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Rivian R1S review! The Rivian R1S is a truly amazing electric SUV, and today I'm reviewing it. I'm going to show you all the cool quirks and features of the R1S and show you what it's like -- and I'm going to get behind the wheel of the Rivian R1S and drive it to show you what it's like behind the wheel.
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[@mkbhd]

I think we're going to pretty quickly start seeing these everywhere

[@themotorsportarchives]

Lets see

[@BF2FanNo1]

Yo its my man MKBHD

[@sahirgahlot]

I guess marques waits eagerly for doug’s videos just like we do😂

[@zvchval]

I saw an r1t for the first time and it was so cool

[@Alexanderdinglenoodle]

Hi

[@beWorldly]

I was going to buy the Mclaren F1, but after I saw the Doug score, I decided to go for the Rivian instead. Thank you Doug for helping me make this important decision. ...and for saving me 3 million dollars.

[@kee7678]

Yep same with me.

[@stasish3967]

30 million dollars*

[@evolicious]

@@stasish3967 $20.5 million dollars*

[@billyfung]

Nice comment

[@ElroyMcDuff]

That was a close one! 😋

[@guccigarrett]

Fun fact. Just started at Rivian in Illinois and that little flashlight in the door, is the 7,777 battery cell in the vehicle. The battery that powers the R1S contains 7,776 battery cells

[@red13emerald]

What a fun detail! Does the flashlight use the exact same cell as the main battery? What about the bluetooth speaker?

[@bradleyscarreviews]

How’s Rivian going?

[@guccigarrett]

@@red13emerald sorry for late reply, I believe the same

[@guccigarrett]

@@bradleyscarreviews I was laid off🙃 moving on from it. Rivian is in a strange and unpredictable place right now so I sought employment elsewhere

[@bigrig8539]

@@guccigarrett that sucks. I dont think Rivian is doing too well right now. Their stock price plummeted.

[@STEVOBRADING]

My favorite part about Rivians is the similarity in components between models, saves effort in manufacturing and makes repairs less complex. There was serious thought put into these vehicles when it comes to shared components.

[@eyespy3001]

The first thought that popped into my head when hearing about the Camping Mode auto-level feature was, “that would be really handy when you have to check your oil.” Then I realized how that doesn’t apply here 😂

[@oldblueaccord2629]

I like you!

[@wolfguardian8312]

Sure it does.....

[@eyespy3001]

@@wolfguardian8312 While you’re out there checking the oil on electric vehicles, can you do me a favor and get me a #10 can of steam? Not the #9 or #11, and definitely not the #12. I specifically need the #10 can of steam. Thank you in advance.

[@wolfguardian8312]

@@eyespy3001 Hey dude, stop by Home Depot 'n get me a 5 gallon bucket of Prop Wash....

[@heyaisdabomb]

It would be especially useful for transmission fluid changes and diff oil changes. I have to pull out the level tool and adjust jack stands to get it level and even then, it's impossible on my driveway to get it perfect.

[@I_am_Allan]

0:00 Thiiiiiis 0:33 Cars & Bids 1:23 May I borrow your car, please? 1:30 Quirks & Features 28:06 The Drive 32:40 Conclusion 33:12 The Doug Score

[@inakavikasho3315]

Thankyou!

[@breakthesteak7357]

You are doing gods work.

[@thecommenter578]

Thanks! The cars and bids segment is my favorite!!

[@goby999]

0:33 May I sell your car, please?

[@iymenabdella1774]

The comment we need

[@greatclantoni]

Your last sentence: “This is, quite simply, the best all around car I’ve ever tested.” I immediately put a deposit down on one. You should get royalties, Doug! Your opinion carries a ton of weight with me. Thanks. 👍

[@largol33t1]

Maybe Chris but not all of us make $80K a year...

[@superfried9550]

Congratulations you played yourself. Electric cars will never work. The grid already can’t keep up with all the charging, just look at california, telling people not to charge their EV’s LMAO. Not to mention, everyone sitting there for 30 minutes to 1 hour to get MAYBE half battery charged, enjoy, asshole 🥂

[@harjatalonen3467]

It for sure looks like an amazing car 😍

[@JetFire9]

They are going bankrupt, so good luck with that, lol!

[@erikkolb2745]

@@JetFire9 for real?

[@MK-kw9uu]

This man so focused and Dedicated he doesn’t breathe 💙

[@andreacociancich5160]

Ahahahahahahaha

[@BoWSkittlez]

If you listen at 15:39 you can hear Doug take a breath 😂🌬️

[@glennvanderbusse4137]

nice vehicle and it sounds like a good review, I was amazed that he never poked himself in his eye with his long fingers but the guy started to give me a headache so lost interest.

[@Corndog4382]

I actually really like the front end, it’s rare for a company to come out with something so distinctive these days. You can see only a sliver of a Rivian and instantly know what it is. I think that’s generally good design

[@KartKing4ever]

Unique =/= good. I do not think these look particularly attractive, especially from the front end. But hey, that hasn't stopped BMW.

[@Corndog4382]

@@KartKing4ever You’re right, It’s not always good, but it’s almost always better than bland and repetitive

[@gnerd07]

yea I agree with KartKing. It looks kinda dorky from the front tbh but u won't mistake it for anything else

[@stevethepocket]

I feel like they probably wanted these to have just a single lightbar that integrates the headlights, but there's some dumb regulation requiring headlights to be in their own separate housings.

[@theyoungmessiah420]

@@KartKing4ever the newest bmw design language just isn't ... bmw. the back taillights made me think it was japanese sometimes, u know. just my opinion the best bmw's was the e92 2008 era, the looks i mean, and the outgoing m4,m3's before they did a new facelift on the bmw design language. they aren't unique looking anymore.

