2023 Rivian R1S Review // The Tesla Bronco Defender

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Жыл бұрын

The 2023 Rivian R1S Quad-Motor AWD ($130,300 as specced in Canada, $96,250 in the US) has funky styling, innovative design, and can travel a respectable range on a single charge. And even though the range is slightly limited in this spec due to the optional all-terrain wheels, the R1S is capable of up to 517 km (321 miles) when equipped with the 21 inch road going wheels. As the SUV companion to the Rivian R1T pickup truck, Thomas and James are curious how it compares not only to its competition, but also to its equally adventurous and outgoing family member. Watch to see what they think of the new Rivian R1S! Thanks for watching. SUBSCRIBE!
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@ThrottleHouse Жыл бұрын

You may have noticed that there isn’t a sketch in front of this video. Well there IS a sketch, but KZfaq banned it… so we had to remove it before the video went out. BUT, we are going to attempt to post it to Instagram @thethrottlehouse later today. So go follow us there, and let’s see if Zuckerberg is a bit more forgiving than papa KZfaq. 😂

@yanboa Жыл бұрын

WTH KZfaq!!?

@joyalpatel6000 Жыл бұрын

Could you also provide an alternative please? For the people who don't have insta. Love ya videos btw

@fivespeed3026 Жыл бұрын

@@joyalpatel6000 I agree, I am not going to sign up for Insta just to watch a video.

@rayhan4502 Жыл бұрын

@@fivespeed3026 just.. dont sign up?

@charleschenhua Жыл бұрын

Why, did you make fun of a protected group?

@ThunderingShadow Жыл бұрын

I will never get over James hitting his head on the i8. Gets me every time

@robyoung878 Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure how long ago this video was made, but Rivian recently did an OTA update that, among other things, recalibrated the suspension. My R1T rides even better now and is more settled over poor roads. I’m sure it’s the same for the R1S. They also added a setting that automatically lowers suspension when put in park. Nice for shorter people or loading things in bed.

@brianjohns7570 Жыл бұрын

that's good to hear. i drove a T this summer and found it porpoised a lot over rougher roads. didn't feel so good.

@westril4952 Жыл бұрын

Hahaha talk about deja vu. This is the exact same shit people were saying about Teslas in 2018. Everything could be fixed with just a software update, surely.

@pan4632 Жыл бұрын

the suspension needs an OTA software update to be comfortable....welcome to 2023

@MrRandomguyTom Жыл бұрын

EV manufacturers can't make functioning car. It all feels just like beta products that we have to test for years... It's a shame

@wlt3585 Жыл бұрын

@@MrRandomguyTom It is literally a functional vehicle, one that multiple reviewers have agreed is quite great in many aspects, with the R1T even more so. What are you talking about?

@EvgeniTalks Жыл бұрын

“Tesla bronco defender” is just spot on

@21sled Жыл бұрын

Tesla bronco Jeep defender

@electrikoptik Жыл бұрын

Exactly, it has the build quality of a Tesla, the questionable durability of the Bronco and the reliability of a Defender 🤣

@EvgeniTalks Жыл бұрын

💀

@shortybb Жыл бұрын

+ wagoneer

@purwantiallan5089 Жыл бұрын

@@ryze9153 what about Land Ford F150?

@kongman27 Жыл бұрын

what no cool intro ?

@Narinjas 9 ай бұрын

Blame KZfaq for flagging it to be removed.

@VibnWavez Жыл бұрын

I still think it's amazing how well these things ended up being made, especially for such a new maker. MKB was talking about how classic supposedly tough SUV maker Hummer let him drive their new EV and were like don't do this, don't do that, don't x1000 things. Meanwhile Rivian was like here's ours... do your worst! Just try and break it!

@GamingTrivia1113 Жыл бұрын

Maybe cause the hummer is rare and of high value while the rivian is in full production

@crayfishgaming3450 10 ай бұрын

maybe u shouldnt get your information from car reviews from channels that have nothing to do with vehicles lol.

