2022 Rivian R1T Review // The Cybertruck That Actually Exists

[@runriot19]

Loved the episode. My only comment would be, yes EV+luxury works and EV+Utility works. However, EV+affordability is the main problem here with adoption. 90k CAD is wild

[@mrpmj00]

Unlike Tesla and Ford and Chevy/GM/Hummer, Rivian's customers can get the $7500 federal tax credit.

[@rivengle]

Battery vehicles are just starting out, they’ll get much cheaper in the next decade and quicker than we may think.

[@avis1978]

@@mrpmj00 not in Ontario 🇨🇦.

[@Briggsian]

@@mrpmj00 price tag is too high to qualify for the rebate in my province.

[@AkioWasRight]

@@rivengle EVs are not new technology, and the prices have generally skyrocketed. People like you were saying the same thing when the Model S came out. Since then, the price has rinse over $10,000 for that car. EVs are getting MORE expensive, not cheaper.

[@neelparmar6690]

Dear Karston, I can’t say enough how much you smash the cinematography out of the park every single time. Amazing work

[@jamesengelsman9369]

This one was actually a joint effort between Karston and our new contract editor D’Nyeal!

[@danhersey2531]

@@jamesengelsman9369 aanddd I’m james

[@boneszy]

@@jamesengelsman9369 no

[@neelparmar6690]

@@jamesengelsman9369 seems like some excellent recruitment!

[@fist003]

@@jamesengelsman9369 salut to that commitment. get those sand everywhere

[@shawndesouza1514]

The production quality is like a documentary, you guys are the modern top gear!!

[@James.576]

Totally agree!

[@andrewkennedy9704]

@@singular9 not exactly a high bar.😊

[@americansmark]

These guys and "The Story Till Now" are two of the best quality car channels on the internet.

[@chadflpo635]

Whoaaa bro don't go too far, but yea they are the best thing outside of the 3 gentlemen for England.

[@uik99]

The OG top gear guys are legends!! These guys are good but not legends yet if ever 👍

[@EngineeringExplained]

31 year old couple going on climbing adventures... feeling attacked! 😂

[@barackobama1099]

Hey how u doing

[@camogap7392]

Hey jason

[@ssnjr1299]

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@theglowcloud2215]

What is it with white 34 year old dudes suddenly getting really into rock climbing?

[@playnicebegoodtoothers6944]

“There isn’t a slide out gun rack.” Texans: “We hadn’t thought of that. Hold our BBQ.”

[@HenkBlankes98]

As a designer by profession I absolutely adore this thing, all the small and well thought out details just add up to something incredible. They really gave it everything with this truck and it shows. 10/10 and up there with the new Volvos in terms of clever design. Id buy one with zero hesitation

[@nigelcook730]

I don’t get it. Buy it to do what? Go camping? This wasn’t their best episode, just seemed all rather general about the vehicle.

[@itcangetbetter]

As a person with eyeballs and hands, I feel completely let down by the interior design. 4/10

[@arpadmiklos7339]

The front fascia is an absolute dealbreaker for me, no way I could look at that thing every day

[@phillyphil1513]

(since Volvo does make class 8 trucks) It does kinda answer the "what if Volvo designed a small pickup" question.

[@31crazyice]

It looks like crap, what are you talking about?

[@sebastianr.1561]

I am just amazed. Wow. Top Gear and Grand Tour fanboy and your production quality and humor come pretty damn close. Warmest greetings from Düsseldorf Germany

[@minutecars5444]

Rivian has done such an amazing job with the R1t especially considering it is Rivian's first vehicle.

[@thatgamingchannel95]

Exactly, the founder and ceo needs to be proud of himself

[@dontask8979]

@Thor Odin son That makes two of you

[@kamata93]

Only issue is the headlights. They should have been horizontal, not vertical.

[@AdeebFilms]

@Thor Odin son hurr durr am only a REAL MAN with truk. gtfo with that shit

[@desistang8794]

hence the tesla lawsuit exist ,alleging stolen proprietary items from x employees and the updated 4680 battery tech stolen also.

