will arrive in 2022.
No wonder you have over 1 million subscribers. Your presentation style and delivery are fantastic. Great deep dive into Rivian. Appreciate your perspective and review.
Wow thanks so much!!
Love this review. Of all of the video reviews from Breckinridge, this was my pick for “if you only have time for one, watch this one.”
“I’m gonna show you some of the quirks and features…”
*Doug DeMuroness intensifies*
He’s SO GOOD
Came here after he said that. I legit forgot I wasn’t watching a Doug video 😂
That Doug reference could not have been more subtle.
Great review!
One question I either missed or you didn’t ask Rivian is:
How does it tow? Did they let you tow with the truck? If so, how many miles can you tow with a 5,000 lbs trailer.
Main reason to get a truck is to tow a trailer even if you only do it a couple times a year.
It’s funny no one in the comment section asked this 😂
The video did say it was rated to tow 11,000 lbs. (at 16:45) somewhere between the F150 & F250.
@@air_rock I guess what I am asking is how quickly does the battery deplete when towing.
I know a lot of people will take this camping or on a weekend trip to the lake with a boat.
If it only gets half the rang it will only be 150 miles and that’s a hard sell for a lot of people.
@@chrisatcsumb Yes exactly!!! that is my comment. lol I'm like...this is great for the 2 hours once a year that I might be willing to go over a bumpy trail in colorado...but the literally other 99% of my time when a trailer of some kind is in tow, how does it do?! The reason I have the cybertruck tri-motor pre-ordered is because the range. By the time you half it for towing reduction, it is still usable. If you half the range this Rivian gets, it would be a nightmare to tow, basically making it an expensive ATV...
@@air_rock Except he's incorrect on the F-150 tow rating. The max tow rating of an F150 when properly equipped (from Ford, not aftermarket) is 14,000 lbs. Hell, my 2012 is rated at 12,300 lbs. For completeness, the F-250 can tow up to 22,800 lbs.
Now, I’m going to preface my comments here, but saying that you are one of my most trusted, and respected tech TH-camrs. Knowledgeable, well researched and highly technically capable. - Okay, Here it comes… - BUT,,,, this isn’t a computer, phone, camera or any other piece of tech. This, is a truck. They can throw as much tech as they want at it, but it’s a truck. As such, a review of a truck, must be compared to what’s currently available. So sure, it’s nice that you were impressed. But, and again, I really do have the greatest respect for you. How many other trucks have you driven? Do you have the needed behind the wheel experience to compare any of it’s driving characteristics, to the current fleet of pickups? Without this background, the weight this is going to hold with me, is greatly diminished. It’s like my grandmother being blown away by how nice a picture, or video is from a phone. With no frame of reference to base her opinion on, that glowing review means little. This is in no way a knock against you, even if it feels like it. It actually throws shade on Rivian. They could’ve called on experienced hard hitting reviewers like TFL, or The Truck King. But, and I’m drawing the only conclusion I can see here, they didn’t because they were afraid of being exposed. So they invited tech reviewers. Who of course took the offer, who wouldn’t! - In my opinion, this is a tactical move by Rivian to control the narrative, get glowing reviews, while not deserving them. Shame on you Rivian.
I'd love it if all of these companies came together and used one charging network. Imagine a Chevy only gas station......
Regulations will more than certainly require it at some point.
At this point, it's pretty much "Everyone" and "Tesla Superchargers", since Tesla patented the design of the Supercharger plug.
@@JCintheBCC actually elon requested every automaker to make a common charging infrastructure but they all refused so elon alone made the supercharger network .
@@vaibhavagarwal3060 incorrect, they made the plug but was years later and Tesla needed a plug now, not later
Yeah, and what happens to their proprietary charging network if the company goes bankrupt? I wish them well but I just don't think the market is big enough to support 2 companies selling 70K+ electric vehicles.
Thanks- one of the best reviews of the R1T I've seen, including the folks on your trip! I was hunting for who got the Launch Green truck- I have an early order and am configured to LG. I switched to the Forest Edge interior on your recommendation- thanks!
I like what Rivian said about autonomy. Frankly I think the other companies...well the one big one...have been pushing autonomous driving far too hard. None of the vehicles seem capable for managing real wold conditions on a day to day basis. Frankly I'm happy someone out there is recognizing the limitations...thanks for sharing!
Again- great review!
Was just through Breckenridge 4 days ago driving a rental i3, first EV I’ve ever driven. Damn.