@aiv4873 Жыл бұрын

I've had my R1T before the price hike, and here's some of my takeaways. The steering wheel can be adjust faster by tapping your name in the top left. The camera quality has gotten better with one of the latest updates. The range is surprisingly consistent. Rivian rep told me I'd get 280 because of my offroad tires, but I dont get less than 300. The speakers are amazing, the speed is fantastic, the handling is amazing, and the steering is better than most sports cars. The downsides are that the maps is complete garbage, camera quality still isn't on par with others. The turning circle is garbage, and the air suspension makes weird noises.

@profkeenan Жыл бұрын

New update makes my map better. I don't know about suspension, mine is fine. Put in soft and it's like my model s.

@eGazTheFirstAustralian Жыл бұрын

God review thanks

@aiv4873 Жыл бұрын

@julian keenan Mines fine even driving at 100+, it just makes weird noises when going from lowest to low, anything else its great.

@franciscoalvarezcastrejon2914 Жыл бұрын

I was about to mention the steering wheel and mirror adjustment just by clicking the driver's name on the screen. Thanks for bringing it up

@ms-jl6dl Жыл бұрын

And "price is right"? Show us how rich you are. Did you get your "tax rebate" you poor thing? You surely deserved it somehow. Taking from poor to give to the rich is USA's favorite left-wing idea.

@jackcurtis8492 Жыл бұрын

you guys are the greatest. Recently found your youtube channel (this week) and have already watched one year of content from you (not to say you guys don't have much content, because you do, I just can't stop watching). Your love for all these cars and the intuition/analyzes you bring to the table is so intriguing. I wish you had more classic cars though. Being an American teenager, I love old classic muscle cars. But keep it up your work is great.

@mikeymo234 Жыл бұрын

To adjust the steering wheel position and side mirrors, you can access the Profile Panel at anytime by tapping in the top left Profile icon. That way is 2 steps no matter where you are in the system. The four steps you took is an alternative method.

@venom5809 Жыл бұрын

Despite not being a truck person after seeing both the R1T and R1S several times now, I came to the same conclusion, I would rather have the truck too. I really like the truck, especially in blue.

@acchaladka Жыл бұрын

Mee three. Can't wait for them to get affordable enough for me to own....in about 2045 I guess. Gah.

@RumblesBettr Жыл бұрын

Was next to a truck in my ram 1500 the r1t looked pretty tiny

@bostondan77 Жыл бұрын

The cabin and bed are small, it’s not a full size truck that’s for sure. Around town a full size truck borders on too big IMO.

@beganny Жыл бұрын

Same

@logan594 Жыл бұрын

Suv is only good looking one. Truck looks like Tacoma mixed with maverick.

@laleneagao6322 Жыл бұрын

As a R1S pre order holder I really do appreciate you guys pointing out all the flaws in the suv , most of the flaws can be fixed within time . Thanks

@brandon2755 Жыл бұрын

the “pardon me sir” and absolute care to not disturb the bee 🐝 ❤ As for the spice and sauce thing, I’m 100% with Thomas on that, my ancestors were terrified of flavor. And as a result, even bbq sauce has a bite to me. God forbid I eat buffalo anything, I’m stuck in the bathroom the entire next day.

@RaulV22 Жыл бұрын

Listen, I’m just here to say that you two are quickly becoming as entertaining as the original 3 from TG, and that is a good thing.

@AMPATL Жыл бұрын

Considering this is just two dudes and no TV production money, not too shabby at all.

@shahzebnasir4692 Жыл бұрын

@@AMPATL wouldn't say that! Yes nowhere near tv budget but they have a few more people on the team not counting editors

@purwantiallan5089 Жыл бұрын

@@AMPATL better than Carwow and Topgear 2022 shows?

@purwantiallan5089 Жыл бұрын

@@shahzebnasir4692 Rivian R1S is like a hybrid combination between Bronco and Tesla Plaid.

@damarfadlan9251 Жыл бұрын

This car more like Tesla Plaid SUV 2.5.

@ta3000 Жыл бұрын

Guys, your production quality and narration is getting better with every video. Keep crushing it. Also, holy crap about that oversteer!

@Patrick-bu5vy Жыл бұрын

Yeah, woah, a 3 tonne SUV oversteers when you're doing 70mph on a windy back road. I'm shocked!!

