“Divine Proportion” could Rivian designers ask for a better compliment?!?! I agree with Sandy, somehow they managed to make the boxy designed we’ve seen in the G class and Jeep feel fresh and new again. Great job Rivian.
I have to agree with the proportion comment. Not only is it aesthetic, but useful. The closest “competitor” in my humble opinion is the Range Rover. The Defender 110 looks great, but the 3rd row is useless. The Defender 130 is too long and looks like a raised station wagon. The departure angle is also ruined by the 130. The R1S nailed the proportions.
@joemichele5412 What kind of blasphemy are you implying? 🤦 The true Engineer has spoken and cast away the shadows with enlightenment. 👷 What kind of architect are you that don't cherish the First Principles of Engineering? 😱 Don't tell me you're an accountant, then we need to call the exorcist. 🧙♂️
"Divine Proportion" is a very specific mathematical concept, and for sure Sandy knows it and applies it in his judgement. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_ratio
You just threw your money away....all of these small electric car makers will be out of business once the bigger car companies get in the game....Rivian and Lucid will be first to go.
@@chadhaire1711 what are you even talking about with 10 billion and 2 trillion. FTX losing 2 trillion? You talking the whole crypto market where people invested into 1s and 0s on a computer? Of course that vaporizes to zero. That is all together different than actually building and making a physical tangible product.
You guys forgot to grab the sub trunk cover and prop it up on the lip provided and it makes the FLUSH with the back seat. Better for storage and sleeping!
I’ve never considered myself a “car guy“ but truthfully everyone who drives is a little bit of a “car guy“ because at some point you have to be knowledgeable enough to choose your next vehicle. Your series on the model three brought me in years ago and I absolutely love the channel. Just wanted to say thanks and also the best part of this video is one Sandy gives a shout out to his grandkids.
Sandy has mentioned his off-roading. The R1S is a more capable off-roader than the R1T (same power, shorter wheelbase with better approach and departure angles).
This vehicle is an absolute winner. Wicked Sharp execution for a new company, masterfully engineered first generation vehicle. Can't wait to read about how well their Amazon vans will perform this holiday season. Rivian's future looks bright.
@@chadhaire1711 agreed. The cost per making a vehicle for Rivian is around $210k, and the average selling price is $81k. They’ll burn their cash really quick and go bankrupt unless Amazon or some other stupid company is willing to take it over.
I’ve always been impressed with Sandy’s videos, however I am deeply impressed by the fact that he’s an adoptive parent! That raises him up past the top in my opinion! Congrats on the new granddaughter Sandy and Sue!!!
Finally an electric car manufacturer that puts a spare tire in there! Even if you aren’t going to change it yourself, it means that AAA can come out to change it for you rather than dealing with having it towed for just a tire
@@Tooradj the phantom drain loses about 1-2% a day; however, if you consider all those electronic devices going on while the car is not being used, I'm quite understanding why. With a 130 kWh battery, it really doesn't bother me.
@@BeanEW Sounds like a good fit. The important thing is that you enjoy it. I don't drive much so for me, it adds up to a larger percentage of my use. They definitely look great inside and out. Enjoy it.
R1S is going to explode on demand specially with the help of Tesla Charging network. People will appreciate Rivian’s engineering team. This is work of art definitely getting one now!
I have a 2020 Tesla Model 3 with chrome and I actually prefer it to the current black-out trim. All of the past cars I've owned with black trim fade annoyingly after a few years. I'm happy to hear that I'm not the only one, Cory! 🙂
3rd row is a must for families. We looked at them all and got a Traverse because the third row was the biggest. Wish Tesla would make an affordable three row family hauler. We also preferred 2nd row captains because it’s super easy for kids to just hop in and access the third row from between the captains chairs.
Sandy - you should try access to 3rd row in a Tesla Model X - it is SPECTACULAR. Better than any car ever. The Falcon Wing Doors mean you can stand inside the car which makes access to 3rd row super easy for adults. You can literally stand up getting out of 3rd row... same for seating down.
@@MadMadOne Sandy claimed it's easy to get in/out of the R1S rear seat when clearly it is not - just look at his face and body when he gets in... clearly, he has not tried MX 3rd row.
