I have the same experience with the locking and unlocking. Sometimes - Ill get out of the truck to get my kid out of his car seat - and the truck will LOCK my kid in the truck as I'm walking around to the rear passenger door to let him out. Kinda annoying tbh.

I really like this approach to the new channel, the main reason I watch the podcast is cuz it's interesting to hear what Marques has to say outside of a totally produced and scripted video, this takes that even farther with the smartphone filming and I'm here for it :D

I really appreciate how clearly and professionally you speak, and the pace of your speach - too many youtubers, and even news casters, swallow consonants, smash words together, rush through it, act like they're talking to an idiot and just want it to be over. You truly come off crisp, polished, and like you actually care about what you produce. nicely done.

As a UX'er, your attention to detail and the way you express concerns/suggestions is so satisfying. Some of those suggestions are no brainers and honestly seems a bit silly they didn't catch them before. But for a V1 it seems incredible overall. Thanks for the review!

I like the smartphone idea, although I would think an external mic (there's a lot of them for the iPhone) would improve the video a lot since the windnoise and shifts in audio channel is quite distracting for headphone users

For iPhone users who are primarily capturing speech or talking to camera, go to Settings > Camera > disable the option "Record Stereo Sound" This is a big quality of life improvement for your audience. Stereo sound should really only be used if the intention is to record an ambient space. With speech, recording in mono keeps the listener's attention focused on the content, not the delivery (i.e. distracting changes in the stereo field caused by a change in the camera's position relative to the subject).

I'm also impressed with the interior quality and fit & finish, wow. The few items you mentioned can definitely be fixed with software updates like Tesla has done over the several years they've been building vehicles. Just goes to show how hard it is to build a brand new vehicle from scratch not to mention the machines that build the truck, supply chains, crazy amount of integrated software, regulations and obviously covid wrench that's been thrown into everything the last couple of years. Good on Rivian for persevering and delivering in such a difficult time. I may consider a Rivian or Lightning in the next couple of years but currently enjoying my F150 Powerboost hybrid .

Despite its shortcomings this seems like a super solid first attempt. The R2T and certainly the R3T will work out the kinks and be a beast of a truck

I think you might benefit from a dedicated microphone, or at least a wind muff, attached to your phone. Love the idea of using a phone to do a channel! Best wishes!

What I love most about this new channel is how inspiring it will be for new creators. It is nice to see a more imperfect MKBHD 🤩

I saw a blue Rivian drive by the other day. I was so surprised because I’ve never seen one in person. The front end is instantly recognizable and honestly just makes these trucks look really good.

0:00 Intro 1:18 Arrival of Rivian & Cybertruck 2:24 Aesthetics 3:32 Tailgate 4:03 Navigation Loading 5:39 Cameras 6:58 Sport Mode Performance 7:48 Interior 8:49 Air Conditioning 9:22 Wireless Charging 10:00 Exterior Air Conditioning 10:30 Locking & App Features 12:24 Truck Bed Cover 13:37 Outro Big fan Marques! Enjoy the timestamps yall!

The Rivian R1T is the perfect car to start this channel. We must keep this channel successful. Keep it up Marques!

I love how you're stepping away from your expensive studio cameras using a smartphone camera, this demonstrates just how far smartphone cameras have come!

I love the vlog-style feel of this video. I didn't know tech videos could still be interesting being shot like that. Also the informal scuffed commentary and the studio crews shenanigans makes it pretty wholesome ngl. Man knows what he's doing and he's fuckin dope at it.

Touch screens are cool, but I will never buy a car without physical volume/fan and temp knobs.

It's impressive how rivian is actually delivering these trucks, I've already seen like 5 on the road. I thought it would stay a concept when I saw it at a car cenvention back in like 2018

Hey Marques, I love the idea to film this whole channel on smartphones. One thing I might suggest (as a professional audio engineer and hobbyist video editor) is to turn off stereo audio recording when you’re talking, A voice being recorded by stereo microphones sounds really unnatural in a video and can make it more difficult for hard-of-hearing people to make out what you're saying. I believe there’s a setting in iOS to record audio in mono with videos. Just a little suggestion to think about for the future! Thanks for the great content!

