THE TRUTH! Rivian R1S Owner's Review!

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After five months and over 6,000 miles, it's time to review my Rivian R1S. So, in this video, I'll go over how the R1S has been as a family car, what I love about it, and what I hope will be improved. Let's get into it!
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Rivian R1S Specs
Starting price: $78,000
Between 260-390 miles of range
Dual & Quad motor options, All-Wheel Drive
3-row standard
0-60 mph time as quick as 3 seconds
Towing capability: 7,700 lbs
Wading depth: 3+ ft
LTE and Wi-Fi support
104 cubic feet of secure storage
Adjustable air suspension, ground clearance up to 14.9 inches
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[@frumpd63]

It's clear the product is great. It's just a matter of if they can make the business work.

[@jon4lakers]

They gotta get costs way down.

[@rampagepb]

Yes I hope they stick around. One thought I had is why not drop the attempt at a charging network and just save the money. The RAN seems like a waste of time when so many other companies are way ahead of the game. I Would think it would make them focus on manufacturing.

[@darcsyde345]

@@rampagepb fully agreed

[@jml9550]

I will be surprise if Rivian and Lucid will be around in 5 years from now.

[@jasons7044]

​@@jml9550 Lucid has a better chance to go the way of the DoDo. If anything Rivian now has a good product, and would get bought out. If not a US company, a Chinese company. That is if WW3 does not break out before that.

[@NFSCJ]

For the second row at 1:50 try pushing the bottom part of the seat far back to the position you want BEFORE locking the backrest back in place. This is usually how most SUVs work

[@HeroMaster137]

Yes, that's how it works for my SUV.

[@profkeenan]

I get stopped a few times a day in my R1T. People LOVE it. Oh yeah, me too. It's awesome. AWESOME. I had a Tesla S and this is just next level. I mean, the S was incredible and this is that same leap. BUY A RIVIAN, you won't regret it.

[@boccelabs]

This is the best well-rounded R1S review I’ve seen. Can’t wait to get mine in 3-6 months Jul-Sept timeframe! The Ankerwork mic works well-I may just have to grab them with your coupon code.

[@HenryCekan]

I love my Pacifica hybrid. One reason is just the sliding doors are huge and make getting babies and kids in and out way easier. Without worrying about swing out to bash anything in parked next to either with the door or a baby.

[@RWBBand]

John - I think that noise is the louvre that varies the amount of air coming in to cool the batteries. A service guy who was fixing a software issue in my truck noticed it and he lubricated it. That made is a lot quieter.

[@nataliyayatsenko217]

Finally a review from women’s/moms prospective. Because let’s be honest. People are not getting this car for off-roading. It’s a family SUV that is super cool.

[@ashtincheng5905]

Great video! Thanks for showing a real practical use case with no frills. Would love to see a video on your trip to Mammoth and your experience using the Adventure network!

[@ElectricWaves]

Thanks for this review. Very good overview. I really want to consider this car, waiting for this car and all EVs to get cheaper!

[@shivampatel5802]

Absolutely agree the build quality is great . Now it’s a race to get more affordable vehicles so the company can make money . Hope they survive as I think Consumers will be awarded by the existence of rivian .

[@CMCNestT]

Always great reviews from Rettinger.

[@jon4lakers]

🙏🙏🙏

[@bwreynolds72]

As a Ford F150 lightning owner the best thing I can say about that front hood is it doesn’t sound like a dump truck backing up when it’s opening or closing.

[@jasons7044]

14:59. That creeky noise is the flaps on the air inlet. Mine had made a similar noise and I sprayed all the pivot spots where plastic touches other plastic and it pretty much went away. I used the same dry lube as for the Tonneau

[@ThomasTheTankEngine22]

I don't normally like plugs/sponsors in videos but man those mics are really good. Also, it's crazy to me how there are plenty of electric vehicles that are way better than Teslas (outside of the charging network), but Tesla still gets all the recognition. Rivian, Lucid, etc.

[@PumpUptheJam81]

Tesla took charging infrastructure seriously while other automakers refused. This is why they are still leaders in the game. Same with being very proactive with software updates. Talk to any rivian owner who also has a Tesla and they will admit Tesla is still light years better in many aspects. I’m just glad we have more options than Tesla only!

[@TroyMeekhof]

Tesla seems to get the clout because they do everything damn near perfect. Sentry, DCFC pre-conditioning, display performance, regular updates, driving performance, keyless entry, mobile app features, efficiency, delivery experience, autopilot, phantom drain, charging network, route planning. Rivian, Lucid, etc can do *many* of these things extremely well, but not all. It's a pick and choose for most EVs (and new cars in general)

[@raphymartinez]

For the back seat, if you push the bottom section back first it should go to the previous position, then raise the backrest and it should also go back to where you had it set before. Most manual secos rows operate that way. And they all get messed up if you pull the backrest up first.