Black roofs are terrible in the summer where heat build up in the vehicle will kill you. Also black shows the dirt and roofs are harder to reach and clean.
6:35"...the roof would disappear into the window...": As it does with the back window. You have it both ways. When I was a kid they said "if it don't go, chrome it". Later, that became "if it don't go, put racing stripes on it". I'm amazed at all this Munro attention to styling. Styling is personal...engineering is not. With engineering, there is a right answer.
18:38 while the things they are talking about are rare for a 3 row SUV, pretty much every minivan has a 3rd row that is that functional. My Honda especially. And it was like 30k.
The discussions of a 'budget" R1S is worthy of consideration. If you looks at the off road capabilities of the platform you can see there is an opportunity to sell into the "Pro" market where the vehicles could be used in the mining, exploration, forestry, agriculture and industrial sectors. When I worked in exploration we used Suburbans because a lot of our geophysical gear needed protection from the elements. I can also see this vehicle being used in an underground environment to transport miners, maintenance crews, electricians, geologists, surveyors and environmental technicians.
Xterra has great tie down rails in the back too. And we have an Atlas and the best seat is the third row with the second row folded down. It’s like a limo back there!
Sandy, don't you think the Rivian would look amazing with diamond shaped headlights...like it's badge?! The vertical stack could remain the same with just the LED "pill" shape changed.
Really enjoying the show, watching it get better on a s curve and think you may have to copyright yourselves as a enthusiastic Sandy is gold to any product. Really appreciate the powerful critique of FUD as regarding reality to ev transition. Congratulations on becoming a Grandad
The last time I had to change a tire the lugs were on so light I could not get them all off. Did you even see a jack in the boot? I suggest no spare and a AAA card.
Tesla didn't start that. You had cars like the Rav4 and others that became popular and everyone started making one. Now the Model X is considered a midsized SUV, but I think it's still just a larger crossover. Tesla doesn't have a true SUV.
Man, now you are making me think about switching my R1T to and R1S order. I will continue to follow you on TH-cam, never going back to the Twitter hot mess.
I'm honestly tossing a lot of cash into Rivian stock these days. Rivian has a solid platform, at a great price. Out of all the newcomers to the auto world looking to unseat legacy auto, Rivian is really doing the best job. Ramp-up over the next few months is going to be key... but i'm at a place i'm betting big on them.
I own a R1S and have driven an R1T as a loaner for several days. I got to drive both vehicles in the snow and dry pavement. I drove both back to back, where 1 particular TH-cam channel had months in between the two. The truck did feel a little bit better to drive for some reason, but no where near the difference that one (normally trusted) channel made it out to be. My guess is they had more time to dial in the driving dynamics on the truck, which can get tweaked with over the air updates over time. But again, very small difference, this machine is amazing to drive.
I love the R1S and R1T I was amaze at how much I like it when I don’t like trucks because they don’t fit in the city. But the R1s is a beauty wish it was 50K or less I would jump on it stat.
In the mean time .. its just an big heavy car .. if you really need it its great .. if you dont .. you ll hate the impracticallities of long charging and short range ... aptera comes out next year 24k car with 250 miles upto a 40k car for 1000 miles !! Just so you know .. and yes you can camp in it
Mr. Munro, I know it's your name on the show but, you seem to have a tendency to cut Corey off a lot. You both have a lot of good things to say so give him his due. Cheers.
That spare tire is great, I have known Peeples vacations, including one of ours to get pretty messed up due to a flat tire. And I don’t want to put that goo inside the tires.
It still can get messed up. The spare has limitation on how you use it (speed and distance). It is meant to get you to a place you can replace the tire. I am not sure how quickly you can get the tires that are built for Rivian. Your Vacation still can get ruined. Unless you are taking an R1T on the vacation with a matching wheel in the back.
What's the integrated compressor in the back for? Is it for inflating the spare? Does the SUV come with some sort of air hose that allows you to inflate your tires from the compressor? I don't really see the value of the integrated compressor. It feels like wasted money to me. For inflating tires, I'd just use an external compressor or pump. With my subcompact car, I just use a bike floor pump to top up the tire pressure. With huge tires like these, yeah, it would take a lot of work to inflate them with a manual pump, and I'd want to use a compressor, but you can get little battery-powered compressors for pretty cheap.