[@albertstains8028]

The intro looked so genuine initially that i checked to make sure its throttle house and not extra throttle house

[@kristofk1902]

I really like that you can hear the motors spool up. It gives you a sense of acceleration and take away that eerie quietness

[@PreenonHuq]

I’ve been a preorder holder for this car since Early 2019. To wait 3 years for a car is kinda crazy but I saw the potential early on. I’ve watched every video on the car and this review beats all of them. MKBHD, JerryRiggyEverything, and even Doug DeMuro. You guys absolutely crushed it and I love the beginning intro as always!

[@michael007ish]

Because these guys are real car reviewers.

[@Sebastianvalen]

do you have the car yet? I've seen a couple on the road already.

[@theoneaboveallandazola8209]

No way Doug Demuros reviews are the best, I think these 2 are way behind on this one, but I still watched it 👍

[@janck1000]

You might want to take a look on Carwow, as well:)

[@joer5057]

@@janck1000 I've recently been watching Carwow, and their reviews are 'fun' much like Throttle House. But, I've been pretty excited for the new Escalade, and after watching Carwow's review, I was quite put off. The numbers they posted seem way off for a lot of the road tests. And, while I understand it's an "english" channel, having to make quips about the size of American SUV's every minute got rather old. I am sure, I was quite critical of that specific video, but as I said I have been watching nearly every review of this particular vehicle since before it released and it was odd. That made me wonder how many of their other videos I was less critical of may fall into that category. 0-60 and 1/4 mile times way higher than should be, brake performance tests done very loosely (60-0 test clearly shows him doing 65 mph before he hits the brakes, immediately followed up by criticism on poor stopping performance for example). Just made me think, maybe there's some bias at play. Which, imo, professional reviews should not include for obvious reasons.

[@mohammadhadi344]

Great intro! Love the twist at the end of Intro after James came out from that chamber

[@JimboJason]

Hell yeah!! Thanks for the review. I'll never be able to afford it, but this is one of the few electric vehicles I am excited for.

[@pic18f452]

Never say never!

[@mrpmj00]

,.,.Unlike Tesla and Ford and Chevy/GM/Hummer, Rivian's customers can get the $7500 federal tax credit.

[@taylorgreen4180]

Not with that attitude!!!

[@paulpellico3797]

@@taylorgreen4180 look...if anything over 70,000 has been out of reach this long, just when will my time come!? never could play in this arena til now, sow how do i????

[@bardanation419]

Same! Maybe I can buy a used one in 2040. Haha

[@kootenayevfamily4208]

Fun to come back and watch this after your Cybertruck 500 mile review. I've had an R1T for about 6 months now and it's everything you suggested in the video, I love it. I think I would struggle to say the same in a CT.

[@choiswimmer]

Man imagine this video coming out 2 weeks later after the insane price hikes from rivian

[@roblox-bloxburg-EMMIE]

I saw a Rrivian I my neighborhood in my really small town! I can't believe it I was so excited!

[@agoodmansaid]

Already seen a ton of R1T reviews, but when Throttle House upload, you leave everything and watch! 🔥

[@wakjob961]

I normally don't like blue on a vehicle, but that one looks really nice. It's almost the first electric UTE.

[@abhishekpatel5945]

Nice.

[@nates3080]

Let me guess, the only colors cars are allowed to be are black… white…. Or grey…. Boring.

[@thatgamingchannel95]

@@nates3080 Agreed sir

[@thenextelectriccar6529]

The best part was from 6:34 to 9:53, a perfect blend of entertainment, information... and best way of investigating a car :) Keep up the good work and keep us updating about EVs.

[@Bacciagalupe]

Lifelong sports car enthusiast here. THIS RIVIAN is my dream vehicle. Wishing them major success

[@dlessard2369]

This has the cleanest, nicest dash out of ALL EV's out there right now in my opinion.

[@arian_s_collection]

im really looking forward for the R1S the suv version of it

[@polardabear]

It's just like any other EV.. Extremely ugly. Mercedes EQS with the hyperscreen has the best interior.

[@Sebastianvalen]

@@polardabear best interior but not best ui.

