First comparison look: Refreshed R1 facelift vs. Pre-Refresh model

DrBluey · Jun 2, 2024

Just had lunch in Ann Arbor and saw a R1 refresh. The steering wheel is the same.

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bmwlad24 · Jun 2, 2024

DrBluey said:
Just had lunch in Ann Arbor and saw a R1 refresh. The steering wheel is the same.

Did you notice any other differences with the interior?

DrBluey · Jun 2, 2024

Nothing stood out with the interior. Except there is a divider on the charging pad, so hopefully a better charging pad.

@n!m@l!@ · Jun 2, 2024

DrBluey said:
Nothing stood out with the interior. Except there is a divider on the charging pad, so hopefully a better charging pad.

Can you share a photo of it if you were able to take one?

sirna7 · Jun 2, 2024

DrBluey said:
Just had lunch in Ann Arbor and saw a R1 refresh. The steering wheel is the same.

Lovely find and great comparison! I wonder if they used the old 22-inch wheel due to availability or if the refresh will have an entirely different (and worse-looking, at least from the other thread) option.

[reposted from other thread]

cohall · Jun 2, 2024

New light bar looks very good.

jemkewl · Jun 2, 2024

cohall said:
New light bar looks very good.

I prefer the original. Go figure.

narmstrong79 · Jun 2, 2024

jemkewl said:
I prefer the original. Go figure.

Same. Moving the blinker from the oval bums me out. Happy I got mine before the refresh.

goldburger · Jun 2, 2024

DrBluey said:
Nothing stood out with the interior. Except there is a divider on the charging pad, so hopefully a better charging pad.

Word! I still hope they give all us original R1 owners that under warranty… I’ve had a third party one since day one.

Dave Cundiff · Jun 2, 2024

Is that a physical lock-unlock button in the refreshed exterior door handle?

DrBluey · Jun 2, 2024

@n!m@l!@ said:
Can you share a photo of it if you were able to take one?

unfortunately I was not able to take a good picture.

Rivian R1T R1S First comparison look: Refreshed R1 facelift vs. Pre-Refresh model IMG_9197

FutureTruck · Jun 2, 2024

DrBluey said:
Nothing stood out with the interior. Except there is a divider on the charging pad, so hopefully a better charging pad.

That charging pad is the thing I like least about my Rivian. It’s the only thing that is totally useless. It’s like they never tested it in real life. I really wonder if this new one actually works.

When I bought my 2nd newer R1T, I took my phone case off and tried it to see if maaaaaaaaybe it would work better….nope.

sirna7 · Jun 2, 2024

Perhaps it will be a simple retrofit if the charging pad is upgraded and working as intended.

And I agree—the original lightbar is clean and looks the best.

DrG · Jun 2, 2024

FutureTruck said:
That charging pad is the thing I like least about my Rivian. It’s the only thing that is totally useless. It’s like they never tested it in real life. I really wonder if this new one actually works.

When I bought my 2nd newer R1T, I took my phone case off and tried it to see if maaaaaaaaybe it would work better….nope.

Agreed @FutureTruck. This has been my solution: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1517706423/dual-phone-holder-for-rivian-r1tr1s?ref=share_v4_lx

iansriv · Jun 2, 2024

Can you tell if they put the auto retracting M134 in the frunk? That was my only refresh ask. (j/k). I honestly can't tell the difference.

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