2025 Rivian R1S - POV Driving Impressions

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  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2024

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  • @GotronFerret
    @GotronFerret 2 місяці тому +14

    Best review I've seen on the Rivian so far. Very thorough, yet to the point, honest, and entertaining. Especially the attention to smaller but important details like cabin noise, rattles, creaking, steering feel, etc. That gets overlooked far too often, especially at this price point.
    Keep it up.

  • @ASTNGen
    @ASTNGen 2 місяці тому +113

    Looking forward to that R3X! It’s the only EV so far I’ve been wanting to get 👀

    • @pattyboi
      @pattyboi 2 місяці тому +9

      fr, I don't usually get excited about EVs but that R3X looks amazing

    • @Localtraveler2376
      @Localtraveler2376 2 місяці тому +12

      Just don’t buy. Lease or used. EVs are depreciating like crazy.

    • @faheemabbas3965
      @faheemabbas3965 2 місяці тому +1

      @@Localtraveler2376and EVs are a scam.

    • @capnbeenieweenie5603
      @capnbeenieweenie5603 2 місяці тому +2

      Same here! Hope they open orders up soon!

    • @ZACH_95_
      @ZACH_95_ 2 місяці тому +2

      Yeah me too! And it will be a lot cheaper.

  • @voxtek
    @voxtek 2 місяці тому +5

    I've had my R1T about 8 months now, thing is absolutely amazing rides so nice, hauls ass, and is a joy to drive.

  • @WilsonL-jg3ed
    @WilsonL-jg3ed 2 місяці тому +46

    8:49 the reason why apple pay is activated is probably because of the NFC reader inside the console for reading the key card of the car

  • @josephjoestar515
    @josephjoestar515 2 місяці тому +7

    I love my Tesla, but I could 100% see myself getting a Rivian next. Awesome cars and super cool CEO.

  • @dineshan
    @dineshan 2 місяці тому +26

    I just replaced me a Tesla last week with the R1S. First day I took it on a 4 day camping trip. It's miles better than my Tesla.

  • @CELTICS7777
    @CELTICS7777 2 місяці тому +111

    0:48 That's gotta be most fisher price sounding door card I've ever heard. Insanely bad quality control for the price tag.

    • @Mabeylater293
      @Mabeylater293 2 місяці тому +2

      What’s a door “card”?

    • @CELTICS7777
      @CELTICS7777 2 місяці тому +1

      @@Mabeylater293 door panel, card is said here in America also but it's more popular to say on the other side of the pond.

    • @robsot
      @robsot 2 місяці тому +2

      I have an early R1T and its the same however its the handle where he's gripping and not the card. The card is very well put together. Huge miss that the one thing you grab makes a noise.

    • @mrniceguy7168
      @mrniceguy7168 2 місяці тому +2

      Creeeeeeeekkkkkkkk

    • @monkeyrun
      @monkeyrun 2 місяці тому +1

      sounds like just leftover plastic wraps rubbing against each other.

  • @justaguy6862
    @justaguy6862 2 місяці тому +5

    I really hope this company makes it. It's got so much potential.

  • @Jetsgo
    @Jetsgo 2 місяці тому +94

    The squeaky front door is unacceptable at this price point.

    • @voxtek
      @voxtek 2 місяці тому +8

      It's the plastic on the interior handle, I agree not great to hear, would be an easy fix.

    • @mr.somelife
      @mr.somelife 2 місяці тому

      And for a 2025!? I want a used Corolla after that

    • @christianrobloxserver7282
      @christianrobloxserver7282 2 місяці тому

      Well it is an American car so....

  • @392uwu
    @392uwu 2 місяці тому +63

    I love how squeaky the door panel was the second you got out of the truck lol.

    • @voxtek
      @voxtek 2 місяці тому +2

      its just the handle, not the card itself, idk they could easily fix it.

    • @ChristianBarresi
      @ChristianBarresi 2 місяці тому +1

      Thought the same thing. $100k for squeaks lol

    • @weatherman8123
      @weatherman8123 2 місяці тому +1

      @@ChristianBarresii see you you've never owned a or driven Mercedes G55...

  • @capnbeenieweenie5603
    @capnbeenieweenie5603 2 місяці тому +6

    That is some of the coolest ev whine I’ve ever heard.

