All-New 2023 Rivian R1T review // Great truck but that price!!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 เม.ย. 2023
- This is a Motormouth couple car review of the all-new Rivian R1T all-electric Pickup truck. The Rivian R1T is available with three AWD drive systems. Dual-Motor has up to 644 km/400 miles of range, 600 horsepower and 600 lb-ft. of torque, 0-60 in 4.5 seconds.
The Rivian Performance Dual-Motor with up to 644 km/400 miles of range, 700 horsepower and 700 lb-ft. of torque, 0-60 in 3.5 seconds.
The Quad-Motor 528 km/328 miles, 835 horsepower and 903 lb-ft of torque, 0-60 in 3 seconds.
There are three battery packs, standard, large and max packs, you can configure them with the different Dual or Quad motor systems.
Our test model in Rivian Blue is the Quad-Motor Rivian R1T model with the large battery pack, it gets 528 km/328 miles of range and is priced at $134,350 CAD/$95,150 USD.
The Rivian R1T Dual-Motor starts at $98,500 CAD/$73,000 USD, Performance Dual-Motor $114,250 CAD/$84,000 USD and the Quad-Motor $117,750 CAD/$87,000 USD.
The Rivian has up to 14.9” of ground clearance, can drive through 3+ feet of water, it can tow up to 11,000 pounds and has close to an 1800-pound payload.
There is a 4.5 foot bed configuration and with the tailgate down it extends to a 6.9 foot bed. Lift the bed floor to access 14.3 cubic feet of additional storage which is weatherproof and lockable with a drain plug. This area can fit a full size spare tire.
The Rivian R1T has other clever storage solutions which total 62 cubic feet of space between the bed, front trunk, rear storage bin, under seat compartments, centre console storage and the gear tunnel.
Rivian has its own software system and the 16” touchscreen is easiest to use once you become familiar with it. Most functions are done in the screen but there is a tab at the bottom of the screen to access climate controls, music, drive modes and regen braking. Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto is not offered. The Rivian R1T It has a lot of cool features like pet and camp modes and gear guard security with 5 cameras embedded around the truck. We are driving the We are driving the Quad-Motor model in Rivian Blue. It has a whopping 835 horsepower and 903 lb-ft of torque and goes 0-60 in 3 seconds. It has the large battery pack with 528 km/328 miles of range and is priced at $134,350 CAD/$95,150 USD.
The R1T has up to 14.9” of ground clearance, can drive through 3+ feet of water, it can tow up to 11,000 pounds and has close to an 1800-pound payload.
Standard features include, a 16” touchscreen, a wireless charger, leatherette upholstery, natural grained ash wood interior trim, power front seats, heated and ventilated front seats, driver and passenger lumbar adjustment, heated steering wheel and heated rear seats.
We love all the clever storage solutions including the gear tunnel to keep all all your items dry. In total there is 62 cubic feet of space between the bed, front trunk, rear storage bin, under seat compartments, centre console storage and the gear tunnel.
The R1T comes with an 11.5 kW onboard charger with a charging output of over 200 kW and in the future 300 kW+. In 20 minutes at a fast charger, you’ll get 225 km/140 miles of range. At home with a 240 volt outlet, it will take about 13 hours to charge your R1T
Quad-Motor model in Rivian Blue. It has a whopping 835 horsepower and 903 lb-ft of torque and goes 0-60 in 3 seconds. It has the large battery pack with 528 km/328 miles of range and is priced at $134,350 CAD/$95,150 USD.
The R1T has up to 14.9” of ground clearance, can drive through 3+ feet of water, it can tow up to 11,000 pounds and has close to an 1800-pound payload.
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Those 2 vertical headlights should be dollar signs.😂😂
0:10 Ten seconds in and I can’t tell if Zack is gagging or gasping for air! 😂😂😂 Andrea has no compassion whatsoever! 😂 Great review guys! Thanks for the laughs!
