Doug Demuro Review: The Rivian R1T Is the Coolest Pickup Truck Ever Made

[TessP100D]

Within the first minute he says, "This is, the coolest pickup truck ever made."

You can stop right there if you like.
Beyond that, Doug seems to have a fixation on kidnapping prevention.

And if he says. ‘’Cool’’ or ’’but’’ on more time I’m gonna loose it.

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[ja_kub_sz]

Yeah, I do believe some of his "Doug Score" numbers should be called to questions (value, handling, and some others) and feel the R1T should have then broke the 74-75 mark.

But either way it's what you always knew it would be.... AMAZING!

It does kill me though that the Kia EV6 has an awesome 360 camera and the R1T has it's completely underwhelming fixed low resolution cameras. I honestly feel that's kinda a significantly bad issue that I would have a hard time looking past.

Also UK Top Gear rated the R1T 9/10 and had a glowing review all around, not too mention the "best new vehicle sound system to date".

The Kia EV6 GT got a 9/10 also... just saying... Rivian fix the cameras and give us a 360° view!

 

[TessP100D]

Yea, better quality and the ability to see the tow hitch are some things they can quickly fix. They really should get on that.

Yes because it’s ito important

 

[TessP100D]

"If you are in this price point, this thing is unbeatable.... Not only is the Rivian the best truck I've ever tested, but it's one of the best vehicles overall as the all time high Doug score is 74. The simple truth is this vehicle is amazing: great tech, innovative ideas, excellent performance and extensive off-road capability. The Rivian does it all. I really want one."

In the immortal words of David Byrne, "Thank you, does anybody have any questions?"

Sorry. Not great tech.

 

[Guy]

Except the tech is disappointing. It just should be better.

He said the tech was good, including the navigation and charging status.You are trying to find something substantial to complain about, not surprise given your username. At least Rivian are not making vehicles under tents or with atrocious panel gaps.

 

[Ralph]

Just a note, he misspoke and stated its 215 inches long. I do not envy folks having to spew specs on video almost nonstop.

And mis-spoke on the weight as well.

Driving the R1T on public roads is what at least 95% of buyers plan on doing, me included. I don't think he takes anything off road to test, so that wouldn't be normal for him (TheSmokingTire does, hopefully they get to test one) . As for the ride quality, he said it was fine, just fine, not great. A buyer should not be expecting a 6000lb truck to handle like anything other than what it is, it isn't a sports car, it isn't a plush comfy car, its a heavy, 6000lb truck. He still gave it glowing review.

Not a criticism of either quoted party as the inadvertent spread of misinformation is something the internet is really well suited for.

Doug makes a mistake or two and the bad information is shared as fact. We can't all check everything. Hence the point of having "pro" reviewers.

But it's a 7000 lb truck, another item he mis-spoke about. Sloppy attention to detail for someone that reviews vehicles for a living (IMO). The actual weight of an EV in particular, especially one made for "adventure", is an important piece of information.

There was some new information here. But we will still have to wait for a comprehensive, serious review by a neutral 3rd party of the R1T in context of the manufacturers stated purpose.

Of course, all the while, understanding that "98% of people will never use it that way".

 

[Mjhirsch78]

This whole YouTube review thing makes me wonder how Rivian, or any company, internally weighs videos like this. How seriously should a company take them individually really? It feels like they would take the small dings as possible to-do items and just ride the general tide of reactions rather than each individual wave. ?‍

 

[kylealden]

Except the tech is disappointing. It just should be better.

Plenty of job postings at Rivian.com, I’m sure they’d appreciate the wealth of insight.

 

[9527]

His reviews are more about little details and of course, “quirks and features” of a car. I’ve been looking forward for his review in the Rivian. If I wanna know how a car drives and more of its technical specs, I’d watch someone else’s review.
My most pleasant surprise are that the roof racks can easily be taken off and move to the truck bed. And the yeti holding the camera while the security mode is triggered. I do think tesla’s sentry mode graphics on the screws is a bit too serious.

 

[rivianado]

no android or carplay is a bummer though. Hope Rivian fixes this soon.

 

[jennq]

Rivian had me at "Auto" frunk! and carabiner key fob! how smart

 

[jennq]

no android or carplay is a bummer though. Hope Rivian fixes this soon.

yeah, that's the biggest problem (other than EGO) with my Tesla. Really enjoy the Carplay on the Mach e

 

[opnwide]

Are all these stray hairs in the Frunk from his dog Noddle or a kidnap victim?

 

[jennq]

He mentioned driver plus will not change lanes. I thought it would if the turn signal is activated by the driver. That’s my favorite feature about Tesla EAP or FSD. I’m not expecting auto lane change without the driver initiating like FSD. Maybe an OTA update?

I have Tesla AP1 on my S and the lane change still seems better than EAP on our Y/3. I hate the fiddly having to use the screen to change the airflow though. Wish they could figure that one out. At least the door handles can be opened with one hand, unlike the Tesla 3/Y

 

[DuckTruck]

And if he says. ‘’Cool’’ or ’’but’’ on more time I’m gonna loose it.

But it is Cool!

Sorry, I couldn't help myself. I just got done watching the video, and then saw your comment. Agree with you 100%.

That said, and regardless of how he expresses himself, I love much of what he thought of it.

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