Been following you on electronics for years and have never found anyone that comes close to your reviews. Absolutely love you honesty. Not once have I ever seen you upset or dramatic in any manner. Always a gentlemen, honest, professional and spot on in my opinion. OK, there is a definite huge demand for trucks and the Rivian is the electric truck benchmark in my opinion. Fortunately I don't need or want any truck.

Seems like they had some great designers and engineers on this truck. Very impressed.

I'm genuinely super impressed with how well the first gen Rivians are being received. I'm super excited to see what they do next. Fingers crossed for a small car :)

Love the idea of starting a new channel using your smartphone! Can't wait to see you slowly upgrade to slightly better gear as more videos come out. Imagine MKBHD with a $10 lavaliere mic clipped to his shirt 😂

I have been in the auto industry for over 25 years, and I enjoy your take on things. I subscribed, and am looking forward to future content.

Same experience with my phone sliding around on the wireless charger in my supra, I found that adding one of those airtag stickers you see for pretty cheap on amazon has worked wonders. Of course not so much if you're an android user unless you add one to your case or phone, but for iphone users, it's a godsend. Before my phone would shift very far off the charger with moderate acceleration, now it's glued to it.

Not a huge car guy, but love tech and this was super interesting and informative. Thanks 👍 😁

I have nearly 5000 miles on my R1T and I think you covered all the points I noticed also. The monthly software updates are awesome; the newest features in the recent release make it even better for camping and daily driving. I love that it gets better all the time!

I have faith in Rivian to keep improving because I've been impressed with what they have done as a startup, but also because they are making changes.

As many of the small gripes you had, they're all really good things to nitpick. All things that Rivian can fix with software updates for sure. As for things like the tonneau cover, I chalk that up to this is generation one of the truck and along with things like the rear camera placement, things that can definitely improve on in the second generation of the truck and any other vehicle they eventually come out with. I've seen one in person at my work so far and I think the looks are fantastic. Don't think I'd have one currently even if I could afford it, but maybe in the future when they get into the swing of things with the little issues you noticed, then I can look into purchasing something of this caliber. Thanks for the video!

I've owned my Rivian R1T for just over a week and concur with a lot of Marques says here. On the tonneau cover, several people has reported that lubricating the tracks and between the slats, with WD-40 "Dry Lube" is a good way to prevent it from breaking. I've done that and thus far had no issues. The operation of the cover is also much quieter. Another thing I've noticed is that the range is better than what Rivian has reported. I've got the All Terrain tires, but in Conserve mode and the lowest height setting, I'm getting ~2.47kWh, which translates to over 333 miles of range. There are others that have reported 360miles on the 21" all season tires.

I really like the rawness of this video. Especially with the truck locking multiple times. On the main channel that would have been cut, especially him struggling to open the bed cover.

Congratulations on you new Channel. This is, by far, the best review of any automobile I have ever viewed.

So, I don't know how I'm just now finding this channel but I already love the light production value. There's something nice about it just being on a smartphone.

Definitely loving the raw feel of this channel, although some kind of shotgun mic and a wind sock would be good, the video quality is honestly surprisingly excellent. I love Android but have to hand it to Apple for how excellent ProRes on the iPhone is.

The AC point is a common one, I think people forget that it’s doing double duty. It’s not just the cooler for the cabin, it can chill the coolant in the battery/motor loop, so it can sometimes be super loud even when the cabin is cool.

Great material. That's the kind of feedback I really like as a basis for "living with" a vehicle. Those are daily interactions that define the experience. The initial "touch points" designers try to accommodate. Thank you, for being so "constructive" with your criticism. I hope to develop such mannerisms in my future.

I live how non biased he is. Clear and precise. The best for a reason.

It’s just nice to see more EV options outside of Tesla.

