Sponsored

kanundrum

Well-Known Member
Joined
May 2, 2020
Threads
217
Messages
3,976
Reaction score
12,107
Location
Washington, DC
Vehicles
Giulia QV, R1S (S00N)
Occupation
IT
Clubs
 
Here are my First Drive Impressions:

So Finally had my first drive, I know there are a ton of reviews out there but I figure Ill throw in my 2 cents for what its worth.

Honestly at this point in time I was hoping to have a R1S 8 Step process and the whole jazz and I would Forgo any mobile drives. Due to the fact that we are not even close we needed something to keep our motivation and spirits high so we continued with doing a Mobile Drive.


Pulling up you could see it a Mile away, the trucks headlights are so distinctive, you know you have an amazing car brand thats iconic with a distinct front end, think Alfa, Porsche, BMW. You see those passionate vehicles from a mile away and you know, its something special.

Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) Screenshot_20220427-150723




Walking out, even though I have seen it in person before felt that much more special because I knew we would drive it! I also never really noticed the height that much before mainly because you can do two things, look at it and take pictures, and then actually be in the moment and appreciate it. I choose the later this time for the most part.
Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220427_190830325


The vehicle is definitely dog approved and huge shoutout to our mobile guide who spent a LOT of time cuddling our dogs (who basically lives on cuddles).
Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220427_191227831


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220427_191236005



Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220427_200421454





Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220427_192132977



Interior Driving position does take some getting use too, ergonomics though are top notch. Honestly maybe its because I watched all these videos but I found my self zooming around thru out the menu/infotainment system like I have had the truck for years. I don't think its the videos because when you are this exicted you forget everything you know as well lol.
Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220427_192655675


Again, that front end. Timeless
Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220427_195806045



Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220427_200647637



So my driving included several acceleration pulls and a lot of twisties. My baseline is my Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio and lets just say this truck has 0 business handling the way it does. Its hydraulic black magic. Even on this AT tires which are super duper quiet btw, I was so impressed with the driving and handling characteristics, the only thing that was happening was everyone coming out of their seat on a super sharp right hand turn going about 40/50 lol. Again huge shoutout to my drive rep who was cool with me acting like an idiot lol.

My big takeaways were the following, Wife is still conflicted on color but interior wise we are sold on Black Mountain. The truck even in the lowest setting is still pretty high if you are short (Wife is 5' 4"). Hoping the 22s will solve that, overall diameter instead of 34" (ATs) I believe it calculates to 32" so I think those 2 inches will help otherwise will need to get some sort of aftermarket running board situation.


There is a lot more to process but right now I am just walking aimlessly thru life wondering how fast the R1S can come and what its driving dynamics be (if any different).


__________________________________________________________________

Huge shout out to a Local Member for giving us Maryland folks a tour of his beautiful R1T who took delivery just 3 days ago.


I have been a member here for a while and like many others I have not seen the vehicle in person or even thru a glimpse of a spot locally. So I come to look at the vehicle with complete virgin eyes and boy did it not disappoint!

I was very pleasantly surprised at the build quality as well as it stance and looks. Negative Camber for days! The truck it self was the perfect size having driven a F150 a lot. The bed did feel a bit short but when the tailgate (which was impressively light) is open it is in fact great for hauling things. I am not going to go over the obvious things but I will just let the pictures do the talking!

The attention to detail is very apparent in all aspects of the vehicle. You can tell it's special and the fact that it is made in the USA gives off a certain pride you can't find too often these days.

Let's also take the time to appreciate the fact that this is a brand new car company from America who is achieving some incredible obstacles in this day and age. Starting a new car company from scratch no matter how long they have been planning is unfathomable deserves huge respect.

I feel re-energized in my wait for my R1S. Thank you again the local member!

Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220318_184722595.PORTRAIT


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220318_184736011.PORTRAIT


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220318_184955248.PORTRAIT


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220318_185119868


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220318_185824159


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220318_185913938


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220318_185918258


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220318_185957002


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220318_190004520


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220318_190012088.PORTRAIT


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220318_190101661.PORTRAIT


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220318_190106508.PORTRAIT


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220318_190116071.PORTRAIT


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220318_190124270.PORTRAIT


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220318_190220935.PORTRAIT


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220318_190228259.PORTRAIT


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220318_190311294.PORTRAIT


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220318_190620808.PORTRAIT


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220318_190643692.PORTRAIT


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220318_190804811


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220318_190845986


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220318_191156961.PORTRAIT


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220318_191242395.NIGHT


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220318_191845947.PORTRAIT


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220318_192827708


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220318_194345214.NIGHT


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220318_194525601.NIGHT


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220318_194646142.NIGHT


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220318_194657077.NIGHT


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220427_191519569


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220427_195820595
Sponsored

 
Last edited:

Mark_AZR1T

Well-Known Member
Site Sponsor
First Name
Mark
Joined
May 28, 2021
Threads
28
Messages
1,288
Reaction score
1,890
Location
Gilbert, AZ
Website
jackpucks.com
Vehicles
R1T Launch, R1S Canyon Red
Clubs
 
You're definitely gifted with the camera.....can't wait to get mine.......
 