Some of the features in the cargo area that they discussed as being expensive and only high end vehicles nowadays came standard on my base model Pontiac Vibe 15 years ago
my father used to have an armstrong sidderly sapphire that had jacks next to drivers seat and passenger seat built in... I thought that was quite an interesting item..
Did you ever use it? I don’t understand the need. It’s not like I would carry a salvage small block engine back there. It’s a waste for 95% of us and should be optional.
$91K for a medium sized SUV; puts it out of my price range and for most other families. With rising interest rates I don’t see how the majority of people can buy this. Especially for a start up company that may not survive.
Looks excellent, especially for the price. However, I still wonder about the economical viability of producing this in masses. All the feature costs add up.
I wonder how the Rivian handles the traditional way of locking differentials, spinning all wheels equally. Should be very easy to do with 4 independent motors. Do they have a setting for this, does it work this way automatically when you turn it into off-road mode? Does it have an equivalent of being 'triple locked'? (front-center-rear)
I'm skeptical on 6' people in the 3rd row, but it isn't bad. As far as the mechanism to get in the 3rd row, looks similar to how Acadia/Traverse/Enclave/Outlook/etc., works. I think the best options out there are those with 2+2+2 configuration as the aisle in between the middle 2 seats make it easy for people to stretch out in the 3rd row. Also makes it easy to get into 3rd row. With that said, this definitely looks nice and when we get rid of the Model X will be looking at this. Normally I'm not a fan of product advertisements, but Detroit Denim looks interesting, will check that out as well.
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“Divine Proportion” could Rivian designers ask for a better compliment?!?! I agree with Sandy, somehow they managed to make the boxy designed we’ve seen in the G class and Jeep feel fresh and new again. Great job Rivian.
This is actually what the Jeep Wagoneer was planned to look like before the designer left... to Rivian
I have to agree with the proportion comment. Not only is it aesthetic, but useful. The closest “competitor” in my humble opinion is the Range Rover. The Defender 110 looks great, but the 3rd row is useless. The Defender 130 is too long and looks like a raised station wagon. The departure angle is also ruined by the 130. The R1S nailed the proportions.
Agreed. "Devine Proportion"
@joemichele5412 What kind of blasphemy are you implying? 🤦
The true Engineer has spoken and cast away the shadows with enlightenment. 👷
What kind of architect are you that don't cherish the First Principles of Engineering? 😱
Don't tell me you're an accountant, then we need to call the exorcist. 🧙♂️
"Divine Proportion" is a very specific mathematical concept, and for sure Sandy knows it and applies it in his judgement. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_ratio
Tip: The "V" on the tail gate (in "Rivian") points to the open latch.
Too expensive 4 most Americans
@@BB-sf7jv Like most luxury brands, their target audience isn't most American's.
Congrats Sandy on being a grandpa .. excellent review of the R1S.
Thank you kindly!
I ordered one. This vehicle is just the best all around mode of transportation for me!! Thanks , Sandy!!
Nice town car, have fun on a road trip from hell. Charging is a nightmare.
You just threw your money away....all of these small electric car makers will be out of business once the bigger car companies get in the game....Rivian and Lucid will be first to go.
Not Rivian when Amazon owns a large portion of the business and has a huge vested interest in the van. Worst case scenario is Amazon buys them out.
@@SigmaDG That is what people said about Facebook who just lost $10 billion and FTX that lost $2 trillion.....
@@chadhaire1711 what are you even talking about with 10 billion and 2 trillion. FTX losing 2 trillion? You talking the whole crypto market where people invested into 1s and 0s on a computer? Of course that vaporizes to zero. That is all together different than actually building and making a physical tangible product.
It sounds like the R1S is a superlative SUV for comfort and off-roading. Interesting combination.
Pretty squarely targeting top end Land Rovers imho, should sell well!
Corey seems in much better shape than when I started watching Munro videos, if my mind isn’t playing tricks on me.
Nothing like seeing yourself on TH-cam to get you to the gym.
