2022 Rivian R1T Review // The Cybertruck That Actually Exists

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  • čas přidán 1. 06. 2024
  • The 2022 Rivian R1T ($90,000 CAD starting, $67,500 USD starting) is an EV pickup truck that’s been designed with adventure in mind. It has a quad motor powertrain - one electric motor per wheel - which helps propel the R1T to its claimed 0-60 mph time of 3 seconds. A number of different outdoorsy options can be selected as well, which make use of the abundant storage space. This includes a 3 person tent and a built-in camping kitchen. But how does it drive on the road? And is it as capable and functional as it appears? Thomas and James find out! We hope you enjoy the episode. SUBSCRIBE!
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    Post-production by D’Nyeal Wilson, Karston Chong, and Thomas Holland
    Sound by Harrison Dickson and Karston Chong
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  • @runriot19
    @runriot19 Před 2 lety +1484

    Loved the episode. My only comment would be, yes EV+luxury works and EV+Utility works. However, EV+affordability is the main problem here with adoption. 90k CAD is wild

    • @mrpmj00
      @mrpmj00 Před 2 lety +74

      Unlike Tesla and Ford and Chevy/GM/Hummer, Rivian's customers can get the $7500 federal tax credit.

    • @rivengle
      @rivengle Před 2 lety +103

      Battery vehicles are just starting out, they’ll get much cheaper in the next decade and quicker than we may think.

    • @avis1978
      @avis1978 Před 2 lety +19

      @@mrpmj00 not in Ontario 🇨🇦.

    • @Briggsian
      @Briggsian Před 2 lety +28

      @@mrpmj00 price tag is too high to qualify for the rebate in my province.

    • @AkioWasRight
      @AkioWasRight Před 2 lety +70

      @@rivengle EVs are not new technology, and the prices have generally skyrocketed. People like you were saying the same thing when the Model S came out. Since then, the price has rinse over $10,000 for that car. EVs are getting MORE expensive, not cheaper.

  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained Před 2 lety +202

    31 year old couple going on climbing adventures... feeling attacked! 😂

  • @playnicebegoodtoothers6944
    @playnicebegoodtoothers6944 Před 2 lety +39

    “There isn’t a slide out gun rack.” Texans: “We hadn’t thought of that. Hold our BBQ.”

  • @choiswimmer
    @choiswimmer Před 2 lety +14

    Man imagine this video coming out 2 weeks later after the insane price hikes from rivian

  • @neelparmar6690
    @neelparmar6690 Před 2 lety +554

    Dear Karston, I can’t say enough how much you smash the cinematography out of the park every single time. Amazing work

    • @jamesengelsman9369
      @jamesengelsman9369 Před 2 lety +64

      This one was actually a joint effort between Karston and our new contract editor D’Nyeal!

    • @danhersey2531
      @danhersey2531 Před 2 lety +23

      @@jamesengelsman9369 aanddd I’m james

    • @boneszy
      @boneszy Před 2 lety

      @@jamesengelsman9369 no

    • @neelparmar6690
      @neelparmar6690 Před 2 lety +4

      @@jamesengelsman9369 seems like some excellent recruitment!

    • @fist003
      @fist003 Před 2 lety +2

      @@jamesengelsman9369 salut to that commitment. get those sand everywhere

  • @shawndesouza1514
    @shawndesouza1514 Před 2 lety +333

    The production quality is like a documentary, you guys are the modern top gear!!

    • @singular9
      @singular9 Před 2 lety +23

      Better than the straight pipes that's for sure

    • @jamestl9301
      @jamestl9301 Před 2 lety +1

      Totally agree!

    • @andrewkennedy9704
      @andrewkennedy9704 Před 2 lety +6

      @@singular9 not exactly a high bar.😊

    • @americansmark
      @americansmark Před 2 lety +1

      These guys and "The Story Till Now" are two of the best quality car channels on the internet.

    • @chadflpo635
      @chadflpo635 Před 2 lety

      Whoaaa bro don't go too far, but yea they are the best thing outside of the 3 gentlemen for England.

  • @kristofk1902
    @kristofk1902 Před 2 lety +2

    I really like that you can hear the motors spool up. It gives you a sense of acceleration and take away that eerie quietness

  • @thenextelectriccar6529
    @thenextelectriccar6529 Před 2 lety +4

    The best part was from 6:34 to 9:53, a perfect blend of entertainment, information... and best way of investigating a car :) Keep up the good work and keep us updating about EVs.