[@arian_s_collection]

@@polardabear I mean i have no idea what led u to bealive that all EVs are the same considering we have a huge amount of diffrent EVs in todays market but whatever ! freedom of speech right?! lol

[@SLee-vj4px]

@@polardabear Merchdes' interior is the best, and that's all

[@justaguy6100]

Ok... what I like about you guys: you're fun, witty, but most importantly you reviews are about the things I'd both notice about a car, and see it as you see it. The comparisons without fear, apparently, to other vehicles in the same class also help as well. I'd think, more than any other car reviewers, if I wanted an opinion on best car in a specific class, you'd be the go to. I would like a tad more about longevity/reliability for the established car makers, though.

[@MANdoesminecraft]

It makes me so happy that they finally reviewed this truck

[@shiftyTT]

James hitting his head on that i8 will never get old 😂

[@andrenava2970]

James, I think I speak for most viewers when I say that your commitment to method acting is very much appreciated.

[@bolt5564]

I would prefer the interior have more physical controls for things like volume and climate control. I don't see why I should have to go into the touch screen to adjust where a vent is blowing.

[@BillyHarvey]

Buy vehicle. Set vents where desired. Weld them into place.

[@chrisgarret3285]

Yeah that’s idiotic

[@HarryKuloh]

@@BillyHarvey no

[@kristianodegaard6682]

Yeah some things need to be tactile so you can use it while driving and not have to look at the screen. I'll never get a car without physical climate control dials at the bare min.

[@ZenMortal]

The dial on the steering wheel controls volume. The buttons on either side move tracks forward or backward.

[@b3dazzl3]

I've seen 6 different ones driving around the SF Bay Area and.... wow, I've never been more jealous of someone rich enough to buy one of these; they look phenomenal in person.

[@JohnnyZenith]

Exactly what my American friend says.

[@masonmoesch]

Production quality 300/10. Brilliant!

[@WASTED__POTENTIAL]

That intro is better a better Rivian commercial than any commercial Rivian is likely to ever produce.

[@Affalterbach1967]

Love the catalog of clone music that gives you a glittery Hey Song intro.

[@m4z805]

"And the curb weight of a rhinoceros." Thomas out here fat-shaming rhinos.

[@damilolaakanni]

😁😀😅😂🤣

[@mrpmj00]

like my 2017 Corvette C7, lighter vehicles could replace the chasis steel with aluminum, body panels with carbon fiber/composite. solid state batteries are 1/4 the weight and size of lithium , triple the range and charges in 10 min but it's more expensive now...just give it time.

[@georgev5766]

Best car review channel out there. By far! Keep up the good work guys.

[@Zisuen]

I have been looking at the Rivian since the first news... And I gotta say, I can't wait till we get it in Europe as well, it looks amazing.

[@georgeperalta936]

Is it confirmed to the EU markets? I'd love one of these as a support vehicle for racing

[@TartarusHunter]

@@georgeperalta936 Apparently there are plans for Europe "in the near-term". We'll just have to see how that translates to the real world.

[@oogabooga72]

At 7k pounds this will destroy all your roads and be banned from most cities

[@georgeperalta936]

@@oogabooga72 You realise we already have vehicles much heavier than 7k pounds on our roads? And in our cities

[@brianlewis8320]

@@georgeperalta936 🤣😂 yep you shouldn't have to explain it but I guess some people are just out to lunch.

[@logandb]

I can't say I love the exterior styling, and maybe not even the interior, but the R1T projects a sense of being incredibly thoughtfully designed, with every detail being perfectly integrated and having a genuine purpose. Even the badge font, and the yellow shoulders to the silver badging is just so nicely executed.

[@993mike]

The front end is the worst part. The headlight treatment should be horizontal and a bit more truck-like, but instead it looks like a toy drawn up by a designer who has never owned a truck

[@princefunwie4410]

Electrical engineering undergrad here. I’m trying sooo hard to intern at Rivian and I have some skills they look for but MAN is it hard to get some eyes on my resume lol. Love their product!

[@barkbros123]

Watching you guys is more like watching a funny show then watching a boring car review video on KZbin . Keep it up guys 😂😂💪

[@mikepaoletta9847]

Love the Rivian! I’m a truck guy, grew up in them and have driven them my whole life. I’d definitely be a buyer if it was cheaper

[@rafaelcarmo5562]

I'm definitely not a truck guy, but this truck looks amazing by the amount of utility it has!