The grin on her face is something a traffic court judge waits all day for.
We absolutely love our R1S worth every dollar.
I'm an investor glad to hear you love it good news
8:17 there is a release button for the gear tunnel right above on the top of the sidewall on each side, but totally blends in, so not obvious. 😀
I bought a two bedroom townhouse, 2 car garage in gated community with pool and tennis court in Florida in 2016 for $130k 🙂🙃
The Rivian R1T is worth more than the selling price. It is an awesome vehicle that is basically 3 vehicles in one (off roader, sports car, and truck). This should not be compared to the Ford Lightning or any other pickup truck for that matter. This is an offroad adventure vehicle with a truck bed. I own one, I love it, and I have some reviews on my channel.
Love your videos Duke! Getting our R1S this month, cant wait.
@@artemis7215 Thanks!
You forgot its also an economy car! 300 miles on $15 when charging at home.
For those searching for any positive comment by Zack about EVs, he drops the first one at 6:15. I think there might be three in the video. Or two. He's right about the prices on this of course but geez.
I agree its expensive but they all are!. Look at the Plaid, Mercedes EQS Taycan, Lighting, Hummer. Most well over 134K......
I enjoy watching your reviews from USA. Since Canadian drivers are more Winter driving concerned; it's interesting to see which vehicles you recommend. I also like the way Andrea dresses to match her test drive vehicle. I'm surprised one of the vehicle manufacturers haven't placed her in one of their commercials yet. It is also great to see how a couple agrees or disagrees on driving the same vehicle and whether they like the options or accessories the same or not. Thanks!
Yes 👍
As a young Canadian, it's really inspiring see you how well you two work together. Marriage is tough but worth it!
oh brother
Ask the 50% of people that marriages fail if they agree with you.🤣
Great comment
I've been driving my R1T for 2 months now and absolutely adore it. Its the first truck I've owned and the versitility has come in handy so far in the short time of owning it. I like it more than my Tesla so far. Mine was a bargain at $76,600 with destination and the $7,500 tax refund.
That's a much better price
You should add for others that is US $, and the early bird pricing. But yes, awesome truck and very practical.
@Mike Pretorius Yes, I fortunately ordered 1 month before the price hike. My spec would be about 94k USD now. Pricey but not too bad if you think of it as the 911 of the pick-up world.
@@mattabell3657the 911 of the pick up seriously lol?
@@mattabell3657 what the hell does that mean??
Your video drops right after work! Great timing
Awesome!
Rivan doesn't claim the R1T is a work truck. They say it is an adventure vehicle. Porsche that cost up to$300k is the plaything of the rich.
Loved the comparison at the end on what 3 fully-loaded vehicles you can buy for one Rivian’s CAD 134k price!
Not lot of EV pickup trucks out there. They can ask what they want more or less. Ford just stopped accepting orders for F150 lightning.
I have this car too. No problems with gear tunnel. The brake regen took about 2 days to become an expert in, but I have to admit it was jarring at first. My complaints are with the lack of buttons and knobs, but that said it’s the best car I’ve ever owned. Also… I priced out the Tacoma, Bolt, and Miata GT and that came out to $130,000 USD! Much more than the $95,000 USD as tested price.
FWIW, when compared to a Tesla Model X it’s my opinion you get a whole lot more and a better looking vehicle (outside AND interior) for a lot less with the Rivian
I bought this truck for the speed and capability, so I appreciate that it is a toy. That is the use case for my personal use. The gear tunnel does work without going inside the cabin. It unlocks with the proximity and there is a button above it to release it.
You find it worth buying a car from an automaker that has the brake light shared with the turn signal, and the brake disappears while the turn signal is on, not to mention it’s so tiny like on some Korean junk. I would find the disregard for safety unacceptable, but it seems this just stems from lack of imagination and what’s important in a car
@@Brian-jv8iy wait, this is the first time you have ever seen the brake light and indicator light being shared? You need to spend more time behind US cars.