[@_BAD_MERC_]

Imagine this when they do next model year improvements. I'd add compressed air/power under the front trunk, power folding seats, electrochromic roof glass, interior revisions and pretty much sit back, crack a beer and enjoy the view from the top for awhile. This is one amazingly capable and comprehensive vehicle. Looks like Rivian stayed up a lot of late nights doing their homework.

[@O8Zen]

And imagine the price keeps increasing by 10-20% every year as it's been so far. Just gonna be another "nice yet too expensive for 98% of the population" car.

[@sailorjerry3720]

Yes

[@Oktozay]

@@O8Zen correct and that is exactly why rivian stock looks the way it looks 😂😂

[@jgeoffrey1]

@@O8Zen thats how its supposed to be.. they cant create enough of them for %98 of the population..

[@evolicious]

@@O8Zen then stop being poor

[@Stack151]

I just received my R1T and it's AMAZING! Great vehicle! I use to love the big V8s, but the fact that this thing does 0-60 in 3 seconds and completely stealthy, which a slight motor whine it has changed that opinion. Love this vehicle!

[@davidoetting1551]

I put down the requested deposit at LA Auto show in Dec 2018 for R1S. No change in configuration since then. Still waiting for it 3/2023.

[@BillyBobThorton777]

@@davidoetting1551wtf bruh have you gotten it yet? 😂

[@BillyBobThorton777]

@@geocam2 im sure he doesnt give a fuck

[@davidoetting1551]

No. Ive concluded because i have locked original price of about $70, they are selling mine to others for $100.@@BillyBobThorton777

[@just_don94]

@@davidoetting1551 get it yet?

[@drewo.127]

Rivian took the buzzword “all in one” to its literal extreme! And I’m impressed!🤯🤩

[@carlmorgan8452]

Vanity ..... stupid vehicle

[@Full_Deflection]

I love these things. That being said, I can’t stand this trend of accessing every little thing from in-screen submenus. Just let me move a vent, turn my wipers on and off, and adjust ergonomic stuff.

[@fyshfysh]

agree totally. apart from the screen, it's great

[@OpenRoader]

Yeah, the first thing that turned me off of the Model 3

[@bikebudha01]

preach brother!... Hate auto anything.

[@zachtorrence2188]

Exactly, and we thought Mercedes’ electrical gremlins were bad

[@shawns735]

You get used to it... These are pretty muchly Tesla's with a different engineering team, and it took me a week to get used to my Tesla's screen controls... As long as it's designed intuitively, you won't miss twisting knobs or pressing real buttons...

[@davidp2888]

Consistently great reviews, zero clickbait. I enjoy your content, Doug.

[@GaryKetchum808]

Thanks David P! I appreciate your kind words!

[@David_Larkin]

@@GaryKetchum808 You're not Doug...

[@joshuabrown3654]

@@David_Larkin No, but I am. And I appreciate the words. BUUUUUUT ANYWAY...

[@snacking5908]

Scotty has left the chat

[@ab3040]

Can be a bit annoying asking to borrow your car but otherwise good😂

[@Darbobski]

We attached straps to the latches on the backs of the seats. It worked like a charm when it came to reaching and pulling the seats back up.

[@HeroMaster137]

That’s really smart!

[@mcnillerandsons7906]

I’ve owned mine for 3 months now in limestone with off-road wheels and it’s really a 10/10 vehicle. Definitely my dream car in terms of performance, looks, and features. Absolutely the best SUV on the market by a wide margin.

[@rl-xy6gs]

I've been watching Doug for so long that I remember when the quirk's were "weird" and the features were "cool".

[@toejamr1]

Now everything is “tremendous” and “frankly”

[@linkinlinkinlinkin654]

I have been watching Doug for so long, I have seen 4 generations of 'Old Doug was better' come and go

[@drhowshouldiknow]

The front end design is my favorite part. It's hard to come up with a distinctive yet good looking front end design in a sea of sameness. I think they nailed it. If they don't go out of business, I can see this front end becoming as iconic as Jeep's vertical grill

[@bikes7777]

It's a hideously ugly deal breaker for me. That and the whole ev thing.

[@aarshmathur2909]

@@bikes7777 Ok

[@falxonPSN]

@@bikes7777 and yet you watched a review of an EV. Why waste your time?

[@gmart225]

My grandpa used to have a ZAZ Zaporozhets back from the USSR days and this reminds me of it, in a very tender way. I love it!

[@waynemangan9925]

I have to differ, Somebody looked at a forklift face and thought "Thats the coolest!". ...OK. They definitely dont have to worry about identity

[@pee20pee]

I admire rivian because of their commitment in providing vehicles for Charlie’s and Ewan’s road trip

[@Junction88]

100%!! I've been excited about Rivian since their long way up!!!

[@QuikScoper45]

I’ve never been so compelled to buy a vehicle so badly. This thing checks all my boxes. Even though it doesn’t have the burly v8 I always search for, I feel this car makes up for it in so many other ways

[@kafilkavich707]

When it breaks you won't be able to afford it lol

[@dirkdiggler2379]

he doesn't show the extreme bad panel gaps and the bad quality on the paint.

[@RealCaptainJaws]

@@kafilkavich707 I'm pretty sure that most of the people who could afford this vehicle could also afford to get it serviced/repaired.

[@kafilkavich707]

@@RealCaptainJaws What a waste lol The way we all live our lives in this time is a complete joke!