  • @fpartidafpartida
    @fpartidafpartida 2 місяці тому +3

    Ice is not a problem for those handles….speaking as an owner since 2022, from Minnesota.

  • @thechett3699
    @thechett3699 Місяць тому

    Thank you for actually talking about the ADAS system. SO MANY reviewers skip this in their reviews.

  • @pablotelford6788
    @pablotelford6788 2 місяці тому +2

    I agree with you on the door handles… I wish that they would give the option for requesting regular door handles.

  • @kodygoad9711
    @kodygoad9711 2 місяці тому +7

    Is it just me, or at 14:55 launch it sounds like there are 2 separate motor whines that kick in?

  • @vinhngo1894
    @vinhngo1894 2 місяці тому +2

    The fact that they used to have 17 ECUs blew my mind, but going down to 7 is great.

    • @krispyywombat7382
      @krispyywombat7382 2 місяці тому +3

      Funnily enough, a lot of car companies used to boast about having hundreds of them. We're now getting to where consolidation of compute and zonal architecture is cool, thank god.

  • @Ok_Mountain_8698
    @Ok_Mountain_8698 2 місяці тому +2

    I'm a manual transmission die hard but this is one of the coolest EVs on the market

  • @ericharrison619
    @ericharrison619 2 місяці тому +1

    Anyone who has a cat...Did the turn signal sound make you think Felix was about to empty their stomach? Nice review on a promising "do it all" EV.

  • @Rx100Vx
    @Rx100Vx 2 місяці тому +1

    One of the coolest SUV’s

  • @FloMoLBow
    @FloMoLBow 2 місяці тому +1

    How well do the lights work with night driving? Do they adapt around corners? Are they bright enough for those of us with older eyes?

  • @haifai3916
    @haifai3916 2 місяці тому +25

    That charging port isn't NACS, NACS is the Tesla charging port. The port on this particular vehicle is CCS1.

    • @_zach
      @_zach 2 місяці тому +1

      This is incorrect. NACS is the North American Charge Standard hence the abbreviation. Yes, it was Tesla’s invention, but it is not Tesla-specific. Companies are currently working to adopt this standard.
      You were correct in that the port on this Rivian is indeed CCS. However, that won’t last long. Once 2025 rolls around, all new Rivian’s will come with a native NACS port and a lot of other companies will follow suit.

    • @haifai3916
      @haifai3916 2 місяці тому +17

      @@_zach Tesla invented, developed, and helped to standardize NACS, so it is indeed the Tesla port. “Erm, ackshually, Tesla made the port open to other manufacturers and adopted ISO 15118” is irrelevant to the fact that it is the Tesla port. I don’t call an Edison screw a “ANSI C81.61 and IEC 60061-1 socket ☝🏻🤓”

  • @Tyler_ThaTruth
    @Tyler_ThaTruth 2 місяці тому +1

    I cant wait to buy one of these in my sleep, hope my card dont decline before I wake up tho

  • @coolleo149
    @coolleo149 2 місяці тому +1

    Awesome video Topher!

  • @FrankTheTankA1
    @FrankTheTankA1 2 місяці тому +1

    I'm just waiting for the R3 and the Kia EV3.
    Originally wanted the Volvo EX-30 but unsure when that'll come to US.

  • @maxlikeschicken
    @maxlikeschicken 2 місяці тому

    funny that a day before this I was considering this car and then you post

  • @autolovers1
    @autolovers1 25 днів тому

    Amazing SUV 🔥👍

  • @meadmaker4525
    @meadmaker4525 2 місяці тому +1

    I've always liked the R1S, but I'm surprised at the noise at speed and under acceleration. They let a LOT of that electric motor whine into the cabin. At speed, there's wind noise, but that's to be expected given its shape, and then I can hear the tire whine from those ATs. I suspect, if you chose a different, less aggressive tire, there would be significant noise reduction just from that. Like you said, for $100K, I'd expect a bit better quality, but it's a nice truck. The Model X has always been a dream car of mine, but it has its issues, too. The Rivian would probably be better, but even in kneel mode, I'm unsure my 5'3 wife would be able to get into it comfortably. How do you make an electric SUV and not put electric step sides on it? Seems like a missed opportunity.