[@markcoopers1930]

Counterpoint: full size trucks from Ford, Toyota, Chevy/GMC are all starting around 50k for the most basic (before dealer markup) and are skyrocketing to 80k. I think Toyota's hybrid drivetrain is only available at 55-60k. Plus in the US this gets big tax credits. Trucks are expensive right now, giving this a great chance.

[@paulpellico3797]

" if it was cheaper" funny.

[@mikepaoletta9847]

@@paulpellico3797 yes, cheaper. Some of us can’t afford that kind of price tag.

[@mikepaoletta9847]

@@markcoopers1930 I completely agree! Those in the market should absolutely consider this, especially if they’re buying the higher trim levels.

[@AGhostRiderR]

Cool. Thanks for listening or at least having the same ideas. This is what I was looking for when I commented on the podcast. Really contemplating its brother R1S. Like James, I have been contemplating Ev down the line. R1S is currently top of the list based on features.

[@wheelspinmanager]

Fhe quality of your content is just getting better and better even better than some TV shows

[@noxlight5564]

Id say this is the best automotive channel on KZbin right now

[@chrisricetopher21]

Freaking best part of Sundays!!!! I used to be a car guy before KZbin was a thing. After having found these dudes and the guys over at Donut Media, I’m getting dangerously enamored with all modes of vehicularity.

[@talusrobinson]

This is the first EV I've heard that actually sounds good and uniquely like a vehicle of the future. No bullshit pumped in motor sounds 👌

[@S2kBPRIME]

Tesla doesn't use augmented acceleration sounds.

[@catinthehat5140]

Maybe he means the taycan

[@lanceareadbhar]

As an EV owner, I'm still getting used to the sounds that are forced by law when going at slow speeds that I wouldn't mind a fake engine sound instead as an option, but would want it to go away when above the speeds designated by law.

[@tituslittle]

No. Ford lightning is whats the future. People hate change. So to keep a truck but make it electric will blow up. These kinds of EVs will fade out. That's just my opinion

[@randolfo1265]

@@tituslittle - Quality and durability will be the deciding factors on which ones last. I like the Lightning and the Mach-E, hope they pass the tests

[@bostondan77]

The horsepower/torque/acceleration is insane and not needed by most. Hopefully one day they make a dual motor set up and bring the cost way down.

[@Traumatree]

This is exactly the thing I am complaining about most electric cars. Why do they have to have 800+ hp and 800+ ft/lbs of torque, weight 2+ tons and cost an arm and a leg? There is no need for that. What I want from an ev car is 4 little 50-75 hp & 30-50 ft/lbs motors and a battery that will let me do 500+ km that can be bought at a regular price. That's what we all want. For example, most Tesla owners never owned a car that had above 200hp and all of a sudden, they get themselves into a car that is way above their driving skills if they accidentaly floored it. High hp/torque e-car is NOT the way to go. The Rivian could do it with half the hp and torque and 2000 lbs less.

[@DanVoels]

@@Traumatree Agree 100%, but they are going for that wow factor. The boring versions are coming. We just have to wait a bit longer.

[@mrpmj00]

@@Traumatree Unlike Tesla and Ford and Chevy/GM/Hummer, Rivian's customers can get the $7500 federal tax credit.

[@mrpmj00]

@@Traumatree like my 2017 Corvette C7, lighter vehicles could replace the chasis steel with aluminum, body panels with carbon fiber/composite. solid state batteries are 1/4 the weight and size of lithium , triple the range and charges in 10 min but it's more expensive now...just give it time.

[@kurtpenner2362]

Too much is just enough

[@ronl471]

You could have a whole channel of just the intros and I would smash that like button everytime. ♥️

[@benkappaa]

Its like the perfect one person living space with the kitchen and the tent

[@Wonsdloc]

Been interested in this truck ever since it was announced. The practicality plus tech is awesome. Just wish I could afford it. Great review as usual.

[@JohnnyZenith]

I feel the same. The green truck does it for me.