SoCal Rob

Well-Known Member
First Name
Rob
Joined
Apr 19, 2021
Threads
28
Messages
2,091
Reaction score
4,368
Location
Southern California
Vehicles
Rivian R1S & VW ID.4
Occupation
Information Technology
Clubs
 
Huge shout out to a Local Member for giving us Maryland folks a tour of his beautiful R1T who took delivery just 3 days ago.


I have been a member here for a while and like many others I have not seen the vehicle in person or even thru a glimpse of a spot locally. So I come to look at the vehicle with complete virgin eyes and boy did it not disappoint!

I was very pleasantly surprised at the build quality as well as it stance and looks. Negative Camber for days! The truck it self was the perfect size having driven a F150 a lot. The bed did feel a bit short but when the tailgate (which was impressively light) is open it is in fact great for hauling things. I am not going to go over the obvious things but I will just let the pictures do the talking!

The attention to detail is very apparent in all aspects of the vehicle. You can tell it's special and the fact that it is made in the USA gives off a certain pride you can't find too often these days.

Let's also take the time to appreciate the fact that this is a brand new car company from America who is achieving some incredible obstacles in this day and age. Starting a new car company from scratch no matter how long they have been planning is unfathomable deserves huge respect.

I feel re-energized in my wait for my R1S. Thank you again the local member!
Thank you for taking these fantastic pics! :like: I saw a lot of interior details for the first time.
 

AllInev

Well-Known Member
Joined
Nov 22, 2021
Threads
20
Messages
1,039
Reaction score
1,659
Location
Oakland, CA
Vehicles
Prius V, R1T
Huge shout out to a Local Member for giving us Maryland folks a tour of his beautiful R1T who took delivery just 3 days ago.


I have been a member here for a while and like many others I have not seen the vehicle in person or even thru a glimpse of a spot locally. So I come to look at the vehicle with complete virgin eyes and boy did it not disappoint!

I was very pleasantly surprised at the build quality as well as it stance and looks. Negative Camber for days! The truck it self was the perfect size having driven a F150 a lot. The bed did feel a bit short but when the tailgate (which was impressively light) is open it is in fact great for hauling things. I am not going to go over the obvious things but I will just let the pictures do the talking!

The attention to detail is very apparent in all aspects of the vehicle. You can tell it's special and the fact that it is made in the USA gives off a certain pride you can't find too often these days.

Let's also take the time to appreciate the fact that this is a brand new car company from America who is achieving some incredible obstacles in this day and age. Starting a new car company from scratch no matter how long they have been planning is unfathomable deserves huge respect.

I feel re-energized in my wait for my R1S. Thank you again the local member!

PXL_20220318_184722595.PORTRAIT.jpg


PXL_20220318_184736011.PORTRAIT.jpg


PXL_20220318_184955248.PORTRAIT.jpg


PXL_20220318_185119868.jpg


PXL_20220318_185824159.jpg


PXL_20220318_185913938.jpg


PXL_20220318_185918258.jpg


PXL_20220318_185957002.jpg


PXL_20220318_190004520.jpg


PXL_20220318_190012088.PORTRAIT.jpg


PXL_20220318_190101661.PORTRAIT.jpg


PXL_20220318_190106508.PORTRAIT.jpg


PXL_20220318_190116071.PORTRAIT.jpg


PXL_20220318_190124270.PORTRAIT.jpg


PXL_20220318_190220935.PORTRAIT.jpg


PXL_20220318_190228259.PORTRAIT.jpg


PXL_20220318_190311294.PORTRAIT.jpg


PXL_20220318_190620808.PORTRAIT.jpg


PXL_20220318_190643692.PORTRAIT.jpg


PXL_20220318_190804811.jpg


PXL_20220318_190845986.jpg


PXL_20220318_191156961.PORTRAIT.jpg


PXL_20220318_191242395.NIGHT.jpg


PXL_20220318_191845947.PORTRAIT.jpg


PXL_20220318_192827708.jpg


PXL_20220318_194345214.NIGHT.jpg


PXL_20220318_194525601.NIGHT.jpg


PXL_20220318_194646142.NIGHT.jpg


PXL_20220318_194657077.NIGHT.jpg
Thanks for the close-up and hi-res photos!
 