    • @VirtuousMarine
      @VirtuousMarine Місяць тому

      There is a "kneel mode" that lowers the suv so you can get in n out more easily

  • @edntam4evr
    @edntam4evr 2 місяці тому

    One thing I wish they would show is hard stop at fast speed.also I would love review with it during the winter

  • @johnmac609
    @johnmac609 2 місяці тому +1

    still have an r2 on reserve for 2026 but bought a tesla m3lr in the meantime. super interested to see the cheaper lucid also. if they made a model 3 sized lucid that's basically a smaller lucid air pure... that'd be perfect yeah? it's about efficiency for me... who is going off road really? 90% of trucks and suv owners lie to themselves.

  • @johndiamore
    @johndiamore 2 місяці тому +1

    Did this car have the standard or the premium sound system?

  • @PPMongo
    @PPMongo 2 місяці тому +10

    The 2021

  • @robp3431
    @robp3431 2 місяці тому

    Agreed, fav EV currently available.

  • @andyh4464
    @andyh4464 2 місяці тому +2

    I know two guys who bought rivians both sold them because of reliability issues.

    • @オルフェーヴルの夫
      @オルフェーヴルの夫 5 днів тому

      Happened to all evs. Owning and using a vehicle irl is much more different than watching a UA-camr reciting the marketing talking points given to them by the manufacturers.

  • @dwipmessiah
    @dwipmessiah 2 місяці тому +3

    Test drove this a month ago and man it was fast. Only thing I was iffy on was the regen option. I hope there is a way to turn it off completely. Also, no Android auto sucked too. But man is it practical. The only EV I would ever have.

    • @RealElectech
      @RealElectech 2 місяці тому +1

      The infotainment is very good though, I don't miss AA at all. Regen can be reduced but I don't think turned off entirely. Once you get used to driving an EV most prefer the highest regen settings and rarely use the brakes.

    • @CyberSpartan
      @CyberSpartan 2 місяці тому

      Just leased one and can confirm you can’t completely turn it off.

    • @pearldiver7
      @pearldiver7 2 місяці тому

      Regen and one pedal driving is really a nice feature. Driving becomes so simple. No need to move between pedals normally, just feather the accelerator.

  • @Eminetics
    @Eminetics 2 місяці тому

    Cool appliance for getting from point A to B

  • @thearousedeunuch
    @thearousedeunuch 2 місяці тому

    3:22 Not just climate control. There seems to be a bunch of added features there: a compass, what's playing via Bluetooth, a Bluetooth enable/disable feature (either for headphones or for passengers' phones), a light (or brightness) switch, etc. It would've been useful to get a proper showcase of that UI. I will give you props for improving the infotainment showcase on the front, which is nicer now, but you forgot the start-up entirely (it appears, albeit partially cut, when you're messing around with suspension settings).

  • @Candisias
    @Candisias Місяць тому

    I think this is a beautiful vehicle, however, the lack of physical buttons and having to do everything through the center screen terrifies me a LOT, which is why I haven't jumped on the EV bandwagon. Now that the Scout is coming out in the Traveler and Terra and they promise to bring back more physical buttons, I feel as though that should be an option from EV manufacturers. It is not that they can't create them, they choose to not. But I personally feel more buyers would be quicker to want an EV if we still kept some "traditional" settings. I think the benefit of an EV is obviously not using gas...but aside from that, there should not be a compromise on something simple as buttons and dials. Just my two cents.

  • @meadmaker4525
    @meadmaker4525 2 місяці тому +1

    I searched your channel for the EQS SUV, but didn't see anything. There's the EQS sedan, but not the SUV. Any plans to do that one?

    • @TheTopher
      @TheTopher  2 місяці тому +1

      Just filmed the Maybach EQS 680!

  • @オルフェーヴルの夫
    @オルフェーヴルの夫 5 днів тому

    What's the curb weight? Don't left out the weakness of ev lol

  • @srt4b
    @srt4b 2 місяці тому

    wait, you have to drive it manually?

  • @13bbqman
    @13bbqman 2 місяці тому +1

    Probably my favorite looking EV. I just wish some of the EV's would come with opening sunroofs. I love having mine open in my land rover but I don't know of a single one with an opening roof

  • @arafathfathima-bs6ce
    @arafathfathima-bs6ce 2 місяці тому +2

    Awesome bro keep it up ❤💯💪

  • @daveybro
    @daveybro 2 місяці тому

    Would you own this vehicle or the r Lexus gx550 or top of the line Land Cruiser?

