R1S Five, Six or Seven seats

[mkennedy1996]

I have both a six seater and a seven seater Model X. By far, I prefer the six seater for usability, access to the third row and access for my 105lb Goldendoodle.

I used to have a six seat Navigator and loved that as well.

I am curious to see if, that given the option, people would prefer six seats over 5 or 7.

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[skyote]

It might not be easy, but there will be a way to remove the center seat in the 2nd row. It is a separate piece, so the question becomes how difficult it will be & whether the area underneath will provide a clean look.

 

[KenJ]

I’m probably missing it - but why would anyone WANT the 5-seater, unless:
1 - getting rid of the 3rd row adds a lot of space OR
2 - if we assume the 5-seater would be available with a longer-range battery OR
3 - the 3rd row was a significant up charge (vs. included on the LE)?

Is there another reason folks are upset they can’t get an LE in a 5 seater?

 

[electruck]

I’m probably missing it - but why would anyone WANT the 5-seater, unless:
1 - getting rid of the 3rd row adds a lot of space OR
2 - if we assume the 5-seater would be available with a longer-range battery OR
3 - the 3rd row was a significant up charge (vs. included on the LE)?

Is there another reason folks are upset they can’t get an LE in a 5 seater?

Yes, 5 seat is greatly preferred as I have no use for a 3rd row of seating. My usage is for hauling our German Shepherds. Either the 3rd row needs to fold completely flat or come out in order for me to get a dog crate back there. I'd rather not have to deal with storing the 3rd row if removal was the only option. An alternative to a crate might be a "dog gate" should Rivian offer such an accessory (Volvo does...). However, a lot of vehicles end up with gaps/holes/rails in the floor when folding/removing the 3rd row and that is a canine safety hazard (trapped feet, broken legs). I am hoping a factory 2-row seating configuraton would be fully trimmed out and avoid such hazards. Otherwise I have to do something to cover/fill the gaps... which brings me full circle back to the crate.

 

[UT Rivian]

I voted for 5, because dogs.

But, with the caveat I would get a larger battery and longer range.

 

[Babbuino]

Voted 5. Dogs are the main reason for me as well. I dont need the 7 seats.
Also wishing he 5 seat would either come with a bigger battery or space for a full size spare tire.

 

[KenJ]

Yes, 5 seat is greatly preferred as I have no use for a 3rd row of seating. My usage is for hauling our German Shepherds. Either the 3rd row needs to fold completely flat or come out in order for me to get a dog crate back there. I'd rather not have to deal with storing the 3rd row if removal was the only option. An alternative to a crate might be a "dog gate" should Rivian offer such an accessory (Volvo does...). However, a lot of vehicles end up with gaps/holes/rails in the floor when folding/removing the 3rd row and that is a canine safety hazard (trapped feet, broken legs). I am hoping a factory 2-row seating configuraton would be fully trimmed out and avoid such hazards. Otherwise I have to do something to cover/fill the gaps... which brings me full circle back to the crate.

Thanks! I wasn’t trying to be smart-a$$, I don’t have a dog, so hadn’t thought of the hazard of them getting caught in hardware, etc.

 

[Headingley]

Notwithstanding the replies above. I think your points are valid. The fact is though...of the relatively few options in the configurator...seat number being one of them I still haven't seen a picture of how the cargo space will be different between the two...just an uneven floor when the 7 seater is folded down? Extra weight of the seats? Other?

As an aside, the 5 seat version of the non LE Adventure package is the same price as the 7 seat version...seems odd to me. FWIW I'm more interested in the 5 seat version....and wish it would have been available in the launch addition....

 

[electruck]

Notwithstanding the replies above. I think your points are valid. The fact is though...of the relatively few options in the configurator...seat number being one of them I still haven't seen a picture of how the cargo space will be different between the two...just an uneven floor when the 7 seater is folded down? Extra weight of the seats? Other?

As an aside, the 5 seat version of the non LE Adventure package is the same price as the 7 seat version...seems odd to me. FWIW I'm more interested in the 5 seat version....and wish it would have been available in the launch addition....

I posted this in another thread but will repeat here: I think the entire rear interior of the R1S top hat is in flux. I think they're still optimizing across max battery capacity, 3rd row usability (ingress/egress/folded away), spare tire storage, etc... so even they don't know exactly what the final differences will be.

 

[Fenwayfan77]

After an extensive internal debate, I stuck with the 5 seat option!!! I was bullied mercifully on here to choose the LE. I almost gave in to peer pressure. I have a lot of injuries from college due to giving in easily. I think I'm starting to learn. Yet, I'll probably change my mind again tomorrow. That may be partly due to my Rivian account being my default home page. I should probably change that.

 

[Fenwayfan77]

After an extensive internal debate, I stuck with the 5 seat option!!! I was bullied mercifully on here to choose the LE. I almost gave in to peer pressure. I have a lot of injuries from college due to giving in easily. I think I'm starting to learn. Yet, I'll probably change my mind again tomorrow. That may be partly due to my Rivian account being my default home page. I should probably change that.

Oooops. *Unmercifully!

 

[LevelHeaded]

After an extensive internal debate, I stuck with the 5 seat option!!! I was bullied mercifully on here to choose the LE. I almost gave in to peer pressure. I have a lot of injuries from college due to giving in easily. I think I'm starting to learn. Yet, I'll probably change my mind again tomorrow. That may be partly due to my Rivian account being my default home page. I should probably change that.

no reason to NOT configure LE for now. It gets you one of you want it and have it saved before Monday. If you don’t want it, you can always change configurations later.

 

[Fenwayfan77]

no reason to NOT configure LE for now. It gets you one of you want it and have it saved before Monday. If you don’t want it, you can always change configurations later.

True. Thanks, but I was just joking around. I’m pretty settled on the 5 seater. I personally will never have the need for the 7 seater. I’m not concerned about resale and it will just be a cleaner look for me. Additionally, it grants me more time for stuffing pennies in the piggy bank, and Rivian to come out with changes/adjustments/options, etc. Jan 2022 is fine with me. I’ll leave the LE slot open for someone who really wants it.

 

[skyote]

True. Thanks, but I was just joking around. I’m pretty settled on the 5 seater. I personally will never have the need for the 7 seater. I’m not concerned about resale and it will just be a cleaner look for me. Additionally, it grants me more time for stuffing pennies in the piggy bank, and Rivian to come out with changes/adjustments/options, etc. Jan 2022 is fine with me. I’ll leave the LE slot open for someone who really wants it.

You sure?

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[Fenwayfan77]

You sure?

Well, I can keep my 5 seat option and completely delegitimize my priorJerry Maguire speech by adding the Adventure trim level still

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