Really enjoyed your review. Thank you
It's pricey because they can sell at that price. No one NEEDS Lambos and 911s, but rich people have money to buy those and other practical cars.
0 to 60 in 3 seconds will have older drivers passing out from lack of blood flow to brain
It's nuts!
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I’ll pass out too and I’m not old 😊
Pass out or pass away.😊
Lol great comment
Love the look 👍👍
Such an amazing truck.
Love that game. When you break it down like that it's truly amazing what you could get for the price. Absolutely ridiculous price.
So true!
What's crazy is the price difference between US and Can pricing. Like many companies they gouge Canadian consumers on pricing. Just for that reason alone I wouldn't go near the Rivian.
Ok so listen i bought one. I love it. I know it’s expensive and not everyone can afford it. It’s not meant for everyone. The base model lightning is 47k. You buy this car if you want to no one is forcing u to.
@@amilcarcuevasjr313 got to include that dealer mark up on the lightning. They’re all going for $25-40k USD over MSRP!! Not as much of a bargain rn, anyway..
@@benwoodhouse1492 Good point hadn't really even considered that either.
Really just came for the great content but that price took me by surprise. I wouldn't buy it even if I had the money. Great review and price game!!
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!
As a pre-price-hike preorder holder, I can buy the quad motor for $64K USD after tax credits. Nothing really competes at that price, though the Model Y price dropping is making it harder to justify.
I did likewise and received mine last year. I love it! Sports car/luxury car/pickup in one. Also, 7500 miles later, no major issues. My whole family uses it as their daily driver, it’s always the first vehicle to leave the house in the morning. The new Kneeling feature also makes it easier for my 5 foot tall wife to get in. I’ll still probably add an after market step for convenience.
I've been to a few rivian get-togethers in the mountains of Colorado, for the crazy off roading it's doing, the 4 motors with insane hp is needed
For that kinda money I’d be going to visit a Range Rover dealership and then buy a utility trailer. And when it wasn’t in the shop waiting (complaining) on overpriced parts/labour… again… I’d be wishing I never bought such a piece of garbage. Hopefully I’ll never be in that position.
As for the Rivian, (I’d like to preface I’ve yet seen one)… I feel that it’s price is ludicrous, I’ve been proven wrong on the company’s longevity and style-wise… I simply cannot quite fathom how so many people find it attractive (I apparently am alone thinking this). It’s test results though (as well as build quality)… continuously amaze me. Well done them! Thanks for another electrifying video.
In the U.S., the Lightning is just as expensive, at least the trim available in dealerships. I’d take the Rivian. It’s more of what I would want.
Another great review!
Yeah, I don't see how designers with such an obvious eye for detail could overlook something like the regen braking issue. The failure to offer Apple CarPlay/Android Auto is a bit of a head-scratcher as well.
Maybe these features can be offered after an over-the-air software update?
Hopefully Rivian will be able to bring retail prices out of the stratosphere when the new US plant (just a couple of miles away from where I live) opens. Economies of scale and all that.
And, as you point out, this is a boutique vehicle for a narrow economic demographic. Traditional pickup truck drivers will likely stick with familiar brands. But they certainly seem to have stolen a march on Tesla.
The suspension looks great on this, you could haul your elderly parents around in this vehicle. All you need is an escallator to get them in, captains chairs and a vending machine with drinks in the back seat.
R1T now has kneeling mode that makes it definitely easier to get in.
Great review!! I like this, but I lost much money on this!!!
Giving us a breakdown of the three cars you can buy for the same money as the Rivian was an eye opener! Great review as always - thank you 🙏🏽
Yup! Too expensive for my taste! I knew you were going to say you would buy GTI! 😆 This toy is good. Great video Andrea! ☕️☕️
It's certainly cool looking and I love the clever storage solutions but too pricey for us.