I thought a pick up was just not something I could ever want. BUT this is just beautiful and amazing. And this is from a 100% car person, living in the UK, living in a city! Want!!
Phenomenal video. You made me want to buy this!
A lot of ppl would buy this. But realistically you wont get one untll 2026. they are only hand building them.
@@frostygt3628 you do not know what you’re talking about
@frostygt that is completely false. They’re looking to deliver 40,000 cars by end of next year
@@sc705 when the public gets them then I'll believe it
lol
The best review out of the many that came out from this event. I love this truck!
You’ve always been a go-to reviewer, Quinn. But this is a cut above the rest. You are one of my top two at this point. Great work and thanks for a thorough, informed and thoughtful breakdown.
Thank you!!
I’m not too convinced that charge door being motorized is a good idea. That with it being located on the front quarter panel makes it a prime location for it to get damaged in simple fender benders that would leave most vehicles still drivable.
I would honestly take the door off the motor and put a flappy hinge on lol. You're absolutely right. The less that can go wrong in an off-road vehicle, the better.
Also, ice and snow buildup
I've been watching lots of these R1T reviews and this is easily the best. Well done.
This is a FREAKING FANTASTIC review, great job Quinn!
I’m here from the dice video from 11 years ago. 12 years and didn’t quit. Hard work does pay off. It’s been about 4 or 5 months since I’ve started trying something new and I was ready to quit. I see now that quitting is not an option anymore.
You killed this review. Great job!
I have a deposit on this truck. With that said, I want gd buttons not menus nor screens. It is absurd to have to look through a menu to turn on your air conditioner or windshield wipers or cruise control or anything else that you use on a regular basis. At the very least have a portion of the screen that stays on constantly that functions as traditional buttons would.
Damn, Rivian really killed it. Very impressed to see such a nice vehicle out of a brand new company.
Also, this is the best video I've watched about the Rivian press tour! Very in depth, thanks!
Thanks!!
Really outstanding review. I love your delivery and your comments really provide meaningful insights as opposed to parroting specs. Well done sir!
Best Rivian vid yet. Great job bringing us this information
Looking forward to your review of the apparently already dead Cybertruck, when it is production and deliveries are being made.
Way to not understand anything I said.
Not dead.. are you not seeing the factory being build !!! Tesla actually makes cars ! This company only owns money and has nothing bud couple concept cars to get more loans from investors.. it will take years for them build factory or get batteries
Great first look
Thanks man!
Such a great video! I’ve been keeping an eye on Rivian for such a long time, but hearing your feedback and you having some hands on time, I’m really excited for this truck now!
It looks and sounds really great. However, base model’s price seems a bit high.
I agree. Especially for the battery range.
As with anything the cost will go down as vehicles sell and they're able to get more volume discounts. Battery police will go down in the future as more are produced and sold. It's like a new TV .... Same deal.
@@Kirbysbelt tesla model 3 price increasesd by 7 000
I'll stick with gas.
@@Kirbysbelt I believe that the uk government has given a mandate that all new manufactured cars must be electric by 2030😅🤣
As for the autonomous driving.... I was NEVER interested in something that did anything but stay in the lane on the freeway , slow down, stop , or go.
A different breed wants to drive their car and enjoy it... versus another that wants to have a chauffer .
I'm ok with the choice whoever you want to be.
Yeah, lane keep assist, other contemporary safety features, adaptive cruise control is all I'd really need and that's mainly for routine/boring freeway driving. For those of us who like driving I don't get the obsession with autonomous driving cars. Especially an "autonomous offroad driving" feature. isn't the point of offroad driving to experience driving fun new terrain?
Edit: just to note, i'm not against the technology in principle. Just like, don't get why every EV is assumed to need it.
The greatness of the video outweighed the clickbait title. Nicely done! This definitely does not kill the Cybertruck, though. Rivian and Tesla will sell as many R1Ts and Cybertrucks as they can make, it's legacy automakers without compelling EV offerings that will suffer.
If I had the money, I'd want both, but I'm going with Cybertruck for the range, the stainless steel (no babying paint as I am compelled to do when it's there), and the Tesla tech I know and enjoy.
But yeah, this looks absolutely great and I can't wait for them to be successful, established, and building and selling 10s of thousands of these!
Hugely clickbait. The video is super well done but totally diminishes anything he says - as it really is a paid for (free trip) ad for Rivian.