If you go into settings on your iPhone and in general, language & region, change to Celsius and back to Fahrenheit, the cabin temp on your Rivian app should now display in Fahrenheit. Love my R1T, but wish they’d also push a software update to make nav volume independent of media volume.

I've been admiring the Rivian for a while now. I'm a truck guy and a gas guy. I've never owned an electric vehicle, but when Rivian came out, I was reconsidering. If and when I get a chance to buy a truck and I have $80K to spend, it will be my first choice.

Love the new channel, you do an awesome job covering tech. I'd really like to see you focus more on tech in EVs (mainly the infotainment/software) versus the whole car. That's a space that is usually just glossed over in these sort of reviews.

Super excited for what this channel will bring! Great format, great content so far. Shooting the video handheld offers an entirely different atmosphere that I really like for car content, I feel much more like I'm there somehow.

I absolutely love this format. Yes, your main channel videos are beautiful and I adore them, but "creator with a camera who is passionate about something" is what made KZfaq great.

I love the in depth and nitpicking review. Vehicles are expensive so it's nice to see the great and the improvements

I think overall, this is one of the most promising and innovative vehicles of the past few years. I just really hope the company becomes profitable and will continue to make newer and better products in the coming years.

I think this format is quite fitting really for a car video- keep it up :)

I really liked the vibe of this video. It felt really natural, and it felt *real*. Almost like we were there with you while you were showing us the new car. The polish on your other channels sometimes acts like a filter or layer between us and the content, and it's amazing content, but it does distance us. This felt like we were sitting in the passenger seat beside you and I loved that. I hope this channel is a huge success for you! p.s. I really wish we could buy RIvian in Ireland because I would buy this in a heartbeat.

For a brand new company and it being their first product, I think it came out pretty well. Pretty understandable to have teething problems, and hopefully they patch in the useful things you suggested. As the Cybertruck continues to get delayed, I am giving more and more thought to the Rivian...

Love this guy!! He always answers the questions that I have.

I absolutely love that you’re doing car reviews now! These videos being recorded primarily on phones will be pretty interesting as well.

I like this low-key information dense style, however I do think using a lav mic or some other audio solution to keep your voice consistent as you move the phone around would go a long way.

I have had ours for 3 weeks now. Some things I would like improved - the wireless charging, the lack of specific charging levels, the locking / unlocking is annoying, when you're right to it. But their updates have improved the car, so I can't complain.

Great detailed review - always appreciate the great content

Thanks for the review. I have an R1S on preorder and it's supposed to be delivered first half of 2023 - we'll see. I did my First Mile test drive a couple weeks ago, and I agree with your thoughts on the drive and interior - great performance, well appointed (not luxury like a Mercedes, but definitely luxury for a sport vehicle), and very quiet (it seems to be a quieter drive than my buddy's Taycan).

This is a sweet concept for a channel. I’m happy that this is here an am excited for future videos!

Great feedback! All trucks for the most part have an issue with the rear backup camera being blocked with the tailgate down but your thought on changing to the bed camera is a good one, although may be an issue if you have stuff in your bed obstructing the view. I really like what you said about the tailgate not having a spot for your hand to close it. I think the people who buy that truck won't find themselves using the bed as often as I think typical truck users though. They may opt to have the tonoe cover always open or never even roll it back since they just throw groceries in the back or in the gear locker. It's still a cool truck and I'm glad to see it in the marketplace.

I am so glad Marques made it in a Vlog style (kinda). I noticed he still is confident talking to the camera in front of others (at 14:07 a man's reflection appears), it's a small thing but still can be hard for a lot of people.

This actually looks better than the Cybertruck. I also haven't seen many red R1Ts, great choice.

This is what happens when you zero in on your passion/work field you stumble upon, to be able to order not just one of these beasts but both reflects the hard work you put in for all these years 👍🏾

Very nice intro to Rivian R1T. The good , bad ,and the silliness of it. Good luck with the new channel.