[@toddstephens4431]

Yup! I would absolutely adore an EV! My 300k mile v8 4runner makes vastly more economic sense to keep polluting e even when gas approaches $5-6 in a few years.

[@RAZGR1Z]

@@toddstephens4431 This truck produces more "pollution" in it's manufacturing than your truck over several years. Add in the "pollution" from charging the truck as well. It's not about the environment it's about making money.

[@jeepneygang]

Not practicality. There's a great KZbinr who has been testing the towing capacity on this thing. Drops down to 160 miles per charge with a 2k pound trailer.

[@FriendOxygen625]

@@RAZGR1Z Balances out after using it for a while, 3 years or so, which sounds long until you realize vehicles stay in operation for sometimes as much as 20 years

[@KEN-du2iz]

If Boulder Colorado had a truck for a mascot this would be the one.

[@hofahome]

As a coloradoan myself I concur. Young single outdoorsy person who has money (probably from their parents)

[@KEN-du2iz]

@@hofahome it's been 6 years since I have been there but yeah for whatever reason when I seen this review of the truck it just reminded me of Boulder.

[@duanekeizs9951]

Great content guys. Perfect blend of entertainment and education. Hopefully Rivivan sells enough of these so they can manufacture an affordable vehicle. Can’t wait to see one of these on the road.

[@pancakes1983]

I laugh every single time James pings his head on the intro, never change that

[@mehVhem]

Damn this car seems seriously impressive! They've really nailed the design imo as well, it looks unique and futuristic, without being ott and in your face. The feedback through the wheel is also a very nice change!

[@The_Hi_Life]

It’s the perfect size, all the other trucks these days are needlessly huge.

[@deer_man2676]

A truck can never be to big

[@lanceareadbhar]

@@deer_man2676 It would be nice if it can fit in a garage.

[@JoshuaTootell]

Trucks are the perfect size for the majority of the buyers who are compensating for something.

[@aussie2uGA]

I agree. The original Tundra was called 7/8ths and is a perfect sized truck.

[@JasonParham83]

My two kids and dogs disagree with this statement

[@gledatelj1979]

it's so relaxing hear natural sounds and be done away with invasive noise of gas engines. EV change is long overdue .

[@comeberza]

A version of this car that is rugged and without unnecessary powered lids, caps or panels would be the sweet spot. What a cool video, another home run

[@RichardEnglander]

Yes, a basic one that you can hose down inside Be great for lamping rabbits at night, nice and quiet

[@blackfire_x2964]

Needs to be smooth for efficiency

[@DannerBanks]

I have a model 3 and only have 4 critiques. One of them is no Android auto or apple carplay. Good on you for calling this out in the Rivian

[@adamberndt4190]

To all the people commenting on the high quality of the video: These guys are not a couple high School dropouts making videos in their backyard with a $75 budget. Of course they are good high quality videos they have high dollar budgets and two guys whom are educated in this field. Every time you say wow I can't believe the quality of these videos you're basically saying wow I can't believe they know what they're talking about and I can't believe somebody would actually give these guys money to do this.

[@ghostphantasm]

I saw one on the freeway last night, looks good in motion.

[@Flash363]

After having driven a tesla model 3 for about a week recently, I'm pretty pretty much sold on EVs and this R1T has been growing on me since it was launched. Would be a massive upgrade from the ol Ridgeline!

[@FuncleChuck]

“Massive” ’is the right word. Ridgeline is 4500 pounds, and this thing is >7000.

[@Flash363]

@@FuncleChuck as long as it's got some good breaks we should be good to go! At least it's no 9000lbs like the hummer!

[@lanceareadbhar]

Just know that there will be limitations in the cold or if you plan to tow with it, which I would only do for short distances. EVs are best if they can do everything that you can normally do within 2/3 of it's stated range and then charge at home when not using it.

[@echutch]

You said best “versions of both”...I pull a 45ft draper head, 1000 gallon fuel trailer, and a seed tender on and off road regularly in NW MO with a F350 Tremor. I like this truck, but it couldn’t do any of that. So this might be the best version of a light truck. Cheers and thanks for the video.