No one's gonna kill anyone because demand is currently sky high compared to the supply. People would be happy to get either one.
Yep clickbait and not accurate relative to killing the CT, with 1.3 million preorders to date. I have trimotor CT order and am looking forward to getting my CT.
"Elon wept" bahahahahahaha. Um no. Elon is far, far too busy selling hundreds of thousands of actual
electric vehicles every year. How many people are driving around in Rivian vehicles that they bought?
@@mullholand I agree. So much so that I'm not even going to watch this video.
"America's favorite grocery store vehicle, the Ford F150" Dem's fightin words lol. Great video! Best one to come out so far.
This can go right up alongside that seeing the spare wheel sits beneath any load you be hauling. Better not load up anything you can’t practically unload by hand if you want to access your spare.
Have you seen “The Long Way Up” series, featuring Charlie Boorman, Ewan McGregor and Rivian vehicles. This was the prototypes that were basically field tested along the way.
I'm loving the Rivian styling [cybertruck leaves me cold tbh], thanks for the great review!
quirks and features… I hope doug got his royalty payment! 😂
😂😂😂
Doug and his ill fitting shirt/undershirt shit has become dull.
“There is a reserve, we had to use one today” oh Zack…
He wasn’t actually on my drive so it sounds like there were multiple 😂
@@snazzy didn't realize there were multiple drives. Was wondering why you guys didn't appear in each other's videos.
I watched the JerryRigEverything video as well and between the fact that it seemed like there was a caravan of people in the background of his video and that he needed to change a tire as well I just assumed you were together. Now I’m a bit curious about the whole process of how these outings were structured.
@@jfhfmn There were four different groups for 3 days each over a couple weeks.
The most heartening thing about this vehicle is the culture behind it. It is the opposite of legacy ICE manufacturers, which is a really good thing. I wish they continue to make improvements and improve the experience for their existing base. It is so refreshing to see real hardware rather than vaporware. This is why Tesla has been the most aspirational BEV to date. I really hope there is cross engineering here because a healthy amount of competition really benefits consumers.
This is the best review of the R1T I’ve seen! Super comprehensive, much more information on the extra fun bits and driver focused.
Is this guys the new Doug D?
I feel the same way about electric cars as I used to feel about new emerging PC tech. This is exciting!
PC for consumer use is DEAD.
CHROME Tablets and laptop , APPLE iPad have BETTER Software and more compact.
@@markplott4820 PC demand has never been higher. Chrome tablets are all but gone. Chrome OS is doing well though due to use in schools.
Elon is the best
I love the Rivian as a normal electric truck. Cybertruck is just something altogether different and I want it so much more than anything else. I've had a Model S, Model 3, and now have a Model Y, but Cybertruck is the first vehicle I've wanted as badly as I wanted the first Model S.
Funny about the full size spare. I saw when Zack blew the left front on his test drive and got to change it in the trail. Nice review of the truck,
I wish Rivian the best of luck. Producing tens of thousands of these is going to be the real challenge.
I love to see that truck, because I recognize it from the vast ocean of "this new tesla killer will amaze you" that never came to fruition, I can only begin to imagine how hard is to literally burn money like there's no tomorrow to develop an electric vehicle, so its good to see at least one of them made it and made it great.
I hope they can keep the culture and scale too. Great start for Rivian. I’m very excited to see companies like this challenge Tesla because Tesla is a little too Apple.
It’s good to have a very desirable product but I want to see them scale then have 20%+ margins.
you mean, they make products that work well and are well supported? Hopefully Rivian will be like Apple in this regard too.
@@dangrass I think he means things like getting rid of useful, even necessary things because “innovation”. Sent from my iPhone
I have never thought I would see a Ute as ugly as the Tesla cyber truck, I was wrong, I watched this video.
@@nope6786 I think my absolute favorite comment that is physically possible on the Internet is people making beauty judgments on vehicles. Literally a completely imaginary made up object that has basis in essentially nothing and yet somehow people act as though it has a non-subjective beauty factor.
I love the look of this truck and really really want one.
This is a really good example of a lifestyle truck done tight. Plus it's small, which I actually prefer.
So no mention of the price? Or did I miss it?
So I looked it up, starting price > $100,000 (Can.) for a compact pickup. Looks nice, but I don't know if it's $50,000 nicer than a cyber truck or a F150 Lightning.
RIVIAN is a LIGHT truck catagory.