Yeah.. He's getting thin in the neck.
@@MarkXHolland this is cold but oh, ohhh so true. 😅
Yeah, real difference. Was used to his prior physique, but I'm happy for him. Keep it up. Hopefully he can stick to his diet.
Cory looks hungry.
You guys forgot to grab the sub trunk cover and prop it up on the lip provided and it makes the FLUSH with the back seat. Better for storage and sleeping!
I noticed that also. I didn’t know there was a small cover to level that entire back floor.
Congratulations Sandy for your lovely newborn granddaughter.
And thanks for this amazing R1S presentation.
I’ve never considered myself a “car guy“ but truthfully everyone who drives is a little bit of a “car guy“ because at some point you have to be knowledgeable enough to choose your next vehicle. Your series on the model three brought me in years ago and I absolutely love the channel. Just wanted to say thanks and also the best part of this video is one Sandy gives a shout out to his grandkids.
Congratulations Sandy and family on your newest member. Glad mother and baby are both well and doing great! Welcome to the world!
Sandy has mentioned his off-roading. The R1S is a more capable off-roader than the R1T (same power, shorter wheelbase with better approach and departure angles).
True but R1T has a full-size spare built in. None of them are perfect as is.
The air compressor built in should help with the spare tire problem
@@alamandrax Not sure what you mean. would the compressor turn the inflatable into a proper off road tire?
@@Tooradj you can plug a tire and use the onboard inflator to inflate it
@@TonmoyGhosh I have done that many times but all of those flats were on road. A lot of off road problems are with sidewalls.
This vehicle is an absolute winner. Wicked Sharp execution for a new company, masterfully engineered first generation vehicle. Can't wait to read about how well their Amazon vans will perform this holiday season. Rivian's future looks bright.
Rivian and Lucid will be out of business once the large car companies get in the game....LOL....you won't be able to give a Rivian away...
@@chadhaire1711 agreed. The cost per making a vehicle for Rivian is around $210k, and the average selling price is $81k. They’ll burn their cash really quick and go bankrupt unless Amazon or some other stupid company is willing to take it over.
@@gammaknife9933 Perhaps facebook and FTX can take them over.....LOL.....!
I’ve always been impressed with Sandy’s videos, however I am deeply impressed by the fact that he’s an adoptive parent! That raises him up past the top in my opinion! Congrats on the new granddaughter Sandy and Sue!!!
Finally an electric car manufacturer that puts a spare tire in there! Even if you aren’t going to change it yourself, it means that AAA can come out to change it for you rather than dealing with having it towed for just a tire
Corey is looking lean, fit, ready to tear down anything and anyone. Big change from first time I saw him on here.
He was always insanely attractive, IMO.
It's those new jeans !!!
Your right Cory , in fairness it does look gorgeous. Just about perfect. Kudos to the body designer from Rivian job completely aced. !!!!
Am a R1S owner since Sep... LOVE the car!
Is the phantom drain as bad as some owners and Reviewers say it is? Not comparing with Tesla but comparing with other EVs like Kia and Lightning.
@@Tooradj the phantom drain loses about 1-2% a day; however, if you consider all those electronic devices going on while the car is not being used, I'm quite understanding why. With a 130 kWh battery, it really doesn't bother me.
@@BeanEW Sounds like a good fit. The important thing is that you enjoy it. I don't drive much so for me, it adds up to a larger percentage of my use. They definitely look great inside and out. Enjoy it.
R1S is going to explode on demand specially with the help of Tesla Charging network. People will appreciate Rivian’s engineering team. This is work of art definitely getting one now!
I have a 2020 Tesla Model 3 with chrome and I actually prefer it to the current black-out trim. All of the past cars I've owned with black trim fade annoyingly after a few years. I'm happy to hear that I'm not the only one, Cory! 🙂
Congratulations Sandy, another member for the family!👶
Give me a couple of moving blankets and I would not think twice about loading that up with plywood. This really is a very well thought out vehicle.
I’d need moving blankets just for the moving blankets! 😂
I love this thing! It is quite an exquisite and modern design that works well. Beautiful.
Got my own R1S in September, and I love it!!