[@brocks692]

Yeah it's a 7000lbs " light duty" street truck .. the suspension isn't designed for hauling heavy especially offroad but I mean with 800 hp and 900ftlbs of instant torque and all 4 wheels being individually driven it could probably outtow basically every 3/4 -1ton diesel power/traction wise , just the rest of the truck ain't gonna survive any real payloads / work and abuse

[@Briggsian]

Yeah, towing is the Achilles heel of these trucks. Hard to tow frequently when you are losing 50-75% of your range to do so. To Rivian's credit, they aren't selling this as a working truck in any way.

[@brocks692]

@@Briggsian yeah would be curious to see how the battery life is when hooked up to the 11000lbs it is rated to tow (my guess is half its rated range at best , now do that in the middle of winter and this truck probably has 100mile range loaded tops 💀) also curious on how the brakes would deal with 18k lbs doing highway speed or hill desents .. also hard to have a good payload when your 7000lbs curb weight is 80% of your gvwr lol although these will never probably have more then a cooler and some lawn chairs in the back

[@Briggsian]

@@brocks692 TFL Trucks has one that they've been doing testing with. Towing 8000lbs around Colorado, they had around 100 miles of total range.

[@rf1881]

No reviewer has said a single bad thing regarding to Rivian. This is amazing

[@richardnavratil9661]

YES! I've been waiting and waiting for your guys' review ever since Doug got his hands on it. As usual, you guys knock it out of the park!

[@uosuv]

I started to laugh when Thomas got out of the car, cuz I knew something hilarious would happen next. You guys never disappoint XD

[@jasonpaetz]

“What a useful gear tunnel “. That opening scene of james popping out and that line is probably one of the funniest clips on KZbin. Brilliant. The review of the “rt1” was amazing as well.

[@bradleyrussell3070]

Headlights made from a Dyson ion air purifier

[@S8ER]

I enjoy your work... it's amazing how many reviews I find myself watching (and enjoying) from Throttle House about vehicles I have zero care about (including this one). Keep up the great work!

[@pedroagogo]

So happy to finally see you guys on the Smoking Tire Podcast. The whole team continues to make incredible content!

[@glowingeddy]

Never thought i'd be saying this about a pick-up but this is actually a cool car

[@James-kd2cm]

Great review guys. It sure looks well sorted for a new design. It’s good to see what can be done. I know electric trucks aren’t that practical yet if you want to tow any distance. It’ll be interesting to see where these types of designs go over the next 5 to 10 years.

[@Swoosh_TV]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4XGZY2vjLt5qJI 🤣🤣🤣

[@spencerlorrigan]

That's kind of what I like about this truck compared to the F-150 lighting, and the other coming electric trucks is this one doesn't really seem to be marketed towards people that would tow long distances. But you're right though, that is a big Achilles heel of ev trucks

[@wagonwheel9426]

@@spencerlorrigan what do you mean by “long distance”? It’s 100 miles to my camp (and I need to get back) Thanks

[@MrRivensteel]

I do like RT1 better as a model name, but that would make the upcoming SUV the RS1 which would eventually be a problem with Audi. Maybe better would be TR/SR, especially because they could eventually have a race car with an SR71 designation.

[@SJRS700]

The naming is RIVIAN 1 TRUCK / RIVIAN 1 SUV = R1-T/ R1-S

[@cb8143]

pretty much the only EV I would ever consider buying. Looks great, thoughtful features, and that color. I even bought a few shares of RIVN...

[@rileywags]

That’s such a great point, CarPlay is literally the best and will never be beat

[@marklee2412]

11:00 “there isn’t a slide-out gun rack…”. I personally can’t wait to see this idea come to fruition

[@PumpUptheJam81]

Lol ah yes. Our obsession with guns never ends 😆

[@TheDanAge]

I would hate having to adjust my vents through a digital screen... seems ridiculous.

[@dumkopf]

The screens for everything is just not for me.