FORD Lightweight is in the MID Full Size pickup catagory.
the RIVIAN is easier to park.
but the FORD Lightweight starts at only $40k (USA), for the Commerical version.
That and the ugly headlights.. oh well..
@@austrobok2958, writes _"That and the ugly headlights.."_
Agreed, the front of the truck looks like a Pokémon character.
Why have they put a complex, mechanised charging port in the front side of the bumper? Literally the worst place to put anything delicate, especially on a utility vehicle.
You can actuate it manually.
@@snazzy still.. scrapes and contact probably happen to the corner of a front or rear bumper more than just about any other place on a car. Other EVs generally keep their chargers higher on the car.
That is what you can expect from an inexperienced car company. I wonder what bad design decisions you can’t see.
@@JamesBond-qv2ht as opposed to KIA and Nissan using the front???
I agree. All EV charge ports should be on the side, near the rear, curb side. There are many EV charge stations appearing on the side of roads. Should be the standard for simplicity’s sake. Having these on the corners of a vehicle (the most prone part of a vehicle being hit) will be an expensive fix (and possibly won’t be able to re-charge if the port gets damaged). Good point has been made.
Much better review than others on this trip - nicely done!
Great drive test and review! I've been looking at Rivian since they introduced their R1S and R1T at a motorcar show and I immediately fell in love with these vehicles because they seem to have everything you want and need. It has power, handling, comfort, space, practicality, off-road capabilities, etc... and the price, which I think is very reasonable for all this. Can't wait for Rivian to commercialise their R1S (which is the model that I'm mostly interested in) in Europe, as I live in France.
excited to see these finally in production - waiting to see what gets changed/dropped/improved on now that the production models are out
I am highly amused that a bunch of my favourite youtubers were all at this same event :)
And some actual automotive journalists were left out of this event.
Cannot wait to see this vehicle in the wild.
It's like having a discount tire in the back of your truck for a tire air pressure check 😎
As always, great content! I like your other takes on some things that some automotive journalists didn't cover, and the extra nugget about even a possibility of Rivian + partnerships to do "tours" could be very unique. That could spark a whole new business! LOL They get enough service to help those who may never be able to change a tire if trouble arises, and they can self drive themselves into wiping out a whole other industry - not just adventure, but even local city tours.
First heard of Rivian in the Long Way Up series and was really impressed with the people and the truck.
As a Cybertruck reservationist, I’m very happy this truck came out FIRST. Competition breeds excellence.
Also, if Tesla can really figure out level 5 autonomous driving, manufactures like Rivian will still be making low tech horses… it won’t matter if they’re electric or not. We’ll see.
Lol.. level 5... you're in dream land... that won't be here for at least 10 years, if that.
@@hieroglyph321 neither will the Cybertruck at this rate. The Semi and Roadster are still in front of the truck.
@@hieroglyph321 Did I say it would be here in a year or ten years? Nope. Not sure who you are arguing with.
@@redplanet76 You didn't. I'm just putting it out there. The Tesla cult seem to think level 5 is literally around the corner, it's not even close. Your comment is too expectant.. it's like saying "if hieroglyph321 can really figure out brain surgery while riding a rocket, nothing else will matter". That's the realms of possibility we're talking about here.
@@hieroglyph321 Prepare to be surprised. Technology like this is an extremely exponential growth and intelligence area. No hate, you’re free to your views on it. I’m just saying don’t be surprised what a couple of years of daily data from 3 million vehicles can do ☺️
Back in 2019, actor Ewan McGreggor visited Honduras. Less than 0.001% of the population here realized that Rivian trucks were part of the crew driving around with him. For those of us who managed to recognize the trucks, it was even more exciting than Ewan himself 😆
I also put down a preorder. I’m not totally sure if I’ll go through with it, but it’s the most excited I’ve been about a vehicle ever.
The R1T does look really great, but it is so much more expensive than the Cybertruck and doesn’t have the Tesla Supercharger Network.
It's tough to say the R1T is 'better' when the base model costs almost twice as much...
Yes it’s not worth it plus will they have free updates like Tesla?
Depends on the prices you're comparing, considering this has 4 motors.
- The base price for a single-motor, rear-wheel-drive Cybertruck is $39,900. The Dual Motor all-wheel drive starts at $49,900, while the Tri Motor all-wheel-drive costs $69,900 - and the CT has no Federal Tax Credit.
So the closest real comparison is the CT for $70K and the R1T for $69K, and the R1T does have a $7.5K Federal Tax Credit.