  • @sebastianr.1561
    @sebastianr.1561 Před 2 lety +142

    I am just amazed. Wow.
    Top Gear and Grand Tour fanboy and your production quality and humor come pretty damn close.
    Warmest greetings from Düsseldorf Germany

  • @JimboJason
    @JimboJason Před 2 lety +400

    Hell yeah!! Thanks for the review. I'll never be able to afford it, but this is one of the few electric vehicles I am excited for.

    • @pic18f452
      @pic18f452 Před 2 lety +54

      Never say never!

    • @mrpmj00
      @mrpmj00 Před 2 lety +9

      ,.,.Unlike Tesla and Ford and Chevy/GM/Hummer, Rivian's customers can get the $7500 federal tax credit.

    • @taylorgreen4180
      @taylorgreen4180 Před 2 lety +11

      Not with that attitude!!!

    • @paulpellico3797
      @paulpellico3797 Před 2 lety +2

      @@taylorgreen4180 look...if anything over 70,000 has been out of reach this long, just when will my time come!?
      never could play in this arena til now, sow how do i????

    • @bardanation419
      @bardanation419 Před 2 lety +4

      Same! Maybe I can buy a used one in 2040. Haha

  • @albertstains8028
    @albertstains8028 Před 2 lety +2

    The intro looked so genuine initially that i checked to make sure its throttle house and not extra throttle house

  • @S8ER
    @S8ER Před 2 lety +1

    I enjoy your work... it's amazing how many reviews I find myself watching (and enjoying) from Throttle House about vehicles I have zero care about (including this one). Keep up the great work!

  • @mohammadhadi344
    @mohammadhadi344 Před 2 lety +20

    Great intro! Love the twist at the end of Intro after James came out from that chamber

  • @henkblankestijn8418
    @henkblankestijn8418 Před 2 lety +380

    As a designer by profession I absolutely adore this thing, all the small and well thought out details just add up to something incredible. They really gave it everything with this truck and it shows. 10/10 and up there with the new Volvos in terms of clever design. Id buy one with zero hesitation

    • @nigelcook730
      @nigelcook730 Před 2 lety +2

      I don’t get it. Buy it to do what? Go camping? This wasn’t their best episode, just seemed all rather general about the vehicle.

    • @itcangetbetter
      @itcangetbetter Před 2 lety +10

      As a person with eyeballs and hands, I feel completely let down by the interior design. 4/10

    • @arpadmiklos7339
      @arpadmiklos7339 Před 2 lety +18

      The front fascia is an absolute dealbreaker for me, no way I could look at that thing every day

    • @phillyphil1513
      @phillyphil1513 Před 2 lety +3

      (since Volvo does make class 8 trucks) It does kinda answer the "what if Volvo designed a small pickup" question.

    • @31crazyice
      @31crazyice Před 2 lety +7

      It looks like crap, what are you talking about?

  • @richardnavratil9661
    @richardnavratil9661 Před 2 lety +2

    YES! I've been waiting and waiting for your guys' review ever since Doug got his hands on it. As usual, you guys knock it out of the park!

  • @shiftyTT
    @shiftyTT Před 2 lety +2

    James hitting his head on that i8 will never get old 😂

  • @PreenonHuq
    @PreenonHuq Před 2 lety +470

    I’ve been a preorder holder for this car since Early 2019. To wait 3 years for a car is kinda crazy but I saw the potential early on. I’ve watched every video on the car and this review beats all of them. MKBHD, JerryRiggyEverything, and even Doug DeMuro. You guys absolutely crushed it and I love the beginning intro as always!

    • @michaelj7069
      @michaelj7069 Před 2 lety +54

      Because these guys are real car reviewers.

    • @Sebastianvalen
      @Sebastianvalen Před 2 lety +3

      do you have the car yet? I've seen a couple on the road already.