[@TheDanAge]

@@dumkopf I hear that I'd love an electric powertrain with bare bone basic manual interior. just give me manual windows and vents and 2 cupholders

[@bosco5996]

@@TheDanAge absolutely, just give me a regular truck with a battery lol. I think that’s what ford is going for with the lightning, we will see

[@jonathan4289]

Especially if the motor fails when you're trying to cool down in 90°F weather :/

[@philorgneopolotin8762]

dumkopf then don’t buy it lol. Everyone out here acting like they were considering buying it let alone actually being able to afford it. If you don’t like it, don’t buy it. If you do, buy it. No car is for everyone

[@stacyholt6529]

I think Rivian has done an excellent job on this truck. They seem embrace the idea the you don't have to reinvent the wheel, you improve the wheel. I certainly wish Rivian all the best and a long future. Currently well out of my price range, but with time these technologies trickle down to new more affordable generations of vehicles.

[@venunarla]

Spot on. So well said, Making something different is easy, making something better is difficult. They took the best elements of pickup truck design and added thoughtful modern flourishes that only EVs can offer

[@sierra283blue5]

One of the best vehicle review channels out there. Love the hilarious beginning jokes and the serious yet funny reviews. Please more extra throttle house!!!!

[@VAF84]

This is one of the best videos on this truck so far. Hadn't considered that these smaller trucks would be rated at a 3/4 ton truck level due to weight. I wonder what it will do to that segment once battery range is improved for towing. Personally, I like the truck. No Apple CarPlay is almost a deal breaker, but aside from that the main concern is range for those who tow. Need at least 250-300 miles of range towing, or about a 2.5 hour drive towing 8,500 lbs.

[@coleeto2]

The thing about towing, is most truck owners don’t do it. (Over 75% tow zero or one time per year). Until one of the battery breakthroughs in the lab reaches mass production, something like the Ram REx would likely be the best electrified solution to the niche that tows long distances often.

[@eatsfats8497]

A truck, an adventure vehicle .... with no physical buttons for the controls inside? And no complaints about that???

[@bosco5996]

I will gladly complain lol

[@mojojojo_BB]

Great looking truck, inside and out. Looks like the same road you took the WRX on.

[@shoobs7132]

As per the Smoking Tire podcast, it is

[@vibingwithvinyl]

This is an electric vehicle I'd be willing to consider purchasing.

[@C.JG.]

You know whats funny? That 70s 80s box design works perfectly. its straight, its clear, and that's what makes this so attractive.

[@tubaterry]

I spend an unreasonable amount of time One-pedal driving in canyons in my EV too, the precision is really really satisfying

[@R4M_Tommy]

Gran Turismo music. Hell yeah.

[@frankwu1713]

HELL FUCKING YES

[@jessebutler9352]

I love the return to column shift. I hate how console shifters eat up so much interior room.

[@rvboyett]

I've got an R1T reservation and I 'should' take delivery by the end of the year. But the lack of Carplay support is the single biggest reason I would consider cancelling it. Rivian's navigation just isn't good enough. Also, this is an off roader, but their maps don't show any of the off road trails I like to drive. If it had CarPlay, I could use Ghia GPS, which lets me download off road maps. Also, no CarPlay means I need to mount my phone up somewhere so I can see it. That also means I can't use the wireless charger. Also, this car doesn't let you play your phone's music through USB. You have to use BlueTooth, which degrades the sound quality. Of course you can use Spotify, but that's one more service you have to subscribe to. Moving to an EV already cause a massive change that the customer has to adapt to. IMO, EVs need to minimize the changes a customer must undertake. For me, personally, the lack of CarPlay support is a big one.

[@JohnnyZenith]

I'm getting annoyed at the lack of mentions of Android Auto. It isn't just CarPlay that's missing.

[@rvboyett]

@@JohnnyZenith I get where you’re commin’ from man. But CarPlay is my thing.

[@HyperXism]

@@JohnnyZenith People still use Android phones?

[@justinnitsuj7041]

omg that intro...had to at least comment. Thanks for the laugh! TOP NOTCH PRODUCTION

[@goober5713]

I've seen a few of these on the road, and they look slick

[@Taylor-xc6pr]

Love to see this channel continue to grow. You guys deserve it! Quality content every time.

