Things Rivian Should Fix/Polish with Their Next Software Update

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[ivinio21]

This is normal unless it's running constantly. Anything that adjusts suspension height (changing drive modes, or the "kneel" setting) will make it happen more often, but it's going to happen on most/all drives anyway due to factors others have noted - your car has an active suspension and the air tank needs to be kept pressurized for it to function properly.

Gotcha. I guess this is not something that they can fix via a software update. Has anyone tried to soundproof that thing? When it's on, it sounds just as loud and similar in tone to the turn signal sound; sometimes it makes me think I’ve turned my blinkers on

 

[SwampNut]

Nobody has mentioned CarPlay?

 

[ivinio21]

2nd you on number 3.

I too have had a close call with a child on a Segway. Pedestrian was not detected by sensors and the camera view is too narrow to be useful.

A louder and more distinctive back up sound would be better too.

"A louder and more distinctive back up sound would be better too"
Agreed, but with an option to switch it off when my wife and I sneak out on a date night in stealth mode, trying not to even breathe to escape undetected by the kids.

 

[evlavista]

I agree with the suspension. It rides terrible over small broken pavement, manhole covers, expansion joints etc. I have the 21's . If I could do it over, I would get the 20's just to gain some more side wall.

 

[bfilippo]

Yeah, I will say, with the new 20" AS/AT option, which I know is the base option, I actually feel like it covers all the bases of comfort of ride and utility, even at the expense of a tiny bit of range loss.

 

[Bippie]

For the 360 degree view, adjust the image so we don't look like we're in a canyon. Anything on either side of the vehicle is displayed as unusually tall. Parking next to a garbage can makes the garbage can look 10 feet tall. Seems like that should be fixable via software.

 

[therealcmj]

Tell me WHY highway assist is not available.

Related but larger: enable lane keeping on undivided highways and just plain old roads.

 

[ivinio21]

For the 360 degree view, adjust the image so we don't look like we're in a canyon. Anything on either side of the vehicle is displayed as unusually tall. Parking next to a garbage can makes the garbage can look 10 feet tall. Seems like that should be fixable via software.

I had the same issue with my X7. I think it's just the nature of the 360 camera, unless they install separate cameras on the roof of the vehicle for a true 360 view without distortion.

 

[ivinio21]

Tell me WHY highway assist is not available.

Related but larger: enable lane keeping on undivided highways and just plain old roads.

I've noticed that too; the highway assist is not consistent. I drive on the same highway every day, and sometimes it works, while other times I receive the unavailable message.

 

[ivinio21]

Yeah, I will say, with the new 20" AS/AT option, which I know is the base option, I actually feel like it covers all the bases of comfort of ride and utility, even at the expense of a tiny bit of range loss.

I'd give up some range for a smoother ride in a heart beat.

 

[ndmiller]

I'd give up some range for a smoother ride in a heart beat.

Try the highest lowest settings thing someone mentioned here. May just be the nature of the S as my Gen1 T ride is very good and unsettled over everything in 12K miles.

 

[ivinio21]

Try the highest lowest settings thing someone mentioned here. May just be the nature of the S as my Gen1 T ride is very good and unsettled over everything in 12K miles.

I tried that with no luck improving the ride quality. Some people report noticing an improvement, but I’m convinced it’s just a mind game since you set the car to the lowest and firmest setting. After driving for 20+ miles and then switching back to the normal ride, it feels softer, obviously.
The 20” wheels seem to be the only solution at the moment, but I wish Rivian engineers could tune the suspension to be more forgiving on the terrible roads we have.

 

[Lisa & Bob]

I would like the speaker to tell me I’m a great driver and wonderful person every fifty miles. Using a HAL like voice would be wonderful. Just a thought.

Actually a bit larger clock display would be nice so we’ll know how late we are for an appointment.

 

[echerod]

A feature I want that my Model 3 has is for the windows to automatically lower an inch or so when I open a door, so when the door is closed it doesn’t take a big push to close it fully. I would say that >50% of door close attempts done by other people result in a door not fully closed. Very annoying…

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