@Kranberry777 Жыл бұрын

In between uploads I will come back and just check that if anything was uploaded cause this channel is amazing

@petersmoore1 Жыл бұрын

I love the 6:20 switch to external shot during Thomas' test and you just see James face behind the wheel

@SuperMutant1738 Жыл бұрын

You're almost right about some people eating them in cereal for breakfast haha. Here I am watching the video while eating chilaquiles verdes made with serranos for breakfast. Great video as usual you guys are killing it.

@grandfinish2364 Жыл бұрын

It’s crazy how excited I get when you guys upload a new video!

@johngaudet6316 Жыл бұрын

Me too, my favorite is when they raced a Charger Hellcat with a Lucid. SO AWESOME!!!

@auswhofan Жыл бұрын

I took the plunge today and subscribed, love the channel, find the Canadian cold so odd as I'm in hot Australia but do love the comedy and honest reviews, please continue!

@alanngli Жыл бұрын

I paused the video and hopped over to Insta first so I get to watch the review in the order the team intended. You won’t be disappointed.

@CMCNestT Жыл бұрын

Another excellent review!

@jesuschristiscallingyou953 Жыл бұрын

If I could afford it, I'd get the truck just because it's so practical for outdoorsy activities. Imagine going to the beach or the woods with all the goodies you need ready to be unloaded. 😁

@profkeenan Жыл бұрын

The R1T is sick.

@iseiyoulaitre Жыл бұрын

Won't be practical to tow anything with. The Ford F150 Lightning for example can't tow anything big for more than 10 minutes before the battery needs charging. Complete farce.

@profkeenan Жыл бұрын

@@iseiyoulaitre Excellent detailed response. Informative and helpful

@coumadin75 Жыл бұрын

And run out of batteries juice 👌

@marcusturner5291 Жыл бұрын

Nice review keep up the good work Thomas and James

@rivianado8430 Жыл бұрын

Yes, been waiting for you to feature the R1S!

@victorvandyke9898 Жыл бұрын

As one of the very early adopters, (11/29/2018) I initially wanted the R1S. Later, after learning of the delay of the SUV, I switched to the truck. I cannot express how happy I am with my Compass Yellow R1T! Tracked it a few times and got consistent 11.4 second runs at 110 mph. Too bad they limited the top speed to 110 mph. It prevents me from doing an 11.2 second run! The limiter shuts the truck down about 200 feet from the end of the 1/4 mile.

@sneezinhatch Жыл бұрын

There is updates that raise the limiters

@e3lehmann Жыл бұрын

Compas yellow is 🔥

@ryze9153 Жыл бұрын

More like one of the very few adopters.

@carl8790 Жыл бұрын

It's the same issue on the Hummer EV. There aren't many tires that can handle that amount mass going that quickly... as yet ;)

@domenicpolsoni8370 Жыл бұрын

What does it cost to fill up. I've seen the pickup truck hit about $75 for roughly 85% charge for some KZfaqrs.

@timberwulfer Жыл бұрын

I really like the Rivian R1S, and I'm even looking forward to owning one... but I do agree that the called out flaws need to be improved and resolved. I am anxious to buy my Rivian later this year hopefully

@fpartidafpartida Жыл бұрын

I bought an R1S and had some service work done with it. They provided me an R1T loaner, so I've driven these back to back for a few days. I just returned the loaner a couple of hours ago and drove my SUV home. While I agree the truck has a slightly better steering experience, you definitely have exaggerated the difference. Especially calling the SUV "dangerous." I think what most likely happened was that the truck blew you away (as it should have) and your expectations for the SUV were set pretty high based on your experience a few months back. This has happened to me too, while launching these vehicles still brings a smile to my face, it's nothing compared to the giggles 1st timers get when they ride with me.

@wyattpodoll4930 Жыл бұрын

I saw one yesterday on the highway I was unaware that they released it so had to speed up to make sure I wasn’t seeing stuff but it’s a beautiful car.

@InvestBetter. Жыл бұрын

Chances are Rivian made the R1T to be a truck, and just changed the body for the R1S, and didn't recalibrate it for the shorter wheelbase. So they dialed in the R1T, and mailed in the R1S. Saved a hundred million dollars.

