“Be careful, if you rub your wood too hard…” 😂 awesome review Joe!!!

I have the R1S launch edition. It is by far the best vehicle I have ever owned and I've had Lexus GS, Cadillac Escalade, Acura RDX. This vehicle is so thought out and I have no regrets. It's way faster than any sports car, can fit as many people as an escalade, can off road like a jeep and way more reliable than range rover and more luxurious than a German luxury sedan. The craziest part is its still cheaper than a Ford Expedition 😂

This IMO is one of the best proportioned, most thought out vehicles on the market. Not too big, or small, loads of power and torque, decent range, it’s AWD, and amazing towing capacity. It’s comfortably luxurious, but not over the top. Price is still pretty expensive, but compared to everything else, well, everything’s expensive right now. Im thinking this the total package if your in the SUV market.

Rear floor lifts up to the lip to make the floor flat. Also you missed the accessories in the rear near the 2 buttons. They're slider doors that gives access to compressor and plugs

This Rivian R1S is awesome and can blast off like crazy! Thanks for bringing us the review and on throttle action Joe and Steven thank you for your hard work behind the camera!👍👍

Great video as usual. I’ve spent an hour looking at it with no distraction and you showed things I missed.

Another fantastic review Joe. Love your systemic format coupled with some awesome editing. You definitely have one of, if not "the" best auto review channel on KZfaq. Congrats bud, you've earned it man! I agree with you 100% regarding the 2 "HUGE" zonks on the Rivian R1S. It is truly hard to believe that the massive two section glass roof does NOT have a sliding shade. It's almost laughable that somehow, this ridiculous flaw passed the test during the designing stage. The other zonk is those stupid manual folding rear seats - yeah, in a $82,000 vehicle - gimme a frickin' break Rivian! And so like everyone else, I'm still waiting for a "real world" review on an actual production-line Cybertruck, not the prototype. It'll most likely set a baseline that everything else will be measured against. Keep up the great work Joe. I love your channel man!

Made my day @14:30 😂. Thank you!

The internal air compressor in the rear storage area is a nice touch, too. It's purpose built, and gives a different flavor compared to the typical tesla bubbles.

IF I were to buy an electric vehicle, this would be the one

Nice video keep up the good work Joe

KARATE KID!!!! One of my all time favs! We have a Ford Mach E, LOVE this Rivian...we have their Amazon vans zipping around our neighborhood too! Awesome video, as always!

I actually like the design. Very unique and doesn't look like any other SUV or truck on the road. I don't mind the flat black since its an Adventure edition. The rear looks like the Jeep Wagoneer. I liked that Defender in the background with that unique paint job on the side. That is really sweet. No head up display is a major zonk.

Nice video. But just quick mention.. your battery range info is incorrect for the quad motor. The quad motor does not take the max pack, only the dual motor. This quad motor range is in the 280s because of the wheel/tire package.This is the long range battery (midsize). If you want more range on this, you'll need to get different tire package. But for the dual motor, yes there are 3 range differences on battery alone. then tire/wheel package will adjust those also.

One word that describes the R1S is exclusively capable. On the track, off roading, daily driving and formal parties. It's everything you can do in one SUV.

Much love for Rivian. Great looking vehicles with amazing technology and great brand.

Truly an amazing vehicle. So much better than a Tesla with actual buttons and controls.

When you sit in the back seat, are the front seats all the way back? I'm 6'1 with long legs and always ride with the front seat back all the way and want to find a vehicle for my back passengers to have plenty of space

I want this!! i hope the company does well. i’ve had my eye on this for like 2 years

im confusd, you cant option a rivian r1s quad motor with the small battery pack, unless I'm misinformed.

That is good cargo room with the seats down and a nice storage area in the back.👍

Regarding the 3rd row seats, most owners will probably rarely ever use it and just keep it in the down position anyway, so the manufacturer having it manual rather than increasing costs to make it automatic is probably a good idea.

This is a nice review I love it.👍👍👍

Great video just now seeing this. I had pre-ordered this but over time was taking to long and the price increased to $82K. Prior was around high $70's but there was some things they had to increase that finally my lovely wife said with a son going to college nope. Instead got me a 2022 Jeep Gladiator which I love. This is a very sweet SUV.

I love the random size comparisons 😂

My dad owns a mid size suv so I always wanted one for myself will keep this one on my radar and it’s less than $100k

Another great video.

Joe keep up the good work real true and I love the video real true 👍

That's only BEV I would buy if I was in the market for one. Love the black on black with a touch of yellow.

Love everything about the Rivian a lot of Volvo type styling cues! 👌🏼

That thang cleannnnn I like that

"If the Twinkie doesn't fit it's not legit" Spot on

Just got mine delivered 2 weeks ago, Mine cost me 78,000 , ordered 2 years ago. I am too happy with it, there is no way I am getting anything near as good for under 80k on 2023/2024/2025 etc. It does everything with excellence, customer service is awesome, and yes that 0-60 gets old, but boy merging into the highways never felt so good

You were talking about the beach fight between Daniel San and Jhonny in Karate Kid! Love that movie.

That close up around 3:17 on the front , makes it look like a rear.

Only in US this is a mid-size suv :-) It is gigantic 🙂

That is a nice 3rd row. Did not know they had a SUV but I do now.👍

That Rivian that thing got up and flew like the wind when you hit the gas 👍

Man that’s Quick !