3rd row is a must for families. We looked at them all and got a Traverse because the third row was the biggest. Wish Tesla would make an affordable three row family hauler.
We also preferred 2nd row captains because it’s super easy for kids to just hop in and access the third row from between the captains chairs.
Exactly. We have a expedition max, captain seats and it has plenty of room, much needed for families and with cargo.
Useful tip! To find the back door open button, the V in the Rivian logo, points right to it.
Sandy - you should try access to 3rd row in a Tesla Model X - it is SPECTACULAR. Better than any car ever. The Falcon Wing Doors mean you can stand inside the car which makes access to 3rd row super easy for adults. You can literally stand up getting out of 3rd row... same for seating down.
Any reason why you would think that he hasn't done that already? MX isn't new.
@@MadMadOne Sandy claimed it's easy to get in/out of the R1S rear seat when clearly it is not - just look at his face and body when he gets in... clearly, he has not tried MX 3rd row.
He checked out Dirty Tesla’s refreshed 6 seater model X in one episode… can’t remember if he got in the 3rd row….
Black roofs are terrible in the summer where heat build up in the vehicle will kill you. Also black shows the dirt and roofs are harder to reach and clean.
I just took delivery of a R1S love it
An 'A' from Sandy speaks volumes.
6:35"...the roof would disappear into the window...": As it does with the back window. You have it both ways. When I was a kid they said "if it don't go, chrome it". Later, that became "if it don't go, put racing stripes on it". I'm amazed at all this Munro attention to styling. Styling is personal...engineering is not. With engineering, there is a right answer.
Your way of doing first impressions is more insightful and deep than most car reviews i have seen
Some owners have complained that the battery performance is poor, especially in cold weather conditions.
For off-road, the on-board compressor lets a user empty air to soften tires, then refill to highway specs when leaving.
18:38 while the things they are talking about are rare for a 3 row SUV, pretty much every minivan has a 3rd row that is that functional. My Honda especially. And it was like 30k.
Most Americans would say a 92k vehicle is ‘“high end.” So for that amount of money, it better have tons of added features.
I'd buy it just for the rails....Sandy is like a kid in a candy store!
😂
They posted a time lapse video for the Ocean production line from Fisker/Magna, could you guys go over that in slow motion and see what you think?
The discussions of a 'budget" R1S is worthy of consideration. If you looks at the off road capabilities of the platform you can see there is an opportunity to sell into the "Pro" market where the vehicles could be used in the mining, exploration, forestry, agriculture and industrial sectors. When I worked in exploration we used Suburbans because a lot of our geophysical gear needed protection from the elements. I can also see this vehicle being used in an underground environment to transport miners, maintenance crews, electricians, geologists, surveyors and environmental technicians.
First time finding your channel. Subscribed and really enjoy your content.
Welcome!
Xterra has great tie down rails in the back too. And we have an Atlas and the best seat is the third row with the second row folded down. It’s like a limo back there!
The storage rail tie downs are common in BMW X5’s. They are great. Glad to see it on Rivian
Yep my 2010 x5 has them standard
Thank you for brief Rivian overview and congratulations to the whole family on your new addition.
Congratulations on the grand baby Sandy. Nice vehicle too.
When Sandy says “RS1” 😂
Sandy, don't you think the Rivian would look amazing with diamond shaped headlights...like it's badge?! The vertical stack could remain the same with just the LED "pill" shape changed.
Sandy looked "as happy as a clam" in the rear seat 😂
Really enjoying the show, watching it get better on a s curve and think you may have to copyright yourselves as a enthusiastic Sandy is gold to any product. Really appreciate the powerful critique of FUD as regarding reality to ev transition.
Congratulations on becoming a Grandad
I like my Model X third row seat. With falcon doors easy access. The Rivian is really nice
Model X 2nd and 3rd is epic.
Finally an SUV that doesnt suck
I really want one of these. A legitimate value compared to some of the other SUVs in its price class.
Congrats to the Rivian team! Excellent work.
The last time I had to change a tire the lugs were on so light I could not get them all off. Did you even see a jack in the boot? I suggest no spare and a AAA card.
*This is a real SUV.* I have no idea how Tesla gets away with calling the Model Y an SUV because it's a tiny little toy by comparison.