@mattman953 Жыл бұрын

I love the look of this and the truck twin

@douglasvieira1990dv Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this content

@suzakukururugi6613 Жыл бұрын

Very useful info, thanks for sharing

@21sled Жыл бұрын

Excited that Rivian caught on so quick…I’ve seen so many of them on the road, not one of these yet…yet

@NSUScooter Жыл бұрын

They caught on so quick 1- because Tesla dropped the ball with their pickup truck. That’s what people were waiting for and 2- Ford and Chevy took forever to build their electric truck. With that being said, I’m starting to think that Fiat/Chrysler/Mopar (Dodge) should buy Rivian. I think the R1T would be an incredible platform for an Electric Dodge Ram and the R1S as a great platform for the Durango or Jeep Grand Cherokee.

@21sled Жыл бұрын

@@NSUScooter I agree, and could definitely see that happening

@megaandr2303 Жыл бұрын

Hey guys, when was this filmed? Rivian very recently released an OTA that drastically changes suspension settings and actually makes Sport mode bearable and not as bouncy as before, just stiff.

@425681 Жыл бұрын

Yes I’d love to hear that the ride quality issues have been improved. From various Rivian forums I believe that it has

@profkeenan Жыл бұрын

@@425681 My R1T allows me to select soft suspension. It is so F%^&ing smooth.

@rforegger Жыл бұрын

The OTA sorted this out. I have an R1S and it is killer. I do agree that the noise on highway is significant. The car is a beast.

@425681 Жыл бұрын

@@rforegger thanks for sharing that the OTA works!

@purwantiallan5089 Жыл бұрын

@@rforegger Rob Foregger, this Rivian R1S imo is a 10/10 for sure.

@Curryolla Жыл бұрын

I own a 2022 Tesla Model S Long Range and a 1999 Land Cruiser 100-Series. I drove a Rivian R1T and it felt like an electric Land Cruiser. Absolulty amazing!

@willratcliff6111 Жыл бұрын

I was lucky enough to be around one of these. Didn't get to be driven, but it has one heck of a road presence. Love the vid!

@AbhishekSingh-qp5xk Жыл бұрын

There’s a 2 button way to adjust steering wheel. Click on your profile name in the top bar, then click steering adjust and you can do it quickly :)

@krane15 Жыл бұрын

We all know EVs are fast (for the most part). So as a request for 2023, can you also tell us how well they can stop?

@profkeenan Жыл бұрын

My calipers could stop a B2 Bomber. They are insane stoppers.

@BobbyBimmer Жыл бұрын

Well enough that the government is now worried about crashes with heavier EV’s 😂

@JulianKeenan Жыл бұрын

@@BobbyBimmer It's an issue. Fast and heavy is, uhm, something to do with that force equation. It's great for me, bad for everyone else in an ICE.

@TheBowerbird Жыл бұрын

The R1T stops from 70 mph in 177 feet on all terrains, shorter on other tires. It has excellent brakes.

@lbgstzockt8493 2 ай бұрын

@@JulianKeenan Lets be real here, there are plenty of dangerously heavy and fast ICE trucks out there, especially the RAMs and F150s of the world are a menace to anybody not also in one.

@NXT_LVL Жыл бұрын

Awesome video as always. Love the title.. laughed quite more than I should have, but you forgot Wagoneer lol

@jaxsenstroud Жыл бұрын

Every time I watch a Rivian review (R1S & R1T) I’m blown away how good these vehicles seem to be. Only fault I can find is that the range seems to be a tad bit low on the lower end models, but the price remains high.

@philenns6797 Жыл бұрын

Charging stations a problem?

@smackledorfmcsween Жыл бұрын

It can’t tow long distances. Let’s face it, people buying these vehicles aren’t buying them because they are trying to help their environment. They’re buying them to say I don’t pay a ridiculous amount in gas prices right now. Once they make the switch it’ll go right back to the normal. Electricity is going to cost as much as gasoline because reasons. People also don’t mention the fact that these big electric vehicles have GVWRs that are equivalent to ambulances and medium duty flatbed trucks. They’re as dangerous, at the speed limit, as ICE vehicles are going 25 over the speed limit. Making an rc car to scale isn’t impressive.