The Hot Topic was right on target. Great video and cool truck, but the price…. For the 134k, I’ll take a base model F150 and a Boxster. 👍
We paid 84k not sure what they are talking about
The limestone color is so pretty… would sell a kidney for a Rivian 😂
A fool and his kidney are soon parted.
Selling a kidney wouldn't even afford this truck, you'd have to sell both probably.
Geeebuz! That's crazy expensive and no Android (wireless) connectivity?!? I wonder how many Hybrids or Plug-in Hybrids you could make with the MASSIVE batteries in this 1 truck? Thanks for the review.
Couldn’t agree more with your comment about not understanding why things in electric cars have to be different!
How many services centers in Canada? 1 there is ONE in BC where you likely picked this up.
There are 3 of these available locally - within 75 miles.
1. All three are USED
2. They are priced in this order; (NOTE: All prices are in U.S. Dollars)
a. $83,986 (8,400 miles)
b. $103,986 (163 miles)
c. $105,944 (618 miles)
I have three words. What the Hell?!?
1:55 If you're right the different trims will be close in weight. What do the specs say?
So great truck. Insane price.
I’ve parked my Maverick next to a Rivian and it is not much bigger. You can buy four Mavericks for one of these. Zack, does this replace your desire for a Maverick?
Design - I wonder if Walt Disney's Big Hero 6 character, Baymax, might have been the inspiration...
Now thissss is the perfect vehicle! Fast, can off road properly, looks that will stand the test of time!
I hear you on the jerky driving of many electric vehicles. It reminds me of when you get in a different manual vehicle than the one you’re used to driving. It takes a while before you get smooth at working the clutch. Still taking about that yellow GTI, eh?
Essentially the rich will pay for the electric charging infrastructure then they'll come out with a more middle class price point. Which I will say, $60,000 for a base model pickup truck is still for the wealthy or those willing to pay similar for their vehicle as they do for their monthly housing cost. AND YOU TWO are a cute couple together.
I am blown away by this model. I saw almost all the presentations online. How can I buy it? Where should I register to get more detailed information? If you write to me, I will be very grateful.
Not living in a major metropolitan area, no way I'm waiting for a tech to show up someday..and then he needs other parts, and will return "some day". I''ll go with the Tacoma, as I can walk to the dealer.
I'm with Zack on this about pointless "reinventing of the whee"l as it were when it comes to certain controls. I love new tech as much as the next person, but often used items like wipers, volume, lights, HVAC, steering wheel adjustment should be immediately accessible and analog manipulation of those controls are virtually fool proof! Having to go through menus or scroll through lists to access or operate those features is a step BACKWARDS in usability! Probably why I plan to hold on to my 2012 mostly analog car for as long as possible!
See these more and more in SoCAL. Nice looking...
How far do you think it’ll go when the temperature dips down to -15 to -25 celcius. I bet it’s mileage drops dramatically. 🧐
There is a reason their stock is near all time low. It’s a niche product. The lack of a dealer/service network is a deal killer.
Yes, it is nice but is very expensive! Thanks for the video and the review.
Thanks for watching!
At 4:55, in coming to a stop sign and leaving again, it appears there are no brake lights on the vehicle. The only light that goes on and off is a tiny white light at the corner. Can that be legal as a brake light?
(small) brake lights on far left and right, and then 2x 3rd brake lights up top. the left brake light was flashing because the left turn indicator was one. A second after they pull away you can see the brake lights turn off.
I hope they come up with a 500km range, 300hp version for around $60K CAD. One can only wish...
Most of their issues are parts being sourced elsewhere, this vehicle is over engineered with mclaren 720s like suspension, Bosch motors, aluminum body and so on. Now they’re gonna be making their own motors and other components to cut cost
I'm confused. You offered 4 alternatives of which 1 is in production and did not include cyber truck. Weird.
The ones they offered are actually real.
I’m with Zack on this…..I just could not justify paying that kind of money ….for a truck!!!!
