"The Straight Pipes" guys hammer the R1S (Gen 2) for 30 minutes straight

[Oldsmobile_Mike]

Based on the comments here, doesn't sound like it's worth giving them the satisfaction of ad revenue by even giving this video a click. Complaining about stuff that is literally just a software update away from changing/fixing/improving, etc.

Appreciate the AI summary though! So much better than just dumping a long video with no details (*cough cough Kyle*).

Sponsored

 

[narmstrong79]

The proper settings and environment make or break how the suspension on these behave and feel.

Also: Savagegeese > Straightpipes

Throttle House > Savagegeese

 

[andrewgrhogg]

Having just driven my 2024 R1S Dual Max 500 miles from SJ to Bakersfield and back, i will say that it is one of the smoothest and quietest cars i have driven for long drives on a mix of freeway and connecting roads. I have owned a Model 3, a Model Y, a Model S, multiple E39s, 2 e38 7-series, an X5 with air suspension, etc. The X5 and 740i probably beat it for staying on a straight line and are maybe slightly quieter, and can move at extra, extra legal speeds with more ease and range (gas).

I think as car reviewers the fact that they knew nothing about the Lucid Gravity speaks volumes, and the fact that they drove it in one mode, pedal on floor, and on one type of road, also speaks volumes. The suspension obviously needs work, in all modes....and i don't think anyone knows if it will ever be great given its their own system. But their review is borderline idiotic given one mode and one road. If a reviewer took a Porsche 911 GT3 on a freeway and said it was too noisy and not smooth as balls you'd think they were dumb asses. Same goes here....

 

[beatle]

I thought they were pretty fair on the review. I've watched several other videos from them and I didn't think they were overly negative. They didn't come off as EV haters. Looks like they had it for a while and took it through typical suburban and twisty mountain roads - places where most drivers will take it.

I have similar problems with the fob and phone unlocking, as well as the app, so I am glad to hear them call Rivian out on it. But I love the R1T suspension. It was one of the main reasons I ordered one a day after my test drive. Yes, it's sharp in sport mode, but it handles like a sports car. It's comfortable in all purpose.

 

[Great Gatsby]

It was infuriating to watch. I generally avoid their content, but every now and then get them recommended because of a car I'm interested in. But having done no research or having a basic understanding of how the car works is lazy at best. They lost me when they were complaining about the suspension and then said "lets try in conserve mode" which does not change the ride height or firmness setting, both of which you can actually see on that screen not changing, and then keep complaining. And don't get me started on the concept of "treating it like a gas car". If we treated gas cars like "an EV car" it would sounds just as ridiculous. As someone else said in this thread, its almost like they didn't want to review the car. Its a simple fix, just don't. Enough has been said about the R1S already. They weren't bringing anything new to the table.

The R1S isn't perfect, but this was not a fair shake. The tech actually works pretty great and the suspension in standard height and soft is actually really solid now. Video is going to age like milk.

 

[Gen(R3)Xer]

While these guys aren't the most EV friendly reviewers, a lot driven by how bad the charging infostructure is in North America, they really beat-up on the drivability of the R1S tri motor in this review. They make some fair points, but overall they didn't enjoy it.

Yuri was getting motion sickness from the launches and acceleration.




YouTube Ai Summery

The video is a review of the 2025 Rivian R1S Gen 2 tri-motor all-terrain package.
Here are the key highlights:
Positive Aspects:

• Performance: 850 horsepower, 1103 lb-ft of torque, 0-60mph in under 3 seconds (0:31, 13:52).
• Interior: High-quality materials, comfortable seats, cool digital displays powered by Unreal Engine, including a high-res 360-degree camera (2:02, 14:09, 16:36).
• Exterior: Boxy yet rounded design, updated LED lights, and optional disc-style wheels (1:56, 4:28).
• Space: Large trunk space with three rows up, although the load floor is high (7:45).
• Off-road Capabilities: (All-terrain package) Reinforced underbody protection and onboard air compressor for tire inflation/deflation (3:05).