Great Review Raiti Rides!, look into. Aptera , Fisker , DeLorean , Alpha Aims, VinFast , Pininfarina Battista , Aspark Owl. found a nice list of EV cars for you Raiti`s Rides 🍻 😎

I traded in my land Rover Defender for the Rivian R1S. Rivian is a ton more fun. Defender was great. Built like a tank but cost $130 to go around 300+ miles here in CA. For the same about off money, the Rivian can go over 1500 miles. Massive cost savings

Those seats are badass

Absolutely love the R1S

Great SUV!! Fantastic for a first try by Rivian. Thanks for bringing it to us.

Nice overview! Solid SUV. Btw, Tesla hasn’t made a vehicle with a portrait display in a few years now.

What a great vehicle! The headlights gives it Little Orphan Annie eyes!

Looks nice

Rivian is the real deal. Love it.

Now my first Rivian R1S EV SUV I can afford.

Where are the cup holders for driver & passenger?

I just saw one of these today! it's YUGE!

Can you give us an action shot of some of these newer column shifters? Would nice to know they're actually going back to classic column shifter or if these new column shifters are just a 'flick'.

My neighbour has the pickup truck version and it’s actually pretty nice

I buy Rivian R1S Adventure EV SUV one day.

UGHHHHH.... Literally the exact color I want. I want one soooo bad lol. Either that, the Escalade IQ, an electrified Genesis GV80 (if they ever release one), an electrified Infiniti Monogram (if they ever release one), an electrified Range Rover (if they ever release one), a Lucid SUV (if they ever release one), or of the new Fisker Oceans w/ the solar roof lol.

Great review video, as usual. I have one on order, along the R1T truck version, as it will arrive earlier, while the R1S delivery is set for 2024. I like how they asked for a refundable 1 k deposit, when ordering, so only serious buyers with get in line.

I’m really considering this SUV. I really like that Electric Escalade that’s coming out in a year, but that may be too big as a daily for the wife. This just checks off all the boxes. The third row is a nice to have for when family comes to town, but we will mostly use it as a 5 seater. I will check out the Hummer and compare.

that thing is dang beautiful

Hello sir. Good to see you again 🙂👍

Awesome truck! If I was in the market for luxury or EV SUV I would pick this over a Range Rover or those Defenders behind you. Great video Joe!

Love how it has four wheels and even a rivian badge on the steering wheel I just can’t believe it has electric assist seats.

it's actually nice! 😊

If they have lower term compete with Model Y and its price, sales will take off!

Perfect in every way ❤

But will they last and can Rivian maintain profitability?

Nice ride

thanks for the review.. we love our R1s.. not perfect.. but very good for $75k

Oh I gotta see this.

I see Rivian everywhere i go in a small town Oregon

I need my Rivian serviced-ASAP-oh the nearest service center is Richmond VA-350 miles away- You pay the towing if the vehicle needs towing to the Rivian center also.Warrenty work. Unacceptable for a $80000 vehicle most people won't buy or afford.

Why didn’t you cover the tech inside in more depth? Are the seats cooling or heated how about the back info-tament kinda dropped the ball on this one Brother.

$20k less and it would be Limousine King. Don't need the mega power. Extended battery is the one I'd get for my rig. The bizarre headlights are perfect Limo identifiers from afar, for curbside or airport transfers. In big dollar Limo Markets, it might be a total winner.👍

Excellent SUV just wish I could afford it 😮

This makes me curious of a Fisker or Vinfast review coming from Raiti soon 🤔

That one does have the large battery since that's the only option currently. Also, you cannot get a truck with three motors. And Tesla hasn't made portrait screens for years now.

Sounding like Johnny Cochran with the rhymes 😂😂

That front pouch is a perfect place for the twinkies 😀

Great SUV

Refusal to support CarPlay is a dealbreaker for me. I also agree that the lack of an HUD is a miss on an expensive “luxury” vehicle. Otherwise, it’s really nice.

I think the R1s is great - I just wish the frunk was shaped more like the Ford Lightning's frunk

Joe is the type of guy to use the Rivian speaker at a Karate Kid beach party 🤙🏼

It's a really nice car and I want it. It would be great if the company releases it in the form of a Rivian SUV in many countries, including Korea, when the company's finances are good.

I see Rivians all the time where I am in the mid Atlantic region, but I think I've only seen one Hummer since they where introduced. I see far more Rivians than F150 Lightnings for that matter. Seems like a success to me.

The rear seats like you said should have been powered up and down.

All grip and no slip.

I’m just imagining if a time where you only see electric vehicles, the moment you and others move forward when a traffic light turns green, you may here a slight sound of spaceship instead of engine 😂

This thing is beautiful if i had the miney is definitely buy

Awesome you can put a box of Twinkes in that compartment.😋👍

black color looks nice

Im seeing more Rivians around in town I like them

I'll get my Mazda CX 90. But great review as always Joe. Thanks Steven for the superb camera work.

I like it. Priced well in my opinion

Plenty of room for Mr. Miagi's Wax in that Frunk. 🤣

I couldnt click this video fast enough! Lol

I want one 🙂

I’d love this thing! Too bad I don’t have 93K laying around. 😢

Cargo lid in the rear moves up a bit to make rear flush

How is the space compared to a new Tahoe?

Hey Joe, it’s never gets old blowing ICE cars off the line.

Those buttons need to be for the rear seats and not the second row seats up and down. 👍