[@DeathGodGaming006]

This has all the makings of a proper usable, EV SUV which in my opinion is just great. Wait for a few years when the battery tech improves and costs are lower and it's gonna be just perfect. Hopefully, just because it's a new entrant in the market, it doesn't get ignored and also they have enough manufacturing plants to make it go. Otherwise, great truck

[@voodooturbo]

It's amazing how much of a dealbreaker no carplay is for me. All electrics are doing the same thing so now it's up to them to have great features and interiors. But no Carplay? C'mon guys.

[@ashrafc7794]

I use CarPlay a lot as well. But only because I have yet to find a reliable software by anyone else. Willing to try something out there worthy of a shot

[@HarryKuloh]

Yes, it is indeed amazing that no carplay is a dealbreaker for you

[@S2kBPRIME]

Good UI doesn't require carplay

[@itcangetbetter]

No Android auto is a total dealbreaker for me. When Waze is king, why use anything else?

[@voodooturbo]

@@S2kBPRIME They literally said it sucks in the video. CarPlay is superior to all built ins.

[@cypvh74]

I really don’t need a truck, but every review of the R1T makes me want one.

[@GregoryXandrew]

Love this video! Thanks for the review. And thank you for calling out the lack of CarPlay, it’s just not acceptable. Where was this filmed? Looks gorgeous!

[@ZeGermanHam]

Really love the looks and performance of the Rivian. Kinda bummed that there aren't any physical knobs or buttons for HVAC or stereo, though. That's a big flaw, IMO.

[@BradWilson1969]

I love almost everything about this, except for the towing. I'm sure it would be great for a business that needs to tow a trailer around town, but for me, towing a boat for a day trip, or a trailer for a weekend getaway, losing as much as half of the range (so down to 150-160 miles) when towing just isn't good enough. At least not unless the boat launch or campsite has a charging station. Otherwise, I love it, and would probably even consider one of these over a "camper van" with those accessories that you showed. It's much more useful for daily use than one of those.

[@fpartidafpartida]

You mentioned a camp site as one of the options you’d stay at. Just get a site with a 50A outlet (used for RVs) and you can charge the truck there. I did that at Madeline island on a summer trip. Worked perfectly for my Audi SUV. I actually plan to keep doing that for my mountain bike trips to Colorado once I take delivery of my Rivian R1S LE.

[@CrazyWeeMonkey]

As for "wheres the weight" it's from the truck's heavy (pun intended) use of steel to reduce costs. It may seem expensive compared to the other EV trucks but that's missing the big picture; Land Rovers. These are shockingly fantastic value for what they are, to the point where a comment by an ex-marketing manager at Rivian was that they should be priced higher.

[@linusnanor1531]

Exactlyyyyy! I also just kept wondering "Why does this car look so appealing...so pleasant to look at?" And I realised it's the colour. Absolutely love the colour of this thing. 7:17

[@krasnophoto]

Yasss! I've been waiting for this review for what feels like years!

[@KEN-du2iz]

I don't know why but I really like this truck for the first time I saw it in a concept I'm not a huge fan of touch screens for controls I hope it's not going to become a new trend although I know it seems to be the way I'd rather not put my greasy hands all over the screen when I get off work. At this point I don't think this vehicle is geared towards the working class not quite yet

[@Briggsian]

It seems like using the touchscreen for everything is more of a trend amongst the start-ups right now since its cheaper and easier to to it that way. I get the feeling that, provided Rivian can become profitable and expand their lineup, they'll add physical buttons with newer vehicles.

[@sv650nyc7]

You're putting your greasy hands all over your phone screen, so what's the difference? 😋 Put a screen protector on it, or quick wipe with a microfiber cloth should take care of that issue.

[@DeeAy09]

as a tesla owner & investor, this is a beautifully made truck. I love it. I just hope their manufacturing goes smoothly.. it is their biggest hurdle. I already know people will be waiting a very long time for these.

[@ItalianStallionTV]

🤡🤡🤡

[@Siggfuggggg2000]

Wow amazing flex nobody cares

[@naiokanaeholo5408]

that opening. lmfao. love you guys!

[@cjbakerchicagorealtor7864]

It’s by far the best truck I’ve ever driven. Truly exceptional.

[@ahmedabdi5980]

I really hope Rivian succeeds. Their truck is very beautiful & very unique. I look forward to their SUV version of this truck & that blue looks very beautiful as well the interior