Negative Aspects:

• Suspension: Too firm and crashy, especially in sport mode, described as the worst part of the car (14:16, 29:18).
• Key Fob/Digital Access: Complicated setup process for phone and key card access, with potential unlocking issues (7:45, 11:22).
• Lack of Apple CarPlay/Android Auto: Built-in infotainment system is the only option, with limited voice control and traffic display (1:08, 18:57).
• Optional Extras: Features like hands-free cruise control, lane centering, and Spotify are initially trials requiring separate paid subscriptions (25:58).
• Price: Starts at $174,600 CAD (tri-motor), which is very expensive (28:57).

Overall:
While the Rivian R1S Gen 2 offers impressive performance, space, and off-road potential, the firm suspension and lack of certain key features, like Apple CarPlay and full voice control, might make it a hard sell for some, especially considering the high price tag.

Based on the title I thought two guys with steel pipes were hammering on an R1S for half an hour. I was afraid to look. 🫣

 

[NY_Rob]

Based on the title I thought two guys with steel pipes were hammering on an R1S for half an hour. I was afraid to look. 🫣

...and I thought it was about some dude named "Straight Pipe" doing the nasty (the "Hammering bit) to a Rivian for 30 min straight

Someone's gonna be sore in the morning

 

[ndmiller]

YouTube Ai Summery

The video is a review of the 2025 Rivian R1S Gen 2 tri-motor all-terrain package.
Here are the key highlights:
Positive Aspects:

• Performance: 850 horsepower, 1103 lb-ft of torque, 0-60mph in under 3 seconds (0:31, 13:52).
• Interior: High-quality materials, comfortable seats, cool digital displays powered by Unreal Engine, including a high-res 360-degree camera (2:02, 14:09, 16:36).
• Exterior: Boxy yet rounded design, updated LED lights, and optional disc-style wheels (1:56, 4:28).
• Space: Large trunk space with three rows up, although the load floor is high (7:45).
• Off-road Capabilities: (All-terrain package) Reinforced underbody protection and onboard air compressor for tire inflation/deflation (3:05).

Negative Aspects:

• Suspension: Too firm and crashy, especially in sport mode, described as the worst part of the car (14:16, 29:18).
• Key Fob/Digital Access: Complicated setup process for phone and key card access, with potential unlocking issues (7:45, 11:22).
• Lack of Apple CarPlay/Android Auto: Built-in infotainment system is the only option, with limited voice control and traffic display (1:08, 18:57).
• Optional Extras: Features like hands-free cruise control, lane centering, and Spotify are initially trials requiring separate paid subscriptions (25:58).
• Price: Starts at $174,600 CAD (tri-motor), which is very expensive (28:57).

Overall:
While the Rivian R1S Gen 2 offers impressive performance, space, and off-road potential, the firm suspension and lack of certain key features, like Apple CarPlay and full voice control, might make it a hard sell for some, especially considering the high price tag.

They pretty much sumsit up or at least AI did from their video. Nothing strikes me as completely off base but their conclusions are obviously opinion only. Just a rehash of the rehash of the rehash of every Rivian review stated differently. Glad I didn't watch as I've seen too many reviews and actually drive an R1T, so my review happens daily.

 

[citizen]

Huge fan of them, along with Throttle House. Have watched all their videos and knew going in that it wouldn't be too favorable. With that said, perhaps my expectations were already low... their gripes aren't too extreme. Definitely issues with the car... but a few comments and their antics shows how little they researched the car before doing the review (Google Maps satellite imagery comment). Also in general, just a lot of old school mentality per the comment about the key fob. PAAK or bust.

 

[iansriv]

Having just driven my 2024 R1S Dual Max 500 miles from SJ to Bakersfield and back, i will say that it is one of the smoothest and quietest cars i have driven for long drives on a mix of freeway and connecting roads. I have owned a Model 3, a Model Y, a Model S, multiple E39s, 2 e38 7-series, an X5 with air suspension, etc. The X5 and 740i probably beat it for staying on a straight line and are maybe slightly quieter, and can move at extra, extra legal speeds with more ease and range (gas).

