Off-Roading the Redesigned 2025 Rivian R1T & R1S!

[@TreatsOnTheStreets]

I'm not in the market for an electric truck or SUV, but if I was it would be for a Rivian. They're the most handsome of the bunch and seem to be the most refined as well

[@jcollins1305]

Agree 100%

[@daniel0atk]

I totally agree, I personally wouldn't buy one, but they are pretty impressive vehicles!

[@costaricasurf66]

I have a 2023 Quad and it’s been great 14k miles in

[@MichaelMiller-rg6or]

My girlfriend hates the way the front ends of the Rivian vehicles look. Other than that, I agree they are good looking.

[@TreatsOnTheStreets]

The Chevy is probably the most practical as well as the best range, but man is it ugly. The Silverado EV is what a fine suit tailor would design if you told him you wanted to look frumpy.

[@DampNoodles]

Im honestly really rooting for Rivian. They always seem to be going through a lot and the market for evs is changing. Idk what it is, but i just really like their products. I wish I could afford one haha.

[@Christoph-sd3zi]

"Market for evs is changing" - aka nobody is buying them

[@ShaneTheGeek]

R2 coming 2026! Should be way more affordable :) I have my reservation in.

[@jamesbeaman6337]

@@Christoph-sd3zino, that’s way off. Sales volume of EVs is still increasing every year, it’s just that it’s not increasing as fast. Somehow that gets twisted into sales are tanking.

[@Chris-bg8mk]

Somehow, the oil and gas companies have twisted that narrative you’re right

[@admugo]

The technology and market are still quite new, give it a couple of years

[@goatboycasto]

Who is here after seeing the Rivian that was caught in N.C. floods. Truck was carried away by flood, owner located it and drove it away..

[@unconventionalideas5683]

I saw that.

[@RCRitterFPV]

Looking forward to that R3X... I think Rivian is on top the the EV game... If I wanted a truck... this is what I'd get..

[@parkerfoxhoven7550]

That sequential warning light should be standard on every vehicle on the road. That’s genius. Was happy to see that when cops did it, glad to see it here too.

[@Story_Teller_Everyone]

40% more torque at 0 rpm is huge especially with the addition of locker. I would still love to see some sort of low gear built into system for crawling. I know there was some designs around that they were looking into adding.

[@MountainManGuy]

Wait, I'm sorry if I missed this in the video. Did they add a locker?

[@Story_Teller_Everyone]

@@MountainManGuy nvm I am wrong, some reason I though they added it. Sad.

[@albundy6284]

@@Story_Teller_Everyone Nope no locker, they should add one like the cybertruck.

[@c.simmons2147]

@@Story_Teller_Everyone ​ @albundy6284 Maybe they add it to the highest trim first as the ultimate offroader and then work it in at the lower levels later. The only problem with that plan is I don't know if its actually possible on a quad motor setup.

[@silver2756]

Best ev truck

[@windowman9665]

It’s insane the power they are getting out of these new motors. The duel motor performance has 665 HP and like 840 torque. That’s wild

[@RealDKuz]

And new Quad is 1025hp

[@billybobbob3003]

its not insane they need 4 motors to equal 1000 hp that is weak imagine if u needed 4 combustion engines to equal 1000 hp.

[@RealDKuz]

@@billybobbob3003 Lol

[@josiahburdick4893]

ICE typically has 6-8 cyl for that 1000hp and still has no where near the torque curve.

[@RealDKuz]

@@josiahburdick4893 not to mention the size and complexity.

[@Georgejoseph74]

Andre met his match..it’s the first time seeing Andrè holding tight for his life!!😅..txs for the videos xx

[@TFLtalk]

So fun!

[@JustinKingOffroad]

that R1S is something i would consider. looks great.

[@kurtburkhardt5862]

Rivian does seem to get the EV market. I would go with the dual motor long distance battery. The 2 motor is fast enough. Would rather have more range. Getting one around 60k would be fairly reasonable. My concern is still range and charging infrastructure. Will probably get a 4Runner Trailhunter. Maybe in 5-10 years these will be more practical for long trips and towing. Hybrids or PHEV's seem to make more sense for now. EV's are getting better every year.