[@MrBurgerPal]

@@kafilkavich707 quit being a debby downer brah

[@JPR3D]

I'm really impressed with how well Rivian seem to be nailing it with their target audience, while making a truck & suv that is still a good functional vehicle for anyone. I'm glad they're not trying to out-quirk all the other EV competitors and seem to be focusing on utility and ergonomics, while throwing in a bunch of handy stuff for outdoors like the speaker & leveling setting. I'm hoping the long term reliability is fair on these.

[@GoZito75]

for anyone? C'mon bro these are six figure vehicles. They are a toy for the rich.

[@JPR3D]

@@GoZito75 I mean for people that aren't tied into the camping/outdoors lifestyle.

[@deancodgen1225]

For anyone?? Anyone who can spend $100,000 on a car!!

[@huwhitecavebeast1972]

That's the question isn't it.

[@Splintor13]

until someone can mass produce a sub $30,000 (think Model T electric) all we are doing is increasing the have and have-not gap and wasting resources. Was really hoping that was where Ford was going when they stopped car production (ahem) but it appears they want bucks and not progress as well. Sorry but I hardly think $80k+ is "a good functional vehicle for anyone"

[@oscarcarias4932]

This SUV looks truly impressive, the only thing I don't really like is that simple tasks like adjusting the AC vents or your steering wheel seems to be quite complicated. Other than that I really think that Rivian is doing an amazing job with their products, this is a truly capable ando comfortable SUV.

[@poplaurentiu4148]

Weird fact is that Doug selected SUV above and penalty 1 point the pick-up for practicality.. Well i would tell that it all depends of the family size, since to many smaller families up to 5 people R1T pick-up would be better option since no one goes with 7 people the practicality comes with the extra useful space in the tunnel behind rear seats, and bigger more useful space in pick-up bed.. SUV has no spare wheel if you get it will take some big space from the trunk compared to the pick-up which has-it under a lid in rear bed.. R1T can also have the biggest Max-battery pack to eliminate range anxiety but the SUV because it has shorter base can not fit the Max-battery pack which is the important key factor for these big full EV's to travel on longer distances. So, i think it all depends what customers will choose to consider a good practicality based on they 'r needs : more people > less space R1S-SUV or fewer people but much more stuff > R1T..

[@numpty94]

How do you know its comfy

[@LukeMertens]

Not sure about the vents but the steering wheel and mirror positions are saved in your driver profile. you only need to do it once so it’s not that bad

[@SDTZM]

yeah Id feel way safer looking at my phone WHILE DRIVING than tapping on a huge screen trying to adjust my AC vents.

[@HarrySmith3]

@@LukeMertens I change my vent positions and open close quite often as the driver.

[@pjk13]

Awesome review, thank you! I'm taking delivery of an R1S in a few weeks and it's been great to see this followup from the R1T video some months ago.

[@vipulsea]

Brilliant display of knowledge, drama and excitement. really enjoyed the review, entertaining and informative. I am definitely following you! You make it fun and my wife who is the least interested in watching any car reviews loved your review! Thanks! I am one of the lucky ones with the launch reservation and cant wait to get my hands on it!

[@Notorious40z]

I remember last year when I first saw the R1S and read about all its features and thought this thing will be a hit! It really sticks to the true rugged and useful SUV spirit. Absolutely love this thing.

[@ZCMASMR2]

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[@paulmoore8799]

85,000 dollars are your freaking crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! what ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that freaking waaayy tooo much$$ no thanks

[@NJturtlePower]

@@paulmoore8799 Seen Escalade or similar pricing lately? The R1S is actually a bargain in the market IMO for this level of performance, features and tech.

[@ttoommssmmiitthh]

I agree with you, its a fair price. I do hate the "do everything in the screen." Feel like thats the only thing I dont like about this car. I can't even tilt my wheel or adjust my vents without going into a screen, yet I have to be hands free in order to make a call.

[@NJturtlePower]

@@ttoommssmmiitthh The single screen thing works fine. 4+ years now in Model 3's for me. So much can be done with voice control and the rest saved to your driver profile. How often do you need to adjust your mirrors or steering wheel? Typically once and save it to your profile and forget it...really no hassle IMO.

[@ScottXC91]

Wow. I am neither financially capable, nor logistically able to purchase this or the R1T, nor do I particularly champion electric vehicles. But I am extremely happy to see Rivian finally coming to market with such great vehicles. I was skeptical. But they're actually doing it. I hope they continue down their path of success.

[@partypooper8198]

Im not sure they are exactly successful quite yet. it's an 80k street queen for someone who has the extra money for a trendy new EV. the company operates at a loss.

[@PumpUptheJam81]

@@partypooper8198 honestly, most new vehicles, ice or EV are trendy these days. Never going back to ICE though. I will miss the sounds they make!

[@PlutoisaPlanet]

They are doing it and it looks great, but I’m certainly concerned with whether they’ll survive. It’ll be a few years before we know for sure, but things do seem promising considering they have a nice cash cushion. Worst case scenario, maybe Tesla can buy them out and keep Rivian’s vision intact while making adjustments to enable the company to stand on its own two legs. Coming from a Tesla owner, it feels to me that Rivian borrowed from Tesla’s innovations in the best way possible and that they have a similar culture. The differences I see is their target audiences and their inhibitions.

[@peterlaufer4077]

I am just concerned if they are still in business in 5 years.

[@William-Bill-Munny]

Yeah freedom regulated into submission makes us common people have less income, fewer choices and more propaganda to leverage us away from the capitolism that allowed us to live as we choose.