    • @TheTopher
      @TheTopher  2 місяці тому +3

      I was thinking about that and I’d take the Rivian. May buy one of these someday!

  • @kmcclendon91
    @kmcclendon91 2 місяці тому

    Beautiful truck, but when you opened the drivers door to get out, that handle creaking cringed me. Crazy!!

  • @Ben-jz3mt
    @Ben-jz3mt 2 місяці тому +11

    I love people who hate it simply because it’s electric. Tells you a lot about the person.

    • @ytj22
      @ytj22 2 місяці тому

      It is a VERY big part of the car's identity. So if you don't like electric, then you probably won't like this vehicle just because of that.

    • @Ben-jz3mt
      @Ben-jz3mt 2 місяці тому

      @@ytj22 I’m talking about the people. They take one look, go “eww, it’s electric” and walk away.

    • @ytj22
      @ytj22 2 місяці тому +3

      @@Ben-jz3mt right. If you aren't the type to like electric, then there wouldn't be much reason to look any further. It's kind of a major part of the vehicle.

    • @CADClicker
      @CADClicker 2 місяці тому +5

      It's okay for people to like different things. Assuming that tells you anything else about them seems like a stretch

    • @Ben-jz3mt
      @Ben-jz3mt 2 місяці тому

      @@CADClicker Hey, that’s fine. But it seems these people don’t even consider anything else about the car. It could be a nice car to have, and have good quality, but nope it’s electric I don’t want it.

  • @640101vh
    @640101vh 2 місяці тому +1

    Wow nice

  • @SRR475
    @SRR475 2 місяці тому +3

    I’m not the biggest fan of electric vehicles, but this looks pretty nice. I really don’t like the turn signals, they tried what bmw did a while ago and im thinking it’ll fail just as badly

  • @CallardAndBowser
    @CallardAndBowser 13 днів тому +1

    It needs wider seats without the flared sides on the seat and bucket seat back rests.
    This is not a race car. We want wide comfortable standard seats !

  • @poetasintierra
    @poetasintierra 2 місяці тому

    Now I feel humiliated because of my ride. Anyways, thx for the upload!!!

  • @Bubba_Nut
    @Bubba_Nut 27 днів тому

    I'm pretty sure that door panel made cheap noises when he opened the door 😂

  • @koolry22
    @koolry22 2 місяці тому +10

    That fried egg roll crunchy door is 🤮🤮🤮🤮

  • @CyberSpartan
    @CyberSpartan 2 місяці тому +1

    I love the truck but the interior door handle feels so cheap and you can hear the crackles in this video.

  • @darthenx2585
    @darthenx2585 2 місяці тому

    When you were in the back puting the seat up, it felt like when your trying to put on a lid on an over packed Tupperware.

  • @Icayn
    @Icayn 2 місяці тому

    Do you have to take the card out of your pocket to start the car?? That’s outdated …

  • @msunardi
    @msunardi 2 місяці тому

    Was wondering what the tire lifespan is on that thing? I heard EV tires wear out about twice as fast as ICE vehicles of the same class. Those tires look expensive to replace.

  • @Thirdyghostrecon
    @Thirdyghostrecon Місяць тому

    Rivian or mg

  • @mandarkumthekar8565
    @mandarkumthekar8565 2 місяці тому

    Clean no nonsense design. I dont know why people don't buy these vehicles over mediocre Tesla.

  • @NuclearVee
    @NuclearVee 2 місяці тому

    Literally every car in this price range has satellite radio, why is that a surprise?

  • @namromeo5584
    @namromeo5584 2 місяці тому

    the main infotainment screen looks like a dashboard from productivity software, lol, C'mon make it at least a bit more interesting Rivian

  • @kneri289
    @kneri289 Місяць тому

    Right

  • @Mr00Ted
    @Mr00Ted 2 місяці тому

    No AA/CP and the tesla-like extermination of buttons are unfortunate dealbreakers to me.