    • @theoneaboveallandazola8209
      @theoneaboveallandazola8209 Před 2 lety +4

      No way Doug Demuros reviews are the best, I think these 2 are way behind on this one, but I still watched it 👍

    • @janck1000
      @janck1000 Před 2 lety +8

      You might want to take a look on Carwow, as well:)

    • @joer5057
      @joer5057 Před 2 lety +16

      @@janck1000 I've recently been watching Carwow, and their reviews are 'fun' much like Throttle House. But, I've been pretty excited for the new Escalade, and after watching Carwow's review, I was quite put off. The numbers they posted seem way off for a lot of the road tests. And, while I understand it's an "english" channel, having to make quips about the size of American SUV's every minute got rather old. I am sure, I was quite critical of that specific video, but as I said I have been watching nearly every review of this particular vehicle since before it released and it was odd. That made me wonder how many of their other videos I was less critical of may fall into that category. 0-60 and 1/4 mile times way higher than should be, brake performance tests done very loosely (60-0 test clearly shows him doing 65 mph before he hits the brakes, immediately followed up by criticism on poor stopping performance for example). Just made me think, maybe there's some bias at play. Which, imo, professional reviews should not include for obvious reasons.

  • @roblox-bloxburg-EMMIE
    @roblox-bloxburg-EMMIE Před 2 lety +8

    I saw a Rrivian I my neighborhood in my really small town! I can't believe it I was so excited!

  • @pancakes1983
    @pancakes1983 Před 2 lety +2

    I laugh every single time James pings his head on the intro, never change that

  • @sierra283blue5
    @sierra283blue5 Před 2 lety

    One of the best vehicle review channels out there. Love the hilarious beginning jokes and the serious yet funny reviews. Please more extra throttle house!!!!

  • @incesteagle1212
    @incesteagle1212 Před 2 lety +24

    Always a good day when throttle house uploads

  • @minutecars5444
    @minutecars5444 Před 2 lety +256

    Rivian has done such an amazing job with the R1t especially considering it is Rivian's first vehicle.

    • @thatgamingchannel95
      @thatgamingchannel95 Před 2 lety +5

      Exactly, the founder and ceo needs to be proud of himself

    • @dontask8979
      @dontask8979 Před 2 lety +9

      @Thor Odin son
      That makes two of you

    • @kamata93
      @kamata93 Před 2 lety +4

      Only issue is the headlights. They should have been horizontal, not vertical.

    • @AdeebFilms
      @AdeebFilms Před 2 lety +10

      @Thor Odin son hurr durr am only a REAL MAN with truk. gtfo with that shit

    • @desistang8794
      @desistang8794 Před 2 lety

      hence the tesla lawsuit exist ,alleging stolen proprietary items from x employees and the updated 4680 battery tech stolen also.

  • @Affalterbach1967
    @Affalterbach1967 Před 2 lety +2

    Love the catalog of clone music that gives you a glittery Hey Song intro.

  • @Taylor-xc6pr
    @Taylor-xc6pr Před 2 lety +9

    Love to see this channel continue to grow. You guys deserve it! Quality content every time.

  • @talusrobinson
    @talusrobinson Před 2 lety +148

    This is the first EV I've heard that actually sounds good and uniquely like a vehicle of the future. No bullshit pumped in motor sounds 👌

    • @S2kBPRIME
      @S2kBPRIME Před 2 lety +3

      Tesla doesn't use augmented acceleration sounds.

    • @catinthehat5140
      @catinthehat5140 Před 2 lety +2

      Maybe he means the taycan

    • @lanceareadbhar
      @lanceareadbhar Před 2 lety

      As an EV owner, I'm still getting used to the sounds that are forced by law when going at slow speeds that I wouldn't mind a fake engine sound instead as an option, but would want it to go away when above the speeds designated by law.

    • @tituslittle
      @tituslittle Před 2 lety +2

      No. Ford lightning is whats the future. People hate change. So to keep a truck but make it electric will blow up. These kinds of EVs will fade out. That's just my opinion

    • @randolfo1265
      @randolfo1265 Před 2 lety +1

      @@tituslittle - Quality and durability will be the deciding factors on which ones last. I like the Lightning and the Mach-E, hope they pass the tests

  • @wakjob961
    @wakjob961 Před 2 lety +71

    I normally don't like blue on a vehicle, but that one looks really nice.
    It's almost the first electric UTE.

  • @walkerrichardson
    @walkerrichardson Před 2 lety

    I always appreciate your production value. Great video. Whenever the Cybertruck eventually arrives I can't wait for your video on it! Cheers guys.