Good looking truck. Would love to try one. I have the Model 3 Performance which they say is 0-60mph in 3.1s (0-100km/hr 3.3s) and I’ve downsized to 18” wheels and seen some suggestions that will actually lower those times. Honestly no vehicle needs to be that fast and I’m surprised regulators here or in the US haven’t stepped in yet.
I have a Model 3 Performance and an R1T. The Tesla feels faster but I think it's mostly due to the elevated seating position and less responsive throttle peddle of thr Rivian. Need to hook up the draggy to both to be sure.
I agree with you the pricing strategy is not cool!!!
Good theory Zack.
1. please buy one, I invested in the company 2. The front reminds me of Dig Dug the 80's videogame
Wow I've been waiting for this review. This is the truck that has trumped the tesla cybertruck. Very eye-catching too in a very nice blue 💙
Wishing Rivian all the best, hoping they will be able to produce more affordable EV's for the masses one day. It certainly is cool!
@Andrea Spencer Yes totally agree Andrea as the more companies that can produce them hopefully the prices will be more competitive!
How is It in snow and ice
at least in the USA, trucks are not just used for hauling stuff . Most people with trucks use them to go to the mall!! I'm sure in canada is the same.
This a bit like looking at the Ram TRX and saying the ram is way to expensive. If you dont want all the performance get the cheaper one. Its more in line with the price other pick ups
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You can probably get one used for a better deal than new but the only way I would even touch an electric truck is if it has good range and the range doesn’t go down by over 100 miles when towing
Rewatch this one after love show. Other than price, it seems all positive. Don't understand what rivia PR iwas fussy about. I am guessing listening a porsche fan complains about price?😂
Love this truck! I really hope price can come down so it’s more affordable for more people. Same with most electric vehicles. I think you guys should get this over the Maverick!
What happened to the night pictures??
Do you need your midsize crossover to have a V8 twin turbo? Yet these two dufuses bought two Cayennes.
So you suggest two alternative vehicles that aren't even in production yet. Either include the CyberTruck (as Tesla is the largest EV maker in the world) or take the Chevy and the Ram off the list.
Tesla isn't in production yet. We have actually seen and touched the Ram and Chevy at auto shows. Btw the biggest truck makers are Ford, GM and Stellantis.
@Motormouth guess you need to attend the events the CT had been at. On top of this, they are regularly seen in the wild testing in preparation for launch in quarter 3. Our you can just wait until they start selling and destroy all other brands by the end of 2024.
It's hard getting past the "weirdorama" front fascia. I guess rivian took the work out of pickups and put in the fun. When I drove a truck to work, I just can't recall being in such a big hurry to get there!?! 🤔
Can also tell you're Canadian by her in the local tuxedo.
god damn I hate pick ups but I would not mind this one.
I love a lot about this truck EXCEPT those hideous headlights and that price makes it something I’d never buy unfortunately.
The hot topic bit where you lay into them on pricing was fantastic! These asshole shaming people about sustainability while only making products for upper middle class fools need to be taken to task. We’ve been promised affordable EVs for a decade now and there’s basically two models, and they’re either junk (Nissan) or unobtainable and already cancelled (Chevy).
I’m basically ready to give up on electric. It’s for rich people.
Bring on the Rivian R2 crossover subaru killer.
Your game analogy was bang on. The three vehicles you each picked, which btw were all good picks , put it all in perspective perfectly. I would have put the Range Rover in the top 4 for picks for your consideration not for the category but for the target market . This vehicle is a complete joke ...I would be embarrassed to drive one because its so obviously over priced and geared for a Freudian complex you can probably surmise on your own ! ....
“…but it’s way too expensive,” and cut! 😊
Just how big do manufacturers think the 100k vehicle market is? I think a few of these new manufacturers will be gone in a few years as they run out of people to sell vehicles to.