Nice trunk, my Ninja! Congrats and keep up the great tech reviews... You're the BEST. One! ☝🏿🖤

I really want to like the Rivian. It's got some really excellent features and looks sweet. But I want it scaled down by at least 15%, and they have to stop putting everything behind layers of touch interface! That's fine for navigation. You shouldn't be moving when plugging in a destination or planning a route. But aiming the vents? Or controlling the wipers?! Those should be physical, easily accessible controls. ALWAYS. Beyond the usability and driver safety issues, how much is it gonna cost when one of those vent-aiming motors fails? Dashboard work is never cheap, but adding in those electronics is just dumb and gimmicky (not to mention unnecessary weight).

Seeing this truck in person, I was shocked by how wide it is. Wider than most standard pickups I've seen

Appreciate this high-quality video (yes guys, you can have a high-quality video on an iPhone). Appreciate the genuine pros and cons you provided. Hopefully will be my next truck in the future. Thank you.

I was thinking about buying Rivian R1T until your review. Many Thanks!!!

Rivian nailed the interior design really well. Kudos to their design team.

This is the type of review I really appreciate. Most reviews are from someone that has had the vehicle for 30mis and only have the spec sheet from the manufacturer to go off of. They never really give you what the car is like to live with and they miss so much about how the vehicle actually functions in the real world. Thank you.

I saw this for the first time ever 1 week ago. Definitely grabbed my attention!

The glass is working really well. Inside the truck I couldn't even tell you're near a highway. Edit: it seems for the "problems" of the truck are: 1. Actually small and you can live with! 2. Mostly fixable by software which is great! Honestly, not much to criticize about it which is amazing for a first generation product.

Impressive first vehicle, and solid recommendations. I especially agree about switching the backup camera when the tailgate is down. They should have gotten that kind of feedback pretty fast from fleet drivers.

An underrated thing I've taken note with MKBHD is just how well he speaks, man so little cuts and just straight talking but so informative and concised as well. Something I've been working on for awhile but really props to you for getting to this point! So proud fo you!

I appreciate your intelligent review. Well done, man.

I swear the colours are so gorgeous and this whole car looks like a life-size toy car 😍

thank you Rivian for using reasonable temperature units!

That's a badass truck for sure! I can't wait to see other manufacturers take on their electric truck lines, especially ones like the Tacoma.

Those spotted lantern flys are getting bold… love the truck can’t wait to get mine.

I had never seen this truck before until it pulled up to the store I work at, and everyone's jaw dropped and stared. It looked so cool in person.

Amazing that this was filmed on a phone. Just incredible how tech has advanced.

This is awesome - love the raw and honest nature of the video. One suggestion if possible: Would you consider using different phones so that we can get a good idea of their real life video capabilities? Like the next ride you cover, maybe use a Flip 4 etc. Keep up the great work. Crazy how far cars and phones have come just in the last 10 years!

Love when your truck Tweeted at your when you got close to it!

I Like the look, fit and finish of this truck, very distinctive front end and I appreciate the attention to detail of the materials inside the cab, the design etc. Yes there’s a couple of things that could be improved upon as you pointed out, but overall I think I prefer this over the Cyber Truck, not that I can afford either one.

Bi-directional charging needs to be a standard feature for any new EV going forward. Period. VTG (Vehicle to Grid) can do so much more than just simply provide a battery backup source for your home like the Ford Lightning advertises. I don't think Rivian can add this via an update since there is a hardware requirement, but they should consider it in future plans. I still have a Cyber reservation, and honestly, if Tesla doesn't include it I'll be looking at the Lightning instead. If you decide to go with any standard metric on your reviewing of EVs going forward, I urge you to highlight when manufactures do this right VS omit this needed feature.

I'm always blown away with iPhone video quality.. so impressive.