[@jon4lakers]

I’ll try that.

[@ericfhernandez]

Unfortunately that didn't work. It always defaults to the original position.

[@1AdamDaily]

That noise in the front is the active air shutter actuator. If you look though the grill on right hand side you will see it move as you approach vehicle. It just needs a simple spray lubricant like super lubricant or something safe on plastic. Easy fix.

[@jon4lakers]

🙏

[@Miu_Tube]

Great review! With a toddler and a recent newborn, our model 3 is getting a little too tight. Luckily I reserved an R1S pre price hike! Can’t wait for our delivery!

[@heatism]

Did you get a new delivery window refresh?

[@Miu_Tube]

Yes, Apr-Jun 2024

[@heatism]

@@stevenanthony9387 maybe they won’t go bankrupt cuz of Amazon’s backing and todays news that they will be able to use Tesla superchargers going forward. Don’t hate, innovate. Thanks

[@MrWilsoniAm]

I’ve been waiting for this video 👍🏻

[@cybershadowX]

I can't wait to buy this car soon!

[@SergPVS]

Great vlog. It's interesting how most eclectic SUVs don't have default captain chairs. I'd say that most parents prefer captain chairs.

[@DIY_Dad_83]

love this review! we have 3 kids as well and were looking at this but availability and price pushed us to the telluride for now. maybe Gen 2 😀

[@jon4lakers]

The Kia is a great car!

[@GregMcNamer]

My R1T makes the same noises. When you walk up to it, it cycles the air shutters in the front for some reason. And they sound really creaky.

[@ericfhernandez]

For any prospective owners, this is by far the most comprehensive review from an owner's perspective that I've seen on YT for an R1S. Thanks John! (PS: Been a fan since the Nokia days - keep up the great work!)

[@adambedor5408]

Geat video. R1S expected in July. Question... why did you choose the 20" over the 22" (or 21") and are you happy you did?

[@jon4lakers]

The car they had for us just had them. After the rains though we are really glad to have them.

[@lexwaldez]

Back when it was introduced I thought the front of the Rivian looked a little goofy, but seeing them drive around town now... it's grown on me. It looks kind of high tech/retro now. I can't believe I'm actually considering one, but I am. The wait for the R2 is going to seem like forever. Can't wait to see that. The 360 on the Lucid Air will spoil you.

[@deepusasidharan4211]

Great video, are those the high gloss black all terrain wheels?

[@jon4lakers]

yeah

[@tnutss]

What wheel set up do you have? I test drove the 20” all terrain tires and it was a bit bumpy

[@aajad]

Hey Jon, I had that same clicking noise on my R1T. The louvres under the front grill are sticking. I used some dry lube where they pivot on each side and it’s never happened again.

[@ashrafc7794]

What’s dry lube? WD-40? Thanks

[@vaejoviscarolinanus]

I have been waiting for a while to get a delivery date. I have both of them on order and wondering if I should keep waiting.

[@Manzanita205]

My R1T started making that noise after an update, and the HVAC often makes weird noises now too.

[@bernardhsu]

Great review. Will you be another Rivian if the company continue to be losing money? Will you be concern if they will be around before the car warranty expire ?

[@Docfly62]

Didn't Tesla just start becoming profitable a mere couple yrs ago?

[@Campwise05]

Nice video Jon!

[@ted.yang.]

the creaking maybe coming from the louvers that are behind the grill and open and close to control air flow to a radiator behind it. my r1t started making a similar noise but i just sprayed some dry lube at the joint and it stopped the noise.

[@jon4lakers]

Ohhhh. That’s a great idea. Appreciate it. Did yours sound the same?

[@ted.yang.]

@@jon4lakers yeah it sounded pretty similar. i carry dry lube around to maintain my tonneau cover so i just used that at the joints on the side of the louvers and the noise went away.

[@jon4lakers]

🙏🙏 I’ll try that.

[@ramaniissah]

Hello sir your review is the best truthful review ever. Thank you because of you I am purchasing one for my wife next week. Thank you so much ❤

[@coachjt7103]

My wife and I own a tesla. She was running into issues quite often when she would walk up and her phone was not unlocking the car. I ran some experiments, and I found that if your wife, like mine, keeps her phone in a back pocket, then that causes issues with the walk up unlock feature. If you keep your phone in a front pocket, it should work most of the time

[@vincentsmith1454]

Hi Jon! Thanks for the thorough review. My family is also from Irvine and is waiting on an R1S. Getting our first test drive on Saturday, actually. I'm a detailer in the area too - if you need help with your cars, let me know! =]

[@jon4lakers]

Once the rain stops yes please!!!!!