I think as car reviewers the fact that they knew nothing about the Lucid Gravity speaks volumes, and the fact that they drove it in one mode, pedal on floor, and on one type of road, also speaks volumes. The suspension obviously needs work, in all modes....and i don't think anyone knows if it will ever be great given its their own system. But their review is borderline idiotic given one mode and one road. If a reviewer took a Porsche 911 GT3 on a freeway and said it was too noisy and not smooth as balls you'd think they were dumb asses. Same goes here....

Good input. What I find fascinating is that the 911 will always be set in one way. It is obviously one of the best sports cars. The R1 evolves. I continue to find this very positive.

 

[cff1349]

Prolly doesn’t help that the video is sponsored by TotalEnergies - an oil and gas company…
https://totalenergies.com/

 

[Supratachophobia]

Yeah... most of the review was them complaining about phone as a key (which they didn't use) and them turning on sport mode, then complaining about the suspension.

Honestly it felt like they didn't really want to be reviewing it

The setup of my gen2 key fob was hot garbage. I received it in December, Rivian was finally able to get it working in FEBRUARY. If there was one thing that resonated with me in that video, was his explanation of getting access to the vehicle done.

 

[strykerwsu]

These guys are great. Canadians are always the best. Pretty dead on for most items. I've only had an early software issue with PAK about 18 months ago. When it didnt work it was most frustrating thing ever. For me PAK has been great except for that 1 month period. However in a review like this totally fair.

Rivians / Teslas etc have a learning curve. Once 2 weeks in you will never go back in my opinion to old ways. However, for people that just want to be comfortable to start probably not the vehicle.

The ride in R1S is subpar when it comes to pure luxury, but these aren't luxury vehicles. They are 3 n 1s so there are tradeoffs. They need to ride in an R1T much better on the ride execution.

I thought very fair review, they loved the interior which is the best in business and of course the acceleration and handling being car guys.

 

[strykerwsu]

Throttle House > Savagegeese

I give slight edge to geese for tech knowledge but definitely different sense of humor. Geese is dark, throttle is SCTV

 

[Rividiculous]

While these guys aren't the most EV friendly reviewers, a lot driven by how bad the charging infostructure is in North America, they really beat-up on the drivability of the R1S tri motor in this review. They make some fair points, but overall they didn't enjoy it.

Yuri was getting motion sickness from the launches and acceleration.




YouTube Ai Summery

The video is a review of the 2025 Rivian R1S Gen 2 tri-motor all-terrain package.
Here are the key highlights:
Positive Aspects:

• Performance: 850 horsepower, 1103 lb-ft of torque, 0-60mph in under 3 seconds (0:31, 13:52).
• Interior: High-quality materials, comfortable seats, cool digital displays powered by Unreal Engine, including a high-res 360-degree camera (2:02, 14:09, 16:36).
• Exterior: Boxy yet rounded design, updated LED lights, and optional disc-style wheels (1:56, 4:28).
• Space: Large trunk space with three rows up, although the load floor is high (7:45).
• Off-road Capabilities: (All-terrain package) Reinforced underbody protection and onboard air compressor for tire inflation/deflation (3:05).

Negative Aspects:

• Suspension: Too firm and crashy, especially in sport mode, described as the worst part of the car (14:16, 29:18).
• Key Fob/Digital Access: Complicated setup process for phone and key card access, with potential unlocking issues (7:45, 11:22).
• Lack of Apple CarPlay/Android Auto: Built-in infotainment system is the only option, with limited voice control and traffic display (1:08, 18:57).
• Optional Extras: Features like hands-free cruise control, lane centering, and Spotify are initially trials requiring separate paid subscriptions (25:58).
• Price: Starts at $174,600 CAD (tri-motor), which is very expensive (28:57).

Overall:
While the Rivian R1S Gen 2 offers impressive performance, space, and off-road potential, the firm suspension and lack of certain key features, like Apple CarPlay and full voice control, might make it a hard sell for some, especially considering the high price tag.

Not gonna give them any clicks. People who buy a car based on whether it has carplay or not are just gonna miss out on some good things in life. Oh well.

Sponsored