Agreed
The myp is also 20k less than this. It all depends on your situation and needs.
Model Y is a crossover SUV. This is full size SUV
Tesla didn't start that. You had cars like the Rav4 and others that became popular and everyone started making one. Now the Model X is considered a midsized SUV, but I think it's still just a larger crossover. Tesla doesn't have a true SUV.
Model X is SUV, Model Y is crossover, it even is based on a sedan.
Man, now you are making me think about switching my R1T to and R1S order. I will continue to follow you on TH-cam, never going back to the Twitter hot mess.
I'm honestly tossing a lot of cash into Rivian stock these days. Rivian has a solid platform, at a great price. Out of all the newcomers to the auto world looking to unseat legacy auto, Rivian is really doing the best job.
Ramp-up over the next few months is going to be key... but i'm at a place i'm betting big on them.
The risk you are taking is whether Rivian can ramp up enough to be profitable.
Yeah - rivians are pretty sweet - but the company will continue to bleed cash for a long time
Me as well. I flipped my R1T. Loved it just couldn’t turn down $30k instant cash.
If it looks like it costs too much it probably does. Be careful with how much time it’s going to take Rivian to really generate cash.
Another fan of the chrome- whether satin or shiny.
It’s one of numerous reasons I love my 2019 M3P.
Would I like one of these Rivian R1S?
Hell YES.
Nice one guys! The rear boot with the clam shell door and the cargo rail sliders.. BMW X5 E70 is the originator.
Split tailgates were the norm on Australian wagons - Holdens (GM), Valiant (Chrysler) and Falcons (Ford) - since the early 60's (what it's worth).
Love the intro, thumbnail and good vibe overall. Keep it up :)
Thanks, will do!
I like that chrome strip!! It demarks the roofline!!
Sandy cracks me up. He's so smart and has such a massive well of knowledge, but he can be so scatterbrained sometimes. It's very humanizing.
Honestly, before I even saw the ad, I was thinking Corey's jeans look good. I might try them out next time I need a new pair. 👍
Congrats to Sandy for his new grand baby. 🎉
I would like to hear driving dynamics since some reviews say the S is not as good as the T. Would appreciate Sandy’s view on this.
I own a R1S and have driven an R1T as a loaner for several days. I got to drive both vehicles in the snow and dry pavement. I drove both back to back, where 1 particular TH-cam channel had months in between the two. The truck did feel a little bit better to drive for some reason, but no where near the difference that one (normally trusted) channel made it out to be. My guess is they had more time to dial in the driving dynamics on the truck, which can get tweaked with over the air updates over time. But again, very small difference, this machine is amazing to drive.
I agree with Cory on the chrome. I have a 2018 M3 with the chrome and I think it pops!
I agree. My ‘19 Model 3 is chrome too. The worst is black trim on a white car, looks so cheap. The new ones remind me of my old ‘92 base model Civic.
We seem to be in the minority
@@chipspaulding1371 It’s lonely at the top. 😎
@@petebremy49 😅😅
Hell;they should’ve come out with the SUV in the first place. I love it😊
My Oldsmobile mini van that I owned around 30 years ago had an air compressor! And now it is bragged about on a $90 thousand vehicle!
Thanks Muro team, hope you had a good Thanksgiving Holiday, Turkey Sandwiches for lunch today!
Same to you!
I love the R1S and R1T I was amaze at how much I like it when I don’t like trucks because they don’t fit in the city. But the R1s is a beauty wish it was 50K or less I would jump on it stat.
I’m with Corey - like the satin chrome 😘
@17:40 Corey’s idea. I’m dying!😂😂😂😂
The Thumbnail was brilliant!! Made me giggle and click!
Nice review of the Rivian R1S Sandy and Cory.
Cory is nice
And Sandy’s precise
Munro’s live! We gotta watch twice.
Sandy Clause is coming to town.
(Please?)
It sounds like a marketing commercial for Rivian!!!
In the mean time .. its just an big heavy car .. if you really need it its great .. if you dont .. you ll hate the impracticallities of long charging and short range ... aptera comes out next year 24k car with 250 miles upto a 40k car for 1000 miles !! Just so you know .. and yes you can camp in it
CONGRATULATIONS SANDY on your lovely new Grandchild. And yes that Rivian does look amazing. CHEERS AND SAFE TRAVELS Steve h.
