Canthoney
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Rivian R1T Interior: Pros and Cons - Sandy Munro Live
LoneStar
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now that's diving into the weeds, and examining the weeds' DNA. I liked what I learned but my take on Rivian's interior design, construction, materials and execution is that it's Top-shelf stuff.
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Outstanding, real professionals.
CommodoreAmiga
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I find it odd that they claim some of the vinyl is leather... Pretty sure Rivian has made a big deal about the "vegan" interior.
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I thought I was OCD, I'm a rank amateur compared to these two. With that said, I've always liked the Explore interior better, seems less busy.
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Canthoney
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Maybe the quality is so good it fooled them ??‍
. If I didn’t know it was vegan leather I would’ve told you it was real leather too.
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Plus saves $ for adventuring supplies
Tim-in-CA
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I've felt the seats and the quality of the "vegan leather" is very convincing. With the perf, you'd swear that it was real ... even fooled the "experts"! I wonder what the cost delta and potential environmental impact to using vegan is vs hides from cows that are already being "consumed". ??Maybe the quality is so good at fooled them ??‍
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My money is that Carl knows Leather vs Vinyl. We'll know for certain when he dissects the seats.
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Sgt Beavis
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That was a great video. I've done woodworking, as a hobby, for decades and even tried woodbending a few times. I found the discussion of the driver's side wood piece to be fascinating. I'm a little concerned about the rough texture described for the wood surface but even more worried about that corner that was frayed. It could lead to the wood cracking over time.
Still, all in all, I'm very happy with what I've seen. This vehicle was in the 2000 range so I'm hoping Rivian makes a few fixes when they get to building my truck (probably around the 50000'th truck)
Still, all in all, I'm very happy with what I've seen. This vehicle was in the 2000 range so I'm hoping Rivian makes a few fixes when they get to building my truck (probably around the 50000'th truck)
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Could you get in there with a dremel and smooth it out?
Paradigm_Shift
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Interesting but hard to watch. Listening to these two I come away with impression that if they had been leading the design team the interior would have looked more like a Tesla Model 3 and less like an Audi. Too many materials, too difficult to manufacture, too complex they say. There’s a term used in the design / construction industry : “value engineering “. It refers to revision process when a project is over budget. Designers understand it as the process by which all the “good stuff” is usually cut out. Rivian owners should rejoice in the knowledge that the bean counters were kept at bay and the original design and materials made it through to production.
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I hate to be nit picky, but I have noticed the wood on steering wheel is frayed and looks like it is cracking at the ends, and on some of the bigger pieces on the dash as well. Do you think I should bring it up to Rivian, or is this just part of the character of the wood? It definitely looks and feels fantastic otherwise
Sgt Beavis
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I'd have to take a closer look at it. But doing that could present two issues. One is that it can remove the finish and that may be more noticeable. More importantly, you're removing wood material that could lead to the wood splitting. I don't know the thickness of the veneer, so I'm reluctant to recommend any action.
Absolutely. Why not. You're buying an $70-80K vehicle. The worse thing they can do is say no. So go report it and let us know what they say or do.
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