@@RobertShrimpton The Cybertruck will also have a 500 plus miles of range and a place to charge it.
@@ChristopherSmithCre8tivPhoto a place to charge it and charge it fast. Not some po dunk 50kw charger for your 315 mile range 70K truck.
Seems like an awesome car. The only thing I don't need are motors on doors and latches, and a car that wants to drive itself. I hope they save money and battery power on these gimmicks. Great review. Thanks!
Autonomy is the future whether you now like it or not. If a car company doesnt solve autonomy itself or license it from someone else by 2030 , it will go bankrupt
@@vaibhavagarwal3060 I agree with your point. Just that I don't need a car to stay within lines or avoid obstacles or the like, while I'm driving it. To me it's a gimmick and don't welcome these "smart" features. Now if I don't want to drive a car at all, I see your point that autonomous vehicles will have a huge market in the future.
I’ve been toying with the idea of selling my model X in favor of an R1T and I feel that you have convinced me. Thank you & keep up your awesome videos. 👍
Disappointed this video didn't show up when I searched the car on youtube. Easily one of the best videos about the car !
Thanks!
Love your honest and fair reviews. You aren’t overly critical or overly praising. Just give very fair and as unbiased as possible facts/opinions.
Also love to see an honest car company that doesn’t just overhype and over promise everything and consistently underdeliver. *cough* Tesla *cough*
Very refreshing.
One note though.. By stating the charging pad, I really would like to see where it is.
Can you please get some B-roll on that in your future usage video?
Quinn super quietly passed 1 million subs but with content like this he'll get 10x that in a blink. Great stuff here man
The funniest part is when he threw Zack from @JerryRigEverything under the bus🤣🤣. I mean that rock just jumped out of nowhere 🤣
"Quirks and features"
Welcome to the Doug world!
And that’s why you’re the best - awesome review! Really glad you got the opportunity to check it out and share your insights.
Its the perfect vehicle to visit Planet Kolob. It even has extra storage for Temple garments and seating space for Rasband and Holland.
Ok. I don’t know what your background is but you are one gifted dude. I wish I knew half of the stuff you know about these trucks. Enjoy your new Toy. I had no idea they were so off road capable. That camp kitchen is amazing.
Hey thank you!!
Sorry I missed you man, great review!
At one minute in I was expecting to hear about "the Doug score."
Looks like you had the Launch Green R1T. Yours is the only review so far from the Breckinridge press event that highlights the back seat under-seat storage. Great review. Honest feedback about the sound system - refreshing. I haven’t seen another reviewer discussing some of these important points. Great details about the drive experience, increased deflection, the brake regen, and more. As a preorder holder since 2019, you answered quite a few of my remaining open questions.
Thanks!
I have a hard time seeing the CyberTruck come anything close to the RT1. Very Impressive!
I understand needing to make a performance version first, to impress new customer bases that you can do it. But I will have to wait for the $25k version. Still waiting for that with the Tesla as well. Good to see more companies popping up. Its good for everybody.
An ICE 2 door F-150 2 wheel drive costs a bit over $29k. You will likely never see a $25k version. When you consider the features line by line, the price is not that out of line and you are getting something revolutionary.
$25 K is too low and unrealistic for a truck with this type of sophistication and features. Maybe $35 K and stripped down.
@@benjaminsmith2287 Ah true. I suppose I meant any full electric vehicle for 25k
"Two dual-motor units" adds up to 4 motors, one for each wheel. What do you mean by "not quite quad-motor"?
I wonder if there is something linking them together somehow? and that they are not true independent motors? IDK. That was the same question I had.
Same motor unit with 2 divided drive shaft.
I don’t understand what he meant by that either. There are 2 motor packs comprising of 2 motors per pack, 4 total. The truck has complete torque vectoring down to an individual wheel. That’s why it can do a tank turn, it has 4 motors. It’s not as as if it’s one motor a differential and 2 drive shafts.
I love what I see so far about the Rivian truck. The 4 motors and the range is impressive. The warranty Rivian offers is really really good ( 8 year or 175,000 mile I believe). Only downside is the price starting at almost $70k. Whew 😅!! Bank breaker for us normal people.
Quinn, what a fabulous review! Your trademark honesty shines through and watching your review was almost as enjoyable as your experience reviewing the Rivian.
Adios old office, welcome new screen scenes! Keeping it Snazzy!
Thanks!!