Rivian Seat Component Breakdown: Sandy Munro Live

[MNLightning]

I can’t speak to the Mach E seats, but the Lightning seats are noticeably more comfortable then the R1T seats.

I’ve had a few people comment about the difference after about 30 minutes ride time in the R1T. This was after riding in the Lightning.

I appreciate the ventilated seat feature in the R1. Could use a little more flow though

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[Engi_Nerd]

I’m sorry but the guy who owns a Giulia is making stereotypical quality statements about the seat manufacturer? We’ll see.

The Giulia seats are some of the best quality you can get at any price. I've got 40K miles on mine and the saddle brown leather still looks and smells new and the foam has not broken down at all. It also has an adjustable thigh bolster that's a godsend for tall people and that the Rivian lacks. Obviously take that with a grain of salt given my first person experience doesn't compare to your dead-eyed regurgitation of internet stereotypes.

 

[Yellow Buddy]

I can’t speak to the Mach E seats, but the Lightning seats are noticeably more comfortable then the R1T seats.

I’ve had a few people comment about the difference after about 30 minutes ride time in the R1T. This was after riding in the Lightning.

I appreciate the ventilated seat feature in the R1. Could use a little more flow though

Can you elaborate?

Are the seats more comfortable because of the cushioning? Softer? Or better support? Etc.

I know I’ve had this debate with friends before. Some like a wide cushy seat. I like a narrow snuggling seat. And headrests seem to be a huge debate for comfort. Lumbar can be seen as great support or an uncomfortable piece at the back.

 

[Guy]

The Giulia seats are some of the best quality you can get at any price. I've got 40K miles on mine and the saddle brown leather still looks and smells new and the foam has not broken down at all. It also has an adjustable thigh bolster that's a godsend for tall people and that the Rivian lacks. Obviously take that with a grain of salt given my first person experience doesn't compare to your dead-eyed regurgitation of internet stereotypes.

It is not a stereotype that Alfa Romeos have very low rankings for reliability.

 

[Engi_Nerd]

It is not a stereotype that Alfa Romeos have very low rankings for reliability.

Again, firsthand experience vs armchair expert. The 2.0L Giulias have very reliable drivetrains. I drive the balls off mine and it's been far more reliable than the three VAG MQB cars we've owned. Our local enthusiast group of owners have not had a single drivetrain failure, with very only minor repairs like bad batteries and sunroof cables snapping. The QV has reliability that is in line with high performance peers like M3 and will 100% be a future classic. Alfa's biggest problem has been the poor dealer network screwing up basic repairs, which is something Rivian needs to obviously avoid.

I always wonder why people pile on Alfa when they're some of the best driving vehicles regular people can afford. Perhaps it's so they feel less bad about driving their Toyota / Lexus refrigerator?

 

[Bobthebuilder352]

The Giulia seats are some of the best quality you can get at any price. I've got 40K miles on mine and the saddle brown leather still looks and smells new and the foam has not broken down at all. It also has an adjustable thigh bolster that's a godsend for tall people and that the Rivian lacks. Obviously take that with a grain of salt given my first person experience doesn't compare to your dead-eyed regurgitation of internet stereotypes.

Lol. You’re the one that started with stereotyping an entire manufacturer saying Rivian made a bad seat choice of Hyundai with no real basis. You’ve gotta appreciate the irony coming from an Alpha owner which has well known reliability issues one friend and one neighbor confirm what’s in this article. I have no memorable experience sitting in one so it can’t be that great but if you’re picking a car based your how nice your butt feels then I’m not sure why you’d get a truck at all aside from maybe a King Ranch.
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a23145269/alfa-romeo-giulia-quadrifoglio-reliability-update/

Back to Rivian, I’m over 6’ and am quite content with the seats. Certainly nicer than a Tesla but not Range Rover plush either. Jury will be out on the fake leather for a few years but so far so good.