@TheDareD3vil Жыл бұрын

@@smackledorfmcsweencalling EVs RC cars just made it clear that everything you said is nonsense.

@Hobbies4Hire Жыл бұрын

Great job on the video to all involved! Thanks for making it. I wonder if because this thing is so fast it triggers something in your brain to compare it against sports cars that have a more planted ride. Does it feel more unstable than a Jeep Wrangler does on the highway? What about comparing it directly to a spec'd out Rubicon and a new 4Runner TRD Pro? Include an off-road comparison and it would be on my list of favorite videos ever. I've seen the R1T do things off-road that blew my mind, so I am very excited about what electric vehicles could do for the off-road enthusiasts around the world.

@marclangman4836 Жыл бұрын

A 7000lbs car that will do 0-60 is 3 secs needs to handle very well or it will catch a lot of people out. With that amount of velocity, a sports car comparison is warranted.

@ColePerrine Жыл бұрын

This is the earliest I’ve ever been to a TH upload, it’s thrilling

@vinestreet4031 Жыл бұрын

Love the honest review.

@saurabhjambotkar3337 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job guys! The steering adjustment is actually easily accessible if you touch your profile picture on the top left. 😉

@alanngli Жыл бұрын

I was thinking that might be the case, given Tesla has similar shortcuts.

@Adam_SRT..717 Жыл бұрын

I love the look of this truck

@budja1501 Жыл бұрын

saw one the other day, painted in that lovely olive green. looks nice!

@MagnumGaming1 Жыл бұрын

That feather on the headrest is the real star of this video... 😂✌🏽

@hertzer2000 Жыл бұрын

RIVIAN: Because you may need a flashlight.

@burnoutbasketball Жыл бұрын

I know, without even watching, that this will be a stellar review. Keep it up folks!

@TheNightingle Жыл бұрын

That music .... 🎶 🎵 👌 Great job

@DownshiftPass Жыл бұрын

Just watched the intro on Instagram. You guys are BRILLIANT!!! Hahahahaha!!!

@LtNduati Жыл бұрын

I love how Thomas' voiceover at 6:22 clearly shows James is driving the shot. Who knew the best way to make Top Gear USA actually work, and be exceedingly close to peak Jeremy/James/Richard era Top Gear UK, was to use a brit in canada and an actually canadian duo. Love your content!

@DFWsCars Жыл бұрын

And when they added Chris Harris in a few videos. That was the top gear we need right there

@CashCowSlay Жыл бұрын

I'm very surprised that nobody mentioned what happened on the display screen in the car. If you go to 11:07 and adjust your playback speed to 0.25, you will see that the screen glitches and shows the pickup truck model first before switching to the SUV model at about 11:08 lmaoo.

@icyfoi Жыл бұрын

Yes! I've been waiting for this one

@hawkshadowoseanacy5171 Жыл бұрын

Wow, i just learned a new word. Thanks James.

@gregdeschodt9346 Жыл бұрын

Struggling to reconcile "it's dangerous and oversteers too easily" with "we like it".. (loved James' face discovering a Jarrito in the trunk - it's all in the comedic details)

@johngaudet6316 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like it doesn't have ESC. Electronic stability control.

@DFWsCars Жыл бұрын

In sport- it prob allows some slide. Apparently they updated the suspension & steering since this video too

@Slizzo82 Жыл бұрын

Anyone notice at 11:09 when they switched the screen to the camping one an R1T flashed up on the screen before almost instantly going back to an R1S? I think they need a little more software development time on this thing.

@goedendag5335 Жыл бұрын

Aahhhh, someone else noticed :)

@MRG4B Жыл бұрын

11:08 😉, absolutely unacceptable, especially at this price range.

@HowDareYouu Жыл бұрын

ha, yeah

@vofking Жыл бұрын

That's a bug 😁 Hopefully Rivian can fix it

@purwantiallan5089 Жыл бұрын

@@vofking nope. Scirocco V6 can.

@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219 Жыл бұрын

My dream Rivian EV SUV!! Terrific job bro. Also I already subbed to your channel bro.