[@theangryotaku3361]

i love how many features they managed to add without any of them seeming gimmick-y or unnecessary. also, love your reviews Doug, all the info with none of the extra filler or clickbait like a lot of other reviewers today :)

[@d.p.9567]

What? Oh yes I love how all the buttons live in a mysterious maze in the screen 😂. You are a bot.

[@horeinator]

Yes all the features they copied from Tesla! Amazing

[@ontop7437]

How do you miss the elephant in the room ? Ev is a scam , they are nonviable , massively subsidized from manufactures to local making a very select few enormous bank . Without the tax payer dollars propping this scam up it does not exist . Lmfao , there's not enough raw materials on the planet to build these toys to hit 25% of the needed vehicles Why seemingly intelligent people buy into this scam is disturbing . You will only research the bells and whistles, dissecting every inch , however no research into the actual viability

[@DrKoneko]

The back only having 2 seats makes so much sense. Sitting in back seats in most cars is like sitting on actual bricks. I really like these seats because of how comfy they look.

[@anorange4487]

I've been waiting for doug to review this car the day I saw it, thank you so much doug, I actually have 1 preordered and u gave a good representation of space and features

[@victorsales3850]

What a marvel this vehicle is! I remember when everyone was doubting Rivian if their car would be competitive. It turns out it is fantastic in every single aspect you can think of.

[@valentinrobles3786]

But also very expensive! I prefer spend my money in more valuable things instead of a car

[@RJT80]

One of the harsh lessons in owning an EV is how much the range goes down once you put more than 2-2 adults in one. Good luck towing your boat or camper. Don't even try doing it up a mountain road. And certainly not in freezing weather that will chop another 30% off your range. Battery technology is not ready yet for trucks or the electric grid. We are way ahead of our skis just because activists scream the loudest. Meanwhile the latest IPCC report explicitly states we are not going to die and the real year we need to be carbon neutral by is 2100.

[@GaryKetchum808]

@@RJT80 cold temperatures absolutely nuke the range. That’s why I think Hydrogen fuel cells are underrated. The Hyundai vision 74 is the best of both worlds with a hydrogen plug in hybrid.

[@harsimranbansal5355]

@@RJT80 bro, weight literally does not matter for an EV in my experience. My model Y consumes the same energy with me alone or all my friends. Towing is completely different.

[@evilkillerwhale7078]

@@RJT80 Almost no one tows. Over 80% of truck owners don't even average once per year. The grid is absolutely ready and you're full of shit. The IPCC report, which I literally helped on (I'm an aerospace engineer, who was working with NASA Goddard at the time), stated it was already too late to stop major effects from GCC. 2100 is the point of no return for humanity surviving. You're all around just full of shit.

[@andreasm.3860]

Totally agree about the boxy look, looks so much nicer 👍 Great video, as usual 👏

[@softroseforyou7457]

Yes one of these came up to me at a stop light. He floored it and it took off like a rocket. He was gone. It was very fast. The only thing that I don't like about it is the interior which looks very cheap for a 90 thousand dollar car. Mercedes electric car interiors is a lot more luxurious as Doug has mentioned.

[@TheFastrider76]

"Doug, the type of guy that'd make unfolding the third row seats an Oscar worthy drama scene" LOL ... great honest review. 👌🏼

[@attnielthomas7856]

Thankfully we still have folks out there that remember "Doug, the type of guy..." Thanks.

[@KevinHarper3DArtist]

All the stuff about the app.. I am surprised that you said "I had never seen that before" Teslas had these features for years. Remote lock and unlock, maps view of the car, vent windows, live view of the cameras. This SUV looks great! Thank you for the review.

[@jonhoffm]

I agree. It is great that they are incorporating technology which was introduced in Teslas into their cars and moving the quality and variety of EVs forward, but it was odd that these features were discussed as if they are a first. Mirror/steering wheel adjustment via the screen and steering wheel controls, sentry mode, climate controls through the screen, dog mode, etc. it was almost like he’d never been inside an EV before which we all know isn’t the case.

[@Raylovepalomar]

I agree and as a Tesla owner it’s a more than a little disappointing to not hear Doug give credit where it’s due. It’s not like he has to make fun of rivian or deem them for essentially carbon copying what Tesla has done but don’t act like you haven’t seen it before Doug…?

[@ajthefoodmonster]

Car wash mode. GEAR GUARD aka SENTRY MODE. Pet mode. Vent moving from the screen.. he makes it sound so brandddd new.

[@Tempest261]

Yeah I thought Doug was an “expert” here. How is he so unaware that these features have existed for so long on Teslas?

[@ajthefoodmonster]

@@Tempest261 kinda feels like who pays me more to make the car look better in the review 😀

[@staffy73]

I love the awkward position/pose Doug made when he approached the vehicle with the intent of unlocking it using his “phone”! Go Doug!!

[@rodneynasir8089]

I see these everywhere, I live where they are made and they look great. And the design hasn’t gotten old

[@STsixx]

That’s actually an insane HP to Cost ratio even at that MSRP. Wow. 🔥🔥🔥

[@johnsmith-cw3wo]

good luck getting the car at that MSRP. 🙄

[@Brick4956]

@@johnsmith-cw3wo You do realize that Rivivan doesn't sell through dealerships so you'd get the suv at msrp

[@johnsmith-cw3wo]

@@Brick4956 if you can get it... Tesla doesn't sell through dealerships either, but if you wanna buy one, have to pay higher.

[@thanosianthemadtitanic]

@@johnsmith-cw3wo another 100k+ eletric car lol

[@thanosianthemadtitanic]

@@Brick4956 isn't that illegal?