 

[Engi_Nerd]

Lol. You’re the one that started with stereotyping an entire manufacturer saying Rivian made a bad seat choice of Hyundai with no real basis. You’ve gotta appreciate the irony coming from an Alpha owner which has well known reliability issues one friend and one neighbor confirm what’s in this article. I have no memorable experience sitting in one so it can’t be that great but if you’re picking a car based your how nice your butt feels then I’m not sure why you’d get a truck at all aside from maybe a King Ranch.
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a23145269/alfa-romeo-giulia-quadrifoglio-reliability-update/

Back to Rivian, I’m over 6’ and am quite content with the seats. Certainly nicer than a Tesla but not Range Rover plush either. Jury will be out on the fake leather for a few years but so far so good.

My basis was owning 2 Hyundai Kia vehicles. Again, first hand experience is a thing. This is a fun thread for me. Can do this all day.

 

[R1Tom]

I find the seats in Rivian to both feel and look very premium, but have also road tripped 6 hours in one day, and can for me, 100% comfortable the entire time. At 5k miles, zero signs of wear, which is how it should be, but I have had cars in past where that wasn't case.

 

[kanundrum]

It is not a stereotype that Alfa Romeos have very low rankings for reliability.

Hey hey hey I take offense to that! Probably not wrong but still take offense jk

My 2017 QV (Got in 2016) has 43k miles and still puts a smile on my face every time I drive (1200 miles are pure WOT track miles). Seats are amazing, also own a Ioniq EV (Not 5) and seats are quite comfy but nothing brilliant, doesn't cause backpain it any uncomfortableness on an 8 your road trip.

Driving the Rivian I will say it's a great position with a lot of comfort but the best seat I ever sat in was my Saab or my Sister's Polestar Volvo XC60.

 

[Canthoney]

Hey hey hey I take offense to that! Probably not wrong but still take offense jk

My 2017 QV (Got in 2016) has 43k miles and still puts a smile on my face every time I drive (1200 miles are pure WOT track miles). Seats are amazing, also own a Ioniq EV (Not 5) and seats are quite comfy but nothing brilliant, doesn't cause backpain it any uncomfortableness on an 8 your road trip.

Driving the Rivian I will say it's a great position with a lot of comfort but the best seat I ever sat in was my Saab or my Sister's Polestar Volvo XC60.

I think it’s funny we’re talking about reliability, and I’ve already had to take my Rivian and 3 times in less than a month lol. Reliability is a funny thing to evaluate in the age where a car is knocked in an Edmunds or Consumer Reports survey if it doesn’t have Apple CarPlay

 

[kanundrum]

I think it’s funny we’re talking about reliability, and I’ve already had to take my Rivian and 3 times in less than a month lol. Reliability is a funny thing to evaluate in the age where a car is knocked in an Edmunds or Consumer Reports survey if it doesn’t have Apple CarPlay

That's what im saying! Y'all talking about reliability! I was born into unreliability speech...

 

[Canthoney]

That's what im saying! Y'all talking about reliability! I was born into unreliability speech...

Yeah I’ll tell you I had a VW GTI and I loved that car to bits. Although the fuel pump failed three times within the warranty period ahaha. I’m concerned only about the air suspension long-term with the Rivian not really anything else

 

[MNLightning]

Can you elaborate?

Are the seats more comfortable because of the cushioning? Softer? Or better support? Etc.

I know I’ve had this debate with friends before. Some like a wide cushy seat. I like a narrow snuggling seat. And headrests seem to be a huge debate for comfort. Lumbar can be seen as great support or an uncomfortable piece at the back.

FORD: Softer, superior cushioning, more adjustable, and dimensionally. But doesn’t hold you in place as firmly as the Rivian.. Ford’s experience gives them a edge

 

[AdamsFan1983]

FORD: Softer, superior cushioning, more adjustable, and dimensionally. But doesn’t hold you in place as firmly as the Rivian.. Ford’s experience gives them a edge

I tend to agree with both; but I will say that as a big guy with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis and back pain, I find the ford seat more comfy while driving, but I think I feel better after getting out of Rivian. Just an anecdotal observation on my part.

 

[jghuman]

Drove ~800 miles from 5:30am to 9:15pm yesterday in our Rivian with stopping 3 times to charge.

I would say the seats are very comfortable.

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