Gen1 R1T Launch Quad vs. to Gen2 R1T Launch Quad -- my upgrade comparison (by owner)

[evergreenmachine]

Traded in my G1 Quad for G2 Quad, and after 10 days, thought I might offer some first hand observations! I got the G1 pre price increase so, with the trade in value they gave me, was not terribly painful for the upgrade (guess about the same as buying a new loaded Sierra Denali with a much lower trade-in value on the R1).

• -Gen2 Motors are dramatically quieter; the pronounced whine on the G1 is completely gone. Can barely hear the motors now....so MUCH quieter in-cabin experience
• -Gen2 Heat pump seems to be more effective at cooling than the tradition G1 system; have not had to use heat yet, but much faster cool-down cycle for the cab. Can't comment on battery efficiency, but if it were to be net/net same, much more effective climate system.
• -Definitely more power; a bit too much actually...feels like a friggin' mag lev roller coaster on launch!
• -No tank turn update yet; so no party tricks (siiiggghhhh), which come one, is the only real reason to buy one? ;-)
• -Road manners are dramatically better; less jarring, smoother steering, and way less rattling over bumps. I'd say much closer to a luxury vehicle experience
• -STILL SUCKS that they can't have hands free texting...the 2022 Nissan Maxima I rented last month had it built in...so, seriously? Come on Rivian, how hard can it be?
• -The wireless charger triggers my phone to verify NFC payment every time I set it down...which seems to be new phone (maybe Pixel) specific, but a total PITA. Rivian service totally useless on this one (just reboot the system, which is the stock answer I know, does nothing).
• -Ascend interior is really well done; can't say what is different other than seat stitching, but just feels more lux
• -Same stupid Scorpion tires, so those will probably wear out in 10K like my last ones did, and I'll get the K03s which were WAYYY better in terms of wear and handling (though slightly louder).

All in, definitely an upgrade...worth the $...jury is still out.....

Any questions, feel free to ask!

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[HokieBird7980]

R1S or R1T?

 

[Great Gatsby]

How's the range been in comparison?

 

[Blueassassin]

• -Gen2 Motors are dramatically quieter; the pronounced whine on the G1 is completely gone. Can barely hear the motors now....so MUCH quieter in-cabin experience

 

[LivingInKaos]

The triggering of NFC payment is exclusive to Android and mostly Pixel devices. On Gen 1 you can see the same effect if you hold your phone close to the door keycard sensor. Bugs the crap out of me. The software team knows about it, just not a high priority since we are the minority phone owners.

 

[shrink]

The triggering of NFC payment is exclusive to Android and mostly Pixel devices. On Gen 1 you can see the same effect if you hold your phone close to the door keycard sensor. Bugs the crap out of me. The software team knows about it, just not a high priority since we are the minority phone owners.

It happens on my iPhone 16 Pro in my Hyundai Ioniq 5, too. Granted not a Rivian but something is wonky with NFC being used for payments and keys across phones and car manufacturers.

 

[zefram47]

• -Gen2 Motors are dramatically quieter; the pronounced whine on the G1 is completely gone. Can barely hear the motors now....so MUCH quieter in-cabin experience

Yeah, this is a negative for me too. I love the sound of the Gen1 Quad motors under full load...makes it seem like it's actually doing something instead of just the silent "hand of god" shove.

 

[LivingInKaos]

It happens on my iPhone 16 Pro in my Hyundai Ioniq 5, too. Granted not a Rivian but something is wonky with NFC being used for payments and keys across phones and car manufacturers.

In Rivian's case, Apple devices don't see this.

 

[gerrylum]

Yeah, this is a negative for me too. I love the sound of the Gen1 Quad motors under full load...makes it seem like it's actually doing something instead of just the silent "hand of god" shove.

100%! I like my jet-turbine engine sounds!

 

[CarGuyCarl]

I imagine you get to hear the motors under WOT? Hearing them all the time could definitely get annoying.

 

[evergreenmachine]

R1T; don't disagree on the sound...while quieter, definitely don't get that jet engine ramp and rock!

Can't tell yet on efficiency, mostly around town driving.

 

[HokieBird7980]

What was the trade in value they gave you? i have a 24 R1T with full stealth PPF and fully loaded that i got pre price increase but they are only giving me $62,450 for trade in with only 8500 miles on it.

 

[DaveA]

Wait, it doesn’t come WITH K turn?

 

[eRacer]

Does the quad come "fully loaded" like the initial launch editions? i.e.- camp speaker, spare tire, "upgraded" audio?

 

[zefram47]

I imagine you get to hear the motors under WOT?

R1T; don't disagree on the sound...while quieter, definitely don't get that jet engine ramp and rock!

The video Rivian just posted of Gardner doing the Laguna Seca reverse corkscrew climb definitely made it seem like the motor whine was still there at WOT.

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