  • @lil_rios
    @lil_rios 2 місяці тому

    please drive an old cummins

  • @TheNikidnfs
    @TheNikidnfs 2 місяці тому

    That creaking is bad, hopefully it’s just that vehicle. Not going to sell otherwise. I sold my 18 f-150 for a 24 because it creaked so much. Unacceptable at any price point in 2024

  • @phatasswj
    @phatasswj Місяць тому

    No CarPlay or Android Auto?! I was already annoyed by the headlights and on the fence about buying one because they look like a Pixar character, but a distracting UI that doesn't make life easier at least with a MODERN mobile interface? I'm out.

  • @EricNelson-j1u
    @EricNelson-j1u 2 місяці тому +1

    Just sold my 2024 R1S, 6,600 miles and owned 10 months. Couldn't take the regularly occurring problems. Some of the problems were serious safety issues. Had the mobile service unit to my house 1/2 dozen times. Am I just a disgruntled buyer, YES, I lost $40,000 with this sale. DO NOT BUY A RIVIAN! You can buy a very reliable and defect free car for the $110,000 I spent on my MaxPack disaster!

  • @vladimirtalijan
    @vladimirtalijan 2 місяці тому

    Who cares that it's reliability is in the crapper, it's handsome on the road and that's what 99% of buyers only know about cars :)

  • @terranetti556
    @terranetti556 2 місяці тому

    The front trunk is really unnecessary in electric cars

  • @RyanPadua-23
    @RyanPadua-23 2 місяці тому

    Is there a push button to start? 😂

  • @itslucien
    @itslucien 2 місяці тому

    This is so minor but that blinker sound is not it

  • @ak2112
    @ak2112 2 місяці тому +1

    I don’t see the appeal

  • @Xlorman-nr2xe
    @Xlorman-nr2xe 2 місяці тому

    Creeeeeeeekkkkkkkk

  • @matthewh.kimm.d.9784
    @matthewh.kimm.d.9784 2 місяці тому

    I truly want Rivian to become a successful American car company, but they are heading toward bankruptcy unless they start selling more affordable cars. They are losing $30-33K per car they sell. This is not sustainable.

  • @milspecrider
    @milspecrider 2 місяці тому

    It’s electric!!!!!!!!

  • @theredsalmon612
    @theredsalmon612 2 місяці тому

    Like a 100k$ brick

  • @Mabeylater293
    @Mabeylater293 2 місяці тому +2

    1:50 those headlights are UGLY UGLY UGLY

  • @ArchPhantom2000
    @ArchPhantom2000 2 місяці тому +2

    Why do people think the design is so good? Its just a squircle shape on wheels. So lazy and uninspired and "safe". The only thing differentiating it from all the other trucks/suvs are those lights

  • @noob.168
    @noob.168 2 місяці тому +1

    Your voice sounds bland like Wendover.

  • @frankm7707
    @frankm7707 2 місяці тому

    Manufacturer demo vehicle so everything is perfect. 😂

  • @superbros1690
    @superbros1690 2 місяці тому

    100k car lmao

  • @jackfishcampbell6745
    @jackfishcampbell6745 2 місяці тому

    Cheap interior , for that price . I was wondering why Americans call gravel roads , dirt roads ?

    • @MrToastyYT
      @MrToastyYT 2 місяці тому +1

      Unfortunately, Vegan leather is all you're gonna get unless you go with a brand like Lexus, even more oriented luxury brands like Mercedes, Porsche, Acura, and Lincoln use fake leather
      Just be glad there's not many hard touch surfaces
      Also, it depends on where in the US but a lot of people call "gravel" roads Dirt roads because the roads are mostly dirt with a fairly small amount of gravel on top

    • @jackfishcampbell6745
      @jackfishcampbell6745 2 місяці тому

      @MrToastyYT Crazy , my 19 Kia Niro hybrid Touring has full leather . My biggest gripe with it is the centre console where my right leg ends up touching is not padded . But our Niro was $35.000 Canadian 5 years ago . Cars now are certainly expensive .

  • @TheSodFather09
    @TheSodFather09 2 місяці тому

    That thing is boxy and ugly

  • @CAPTCHAperson
    @CAPTCHAperson 2 місяці тому

    Its crazy how the Rivians, despite their pricetag, end up as one of the most unreliable vehicles on sale.

  • @aze1026
    @aze1026 2 місяці тому

    What the heck is this? A Chinese car?

  • @iang2395
    @iang2395 2 місяці тому +7

    2021?

    • @SRR475
      @SRR475 2 місяці тому

      Nah, I think he meant 2025