[@markcluff7104]

Great review. Ty

[@dosthdosth]

Which one do you recommend, quad or dual?

[@jeremy339]

What if you sit in the car for 6 hours with the AC on in 95 degree weather. What % of the battery charge would be used? ( using it as a home office).

[@cleopatrajones2024]

I own some shares in this company and I really want this SUV but I have to wait for a used one in about two or three years. Right now I have an Audi e-tron and love it. The only problem with the Audi is it is very low on technology. It's just a luxury car that you plug up but it is solidly built.

[@Intense_Friction]

Would you recommend a Rivian when I do not live near a Rivian dealer (SE USA)? That’s my concern for any major repairs in 1-5 years of ownership.

[@b22chris]

My advice, give them a few more years to build out. And actually see if they’ll make it long term. $80k+ is a lot to spend on something that you can’t get serviced and reliability is completely unknown because it’s so new. Unless you’re loaded and don’t care.

[@jon4lakers]

That would make me really nervous TBH.

[@mt2nv1]

The Toyota 4Runner perfected the third row. It’s a whole ASMR experience. It should be the benchmark of all third rows.

[@thepleasants2795]

Can I please get the link to the aftermarket phone charger? Been searching since I saw your awesome review. 😢😂

[@jon4lakers]

TWraps has a great one

[@DavidLeee]

hows the ride and driving dynamics difference between the R1S and the R1T? a lot of YT and auto reviewers have said the R1S is more stiff and uncomfortable and doesnt feel as stable while driving. wondering what you think.

[@clarkcolledge1148]

The driving dynamics of the R1S are not great. I had my R1S for a couple of weeks before getting rid of it due to the way it handled. As long as you are ok with it driving like a truck, you will be satisfied. If you are looking for an SUV with sporty handling (like an X5), you will not be happy.

[@tuomasholo]

The Mic is incredible.

[@officialinterstellarnews]

But can it go to space?

[@jml9550]

Sure. Just use your imagination.

[@kristian1457]

Great review! Overall a good vehicle, just seems like a lot "compromises" for the price. For the price of the R1T I would expect a little more refinement. Still considering one!

[@iamnid]

We must have watched different videos. I didn't see much in the way of compromises.

[@jambaman916]

We're a family of 5 also. Have the R1S reserved and should be getting it by this summer. Do you think it is possible to put 3 car seats in the middle row?

[@jon4lakers]

The Diono or other thin ones for sure. Full size probably not.

[@jambaman916]

@@jon4lakers yeah we have the diono car seats now. Okay, thank you for your help!

[@PerryKiblerboy-of-destiny]

is that the limestone paint?

[@jdpst20]

I used to have a 2017 Land Rover Discovery and this is almost a direct comparison size wise. I LOVED the Disco but after 90k miles I had an engine failure. I'm considering a 2016-18 Toyota Land Cruiser but will also have same issue with fuel consumption. I drive about 1500 miles a month about 18,000 miles a year and in a mouth I was dropping about 400$ in fuel. After an 8 year run it's about a $36,000 in fuel cost at only $3 a gallon. I really want one of these I think it will really fit the bill. My disco had air suspension and it made similar sounds when I first get going in the morning.

[@Padie600]

Can 2nd row middle seat be removed ?

[@maxacosta592]

Hope you read this, creaking sound is the bushing on your moving joints. They need lube. Not software.

[@andersonhoward1118]

LOL, tylenol lights...no...those lights are sick! I love them and it definitely sets the vehicle apart.

[@jon4lakers]

I didn’t know how else to describe them!

[@lokchan9399]

That looks like my neighborhood in Great Park Irvine!

[@notadamkhan]

15:32 the sunglasses 😆😆

[@jon4lakers]

😍

[@gabymotsoloc9295]

I can't wait for R3X

[@EvoX-zt4nz]

What do you work as to afford both of them?

[@sarirosebarron8163]

Jon! I love it!!! 🎉

[@ramaniissah]

Can it fit in your garage?

[@Nobody18718]

My coworker has one and she loves it

[@d47m122]

What color is yours Jon? It looks great.

[@johncook02]

It's green...

[@phillipsandusky3795]

I heard "Hopefully that's coming in the future" a lot. Also, "We have an appointment coming up in 2 months to fix that" 2 months is "coming up?"

[@daddystired]

I really roll my eyes when I see the “KZbinrs “ single maybe a couple. Review these vehicles. Seriously like they do it for the views. Obviously. This seemed genuinely like a great review. I have three kids. One is in a car seat. Other booster. And the other just a seat belt.nice to see your thoughts. And actual car seats olol

[@babybearvirgo]

I preordered a cyber truck but this is nice and seem family friendly. I too do not like the headlights.

