2023 Rivian R1S Review: EVegan and On-Trend
2023 Rivian R1S - Profile Photo: D.Heyman • Auto123 reviews the 2023 Rivian R1S, the “other” Rivian.Up to now, for most folks, the word Rivian conjures the image of … a pickup. The R1T pickup has been the tip of the spear for the EV maker in the public imagination.
The R1S SUV is in a different arena. EV or PHEV SUVs are more common than pickups – think BMW iX, Tesla Model X, Volvo XC90 Recharge and so on. The R1S may have a slightly tougher road to buyers’ hearts as a result. That front end with its full-width light bar and vertical headlamps is always going to be divisive, but I don’t think too many will complain about the rest of the exterior styling. The cabin gets an almost “chopped” look that’s coolest with the vehicle set to its lowest ride height .
Overall, though, it is an awesome-looking thing that pulls off the neat trick of very obviously being a current – even futuristic – SUV, but with great nods to the squared-off SUVs we all know and love, such as the Jeep Wrangler or Land Rover Defender.The R1S’ interior is like a cross between MEC and Matt and Nat. There’s vegan leather everywhere , some very classy wood inserts, bronzed buckles on the doors and front seatbacks that look like they’re made from a repurposed MSR stove.
2023 Rivian R1S - Seating Photo: D.Heyman Comfort-wise, the front cabin is a roomy, airy place that provides a good seating position and great view out. The second row has more room than what’s found in the R1T and is roomy enough for two adults to sit comfortably. To help you charge as you drive, there are two levels of brake regen; this can never be fully shut off and as a result, the R1S is in one-pedal drive mode most the time. At slower speeds, you can simply release the throttle and the R1S will come to a complete stop.
2023 Rivian R1S - Rear Photo: D.Heyman The R1S zips along with gumption and with all that torque you don’t have quite the let-down when at speed as you do in some other EVs that can run out of puff as speeds increase.
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