[@formulablaze91]

I feel like Doug has the power to dictate what cars alot of people will buy. I've seen comments about cars ranging from supercars to suvs that people decided to buy because of Doug's review. No wonder car companies like Ford are trying to work with him

[@senoow4215]

Volvo just invested millions in carwow lol

[@Patient_Lion_BS]

@@senoow4215 why lol

[@senoow4215]

@@Patient_Lion_BS bc carwow has a lot of data they want and influence over future buyers

[@iancole85]

Look at the reach he has. They’d be stupid not to.

[@broadcastinknowledge]

Great job Doug , i love this truck . Theres a few of them rolling around here in monterey ca along the r1T .rivian out shines all the trucks on the road right now.

[@BBROPHOTO]

I really really love this thing. It seems everything has been done right, the finishing touches of usability like a flashlight and a portable speaker is just so great.

[@Re5ist_ance]

I'm truly surprised they did not put in something as simple as a pull strap for the 3rd row to get them back up. Looks good overall.

[@borisdemelo]

It’s not really as big a problem as Doug is making it out to be. If you’re going to use the third row, you’d be accessing it through the rear doors, not the tailgate. So having that latch closer to the front makes sense.

[@wolfguardian8312]

Jeesus Christ...just crawl in and pull up the seat 'ya Whiners.....

[@Re5ist_ance]

@@wolfguardian8312 Not whining .. just an observation .. especially at the $90K plus price point!

[@IThinkICare]

or a shade for all that window ?!

[@wolfguardian8312]

@@Re5ist_ance Ok, LoL

[@noelsoto4329]

I see these all the time since i go to school where the production factory is and they are definitely still head turners regardless of how common they are... They stand out so much in a good way.

[@WAFFLEooFILMS]

I love the headlights! I wish I had the money for one of these!

[@barneybarret6088]

Yep, I can't afford one headlight either.

[@Wendy-nm9zw]

Some friends of ours own electric cars, but they still rent gas cars to travel anywhere over 100 miles because of the troubles associated with electric cars and trucks

[@cgamiga]

Depends where you are, which EV, and if towing... but for most places, EVs can do roadtrips just fine, and actually often cheaper and more relaxing than gas cars, if you can use AutoPilot to hugely reduce driver fatigue, use the internet streaming music, great maps, etc. It's SO much more enjoyable and less fatigue, I won't roadtrip in anything else now. What EVs do your friends own? Check Tesla supercharger map or Plugshare etc, there are LOTS of chargers nationwide and beyond- Tesla much better & more each location- but EA/EVGo etc are improving. I've gone to every national park in CA and several beyond, including Death Valley!, with no problems- did have to do some pre-planning to make sure I know charging options and "must return/find charger" battery levels... hotel free chargers in Death Valley saved me $100 in $9/gal gas in the park! (only $12 for hotel in power, they have solar.) Rivian is working to get more level2 and other chargers in more remote and adventurous spots including national/state parks, usable by any EV, which will help a lot... Yosemite already has many, they took them over. EVs can usually also charge at RV parks/powered campsites, which is helpful! Quiet AC in the car, no fumes/engine noise! If you are towing,... that can be a pain for EVs though, range hugely impacted.

[@rushja]

I think you need a Doug score for nailing it with you FIRST car! Mercedes and the rest have been making cars for a hundred years and haven't got close? It's very impressive.

[@TheShalalai]

he said, build quality and handling are not there. He also said that EQS is a better car than Rivian. If it will be popular it will be only in the US, there is no need elsewhere to have this oversized car.

[@spencerboyce6227]

I love how the r1s has a bird mating noise to attract other rivians

[@Piketom1]

I absolutely love that this vehicle is a legitimate EV competitor to the Land Rover Defender. As a huge Jeep fan, I’m also a big fan of this SUV.

[@fluffycritter]

I hope that in “pet mode” there’s something to indicate to well-meaning passers-by that the air conditioner is on, so they don’t smash the window to rescue your dog. Extremely not a fan of central-screen controls for everything, though. Being able to quickly adjust vents, steering wheels, etc. in a direct tactile way is way faster and easier, even if it isn’t as “fancy.”

[@MeYoutubes]

That is actually the case. the gear guard yeti-character-type-thing pops up and there is text on the screen saying AC is on and what temp its set to as well as current cabin temp. Rivian probably thougt of the "well-meaning passers-by".

[@muddywaters0819]

Just put a note in your window?

[@kevinisaboysnamepoopoofeve8486]

Should be a kid mode

[@romannasuti25]

It’s not really a “fanciness” thing, Lucid deliberately kept physical HVAC controls because they figured that was more luxurious. EVs have that partially because making one screen handle everything is lower manufacturing cost than custom, well-integrated switches.

[@cameronfox2750]

This thing is gonna do reeeeally well on the market and I could tell just by seeing the space behind the 3rd row

[@boataxe4605]

This just in, major recall due to brake failures.

[@victororlov1236]

Wait a second Doug... I just want to make sure I understand... The Rivian has a flashlight in the door that you can use "just like" a flashlight? That's some amazing tech...

[@traviscosby1016]

Some of the functions on the center screen really need normal buttons and nobs. I Know it messes with the minimalist design (which I love) but its frustrating and potentially dangerous for some of those functions to be in the screen.

[@bwofficial1776]

Programming a touchscreen button is cheaper and easier than developing, testing, integrating, building, quality checking, and installing a physical button. It's laziness and cheapness. Not that that's always bad, but there are some things they should have made the effort for.

