R1S Reviews Master List: Jalopnik, Inside EVs, TFL, etc

[DJG]

Could’ve also been air suspension settings. R1S and R1T suspension settings may be set up slightly differently due to length and vehicle weight balances.

The videos seem to show the same clearance numbers for each height setting, for whatever that is worth.

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[kanundrum]

It seems 3rd row for just for kids only..

Look at the KBB review video, 5'10" presenter fits very well.

 

[koersontap]

You know, I know lots of people here have been (fairly) complaining about lack of a full size spare, and/or space to put one. But watching that TFL video, I couldn't help but think that a full size tire could probably be rigged to stand upright in that under-floor storage space.

 

[Max]

The reviews generated more questions:

What are these measurements (Red and Blue)? If I remove the 3rd row seat, would a full size 21 fit there?

Looks like there is nothing inside and 3rd row armrest can be removed. Will the material behind it is the same as outside or I would expose something ugly.

 

[Chinna]

Look at the KBB review video, 5'10" presenter fits very well.

Yep and I felt getting in and out is not comfortable for adults

 

[kanundrum]

Yep and I felt getting in and out is not comfortable for adults

Not a big deal too much that will always be the case with a 3rd row setup but as long as you are comfy sitting I see it as a win.

 

[fromSf]

From Edmunds review:

The second row of seating, however, is a bit less calming. Riding in the back seat of the R1S both on- and off-road, we discovered a bouncy ride that passengers will experience on anything but the smoothest terrain. There's also a bit of electric powertrain noise coming from underneath the seats that upsets the serenity of the experience. This bumpy ride is particularly noticeable when the R1S is equipped with its more aggressive all-terrain tires. So, if you don't plan on spending much time off-road, we recommend going with the pavement-oriented all-season tires for a better ride quality.

From DigitalTrends Review:

While we were impressed by the handling, there were some flaws. The R1S felt well-damped, soaking up bumps nicely, but still had a significant amount of body motion that caused it to jiggle side to side as weight shifted. And while this SUV could take corners like a sports car, the experience wasn’t much fun.

After reading this, super confused about which tire/wheel option to chose. 95% of my driving is city roads and worried about custom 21'' sizing availability.

 

[sevengroove]

Guys, finally some good news via Gear Patrol:

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[opnwide]

Not a big deal too much that will always be the case with a 3rd row setup but as long as you are comfy sitting I see it as a win.

 

[Yossarian]

Kudos to @kanundrum for collecting and posting all of the R1S info links. Not unexpectedly, the reviews are generally glowing, and serve to make the wait seem even more intolerable.

Speaking of the wait, though I have an R1T Max configured, that's only a place holder until we can order the R1S Max, er "Longer Range." Just when that will be is a big unknown, with Rivian not seeing fit to offer any information on the timetable.

We do know that Rivian is in the process of EPA certification of the Longer Range R1S, or at least that's what CS has been telling me for some time now. It will also be interesting to see what the upcharge for the bigger R1S battery pack winds up being. I suspect that even though its capacity will be less than the 180 kWh R1T Max Pack, the cost will be more than the $16,000 Rivian now gets for that option.

 

[sevengroove]

From Edmunds review:



From DigitalTrends Review:

After reading this, super confused about which tire/wheel option to chose. 95% of my driving is city roads and worried about custom 21'' sizing availability.

I'd probably still get the 20s and change out the AT tires to AS tires for a minimal cost (assuming a tire shop will buy slightly used ATs) if it really bothered me.

The observation about additional "jiggle" or body roll in the R1S is an interesting one. I do wonder if the drive modes are tuned identically between the T and S. Perhaps they are not as far along with making tweaks to the original T modes to better suit the S? That would also explain why they were showing off the T at the off-road course instead of the S.

 

[SoCal Rob]

The reviews generated more questions:

What are these measurements (Red and Blue)? If I remove the 3rd row seat, would a full size 21 fit there?

Looks like there is nothing inside and 3rd row armrest can be removed. Will the material behind it is the same as outside or I would expose something ugly.

While I don’t think this will answer your questions about the dimensions you want, there seem to be a lot of good measurements here: https://www.thedrive.com/news/we-me...s-cargo-storage-to-determine-its-usable-space

edit: Oops, just saw this was already posted here, too: https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/...s-cargo-area-trunk-frunk-storage-volume.6638/

 

[MountainBikeDude]

I couldn't get more than 45 seconds into the Girls Guide video... Couldn't stand her mispronunciation...

I kept cringing at Riv-ee-AWN

 

[DJG]

The reviews generated more questions:

What are these measurements (Red and Blue)? If I remove the 3rd row seat, would a full size 21 fit there?

I think there is enough information to guesstimate it fairly closely (at least close enough to say either "no way, not even close" or "yeah, maybe"). Measure the distance from the base of your back to the top of your shoulders. That is approximately the height of the seat back that is folded. Add 4 or 5 inches to reach the back of the second row. You could also fully deflate the spare to ensure it fits and maximize cargo room. Fully inflated the 21" wheel/tire is 33" in diameter. You maybe shave a couple inches deflated.

I would not expect the height to be enough for the tire to be a level surface however, but that's probably secondary.

 

[SoCal Rob]

You know, I know lots of people here have been (fairly) complaining about lack of a full size spare, and/or space to put one. But watching that TFL video, I couldn't help but think that a full size tire could probably be rigged to stand upright in that under-floor storage space.

I was thinking the same thing: https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/rj-shows-interior-of-r1s-canyon-red.5564/post-149851

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