Mr. Munro, I know it's your name on the show but, you seem to have a tendency to cut Corey off a lot. You both have a lot of good things to say so give him his due. Cheers.
The chrome conversation merits a lot of points on both views. Good job.
Personally I like the chrome trim in this application.
@18:52 #1 RIVIAN is 'NEW BENCH MARK' for third row seat Design!
Yeah Baby!
I really like that color. The new Bronco has a similar color. I like the features of that Rivian.
Sandy is why we sub to this channel, good to see!
Love this vehicle, and that color is defining. Saw a convoy of four of them the other day, real head turners.
That spare tire is great, I have known Peeples vacations, including one of ours to get pretty messed up due to a flat tire. And I don’t want to put that goo inside the tires.
It still can get messed up. The spare has limitation on how you use it (speed and distance). It is meant to get you to a place you can replace the tire. I am not sure how quickly you can get the tires that are built for Rivian. Your Vacation still can get ruined. Unless you are taking an R1T on the vacation with a matching wheel in the back.
Finally. Sandy. Not a fan of the episodes without him in them.
I was born in 1952. Chrome is in my blood. :)
Yep, literally. Lead too. Ditch the chrome.
@@StormyDog Be my guest if you want an ugly car, keepin’ my chrome. I’ll ignore the clever sarcasm.
What's the integrated compressor in the back for? Is it for inflating the spare? Does the SUV come with some sort of air hose that allows you to inflate your tires from the compressor?
I don't really see the value of the integrated compressor. It feels like wasted money to me. For inflating tires, I'd just use an external compressor or pump. With my subcompact car, I just use a bike floor pump to top up the tire pressure. With huge tires like these, yeah, it would take a lot of work to inflate them with a manual pump, and I'd want to use a compressor, but you can get little battery-powered compressors for pretty cheap.
Some of the features in the cargo area that they discussed as being expensive and only high end vehicles nowadays came standard on my base model Pontiac Vibe 15 years ago
Would love to see content with Munro employees showing and talking about their own personal vehicles.
I wish mine would show up already
my father used to have an armstrong sidderly sapphire that had jacks next to drivers seat and passenger seat built in... I thought that was quite an interesting item..
Reminds me about my old 2011 Volvo V70, it also had a an aluminium rail for securings things in the back.
Did you ever use it? I don’t understand the need. It’s not like I would carry a salvage small block engine back there. It’s a waste for 95% of us and should be optional.
Like Sandy in a candy shop...'Look I got my own vents'!
$91K for a medium sized SUV; puts it out of my price range and for most other families. With rising interest rates I don’t see how the majority of people can buy this. Especially for a start up company that may not survive.
I think Sandy should do more first impressions to get the Sandy Approval for everyone and familys when the wants the best in class expereince
The hardest part is to ramp up production. Need to think of mass production and profitability may be simplify some of the component.
CONGRATULATIONS! on the new 👶
Sandy described the rear seating configuration as a new “benchmark”. LOL!
Right, this has to be paid for
Thank you!
You bet!
Looks excellent, especially for the price. However, I still wonder about the economical viability of producing this in masses. All the feature costs add up.
I wonder how the Rivian handles the traditional way of locking differentials, spinning all wheels equally. Should be very easy to do with 4 independent motors.
Do they have a setting for this, does it work this way automatically when you turn it into off-road mode? Does it have an equivalent of being 'triple locked'? (front-center-rear)
I'm skeptical on 6' people in the 3rd row, but it isn't bad. As far as the mechanism to get in the 3rd row, looks similar to how Acadia/Traverse/Enclave/Outlook/etc., works. I think the best options out there are those with 2+2+2 configuration as the aisle in between the middle 2 seats make it easy for people to stretch out in the 3rd row. Also makes it easy to get into 3rd row.
With that said, this definitely looks nice and when we get rid of the Model X will be looking at this.
Normally I'm not a fan of product advertisements, but Detroit Denim looks interesting, will check that out as well.