[@jake-ly]

they understand, but unfortunately batteries are the most expensive part. To get the margins they need, they need to step up the margin for each trim, and its an easier sell with more powerful motors which are relatively cheap compared to batteries

[@adambartlett2780]

I sat in one at the showroom hoping to see the R2 in person but no luck. These vehicles are so nice, nicer interiors than the jeeps and though they used to look silly to me in photos, they are gorgeous in person. I’m rooting for the company, they do so many cool things other than building these vehicles. I didn’t want an EV for my family / towing vehicle and couldn’t afford the R1s anyway, but can’t wait for my R2 reservation in 2026 👍🏼

[@nikonmark37814]

I parked my 24 Nissan Frontier crew cab next to a Rivian R1T this evening just to see how it compared in size to my truck and to my surprise they are about the same. Talked to the owner briefly and he said it fit in his garage and that was the deciding factor for him. It's a handsome truck, I want one someday but at $70K for a base model I'll have to wait a few years and hope prices become reasonable before I can afford one.

[@roguedogx]

10:29 $70k isn't bad for that. still wouldn't call it a deal, but it's heading towards reasonable.

[@haanjamiis]

I like Rivian much more than the Cybertoilet. Especially the R1S. Too bad they are not available in EU. Yes, I know R2 is coming to EU but R2 is too small for my family. The big family 4x4 market is very undersaturated in EU .

[@TSERJI]

What about Range Rover, Mercedes GLS, BMW X7, things like that?

[@pablotelford6788]

Thank you for all the details you provided in this video!!

[@TFLoffroad]

Thank you for watching.

[@thedefinitive6296]

I'm not hugely interested in EVs but if I were to get one, I'd probably go with a Rivian. Particularly the R1S. Really nice updates. The thing that still keeps me away is the pricing, which is no shade to Rivian. EVs just cost more than I'd like to pay for what they are.

[@fpartidafpartida]

Agreed, EV are most expensive…but if this had a gas engine, it would be a bargain. Show me a ICE equivalent (saying this last comment in a friendly tone). Any vehicle you mention I will find a shortcoming either on or off road compared to this. Not to mention that once you go ICE, you would give up it’s storage capacity, it’s durability (my R1S comes with a 175,000 mile warranty that includes the battery), “fuel” economy, the convince of not getting oil changes or going to a gas stations. If this didn’t exist, I would probably buy a Toyota Land Cruiser. Other options might be a Chevy Taho ZR1 or a Defender 110. All three of these have so many compromises that Rivian R1S doesn’t.

[@manuelbejarano6121]

Once the electrical infrastructure is built, I will start looking at these reviews in more detail.....I do like these Rivian more than Ford GM Tesla and others....

[@robp3431]

Why did the door handle pop while driving, 10:08 ?

[@rayamanelly]

It seems that put way more media focus on the truck than the suv. I have a family of 5 and like to get outdoors but need the practicality of an 8 seater.

[@2009MigyFl]

At the 10:10 I see the Rivian right door handle presenting to open. Any reason? Nice video.

[@babnu]

It wants you to hop in!!! Check out the website

[@APT-0]

That trail is a nice easy place by level and to get to, Snow wheeling just a few months ago here is fun and you don't fear dropping off a 2k ft cliff like some other places in the PNW

[@jake-ly]

Owning a R1S it feels like they fixed everything I had issues with; suspension noise, offroad torque being used properly (it never felt like 800hp offroad with wheels up), as well as the 12v issues. Its a bummer they shrunk the frunk and made the large pack smaller though

[@EcEryda]

If I ever get an EV, my first buy will be a Rivian!

[@jasoncork9661]

I’ve been waiting for an LFP version, now as soon as it gets the Tesla charger socket I’m ordering one.

[@davidwollpert5276]

So hope they put rally mode on R2 and R3!

