Jay Leno Takes Rivian R1S SUV For A Ride With RJ Scaringe

[kanundrum]

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[ironpig]

I ran in to Jay at a local automotive bookstore a few months back and I was in my Rivian. He had just filmed this segment with RJ and was asking me how I liked my truck. Then he wanted to see my phone case and asked if it worked with the wireless charger and complained about how all these wireless chargers don't hold the phones in place. He's the best.

 

[Dark-Fx]

I ran in to Jay at a local automotive bookstore a few months back and I was in my Rivian. He had just filmed this segment with RJ and was asking me how I liked my truck. Then he wanted to see my phone case and asked if it worked with the wireless charger and complained about how all these wireless chargers don't hold the phones in place. He's the best.

Mine slides around a lot but still ends up on a spot of the charger that charges it after it slides, so big whoop.

 

[Count Orlok]

great to hear a normal, regular CEO simply talk about his products and the market.

 

[electruck]

Awesome, was wondering when this video would finally surface!

 

[NY_Rob]

great to hear a normal, regular CEO simply talk about his products and the market.

Well, Elon had an excellent conversation w/Jay when they took the CT prototype out for a spin too...

When Jay asked Elon why the CT needed bullet proof glass Elon replied "because that's badass!". What?? that's not helpful? ?

 

[Jac]

So exciting to see them driving a Red Canyon R1S - my configuration!

 

[BrayBay]

great to hear a normal, regular CEO simply talk about his products and the market.

The video touched on it briefly, but I would consider starting a brand new car company from practically nothing a little more than normal!

I get what you're saying though. It is refreshing not to hear wild statements making headlines all the time.

 

[3l3c7r1c]

great to hear a normal, regular CEO simply talk about his products and the market.

Saw him and answering question at Rivian's Seattle event in September 2019. That day I felt like he is really likes car, building something for things he likes to do, knows what he is doing, and would care for who is going to drive the cars. I felt like he will be a similar CEO like Yvon Chouinard to Patagonia, or Nick Woodman to GoPro. There are more successful CEOs but not everyone do something to serve their passion than serving their passion for making money. Maybe I'm too impressed. lol

 

[Guy]

I will watch the video later but does Jay say anything about the ride quality?

 

[obfuscurity]

ngl that hood panel gap is triggering me

 

[OverZealous]

I will watch the video later but does Jay say anything about the ride quality?

They barely talk about the vehicles at all. I think there was "It's very easy to drive" and maybe something about their capabilities.

It's really a discussion with RJ, which is nice, since at this point there's a lot of videos about the vehicles. I think it'll be a good conversion video for fans of Jay Leno, who know he's a car guy. The calm, clear answers to questions about the EV industry as a whole were well provided by RJ.

 

[madgrey]

I will watch the video later but does Jay say anything about the ride quality?

I don't think this was mentioned at all, good bad or otherwise .

That was enjoyable to watch. "A kid born today may never drive a gasoline vehicle..."

 

[NY_Rob]

That was enjoyable to watch. "A kid born today may never drive a gasoline vehicle..."

We can all hope!

That kid won't get to enjoy the unique pleasure of crawling on your back under a vehicle to change the filthy/hot motor oil, replace rusty exhaust components, spark plugs, snapped V-belts, bad starters and alternators or a worn out clutch. Them poor kids... all the fun they'll miss

 

[kurtlikevonnegut]

We can all hope!

That kid won't get to enjoy the unique pleasure of crawling on your back under a vehicle to change the filthy/hot motor oil, replace rusty exhaust components, spark plugs, snapped V-belts, bad starters and alternators or a worn out clutch. Them poor kids... all the fun they'll miss

I have a 2 year old and I've come to grips with the fact that I'll never teach him how to change the oil on a car. He'll probably be teaching me how to reprogram the throttle response and driving dynamics.

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