Motor Trend starting a year long review test of the R1T

nc10 · Jun 1, 2022

https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2022-rivian-r1t-long-term-yearlong-review-arrival/

Nothing new here, though it appears MT got an extra LE version made for them…

“Rivian wanted us to test the truck that won our Truck of the Year award, so the company built us a Launch Edition truck even though Launch Editions sold out a long time ago.”

Also implies the value prop may not look as good after the price increase. But they still seem pretty excited….

”…..Doc has already been on a family road trip out of state, a ski weekend, and a backcountry camping trip with many more planned—and it's only been a few weeks. Everyone on staff wants to drive this truck, and they all want it for big, epic trips.”

Inkedsphynx · Jun 1, 2022

"We got the discontinued Launch Green paint color but also the newer 20-inch All-Terrain Dark wheels. Call it a future collectible."

Umm, wut? AT Darks have been available since the start. That's my config, LG+AT Dark. Not a collectible. Just one of the available configs.

BuzzL8ghtYears · Jun 1, 2022

Inkedsphynx said:
"We got the discontinued Launch Green paint color but also the newer 20-inch All-Terrain Dark wheels. Call it a future collectible."

Umm, wut? AT Darks have been available since the start. That's my config, LG+AT Dark. Not a collectible. Just one of the available configs.

I think they mean, if someone was to order today they cannot get LG anymore. Not necessarily a collectible but they are right that it cannot be bought anymore (unless you have a launch version)

Inkedsphynx · Jun 1, 2022

It's the 'newer' that throws me off. The Dark ATs have been available since day 1

R1Sky Business · Jun 1, 2022

Year long review you say.... should be just long enough for the first R1S to be delivered to 2018 non employee pre order holders.

Max · Jun 2, 2022

I doubt that unit has any screws loose.

GooniesNeverSayDie · Jun 2, 2022

Max said:
I doubt that unit has any screws loose.

assembled, by hand, by RJ himself

Sgt Beavis · Jun 2, 2022

MT must be making some decent coin off Rivian’s marketing dept. They’ve got their noses way up RJ’s 3rd point of contact.

Gator42 · Jun 2, 2022

Sgt Beavis said:
MT must be making some decent coin off Rivian’s marketing dept. They’ve got their noses way up RJ’s 3rd point of contact.

That's typical MT M.O. ...as it is with many automotive journalists and supposed neutral analysts, like that Phil LeBeau guy...talk about your 3rd point of contact...

R1Sky Business · Jun 2, 2022

GooniesNeverSayDie said:
assembled, by hand, by RJ himself

Nope, that was the original plan....but they shipped it to the wrong place

Sully151 · Jun 2, 2022

Sgt Beavis said:
MT must be making some decent coin off Rivian’s marketing dept. They’ve got their noses way up RJ’s 3rd point of contact.

His home phone?

DJG · Jun 2, 2022

Sgt Beavis said:
MT must be making some decent coin off Rivian’s marketing dept. They’ve got their noses way up RJ’s 3rd point of contact.

MT isn't making any money off of Rivian, I'd guess it's the other way around and MT is likely paying Rivian for the privilege as it will generate revenue for them via clicks/eyeballs.

Craigins · Jun 2, 2022

Inkedsphynx said:
It's the 'newer' that throws me off. The Dark ATs have been available since day 1

Not available day one of the configuration tool. But it wasn't too long after that thry became available.

So while technically "newer", not that new lol.

Motor Trend starting a year long review test of the R1T

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