[@JDCheng]

10:46 - I wonder why the VIN starts with a "7"? From my understanding, that's reserved for vehicles made in New Zealand. I suppose they ran out of slots for 1, 2 and 5 - so Rivian gets "7FC" and "7PD" for their VIN's.

[@davo1661]

I personally don't like EVS but the Rivian is something else. If i switch to electric the Rivian is the one.

[@jonrhoades5142]

Nice to see Andre in my backyard!!! Can you bring me a R1T please??

[@TFLtalk]

Sorry I missed you... - Andre.

[@IbHansen-ic9yr]

Hello. would be cool if someone made a hardtop for rivian end rivian or others

[@ridersride1]

Nice to see you guys in my woods. Dirt Fish is a fun place..

[@jcollins1305]

I’m not a huge fan of RV’s admittedly, but I’m rooting for rivian to succeed, I love their designs.

[@TylerCNatureTy]

Never thought I hear North Fork road getting any mentions. Was my neck of the woods for awhile.

[@gibby7616]

10:40 VIN that starts with 7?? New Zealand??

[@Eric-R]

Thank you Andre. Very informative.

[@44marcmiller]

If I had to buy a electric vehicle the rivan is what I would buy. I like the it is different from all the others and I really like the gear tunnel.

[@stevekniess3665]

Thank you Andre I love the Rivian vehicles

[@TFLoffroad]

Thank you for watching.

[@wiseguy3492]

They should make a full sized truck

[@jayparker3615]

Were you at Pacific Raceways for the drag strip video?

[@mountainadventures7346]

How would someone take the bumpers off and replace them with a front winch bumper and a rear spare tire carrier?

[@OCMike]

I really hope they separate the bed from the cab in the next generation. The repair bills for body damage is astronomical

[@aymanlockhartable]

Someone should make aftermarket rear guard for Rivian. Probably look unattractive but functional.

[@VnazT]

They aren’t really meant to be repaired. Modern cars are like smartphones. You don’t really fix them. You replace them every 2-3 years.

[@ManningTheCamera]

That was a fake story created by Big Oil lobbyist.

[@prozz5664]

Well considering this is the next generation, it looks like you're not getting your wish.

[@OCMike]

@@prozz5664 I was referring to the next next generation :)

[@Antares_451]

Put the door opening latch back in the vehicle's or at least make it an option plz.

[@justinstewart3248]

Can’t wait to buy one of these R1Ts

[@kansassartin1992]

Is this the Dual Standard?

[@kens8903]

Wished they would have separated the bed quarter panel from the body for ease of possible repair and cost

[@ctuan13]

Yeah the bedside not being separated is a huge downside.

[@markspoor4663]

Why not give us the price for the R1s model you are testing?

[@co92715]

Wow Already on it's 2nd gen?

[@backdoormanintheend]

Thanks.

[@yorkchris10]

I think some of these changes were predicted. I'm guessing battery technology and some build architecture next...

[@DansDrives]

Welcome to the Avants Off-Road course at DirtFish! Hope you enjoyed it!

[@JohnSmith-zi9or]

Did they fix the water intrusions into the doors? Did they fix the tailgate issue with dirt, rock or whatever you're hauling getting caught in the tailgate and preventing it from closing?

[@Joeblk10]

Been fixed for two years now.

[@JohnSmith-zi9or]

@@Joeblk10 I guess JerryRig had an early model then as he posted 11 months ago about his.

[@JohnSmith-zi9or]

@@Joeblk10 They didn't fix the vehicle taking on dirt. Buckets of dirt are getting behind panels etc.etc. SMH

[@wydryfly]

I’ll consider when they make the transition to nacs

[@nikapopiashvili9]

Those panel gaps are crazy on this car

[@thonvuth809]

I do that in my my 30G crv in the dirt

[@beatsntoons]

Come to Australia please, Rivian!

[@thebagnechannel3183]

Did Rivian finally adopt NACS with the redesign?

