Mods For Less Cartoonish Front End?

[MGA]

It has almost unique front-end design, maybe some are irritated but I think it works, if you remove these "eyes" and put some typical design, its "personality" is diminished.

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[moosetags]

We were very early Rivian adopters (11/28/18) and thought that the front end was very different. At first, we weren't sure that we liked it, but it grew on us. By the time that we got Opal, we were all-in with the distinctive front end look. As our truck's name is Opal, masculine appearance is not a factor, although we think that she is pretty tough looking.

We also have a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3/4 ton Duramax that is quite masculine looking, but her name is Vivian. As you can see in the photo, one looks just as tough as the other.

Brian

 

[Arky]

I'm a fan of the 'gentler' front end, it's a unique look in a sea of ANGRY trucks that look like they can't wait to run you over. The low hood kinda helps with that too, not coming all the way up to your chest or something ridiculous.

The fact that it's faster than all those other trucks too is icing on the cake, it's got big sleeper energy.

 

[Ohm Boy]

I think most here can respect that someone might not be a fan of the Rivian face. It's the perception of manliness, or suggested lack of, that draws laughter. That and the use of the word strokes and wad in the same post.

I can also guarantee that any mods people might think makes the Rivian look more manly is going to come across like a balding man's combover. Just learn to rock what you've got.

It was a hard decision between the laugh emoji and the thumbs-up emoji. Your post, Electruck, is truly marvelous. Bravo!! As a matter of fact, as a balding man I was quite encouraged to know that every day I look more like a Rivian!!

For me, I’m looking for a mod that makes it look more “cartoonish”. I don’t know, maybe something like this?

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[JeffSTX]

I appreciate the perspectives from all the folks who like the look. I don’t, so can we keep it on topic, please? This isn’t a poll.

 

[R.I.P.]

I appreciate the perspectives from all the folks who like the look. I don’t, so can we keep it on topic, please? This isn’t a poll.

Agreed. The goofy look of the nose is my least favorite part of the truck... I am looking forward to aftermarket solutions.

 

[mini2nut]

I don’t think it would be too hard for an aftermarket company to offer a more aggressive front end kit judging by this R1T that suffered collision damage.

My guess is the kit would be a minimum of $5k due to totally new new headlights, front fascia, etc.

 

[JeffSTX]

The OP still hasn't answered what is the particular aspect of the look that is the problem. the headlights? the solid lightbar? lack of a traditional grill

Fair question. Certainly the tall, elongated headlights that look like Betty Boop eyes. Also the flat painted surface where there is normally a grill which has about 50% of Rivian owners applying PPF to keep it looking decent even with only pavement pounding expeditions. Mine is off pavement as much or more than on and the front is a disaster. The light bar isn’t terrible but I could do without it. Painted grills/fronts have always been for grocery getters. Mine goes on hunting leases, beaches, mud bogs, etc. Anywhere I’d take a RAZR I take the truck. It doesn’t look like it belongs where it’s able to go. Hope that helps.

 

[usofrob]

You could put a custom wrap on the front, something with a specific image or shape. The original Tesla Model S had the fake grill that helped transition people to the idea of not having a grill.

Someone on here wrapped their truck with a pretty cool mountain range on the side.

This is kind of a goofy example (I had left over wrap from wrapping my Model S) that I did for one Halloween.

 

[JeffSTX]

You could put a custom wrap on the front, something with a specific image or shape. The original Tesla Model S had the fake grill that helped transition people to the idea of not having a grill.

Yes, that’s what I was thinking. Wondering if anyone had come up with a cool wrap that looked tough. If you’re going to apply PPF anyway, why not have a cool looking wrap?

 

[SoCal Rob]

@JeffSTX I think 2 relatively minor changes could make it look a little less cartoony and a little tougher.
1. A different hood or hood appliqué which eliminates the headlight cutouts and covers the upper edge of the headlights would make it look a little less wide-eyed and a little like the more aggressive look which, I think was popularized by BMW back in the day: cut off the upper portion of headlights to make it look like it’s scowling a little.
2. I think an appliqué which fills in the divot of the area between the headlights, especially in a metallic finish or flat black, would also make it a little tougher. Turning that concave area into a flush or even slightly convex would probably convey a stronger front end.

 

[VSG]

Anywhere I’d take a RAZR I take the truck.

Same.

 

[anotherburrito]

I tell everyone the inspiration for the front end was the Blue Hungry Hippo.

 

[mkhuffman]

I think this helps:

https://abstractocean.com/products/lightbar-decals-for-r1t-r1s

 

[JeffSTX]

I think this helps:

https://abstractocean.com/products/lightbar-decals-for-r1t-r1s

I like that better, for sure! Is that commercial or custom?

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