[@itcangetbetter]

Minimalism here is just code for "We didn't feel like spending money or time on this, but we bet you'll fall for some design language nonsense"

[@thatpersonsmusic]

The air vents directions being controlled by the touch screen really annoys me

[@chartreux1532]

100% THIS! I just got to the Center Screen and the Fact that you have to get into a Menu on the Touchscreen to adjust your Side Mirrors is bad, i don't like that Trend with EVs in general. Definitely prefer physical Buttons dedicated to certain Functions over a "Minimalist Interieur Look". I'm glad BMW and Audi still put Physical Buttons for Essential Functions that you don't need the Touchscreen for. But otherwise the Rivian seems fantastic Prost & Cheers from the Bavarian Alps

[@chartreux1532]

@@thatpersonsmusic I just stopped the Video when he started showing you have to use the Touchscreen to get to the Side Mirrors and then use the Physical Knobs on the Steering Wheel. But Air Vent Directions is even more annoying

[@joseph2149]

I love how unique and oldschool this vehicle is in some ways! Also I'm disappointed Doug didn't get in the backseat, its hard to tell how big or small it is when he doesn't get in it.

[@M4DesignUSA]

Uh 9:59 ;-)

[@rbarbetta1978]

@@M4DesignUSA I think he means the far back seats... 3rd row.

[@stefenpapiez9354]

I work for Rivian's Illinois plant, I'm a pretty big guy and I fit back there pretty well. Nice and roomy.

[@DrewTNaylor]

The fact that the doorhandles pop out when unlocked instead of already being easy to pull on is an automatic dealbreaker for anyone living in an area with ice.

[@teemcshanney8910]

The 2024 models allegedly will get warmers for the door handles. And there are many ways to deal with ice, especially with the massive power of the battery.

[@DrewTNaylor]

@@teemcshanney8910 That's good, at least, but I'd rather not rely on electronic components that can fail to ensure the doors can be opened.

[@penvzila]

I don't understand people that buy lithium-ion battery powered cars in general in places that have a lot of ice

[@taylorboyd7463]

@@DrewTNaylorpeople spending 80k on a car aren’t parking them outside in the elements overnight 🤫

[@DrewTNaylor]

@@taylorboyd7463 How about when someone goes to college and there's a bit of an ice storm or freezing rain while they're in class?

[@zanem499]

Rivian has been doing alot better than I thought they would. I see Rivian trucks everywhere now and my neighbor down the street just took delivery of one too.

[@TheDeathvice187]

Their repair time and cost is what’s gonna turn people away

[@zanem499]

@@TheDeathvice187 where do owners even take them to get serviced?

[@kaitlyn__L]

@@zanem499 presumably it’s a pickup and dropoff situation like Tesla exclusively was at first

[@SodiumWage]

I love the front end of the Rivian. It's distinctive and has a ton of personality.

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[@ewadge]

I agree. I liked it immediately. It is something different and looks good.

[@loading...7583]

The front looks horrible, lol

[@NJturtlePower]

Agreed, not boring or decades old designs like Ford, GM, Chevy.

[@TheFIghtin]

Do you like pork a lot? It looks horrible. "distinct" isn't always a good thing

[@OkikaHawaii]

I’ll be buying one of these in a couple years. Still have a 2018 suburban. I’ve been wanting a Third row suv with decent trunk space.

[@charliemoorejr.]

Awesome in-depth review 😀👏🏾!

[@HenrySchecker]

i really, realllllly love this. This R1S is brilliant. I liked the pickup, but this for me is infinitely more practical and useful. I can't afford it at all but if I was in the market I'd surely pick this

[@dothedishes3427]

This is the internet, you are to say you already have it ordered for your wife and you both love your truck.

[@huwhitecavebeast1972]

I would buy it but it looks like a shoebox with wheels. Ugly.

[@jonanthonylosito2004]

5:20 Among Us has evolved

[@josephcarland]

Douge. 'Not that big, ...it shorter than...' . Irish person after reading the small print. (It 510 cm long. ). That SUV longer than my drive way.

[@jarrettrus26]

Awesome review! Thank you for great work )

[@Mamo878]

In case you're wondering, yes, the very easy to install-and-remove roof cargo crossbars are lockable.

[@christopheblanchi4777]

The R1S is a very handsome design. Timeless and elegant. I hope Rivian survives its current production woes as it is trying to be something different and utilitarian. The vehicle leveler is a great and unique feature!

[@ArnoldClarke]

Any vehicles with screens and plastic strip lights across the front will never be timeless or elegant. These new electric cars are planned obsolesce.

[@barbaradascalos4411]

Yeah..this thing just screams cheap/temporary..

[@wigit2216]

@@ArnoldClarke you say that like planned obsolesce is exclusive to ev's. its all cars that have been made the past few decades.

[@itcangetbetter]

@@wigit2216 Baseless.

[@wigit2216]

@@itcangetbetter based on my personal beliefs

[@SilverWatcher.]

It has everything I want except range. Watched actual owners on KZbin struggle to find stations and ones that did charged 80$ for 30 minutes charge time. And alot of charge stations were for customers only. Road trips aren't there yet.

[@playpandabomber]

not anymore haha from none other than tesla

[@michaelrbodner]

I think Rivian makes a beautiful car. I won’t be a buyer until they are more established though. My experience with Tesla and the brutal service was enough for me to steer clear of new entrants. Side note, Tesla let’s you vent the windows from the app. My Audi lets me start not only the HVAC but also the cooled seats. Love that!

[@ForestSchweitzer022097]

Love your unending energy, Doug! Always a joy to watch.