Sponsored

MoreTrout

Well-Known Member
First Name
Jay
Joined
Sep 12, 2021
Threads
19
Messages
510
Reaction score
784
Location
PA
Vehicles
Ford Fusion Hybrid, Rivian R1T
Occupation
Retired USN
Great pics. I also had my very first in person experience with the truck this week when I got to do a ride along in a first drive - even got to drive it!. I was blown away. Your pics are really good. The shot from the left front edge looking kind of up at the front corner (pic 18 if I counted right) is the first pic I have seen that comes close to capturing just how beefy those 20" AT's are. I've looked at thousands of pics, so wasn't surprised by much, but never appreciated the tire size until seeing them in person.
 

COdogman

Well-Known Member
First Name
Brian
Joined
Jan 21, 2022
Threads
29
Messages
7,423
Reaction score
19,907
Location
Colorado
Vehicles
2023 R1T
Occupation
Dog Wrangler
Congrats on seeing one up close for the first time! And thanks for posting the great pics here and at RS.
 

cwinters

Well-Known Member
Joined
Nov 13, 2020
Threads
4
Messages
162
Reaction score
216
Location
NOVA
Vehicles
Pacifica Hybrid, R1S LE
Ran up to the MoCo electric car event when I heard an R1T would be there! LG R1T from Garrett county. LG is beautiful. Truck is a little smaller than I expected, but the fit and finish are top notch. Kids want me to switch to R1T with camp kitchen now!

The EV6 there looks great as well. No ioniq 5.

Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220319_140841638


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220319_142712900


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220319_142911182


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220319_142849702


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220319_140957345


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220319_141244433


Rivian R1T R1S My R1T First Look and Impressions (Mobile Drive Added 4/27) PXL_20220319_141827021
 
OP
OP
kanundrum

kanundrum

Well-Known Member
Joined
May 2, 2020
Threads
217
Messages
3,976
Reaction score
12,107
Location
Washington, DC
Vehicles
Giulia QV, R1S (S00N)
Occupation
IT
Clubs
 
Ran up to the MoCo electric car event when I heard an R1T would be there! LG R1T from Garrett county. LG is beautiful. Truck is a little smaller than I expected, but the fit and finish are top notch. Kids want me to switch to R1T with camp kitchen now!

The EV6 there looks great as well. No ioniq 5.

PXL_20220319_140841638.jpg


PXL_20220319_142712900.jpg


PXL_20220319_142911182.jpg


PXL_20220319_142849702.jpg


PXL_20220319_140957345.jpg


PXL_20220319_141244433.jpg


PXL_20220319_141827021.jpg
Omw!
 

Sponsored

Seattleite

Well-Known Member
First Name
Chris
Joined
Apr 29, 2021
Threads
10
Messages
64
Reaction score
75
Location
Seattle, WA
Vehicles
R1S, Chevy Bolt
Occupation
Slacker
Great pics - might want to take down the one with the VIN?
 
OP
OP
kanundrum

kanundrum

Well-Known Member
Joined
May 2, 2020
Threads
217
Messages
3,976
Reaction score
12,107
Location
Washington, DC
Vehicles
Giulia QV, R1S (S00N)
Occupation
IT
Clubs
 
Great pics - might want to take down the one with the VIN?

I asked the owner and he had no problem with the vin or the tags. Its all public information.
 

av8or

Well-Known Member
First Name
Randall
Joined
Mar 1, 2022
Threads
34
Messages
601
Reaction score
939
Location
Oregon
Vehicles
2020 Jeep Wrangler, 2023 Rivian R1T
Occupation
FedEx Retired
Clubs
 
Great pics!
 

Puttyandnapalm

Well-Known Member
First Name
David
Joined
Dec 3, 2021
Threads
5
Messages
153
Reaction score
150
Location
Illinois
Vehicles
R1T, 2008 Ram 1500, 2013 Triumph Trophy
Occupation
Casino
I was on my motorcycle near Hagerstown, MD this afternoon and saw my first in person Rivian!
It was pulled over on the side of the road lol.
Wonder if it was this one
 

sevengroove

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jul 27, 2020
Threads
25
Messages
1,304
Reaction score
2,777
Location
Seattle, WA
Vehicles
R1S Launch Edition
Excellent pics, agree that you are quite gifted! I like the one from the drivers seat looking upwards and back towards the panoramic roof - very creative ?. In the underbody shot, is this the one with the off-road reinforced shield or without?
Sponsored

 
 




Top