I love this channel! Absolutely right, I followed your other channel on my main page for years and it's always been technology and always good. I like this autofocus channel itself. I also agree that you can use your phone to make videos for KZfaq channels. I just started a KZfaq channel like 2 months ago. I'm a little bit slow with content creating cuz it's something new I'm learning. By the way, anybody who's got a new KZfaq channel and you'll understand you know getting on that steady uploading schedule, learning how to edit videos and figure out what to record can always be tricky.. More importantly, you can use your cell phone to start your own KZfaq channel.. also for everyone who's new with their own KZfaq channel. The hardest thing I think for any of us is feeling comfortable in front of the camera and actually recording. Anyway, I love this channel. Great idea! Love that you're using your cell phone. I think that'll help motivate people who want to start a KZfaq channel but don't think they can start a KZfaq channel.

Hope the manufacturer listens to your review. You make excellent points.

Great video and excited for the new channel. I am really impressed with the truck, looks, options...etc just very hesitant on the charging network option in my area. Also, not being able to use the truck to power the home (like the lighting) or larger tools is a bummer. And the entertainment system kills me, please just add android auto and carplay.

New app features came out with the most recent OTA update, so you should have window venting or other controls. Also make sure you've toggled on Away From Home with the proximity unlocking. That should tighten the radius, but if it's on that might be why it's locking so quickly when you go towards the rear of the truck.

You are making some serious bucks on KZfaq go for it young fella. When I grow up I want to be like you.

I had my R1T for 5k miles. So far so good love the truck. Nothing broke including the tournoe cover. Great observation about the all purpose mode and sport. Big difference it turns this thing into a beast with rough ride. Or very composed fast truck.

I feel like they should have different air-conditioning settings you can save as quick settings. I usually want the same 2-3 modes and having to manually adjust to the same 3 states is the biggest hassle whilst driving. Idk if any other car manufacturer does this but lmk if there is! Edit: maybe even a single button to toggle between your configurations?

LOVE the new channel! Great review of the Rivian, I like it too but agree, it needs work.

What a car and what a nice video. I am looking forward to Rivian coming to Europe but even then it’ll be way out of my league. That’s not gonna stop me from watching every video about it!

Such a gorgeous vehicle. I fell in love with Rivian when I saw Long Way Up. I knew this company was onto something when I saw these adventure vehicles in action. I love the Rivian R1S. Unfortunately, both models are way outside of anything I could ever afford, but that doesn't keep me from enjoying every Rivian I see in passing. I can't wait to see where Rivian goes from here. I have a feeling that, if they can continue to actually deliver their vehicles to everyone who pre-ordered, the company will grow, and future models will be even more amazing. It will be interesting to see how the EV SUV and Truck market develops, now that Chevy and Ford have announced their commitment to EV as their future. Beautiful truck, and I hope you enjoy your new, beautiful rig!

I think I prefer the look of the f150 lightning. The problem with none Tesla cars right now is there isn’t stable support for charging. So unless you have charging at home I don’t recommend getting a none Tesla ev at this point in time. Eventually when the charging network matures and you no longer have charging issues such as: speed, availability, and consistency, then I would have no problems recommending these. My fav car review channels right now are redline, the topher and auto trader - Rory is amazing. Keep up the good work! 👍

Love the Lightning especially headlights and bar lights

Latest app update and Truck update really have improved a lot of the things you mentioned here, I am super excited to see what else Rivian can do with the OTA updates for the Truck and the App updates for the phones. But I'll be honest...I will be taking one of my keycards with me on my road trip at the end of the month "just in case"

Good initial review! Most of your concerns could be resolved with a software update. But the bed cover does appear to be an issue waiting to happen. I would like you to do a 10k review update when there will be software fixes / improvements but on the other hand possible mechanical problems. One thing you didn’t address was the small truck bed, perhaps good for AV equipment or camping gear but not so good for construction materials.

To be honest, this is a great first step for Rivian into making great electric trucks. I cannot wait to see what the future holds especially with the fact that its delivery is way better than the Cybertruck🤣🔥

congratulations on the new channel!

I wish they did a three abreast front seat version for this truck. That would be a really nice option. Love the update and the new channel. 😁

For a new company, The stuff that could be improved is not that bad and some of them like you said could be a simple software update. I like this truck. I would get one. I think I have seen like 3 here in So Cal.