SeaGeo
Well-Known Member
Thanks for the nice write up!
Ugh. I've been sitting on forest green, but blue has always been more of a go-to for me (Boise State fan...). Lately I've definitely been waffling between a few colors. My wife and I have decided we're really going to have to see what speaks to us at our local first drive even.Rivian Blue is the color to get if you think you'd like blue. Everyone there was talking about the color and there really isn't another vehicle that is this shade of blue. I can confirm that there is significant color shift depending on the lighting and can see now how it could look like two completely different colors depending on if it's cloudy or sunny out. Those were the two standout things that were immediately apparent.
It's funny you mentioned that. I had a similar thought when I was watching one of the video and saw (I think) Brian open it up. There was something oddly satisfying to seeing the mechanical latch work.The feeling of the exterior door handles was very solid and substantial. The doors are mechanically latched even though the electronically "present" when unlocked. I really like this as it is one less thing to break and I like the feeling of a "real" door pull.
That's nice to year. I'm really interested in seeing it in person. I understand people wishing there was a step up there, but I think I'll fine the length handy at least a few times while maintaining a shorter bed.I was impressed by the hinge design that they came up with for the tailgate. With the tailgate down there is a lot of usable length there if you need to get a dirt bike or 4 wheeler in the bed.
My ID.4 literally does a full volume honk if I hit lock second time. It's embarrassingly loud.The "chirp" sound that the truck makes when you lock it does actually sound like a bird as mentioned in other reviews. To me it is a little bit too feminine for my taste but I like it much better than a horn honk.
The left elbow on the door is a weird fit thing for me as well. I find that my XC60 fits perfectly, but have never really found a great "elbow on door" position in the XC90. It's become something I'm weirdly aware of over the last few years.I wish I had gotten to close the the door while I was in it and find my "driving position" (I like to rest my left elbow on my door when cruising) but I don't have time to do that.
I started with the explorer package. And then moved to the adventure package because the explorer tonneau is a fold-up and not a roll-up, and I want the ventilated seats and better sound system. However, my recent reliability worries with the retractable tonneau definitely considering going back to the explorer trim and saving some money. I'll be really interested to hear the difference in the sound systems.After seeing this truck I actually feel more confident in getting the Explore package than before. The draw to this vehicle for me is the functionality and capability not the luxury (even though that stuff is nice). My eyes were drawn to the screens when I was in the cabin more than the wood trim and yellow accents. I found myself more interested in figuring out how this vehicle will suit my needs more so than how nice it actually is. I don't want to hate on Rivian's premium offering so won't get into the stuff I think I will actually prefer on the Explore package over the Adventure but there are a couple of those things. I think Rivian knocked it out of the park with the design of the R1T and clearly there was a lot of thought and effort put into every aspect of this truck. I am even more excited to get mine after seeing one in person!
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