I just got an r1s recently but i am very bummed to find out that there is a refresh with lots of improvements coming

[Yuvvi123]

Will they offer a retrofit for new feature?

Sponsored

 

[seanocono]

Nobody outside of Rivian knows anything for sure right now.

 

[electruck]

Don't expect there will be any significant new features, mostly just cost cutting to help get them to profitability. Just enjoy your new Rivian and don't worry about Internet rumors.

 

[WhisperPickle]

Will they offer a retrofit for new feature?

people, chill out about the refresh and do a bit of research. Majority of changes are internal and designed to improve production.

like Tesla, majority of features will be applied via software to current models.


Per RJ: “80% of the new features will be backwards compatible with current models. The remaining 20% require new hardware”.

Per Wassym: New hardware is updated suite of sensors and cameras and non-backwards compatible features are updated Driver+ system and Summon function.

Other hardware changes:
-removal of tow hooks
-redesigned (slightly smaller) headlight and fog light units
-redesigned side mirrors
- minimal front grille changes
-smoked light bar option
-piano black lower bumper
-new wheel options
-updated wireless phone charger
-addition of slate and evergreen color options
-removal of forest green interior

 

[DuoRivians]

There will be a better version of the R1 in a few years, ready for your next vehicle. It’s a never ending upgrade cycle. You’ll have a great vehicle nevertheless!

 

[240vPlug]

There will be a better version of the R1 in a few years, ready for your next vehicle. It’s a never ending upgrade cycle. You’ll have a great vehicle nevertheless!

Yeah, there'll be a few more features but it's not really going to be worth replacing your existing R1. These upgrades are mainly meant to reduce cost/ complexity and keep the product relevant and give a little Spike in demand until R2.

I'm actually looking forward to a lot of the software updates. A lot of the big updates I speculate are going to coincide with rivian charging for premium data plan.

 

[Redline]

Cars are ALWAYS improving, why would this be any different? I just don’t get these posts.

 

[atebit]

Wonder if the “smaller” headlights won’t ice up as much?

 

[COdogman]

There is always something “new” on the horizon. Your current S is still like a spaceship compared to 90% of the vehicles on the road today. Just enjoy it for what is IS and stop worrying about may be in a “refresh”.

 

[Fmc]

The only refresh I need is no more vampire drain

 

[Hayseed_MS]

There is always something “new” on the horizon. Your current S is still like a spaceship compared to 90% of the vehicles on the road today. Just enjoy it for what is IS and stop worrying about may be in a “refresh”.

Agreed. I have the luxury of not needing a new car now so I can wait to see what is there, If nothing then I can look at my options then. You want to buy from a company that is always changing/improving.

There is always something coming and FOMO should not be a way of life...

 

[Robin]

There is always something “new” on the horizon. Your current S is still like a spaceship compared to 90% of the vehicles on the road today. Just enjoy it for what is IS and stop worrying about may be in a “refresh”.

 

[jjswan33]

Don't be disappointed, current gen vehicles are best on the market. Just enjoy.

 

[moosetags]

Be cautious of what you wish for. The refreshed R1 may lose some features since the purpose of the refresh is to reduce production cost.

Brian

 

[SDH]

Wow, first world problem. Did you think they'd never refresh the R1?

Here's a tip, don't buy a smartphone/TV/computer ever. There's always going to be a newer/better/smarter/faster one round the corner.

Jeez...

Sponsored