Straight up review. Love it guys. Ridiculous pricing . Take a hike Rivian
Am going to wait and buy a semi- crushed truck and then fix it up!
While I wouldn't buy an EV at this stage of their (and their infrastructure's) development, this is the only EV I would buy if I had money to burn (which people who can afford it probably do). It wouldn't be the only car in my garage in that case, obviously, so I'd have an ICE vehicle to use when range anxiety might be a factor and this Rivian to use otherwise!
4:50 looks like a different frame got inserted.
I don't understand why they guard the battery size as proprietary information. It'd be like an ICE maker not disclosing the displacement of an engine.
It could be they are sourcing different batteries with similar performance and like Zack says, maybe some of them are limited by software and they don't want the hassle of customers chasing them to get it unlocked or suing over getting a lesser battery.
That was a weird answer. The only battery pack currently available is 135KWh. It is no secret. Since the other 2 packs are not yet in production, maybe Rivian has not yet finalized the exact numbers.
One-pedal driving takes some getting used to, but once you get the hang of it, there's no going back.
We just want the option
Don’t get it. Handles snow and rocks like a Range Rover, accelerates like a Lamborghini, has the interior of an S-class and still cheaper and probably more reliable than all these. And that while having a lower operating cost than a Prius. How is this expensive?
It's the almost perfect vehicle for me. However, its lack of Apple CarPlay is a dealbreaker.
@Motormouth fun fact, the CEO use to work for Tesla. Hence why Rivan feels a lot like Tesla.
Electric pickups should also be required to post their range when towing a standardized load - say 10,000 lbs. Those 300+ range figures would disappear in a heartbeat.
Why? You don't see ice cars with that Stat so why does electric have to have it. You don't buy electric to long distance tow. That's well known
Power is overkill but they are selling this to the luxury car buyers, these people like the bragging rights :-) I think they nailed just what their market wants overall. I do prefer the user interface much better in the Ioniq 6 you just reviewed. Buttons and knobs! BTW you look great in the faded denim!
I mean you're probably right for a lot of buyers, but I live near the factory in Illinois and wanted to support local manufacturing. I went from a 2016 Ford Focus to an R1T. It's really a fantastic vehicle.
As an owner of an R1T, after you own it for more than 1 day, the regen is awesome…1 pedal is the way
We have no problem with 1-Pedal driving but I would like to be able to shut it off if I choose to.
That is a problem - the regen was annoying when. Test drive the R1T. It has a big battery people won’t use in a single day most of the time. Let them relax the regen if they want.
Agreed. The R1T is my first electric vehicle. I very quickly got used to 1 pedal driving. Now it is simple and 2nd nature.
Matching outfit and car
The standard one is what you need, but $100k+ for a pickup truck? No way
I think the cost of the Rivian looks even worse to us since it's directly tied to the american price with the exchange rates and so many other vehicles are actually cheaper in Canada. I would wonder if this truck eats tires with all that weight and the speed/acceleration. It looks nice for a sledgehammer on wheels. Wouldn't want to get tapped in a Yaris against on of these lol. It would be interesting to know what it does in crash testing. I would like to see an electric vehicle crash test comparasin someday like between the e-trucks that will be out next year.
In the US, the NHTSA recently crash tested, posted on TH-cam, and it did very well.
I like you reviews but why is everyone doing reviews on vehicles that only a few can afford, these prices are absolutely ridiculous.
The Rivan aside, car prices are out of control. I have been noticing as of late the most of the vehicles I see in my area of the world are not the high end models, but affordable options such as the Hyundai Elantra or Venue. Car manufacturers are pricing themselves out of business.
See InsideEVs story from 12/26: "Rivian R1T Owner Says His Truck Has Been Out For Repairs For Eight Months for a damaged side camera"
I want more physical buttons, and I'm not a fan of the front as it looks like a cartoon car from the movie Cars. But it is not something I'm shopping for anyways, not at that price.