@WalkingLegacy Жыл бұрын

Great review. I am cancelling my Rivian T preorder soon and one reason is the adamant direction of not having Carplay or Android Auto and the other being the massive price increase and delay on max range version. Really wish Rivian the best, because I really like their product outside my complaints.

@windowman9665 Жыл бұрын

You guys are the best in the industry at what you do. Production, quality, comedy, boyish good looks lol. Great job from a fellow Canadian. Moms British. Dads Italian. First generation Canadian 🇨🇦

@outpatient83 Жыл бұрын

Bloody hell! PLEASE do Hot Ones! Thomas can tap out if he wants…Please!

@dermedicus6271 10 ай бұрын

I have had one for a few months and saw this review prior to collecting mine which had been on order for about a year and a half. it is bumpy and twictchy .....but over a couple of thousands of miles, it has become considerably smoother. Igues the suspension has to be broken it to some degree. I use the low setting in height and all purpose drive with low regen and it drives really well. In sport, it remains fairly bumpy on uneven pavement. Still a great drive/ride

@ashrafc7794 Жыл бұрын

I live in Toronto Ontario Canada. Ordered one many moons ago. Maybe I’ll get mine this year. Thanks for the review. Miss the skit

@TruthFLA Жыл бұрын

As an owner of rivian stock, I'm dying for this thing to be a success.

@DavidBrown-bs7gg Жыл бұрын

Same.. its been a bumpy ride !

@leokal457 Жыл бұрын

From what i heard the problem isnt how good the car is and more how many they can ship

@NSUScooter Жыл бұрын

Same here! My average is just under $19. Hopefully it gets large enough and then does a 4 for 1 split 😁

@purwantiallan5089 Жыл бұрын

@TwinTurbo Ray or even wallrides often.

@purwantiallan5089 Жыл бұрын

@@DavidBrown-bs7gg as bumpy as Vector M12.

@CruiseControl1 Жыл бұрын

I'm starting a petition to watch Thomas eat spicy things!

@EricMewhort Жыл бұрын

The sketch is definitely worth the trip over to instagram.

@Zertyup Жыл бұрын

Dude that jazzy music is hhmmmm !!! Love it !!

@Gambitt1970 Жыл бұрын

So I wonder how long the tires last on these things?

@Viddough Жыл бұрын

I would get this over the truck version ,Rivian are starting to be the solid ev car maker not fancy ,just always consistent

@bwofficial1776 Жыл бұрын

We'll have to see how they hold up after years of use. They might only last to the end of the warranty period before absolutely falling apart. Rivian the company is also relatively new. They have money coming in from Amazon but they're still essentially a startup. If they burn through their reserves and go out of business in a few years then who's going to service their cars?

@fpartidafpartida Жыл бұрын

@@bwofficial1776 The warranty period is 175,000 miles. 🤯

@mt2nv1 Жыл бұрын

@@bwofficial1776 EV battery warranties are ridiculously good. Never find an engine with a 120,000 mile + warranty

@DADRacingYT Жыл бұрын

So glad I ordered before the price hike. Can’t wait!

@florinvid Жыл бұрын

The intro video on insta is hilarious 🤣 Your creativity doesn't rest.

@JustAnotherHo Жыл бұрын

I love the title.

@alalal123421 Жыл бұрын

same lol

@rogersmj Жыл бұрын

I generally love you guys’ videos but I think you missed the mark a little on this one. You talked a lot about the driving dynamics, and spent a lot of time talking about the parts of the interior that are the same, but you barely talked at all about the practicality/rear half, which is really the deciding factor for 98% of people between this and the truck. How big is the third row? Does everything fold flat? Do they have any other cool new outdoorsy features in the back?

@areyouarobotz Жыл бұрын

The concrete freeway reference for California is spot on, I've done so many searches to figure out which car will be the best SUV to handle that rhythmic uncomfortable bouncing, but it looks like it's a common problem for everyone.

@6172crew1 Жыл бұрын

Someone in my neighborhood has the truck. I’m just not ready for a E vehicle yet but thanks for keeping us updated on where things are headed. I’m hoping a 911T is around when I can afford one.

