Motor Trend Review [Dec 10]: Rivian R1T Pros and Cons: A New Era

[Administrator]

2021 Rivian R1T Pros and Cons Review: A New Era
This new automaker and its all-electric pickup truck puts the industry on notice.

https://www.motortrend.com/news/2021-rivian-r1t-pros-and-cons-review/

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[Diddy123]

Just when I thought there was no possible way for MT to milk another article out of the R1T...

 

[lefkonj]

Next week MotorTrend will have 3 videos and 4 articles on the tires of the Rivian.......

 

[Whmorken]

Just when I thought there was no possible way for MT to milk another article out of the R1T...

No one and no publication can compete with MT after it tested two R1T’s for weeks and weeks in all terrains available coast to coast. They have the data and the chutzpah to boast about Rivian and to showcase their reviews endlessly, and keep doing reviews.

 

[sevengroove]

Just when I thought there was no possible way for MT to milk another article out of the R1T...

Not to mention the links back out to create a vicious cycle of back-patting. SEVEN links taking you away from the article in just the first 3 paragraphs:

 

[JeremyMKE]

I take a different view.

The interest is SO high in Rivian and the vehicle that Motor Trend is looking for ways to talk about it more.

Why is this bad? They aren't changing their view or going super click bait on it.

 

[dixosw]

Just when I thought there was no possible way for MT to milk another article out of the R1T...

Wait until next week when they announce the winner. Hopefully, there will be one more Rivian article for us to read.

 

[Canthoney]

Look at the Hummer EV Finalist article they have now:

https://www.motortrend.com/news/2022-gmc-hummer-ev-pickup-pros-cons-review/

Cons

• Some rough edges
• Limited towing and payload capacities
• Absurd heft and size

“…but they may tire of the copious wind noise, cheap interior materials in plain sight, and exaggerated body motions. At least the four-wheel steering provides exceptional benefits in terms of turning radius and overall agility; it's a feature our judges universally praised.

Anyone who wants to use the Hummer like a truck might be befuddled by the 1,300-pound maximum payload rating and 7,500-pound maximum towing capacity. After all, it seems incongruous that a truck of this size, mass, and price has merely midsize-pickup capabilities, but certainly the Hummer's gargantuan weight—8,976 pounds on our scales—puts it in the highest echelon of heavy-duty truck poundage. Speaking of towing, the Hummer needs a towing mode that stiffens up the suspension to control body motions, which were just as pronounced with a trailer attached and led to some sketchy moments.”






I think Rivian has this in the bag, of course I’m not exactly unbiased ?

 

[thrill]

Look at the Hummer EV Finalist article they have now: ... Speaking of towing, the Hummer needs a towing mode that stiffens up the suspension to control body motions, which were just as pronounced with a trailer attached and led to some sketchy moments.”

I think Rivian has this in the bag, of course I’m not exactly unbiased ?

"Sketchy moments" are not words you want to hear if towing something.

 

[kanundrum]

Yet another article with nothing related to charging haha @SeaGeo I think at this point we know our answers.

 

[SeaGeo]

Yet another article with nothing related to charging haha @SeaGeo I think at this point we know our answers.

Yeah, I'm fine with that too. I just wish Rivian would clarify things so people know what to expect.

 

[JeremyP]

The last paragraph perhaps reflects why they have put out so many articles, and hopefully foreshadows a truck of the year award!

 

[Canthoney]

I will say, I wouldn’t be surprised if the Ford Maverick won either. It’s a fantastic value for an efficient, little truck that meets most peoples needs. At the very least I think Rivian would be a runner-up

 

[ja_kub_sz]

R1T with a bullet!

MT's Criteria

1. Advancement in Design
R1T is a new segment in size, 4 motors, gear tunnel, etc. It without question furthers the 4 door/truck segment. Not some much for the others.

2. Efficiency
Rivian; 315 mile range, with 400+ miles available. Hummer says "estimated 350 miles" but still haven't given any official numbers or allowed any reviews.

3. Engineering Excellence
Rivian not only does something new, but does all things amazingly well. Handles great, excellent performance, functional, amazing offroading, tows! Hummer is a one trick pony.

4. Performance of Intended Function
Rivian can do exactly what it sets out to do, and with a 400+ mile range coming and it's off road chops, getting out into the world is exactly what it'll do.

5. Safety
Hummer is bigger so I guess you'll come out on the winning side of that equation.

6. Value
Rivian Base 67k, max pack 83k, future 105kwh pack will be even more affordable. The drive, performance, functionality, fit and finish, off road capabilities, etc... R1T all the way.

Hoping for the R1T to be next to the golden calipers.

Ford Maverick a close #2 (1 point away they say).

 

[DuckTruck]

R1T with a bullet!

MT's Criteria

1. Advancement in Design
R1T is a new segment in size, 4 motors, gear tunnel, etc. It without question furthers the 4 door/truck segment. Not some much for the others.

2. Efficiency
Rivian; 315 mile range, with 400+ miles available. Hummer says "estimated 350 miles" but still haven't given any official numbers or allowed any reviews.

3. Engineering Excellence
Rivian not only does something new, but does all things amazingly well. Handles great, excellent performance, functional, amazing offroading, tows! Hummer is a one trick pony.

4. Performance of Intended Function
Rivian can do exactly what it sets out to do, and with a 400+ mile range coming and it's off road chops, getting out into the world is exactly what it'll do.

5. Safety
Hummer is bigger so I guess you'll come out on the winning side of that equation.

6. Value
Rivian Base 67k, max pack 83k, future 105kwh pack will be even more affordable. The drive, performance, functionality, fit and finish, off road capabilities, etc... R1T all the way.

Hoping for the R1T to be next to the golden calipers.

Ford Maverick a close #2 (1 point away they say).

I agree, even though, honestly, I didn't read everything about the Maverick, but it's tough to beat a quote like "...as senior editor Aaron Gold put it, the R1T is 'annoyingly good. Annoying because it's so good no one is going to believe us when we say so. It's just going to hurt our credibility.' "

My money's on the R1T. Twice... ???

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