[@ArgentumSphinx]

Saw one these for the 1st time yesterday. My cousin's close friend bought one for his wife.... Neat, but I'll keep my 21 Sienna AWD XSE. The gear guard feature is pretty neat as I was looking in the windows before I got access to the interior a neat and cool thing is that the sweat headband yellow monster pops up in the main display and then pulls out a camcorder and looks around indicating that you're being recorded I thought that was funny as hell😂. It would be really cool if there was next turn to audio that said peekaboo when people were being voyeurs

[@thedynamicjo]

Think I'll wait for the newer model that hopefully fixes some of the kinks. Love the review

[@robertconklin4657]

I hope Rivian is successful. All their products are impressive, yet simple

[@user-nh3gu1ge3d]

EVs suck ass and I hope they all fail miserably. Until we have graphene batteries and nuclear power, the whole "sAvE tHe pLanEt" bs is a scam anyway, and it leaves us with drastically inferior vehicles, tethered to the grid with little ability to do serious work (towing/cold/etc). Fine as a grocery getter...

[@larrysing]

Love this vehicle. If Rivian can manage to stay in business, probably my next buy! Great review, thanks DougieDoug!

[@christopherbeane7603]

Rivian won’t be failing. They might not completely take over the electric vehicle market, but the company has so much potential, such a foothold, and such an incredible project, not to mention big companies like Amazon have too much invested, to let it fail

[@partypooper8198]

@itp5x5 rivian stock going to 5$ bro. the company will be lucky to exist in 15 years.

[@tdub25]

@itp5x5 yikes!!!!! Hope you didn’t purchase that stock in 2021….

[@partypooper8198]

@itp5x5 when you see nothing but comments of such grandeur from people like christopher B you should be extremally skeptical. I've seen this too many times comments like this ageing like milk. I'm not here to make you feel good or tell you some hyped up speculation. these companies dont care about you, the CEO gets paid FAT if they sell cars or not. they are set for life and at this point it really dont matter if they go bankrupt or not. the board members ARE PAID while you sit on the side literally paying them and waiting for a miracle. good luck but please start being more open minded and try not to follow the hype. typically retail traders like yourself are the last ones on the hype train as it's losing steam.

[@jonanthonylosito2004]

Dougie Doug what are you a mom?😂😆

[@kartvnathan661]

That was one of the most useful review and thanks. One quick update about the tie downs. My (and many customer) car came with only 2 tie downs. It is pretty much useless for me to have only 2 tiedowns :(

[@azashukri5322]

How did he cramp that Land Cruiser between that Camry and Acadia at 4:26 😂

[@mboemker]

18:14 Imagine this music set to a Dougcember montage reminiscing on all the great moments we had this year

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

This Rivian R1S All-electric SUV is amazing. Great job with your content as always Doug.

[@ThomasHoffDE]

exterior looks great - was driving behind one today. Not a fan of lack of interior comforts and quality though. Hope they fix that in future models given price.

[@Fogcitycine]

Awesome videos as always!

[@rolande5043]

excellent production and review on your show. I like all aspects and find your show an original. Thank you.

[@ChiraagLathia]

Wow, best car Doug has ever tested! That's a huge deal for a relatively new automaker like Rivian.

[@BlackonBlackE46]

good car? yes. best car doug tested? hell no

[@BMWE90HQ]

Definitely not the best car he ever reviewed. Go see your doctor your meds are messed up!

[@Dntdgxj]

Yes, nothing to say yet about reliability, firmware upgrades, customer service, etc. It is good for now, but would it be 5 years later?

[@Superman-xr1oh]

@@Dntdgxj That's pretty common for most new companies to have rough patches before they become reliable.

[@BlackonBlackE46]

@@Dntdgxjits a new car brand. Give them 10 years and they will have lots more experience. They have just had a partnership with Mercedes benz as well, so they now have some money to work with.

[@isaac198428]

I’ve seen 3 of these this week, a pick up and suv version in different sides of town so I’m assuming they are selling very well already. They look even cooler in person because I couldn’t help but stare. It’s like a KIA Telluride & Jeep Wagoneer had a baby. Love it!

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

The car company has serious problems 😬 but I will admit the line is ✅️. E vehicles are not impressing me 🤔. I'm in Florida so 🌀⛈️☀️ are concerns.

[@defhoez449]

This is one very pretty SUV for sure!

[@jonanthonylosito2004]

@@DavidLLambertmobile dude are you a bot?. The way you respond is kinda weird with emojis and signs ..

[@iamantoniohz]

@@jonanthonylosito2004 or prolly a Tesla/Elon fan

[@jonanthonylosito2004]

@@iamantoniohz Dude Elon likes Muskrats 😏

[@paulo4371]

When I take the kids to our soccer games. Grabbing different drinks is the coolest thing

[@Poe-007]

I remember they were letting employees drive these in Normal/Bloomington, Illinois. I had to go to Rivian to work for about 2 weeks. It was an interesting experience.

[@anthonydotb]

I love what Rivian is doing. With that being said, I hate to be "that guy", but give me buttons. It's almost as if the people who design these things don't actually do a lot of driving. I don't want to take my eyes off the road to adjust an air vent, or a side mirror, or my heated seats. It's cool to have everything integrated into the center unit, but it's not practical or safe in any way. I drive a 4runner and I can operate the radio, heated seats, and AC controls and vents with my eyes closed if I had to. Not that I would because it's not safe, but you get what I'm saying. But as I said before I love this car and the R1T. If Rivian can get it's production volume up and get some of its costs under control, they're the future of the auto industry.