[@cl5163]

No

[@nafsucof]

it’s crazy because it’ll take tesla years to counter this esp since they took so long to come to market

[@SpicyEvo]

Quad motor max pack?

[@SolidBrixStudios]

May I recommend a compact camera gimbal... I literally got sick watching your B-roll.

[@upscaleshack]

Just so we're clear, you watched something that literally made you sick and you never thought to look away?

[@johnmeeboer8971]

love to get r1S but I like to deal with a dealer and too far of a drive for serving for me in Ontario Canada

[@k2zsk8]

Can this charge on the Tesla Chargers?

[@oneanddone7992]

I believe the warranty is 10yr/175K on everything. Granted, if they go under in the next 10 years, ooops. But I hope they succeed.

[@pablomax9376]

If they want a focus on off road use, why not just use a 2 speed gear box like Porsche does? Increased torque and lower heat buildup. Those trucks are already so expensive, does an extra 2500 really matter?

[@xyz12334567898]

Great video

[@Rufus_Pufus]

Was there anything that was not addressed in the update that you wished were?

[@TFLoffroad]

I wished for a switch from 400 volt to 800 volt architecture, but it didn’t happen.

[@migueljardim8177]

​@@TFLoffroadWhat about front and rear mechanical lockers for the dual motor?

[@TFLoffroad]

@@migueljardim8177 The lockers would be nice, but the brake distribution did very well.

[@mallkrawlerz620]

LFG RIVIAN AND TFL

[@classiccarson9760]

I just want the old bed cover to come back

[@speterbilt]

Sweet drifting a suv has always been on my bucket list. 🤣🤣🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@AHungryHunky]

Couple changes I dont care for are the lowering of the turn signal and having 3 cameras clustered in the mirror. The turn signal will affect me, a person who can't dream of owning one of these, directly by obscuring it behind other cars. Some nearby intersections fall apart because turn signals either being to low to see or not being used. I know, i know, they should remake those intersections. I have been barking up that tree to no avail, alongside local law enforcement and the fire department. The 3 cameras wont effect me much, but it will hurt whoever owns these when that mirror gets side swiped or hit with a ball bat by some bored teenagers. Of course i dont see teenagers doing the old "mailbox golf" much anymore.

[@charlesthistlethwaite]

47 psi in the tires for driving off-road? 😅 Also, I'm curious what percentage of these trucks ever see a gravel road, much less ever go off-road.

[@Joeblk10]

Not many. The few times I've been to service they always make it a point to tell me it's nice to see one that's actually getting used like a truck.

[@fpartidafpartida]

Rivian ❤

[@MrJordanwain]

Quentin sounds like Lando Norris

[@cwyoming7004]

I just can't get past the look of the front end. I wish they would change it. Otherwise, the best SUV/Pickup EV out there.

[@LeesChannel]

Did they fix the vampire drain on the battery? That was the biggest drawback to me, personally.

[@Whakapapa]

Yes, it has been fixed. I saw a video and the explanation of how at JerryRig Everything.

[@fpartidafpartida]

Yes, it’s fixed.

[@LeesChannel]

Thanks you guys!

[@1FiftyOverland]

When is that Ranger Raptor video dropping?

[@gilly3531]

No one cares, bro.

[@markspoor4663]

Its interesting that offroading companies are not products for the Rivian.

[@CraigSmith568]

I think overall it's a pretty good looking vehicle, but those oval lights on the front are just horrible. I also don't care for the glass roof and the 20 inch wheels. Definitely way better than the hideous cybertruck.

[@theortegas5502]

Cool car. Sad that the price is not for the middle-class family from California

[@cameronpalm4617]

did not fix the rear glass...

[@guyjordan8201]

How do you charge these things while you’re out on the trail? If you run out of gas, you could borrow some from somebody else but what do you do about electric charge?

[@mcsike7264]

You can charge a ev with another ev

[@duncdunc76]

They'll probably be rescue service businesses created where specialized EVs with huge battery storage can come out and charge your vehicle up enough to get ya to the nearest charging station.