[@DailyFoods101]

I like your shades

[@jttorrey752]

Weird thing that I might have noticed. Is that a reviver Eplate on that thing?

[@jon4lakers]

yeah!

[@jttorrey752]

@@jon4lakers I’ve got one of those on my 2017 Subaru Outback. What are your thoughts on the digital license plate?

[@rustinroy9911]

Have you noticed any vampire/ghost battery drain? Heard it was pretty common

[@jon4lakers]

Nah not really

[@rustinroy9911]

@@jon4lakers I heard 2-3%/day was pretty common

[@TechSowa]

That microphone is pretty cool haha

[@jon4lakers]

right?

[@imthelovestamp]

Lol I was actually thinking the same thing. Then only time I was actually interested in the mid-video product plug

[@tmillernow1]

Nice kicks!

[@rob8969]

My dream car. Don’t think I’ll ever be able to afford it though

[@PreenonHuq]

You can do it!

[@hudsonb631]

Great vehicle review! I was gonna say... the anker mic didn't sound good. I was wondering why the audio seemed off until you presented the mic. Just my two cents.

[@mess0965]

Thank you.

[@stkuj]

I hope they're still in business 3 years from now...

[@jon4lakers]

Me too!

[@speca]

That’s a nifty jacket compartment

[@jon4lakers]

😂

[@PreenonHuq]

Hey Jon did you check the spot in the trunk where the spare tire would go there’s more space

[@jon4lakers]

Yeah. I just took the trey out.

[@PreenonHuq]

Ah I missed the part where you said you took the tray out. That’s my bad. That’s actually a really good idea!

[@nguyenviet3031]

Wowwww RIVIAN 😍😍😍😍

[@LEGnewTube]

Is that your wife at the beginning? I’ve been watching since the Jon4Lakers days and I don’t think I’ve ever seen her!

[@jon4lakers]

Yup!

[@Subeeusa]

Gas statens are in every 4 corners though!

[@jonathonervin7845]

I don't understand when people say it's such a blessing not to have to buy gas anymore when this car is up near 100,000 dollars. At what point is it not saving you money getting an electric car?

[@jon4lakers]

When the gas car costs the same I suppose.

[@jml9550]

You can get an equivalent Toyota Highlander hybrid for $54K. The price difference get you a lot of gas and maintenance. The only thing Rivian has is acceleration. Nothing more, nothing less.

[@fouadaoude341]

The tires say 'rsj' for RJ Scaringe, who is the eco of Rivian...

[@Davdidit157]

🔥 🔥 🔥

[@damp_squid]

Buying a 90k car for 'gas prices' is kind of ridiculous. I love the r1s, waiting for one myself, but let's not fool ourselves - you don't buy this for the gas savings lol

[@Soh90]

Lol, we got rubber mats for our Tesla Model Y and the next day my daughter dropped a bottle of chocolate milk on the floor 😮‍💨

[@Jacob-uk4kl]

I don't think this it an especially sustainable car because it weighs so much

[@rexbk09]

WOW!

[@gamotronix_sakib6548]

Mics doesn't sound good to me

[@TroyMeekhof]

I can't figure out why everyone is praising the mics. They sound fine and look great, but they peak much too easily to be useable in a professional setting, and their wind noise is much too high. Mics without 32-bit float are a non-starter for me!

[@NebulaHatesWatchdog]

7:35 Looks like you messed up your blur for a second! Might want to go in with the youtube editor.

[@streamer_services]

Good luck

[@Ali-ox2vb]

I thought my knees were bad .. your knees sound like that ?

[@CorporacionRS]

Gas prices are a BIG issue when you drive 1,000 miles a month in a mini van I guess 😂

[@darrylpage3404]

Jordan 1s ❤

[@danabaxia]

For a 100k $ car, gas price is not really a concern...

[@TechnicaX]

I never see kids demonstrate the 3rd row when that's who it's meant for.

[@Freezeation]

That microphone sounds horrible, Jon.

[@dustinwatkins-vj1sx]

I could get on board if they weren’t so expensive

[@OneAlor]

👍

[@juane.escudero]

Headphone warning every time he looks to his left and speaks. 1:09

[@jon7926]

Instead of paying 100k for electric suv you could have got a atlas for 50k. You say you don’t want to pay high gas prices but paying double for a function suv is insane plus what is going to happen in 8 years when you need a new battery. Spend another 20 grand for that no thank s. These are just for rich people.

[@TheParsaver]

This price range.... I will get BMW X7 or MB GLS