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I think you could probably say that, considering some of the vehicles viewed as "iconic" throughout history flamed out pretty quickly. So longevity isn't necessarily a requirement IMO.

Being the first EV pickup to market and the design choices they made certainly set it apart from the typical. Things like the headlights and gear tunnel are unique.

They might need a few more years until the majority of people can see those headlights and know from a mile away that means Rivian, though...
 

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I'd say Rivian is on "a" path, but not necessarily "the" path (if there is one) to becoming iconic. For what they've already accomplished, I feel they've at least earned a place in the Automotive Hall of Fame ?
 

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I would venture iconic = distinctive + a following.

There are lots of distinctive vehicles out there (looking at you, Aztek) but don’t have much of a following.

Assuming Rivian is iconic, is each of us a Rivian ambassador?
 

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If I consider just the product-yes. The R1 is the first product and what a product it is. RJ has the potential to be a great leader. If I look at the company as a whole, then there are a lot of areas that need improvement. But, if they could get the organisation to the level of the product-definitely iconic.
 

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So longevity isn't necessarily a requirement IMO.

Exactly this, I dont think its a requirement by any means as the delorean is "ICONIC" but we all know how that turned out.

Simply put I think they are starting to build the bricks that set them up for something that is easily identifiable and will be remembered regardless of how long (not that I want them to go anywhere) but as I mentioned in RJ's quotes

Rivian R1T R1S Op-Ed: Is Rivian on the Path to becoming Iconic? 1722304801231-5t
 
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I would venture iconic = distinctive + a following.

There are lots of distinctive vehicles out there (looking at you, Aztek) but don’t have much of a following.

Assuming Rivian is iconic, is each of us a Rivian ambassador?

Id agree, there isn't a day when I dont have anyone ask about my vehicle (assuming I go out in public lol).
 

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Isn't it iconic? Don't ya think. It's a free ride ... when you've already paid...
 

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If iconic means having your vehicle regularly noticed in public and asked about it, Rivian is already there.

I am quite familiar with this phenomenon, as for the last thirty-five years, I have owned both a 1956 Ford Thunderbird and a 1981 DeLorean. SuEllyn calls these encounters "giving interviews". Over the years, I given many hundreds of these interviews.

This being the case, Rivian has in fact reached icon status.

Brian
 

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I would say echoic at this point and as mentioned above, we will see in 50 years whether the transition is made.....
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