[@fpartidafpartida]

You clearly don’t off-road. Not saying this to be mean, but if you did off-road you’d realize that a 300-400 mile radius (sure cut that even lower for off roading) is more than enough to traverse most off road trails. Rivian completed the Rubicon trail with the R1S in 2 day with a mostly stock vehicle (they added a winch and rock rails). That’s insane, look up some KZbin videos of the vehicles that attempt that trail. They are all heavily modified. I personally just completed a 700+ mile road trip from MN to San Diego and hit every State Park (with mountain bike in tow) along the way. I did quite a quite a bit of off-roading along the way, not a problem at all. The “scariest” part was probably traveling from Joshua Tree park to Vegas. I went through Death Valley and half way through, there was a road closure. I just off-roaded around the barricade and made it to the next charger,no problem.

[@duncdunc76]

@@fpartidafpartida LOL. Assuming anyone that asks a question, like the original commentor did, has never off roaded is silly. I guess you've never run out of fuel in your life anywhere ever? I'm not ashamed to admit that I have both on and off road. Accidents happen and I'm sure there are plenty of people over the years that have ran out of fuel off roading. So it would stand to reason there might be people running out of electric juice as well. And actually people carry extra fuel cans on their off road vehicles for that exact reason. So the original commenter's question is very valid. As are the other responses aside from yours. Honestly no disrespect meant just want ya to think about your comment.

[@guyjordan8201]

@@fpartidafpartida - well, my question was honest and not a rip. Well, generally, I don’t trust electric vehicles I do not know that capability. No I don’t off-road, yet… My son is starting and I am investigating getting my first vehicle to do so with him ; so I have a lot of questions.

[@johnmtb5888]

Andre, while the rivian is not class leading in overwall range, it is class leading in efficiency for getting you 420 miles with that size battery. Chevrolet EV trucks are stupid for using a 220+ kw battery in order to get just 30 extra miles. That is horrible efficiency, and thats why I'll never get one nor will I'll ever recommend getting one to anyone, not even towers.

[@ctuan13]

5:49 Just an FYI, there is no such thing as "Level 3". Its Level 1: 120V, Level 2: 240V and DC Fast Charging.

[@JarradShaw]

Amazing

[@hooptietime4427]

WHY are they so expensive?? Wow.

[@fpartidafpartida]

Worth every penny 🤙. Seriously. American 🇺🇸 ingenuity at its best, executed with pride you can feel when you drive it, both on-road and off.

[@EvilXtianity]

They lose $40,000 for each vehicle they sell.

[@fpartidafpartida]

@twitherspoon8954 That's old news. Their latest stockholder quarterly report a few days ago has that loss down to ~$4,300. That includes some depreciation expenses that will be done by next quarter. They are on pace to turn a profit by Q4. Honestly, for a stsrt up car company. The timeline to profitability is going faster than expected. This is without their R2 model giving them the volume advantage that it will.

[@EvilXtianity]

@@fpartidafpartida _"Their latest stockholder quarterly report a few days ago has that loss down to ~$4,300."_ From IBD: "Rivian lost around $32,700 per vehicle in the second quarter. In Q1, Rivian lost more than $38,700 per vehicle delivered."

[@EvilXtianity]

@@fpartidafpartida _"They are on pace to turn a profit by Q4."_ That's gross profit, not net profit. "Rivian also affirmed in recent months its goal of positive gross profit per vehicle by the fourth quarter. The startup has said its path to gross profit per unit delivered is primarily by reducing material costs, along with regulatory credits and other efforts."

[@zakarybarclay999]

Hey look they are using more oil now 👀👀👀👀

[@Alex_556]

Well, 400 mls of _real_ range (@75 mph) is what we need for long range trips on EV.

[@saint_keeblerElf]

Lo and behold I was actually right. Months ago I had sent you guys an email with spy shots of these vehicles in camouflage and manufacturer plates with saying idk if they were doing a refresh or redesign as they were up in Lake Arrowhead CA often and your team member disregarded me and said I was wrong and that its probably just a local with a regular wrap. I asked to look into it and your team member who emailed me its most likely nothing. Didn't expect that from you guys and now this video 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@speedmonkey75]

But can you turn off all the nanny stuff and just hoon the thing?? It would be a shame if you couldn't. The things I'd do with an 850hp 4wd...