@profkeenan Жыл бұрын

@@pin_throttlehouse if you want a 911E but a performance 3. It is sick and handles like a 911 (0-60 in 3sec)

@mjleg1 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love my R1T to live with daily. Totally agree on the R1T being more of a game changer. I actually prefer the look of the SUV and it would serve my purpose better, but there's something about the truck that drew me in.

@profkeenan Жыл бұрын

LOVE my R1T. Traded in my S and I am SO EXCITED. Love it. These guys give a really weird review.

@ms-jl6dl Жыл бұрын

"Game changer"??? "Walls are closing in"? "The end is near"? "Russia collusion "? Electric cars exist since 1920's. They were "game changer" obviously. No 80,000 $ personal transport vehicle can ever be "a game changer". N E V E R.

@bp51082 Жыл бұрын

Me too. Assuming a good financial year an R1T will be my next car. I've always wanted a truck, and used to drive a company Tacoma TRD in my younger years. They've just simply never been fast enough. That problem is roundly solved I would say

@vasekvi Жыл бұрын

I would like to think that the back story of the Mandarin Jarritos is that someone stuck it here and Thomas had no idea and the expression on his face when he opened the hatch was genuine.

@WatanabeNoTsuna. Жыл бұрын

Probably a callback to the banned sketch.

@purwantiallan5089 Жыл бұрын

@@WatanabeNoTsuna. JoJo, the Rivian R1S looks like a hybrid combination of Tesla and Ford Expedition.

@WatanabeNoTsuna. Жыл бұрын

@@purwantiallan5089 Uhhhh... Thanks for the information, I guess? 🤔 🤷🏻‍♂️

@paolo4002 Жыл бұрын

Wow! All that AND 2 free Dyson fans in the front !! lol Great review as always guys.

@tewbears Жыл бұрын

Quickly becoming one of my favorite youtube channels.

@TheCloser1 Жыл бұрын

Y’all need to do a driving test where you drive through New Jersey and hunt charging stations at private residences.

@profkeenan Жыл бұрын

Dial in max charging and that won't happen! PS- I live in NJ and own an r1t

@TheCloser1 Жыл бұрын

@@profkeenan I’m sorry to hear that lol. At least the r1T off road capabilities come in use navigating some of the worse roads in the country. #govtpriorities

@TheCloser1 Жыл бұрын

@@profkeenan I watched a real world review where they drove through New Jersey. All it took was one charging point en route out of order to create chaos for the reviewer.

@JulianKeenan Жыл бұрын

@@TheCloser1 Gotta be tough to live in NJ, most people are too soft.

@TheCloser1 Жыл бұрын

@@JulianKeenan call it what you want, I’ll stick to my country living where I can shoot my guns off my back porch whenever I want.

@icculus Жыл бұрын

All these insanely fast and heavy EV trucks like the R1T and Hummer barreling down highways and through local roads is a scary though. Not to mention other behemoths like the G and Sclade V. The goal of EVs used to be light efficiency. Now it’s who can go the fastest with the largest and heaviest battery pack.

@msdos32 Жыл бұрын

I think this stems from the cool-EV image chasing that Tesla started and is a swing in the totally opposite direction of “dorky vehicle” that EVs used to have. I’m still waiting on someone to make “an car” EV that isn’t obsessed with its EV-ness, and hopefully the Equinox EV does that

@carl8790 Жыл бұрын

@@msdos32 imo the f150 lighting seems to do away the 'EV-ness' since it's literally an F150 body with a few changes in the interior. It's that boring lol. Would love to own one, but the range of it is abysmal for my use.

@RandomCommenter-qu2oc 9 ай бұрын

@@msdos32teslas and their owners are dorky idk what you mean

@msdos32 9 ай бұрын

@@RandomCommenter-qu2oc Before Tesla modern EV's were usually weird little commuter cars that were sluggish and played too far into the "eco friendly" aesthetic. Tesla made normal looking EVs that are very quick and can keep up with or outrun sportscars at the stop light. They are minimalist in design, but they're not like early Nissan Leafs or many hybrids that tried to chase an eco-friendly futuristic appearance with silver and blue interior plastics and little leaf symbols plastered everywhere. I definitely believe that the Tesla fanbase is often incredibly annoying, but credit due where credit's due, Tesla did bring fast EVs with practical ranges to mass production.