[@cgamiga]

I was the same way, though many cars have touchy-controls even for stereo etc now too... wife's Camry I cannot ever hit a radio preset button correct first time. Ever. But, once I got used to my Tesla, I don't miss it as much as you think... many things can be done w/ voice controls, very helpful... and most HVAC controls & common apps are right there at bottom of screen, but do have to look down bit more vs reach for button/knob by feel (I still had to look for minivan, but not as much) or voice. That's why I also appreciate AutoPilot, I engage it for extra safety if have to fuss w/ the screen or even map... Audio/media controls I do all w/ steering wheel . I never have to adjust mirrors while driving, set and forget once... and memorized w/ driver profile tied to my phone/key, so always present when I get in. Agreed I hope Rivian can get production volume up and prices/costs down... relatives are buying them too... great cars and features!

[@cyn7261]

i know nothing about the video but im going to post a comment acting like i already know everything about it. very good car!

[@MergVP]

Gotta get it. Great vid Doug

[@bgfb]

Great video and cool rig ......Very surprising about the lack of blind spot detection and adequate & high quality cameras.....Heck, my 2008 Volvo XC90 had blind spot detection. I hope Rivian does well and has a future as these first models are appealing.

[@L4STC4LL]

wait, what? rivian does have blind spot detection, in the mirrors.

[@gregorylesko9466]

@@L4STC4LL I listened a second time to that segment towards the end and perhaps a mistake but thats what he said.

[@bgfb]

@@L4STC4LL it better plus a lot more for that kinda $$

[@anasbaharudin5681]

@@gregorylesko9466 it has blind spot detection using sensor but not blind spot camera, Doug mentioned 'blind spot camera'

[@opusgazelle]

Brilliant review. I’ve been watching Rivian for years in anticipation of this coming to the market. Always felt it would be a game changer. The Doug Score says it all.

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[@ScottWallace5]

The R1S review I've been waiting for! Well done! Truly one of a kind in its current class of EVs. Hopefully in future revisions they can add power folding seating as well as some kind of either deflector/cover/electromatic for the glass roof.

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[@Rhaspun]

Nice touch with that flashlight. I hope it has a battery that is commonly used so replacement is easy. Maybe a 18650. They should have an option to skip the third row seats.

[@taylorboyd7463]

It charges in the door

[@teflon252]

great review as usual....btw...i just imagined Doug Demuro as a deacon giving 1st and 2nd readings lol...Doug u should definitely do voice overs 🤣😂

[@DG_427]

This car is absolutely brilliant. Would get one in a heartbeat if I was able to. Reliability is still a question mark though, we will see how that turns out in 5 years.

[@lllateralus]

This thing is going to be an electrical nightmare for it’s second/third + owner 😂

[@jasonatr0n]

People are just peeing themselves over this thing. I want to see how they tow, and what it's like after 100k miles. Also, where does one get this thing serviced?

[@roaddog7542]

I can't believe how many fools are falling for these money pits let alone think they're saving the polar bears. 🙄

[@fatguy9]

Imagine when everything is a ev and used 15 year ones only have a 90 mile range and a new battery is impossible to find and a custom one is +10k

[@WhoThisGuy515]

Battery packs have thermal management systems that keep the cells at the proper temperature. My EV has 70,000 miles and is 8 years old and still has above the EPA range. Range deteriorated isn't a problem now days. Also you don't really buy a pack now days, most battery services who aren't Tesla will simply open the pack and replace the individual cells.

[@ppppw2]

@@jasonatr0n You dont buy an EV if you tend to tow alot, You dont need to service it, if you do, they will just come to you.

[@jiripesina7851]

Crazy. Great review 👍

[@DaveSwart]

My 2003 Accord would drop the windows if you held down the unlock (or lock, can’t remember which) button on the fob. I have missed that feature on EVERY vehicle I have owned since. It was so nice to open all the windows in the summer 30 seconds before you got in.

[@brianlee9233]

I really love all of your videos, Doug! I am going to start seeing these R1S literally everywhere. The R1S is for when you want more space than an R1T with all of the extra amenities.

[@keithgibbons92]

The R1S is for when you have $90k burning a hole in your pocket or you want to long after a vehicle they can't produce enough of, or the company will be in Chapter 11 before they can fill all their orders.

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[@brianlee9233]

@@keithgibbons92 I know right? Still, this R1S is tremendously beautiful.

[@un-for-given]

Better than a Model X imo. Also, you can vent windows from the Tesla phone app as well. Go Rivian!

[@marquaviouschester6947]

eh, id still rather have the model x. its cheaper, plus the doors and depending on what year you get, the top trim level is cheaper than the base model of this

[@TypicalBlox]

@@marquaviouschester6947 model x isn't cheaper and model x isn't a SUV

[@lukabosnjak3829]

@@TypicalBlox Model x can do more offroading than 98% of people will ever need.

[@alittlebitgone]

@@lukabosnjak3829 oooh, how much offloading?

[@smallbusinessdreams]

@@TypicalBlox correct Rivian is cheaper!

[@Bluemagoo2002]

Lower tailgate is great for kayaks, lumber, etc. Pre-2000’s Tahoes and Yukons were great “outdoorsy” vehicles for a lot of the same reasons…just not the gas one.

[@Samo_Wings]

I think Doug’s opinion is crazy about the front end. That design is personally one of my favorite features, very distinctive look. I can always tell when I see one of the road. LOVE THIS SUV. And I dislike EV’s usually.

[@LukeBass1000]

Loads to love in Rivian vehicles! Well thought out features and styling....hope this trickles to other brands/budget cars

[@hyogomarume8345]

What part of” it’s safer and more useful to have physical knobs and buttons for climate control etc”, don’t these tech companies not understand? Cost cutting for sure, but they really need to have the interior designers actually test drive and understand how incredibly annoying it is to change anything on a purely touch screen interface while you’re driving.