[@86steventura]

But did they put a glove box

[@TFLoffroad]

No. :(

[@stevendensmore7653]

Electric trucks are like a novelty to me. Useless for me, I must say though Rivian by far is my fav

[@fpartidafpartida]

Love your open mind to Rivian , but curious of why EVs are “useless”? Do you haul long distance? If so, then I completely agree with you, but looking forward to Doge’s new truck. I think they are taking the right approach to address that, and I’m so happy it’s an American company 🇺🇸 that’s forging the way to that use case.

[@John-fl8wv]

Would love to see a drag race against the cyber beast which does 2.6 on all terrain tires on street roads. Let's put both trucks on the same tires and head to head on the same sticky track before we make the fastest truck in the world claim. Rivian fan! Keep driving your cost down so you can survive to make the R2 and R3!!!

[@robp3431]

Andre be smok'n some good CO weed!!!!

[@jamisonjamisonx]

I would absolutely love to see a stuck rivian with the "traffic-directing" lights on...and the 30 cars behind it all honking and screaming.

[@cartopia6161]

So now EVs that didn’t need oil in the past (one of the main advantages), now use oil in the motors? That is hilarious. What is the oil change interval and what type?

[@Joeblk10]

120k on current models. Not sure these new ones.

[@davidcottrell570]

It’s oil cooling, so not quite the same. ICE vehicles operate at a higher temperature, hence the need for oil changes. High temperatures in an EV are typically less than 150C.

[@redcirclesilverx4586]

Rivian has been doing great work. All i want is a 2 door long bed version and I’ll drop the $$$. Cybertruck looks awesome but the price is ludicrous mode…

[@jamesm568]

How many years do you have to keep it to actually make it beneficial for the environment and for your wallet for savings on not using gas?

[@santiagohills3997]

Usually about 1-2 years for the environmental benefits, and 100k miles for the money savings. Where I live, electricity is equivalent to $1.50/gallon gas.

[@rfwhyte]

Would love to see an actual off-road test, as opposed to this thinly veiled ad.

[@TFLoffroad]

We will be getting these in Colorado soon for proper off-road testing.

[@danielhsubr]

Not for off road overlanding, can’t imagine getting stuck in the forest without power. Not going to haul a solar charger also. ICE wins here, specially 2024 Toyota LC and Lexus GX.

[@shiftymcgee9359]

Rivian has the best EV truck and Kia the best looking EV cars. Rooting for Kia’s EV3.

[@TihsonToo]

Rivian makes interesting stuff, but they need to make pricing more competitive to entice buyers over similar priced gas vehicles. Also the front is ruined by those vertical egg lights.

[@chris-qo1nt]

They’re bringing out the R2S in ‘26 supposedly

[@jakeswanson8579]

By "similar priced gas vehicles" which are you referring? Wrangler 392? Defender v8? Show me an offroad vehicle with 600-800 horsepower that also has 34" inch tires stock, with 14 inches of ground clearance, that costs less than 90k. It doesn't exist. These are priced as they should be.

[@kelgbrown007]

They aren't going after the mass market. They are going after the individual that can afford it, but something different than the gas vehicles. Plus the first few generations of cars are priced to cover R&D and manufacturing cost. They will eventually produce their "mass market" vehicle

[@jimhanle2971]

Yep! The cost to repair is ridiculous and can total a new vehicle. Wish they’d redesign the front to not make it look so strange

[@TihsonToo]

@jakeswanson8579 The R1T "starting" around $70k puts it in Rebel/Tremor territory with those two hitting $80-90k with options, similar to the R1T. They may not have the power of the Rivians but they offer the convenience of gas not needing to take time to recharge, potentially better off-road prowess, and the ability to work in all climates/not be limited by things like cold weather.