@RandomCommenter-qu2oc 9 ай бұрын

@@msdos32 nah there still dorky as shit

@Jim-xz1ew Жыл бұрын

I was at a small ranch. We were caught during some very heavy rain. Several inches of rain. I had to drive out of there with my Tesla. I was shocked how well it handles the mud. I never once got stuck. I have had my Range Rover there before in mud and it didn't do as good is my EV. I would love to try the Rivian in those conditions.

@ffsolutions9442 Жыл бұрын

LMAO I saw the intro on Instagram, you guys are SAVAGES! 🤣🤣🤣

@Apoplectic_Spock Жыл бұрын

James' blood-sugar was definitely low for the filming of this episode! 😆

@shenron9988 Жыл бұрын

So the SUV is unbalanced or they used the tuning for the R1T for the R1S that didn't take into account for the shorter wheel base and difference in the rear design of it and additional stuff to make it an SUV

@aleksandar0595 Жыл бұрын

i love the title great video

@docholiday6500 Жыл бұрын

The comparisons at the end were probably the most helpful. I think your show could do with a scoring system at some point. Perhaps not on this channel. But especially as this market gets more saturated. I do wonder if the problems you all mentioned were also present in the truck. It's just that at this point you have dialed into some the issues with more time in both this and it's competitors. It will be interesting if you all do more reviews with ether Rivian in the future.

@dougcargill6730 Жыл бұрын

No scores! We don’t need another Doug DeMuro.

@mustafayasindirek5962 Жыл бұрын

The thing is, when you explaining some unpractical features that R1S provides, while sitting one of best designed, cool and comfy looking interior with some cool smart tech, I feel like the R1S makes you love itself anyway.

@moloono1 Жыл бұрын

The black & white cutbacks to the RT1 remind me of the bad portions of those late-night infomercial commercials 😂

@Kevin-Schmevin Жыл бұрын

Best review of this truck by far

@nitesh-maharaj Жыл бұрын

Even though the R1T maybe a better vehicle, I think some of the context of this vehicle was lost in the comparison. Obviously driving dynamics was not one of those things and hopefully it can be fixed up with software and it's not baked into a flawed chassis. You'd buy the R1S to move people and luggage. With the 3rd row, how much trunk space do you have? Do the seats fold flat? These are some of the questions that weren't answered.

@mcnillerandsons7906 Жыл бұрын

Seats fold flat and truck space is documented. Go search it.

@nitesh-maharaj Жыл бұрын

@@mcnillerandsons7906 Oh really, since it's all documented, maybe I shouldn't watch any reviews. FFS I'm giving constructive feedback on the video, thank you very much.

@pkt1213 Жыл бұрын

It looks like an electric Wagoneer. I am not in the 100k electric car market, but if you are looking at a Tesla (no truck yet) or Lucid, this seems like a value.

@johngaudet6316 Жыл бұрын

Wagoneer 12- 13 mpg. 🤣🤣🤣

@MigHeru333 8 ай бұрын

great content as always.....2 suggestions for videos.....i think you guys should do the "most expensive Yukon Denali vs the most cheapest Denali" and i just saw a video for a Hyundai Grandeur i think you should do.

@OVER5TEER Жыл бұрын

11:08 - I love how the screen briefly accidently shows the R1T...

@jet_black Жыл бұрын

Does anyone know if it's any easier to steal an electric as opposed to a traditional combustion engine? I like this one!🤣

@megaandr2303 Жыл бұрын

About the same but all these cars are 'connected' and you can control it from anywhere with your phone, as well as see its location.

@Bigern2998 Жыл бұрын

I believe there will be a rude awakening this year when there are way more $80,000+ vehicles available than there are people who can afford them.

@danyb97 Жыл бұрын

it looks nice and Rivian are killing it lately

@Joragu Жыл бұрын

@throttle house you can adjust the steering wheel and the mirrors with 1 button press. just press the name on the top left area and you can do it in any screen.