  • @mehdi4704
    @mehdi4704 Před 2 lety +9

    Damn this car seems seriously impressive! They've really nailed the design imo as well, it looks unique and futuristic, without being ott and in your face. The feedback through the wheel is also a very nice change!

  • @m4z805
    @m4z805 Před 2 lety +28

    "And the curb weight of a rhinoceros."
    Thomas out here fat-shaming rhinos.

    • @damilolaakanni
      @damilolaakanni Před 2 lety +1

      😁😀😅😂🤣

    • @mrpmj00
      @mrpmj00 Před 2 lety

      like my 2017 Corvette C7, lighter vehicles could replace the chasis steel with aluminum, body panels with carbon fiber/composite.
      solid state batteries are 1/4 the weight and size of lithium , triple the range and charges in 10 min but it's more expensive now...just give it time.

  • @KEN-du2iz
    @KEN-du2iz Před 2 lety +15

    If Boulder Colorado had a truck for a mascot this would be the one.

    • @hofahome
      @hofahome Před 2 lety +3

      As a coloradoan myself I concur. Young single outdoorsy person who has money (probably from their parents)

    • @KEN-du2iz
      @KEN-du2iz Před 2 lety

      @@hofahome it's been 6 years since I have been there but yeah for whatever reason when I seen this review of the truck it just reminded me of Boulder.

  • @benkappaa
    @benkappaa Před rokem +3

    Its like the perfect one person living space with the kitchen and the tent

  • @GregoryXandrew
    @GregoryXandrew Před 2 lety +2

    Love this video! Thanks for the review. And thank you for calling out the lack of CarPlay, it’s just not acceptable. Where was this filmed? Looks gorgeous!

  • @agoodmansaid
    @agoodmansaid Před 2 lety +5

    Already seen a ton of R1T reviews, but when Throttle House upload, you leave everything and watch! 🔥

  • @dlessard2369
    @dlessard2369 Před 2 lety +70

    This has the cleanest, nicest dash out of ALL EV's out there right now in my opinion.

    • @arian_s_collection
      @arian_s_collection Před 2 lety +6

      im really looking forward for the R1S the suv version of it

    • @polardabear
      @polardabear Před 2 lety

      It's just like any other EV.. Extremely ugly.
      Mercedes EQS with the hyperscreen has the best interior.

    • @Sebastianvalen
      @Sebastianvalen Před 2 lety +1

      @@polardabear best interior but not best ui.

    • @arian_s_collection
      @arian_s_collection Před 2 lety +1

      @@polardabear I mean i have no idea what led u to bealive that all EVs are the same considering we have a huge amount of diffrent EVs in todays market but whatever ! freedom of speech right?! lol

    • @SLee-vj4px
      @SLee-vj4px Před 2 lety

      @@polardabear Merchdes' interior is the best, and that's all

  • @pedroagogo
    @pedroagogo Před 2 lety +1

    So happy to finally see you guys on the Smoking Tire Podcast. The whole team continues to make incredible content!

  • @ronl471
    @ronl471 Před 2 lety +3

    You could have a whole channel of just the intros and I would smash that like button everytime. ♥️

  • @justaguy6100
    @justaguy6100 Před 2 lety +11

    Ok... what I like about you guys: you're fun, witty, but most importantly you reviews are about the things I'd both notice about a car, and see it as you see it. The comparisons without fear, apparently, to other vehicles in the same class also help as well. I'd think, more than any other car reviewers, if I wanted an opinion on best car in a specific class, you'd be the go to. I would like a tad more about longevity/reliability for the established car makers, though.

  • @duanekeizs9951
    @duanekeizs9951 Před 2 lety +47

    Great content guys. Perfect blend of entertainment and education.
    Hopefully Rivivan sells enough of these so they can manufacture an affordable vehicle. Can’t wait to see one of these on the road.

  • @andrenava2970
    @andrenava2970 Před 2 lety

    James, I think I speak for most viewers when I say that your commitment to method acting is very much appreciated.

  • @jasonpaetz
    @jasonpaetz Před 2 lety +3

    “What a useful gear tunnel “. That opening scene of james popping out and that line is probably one of the funniest clips on CZcams. Brilliant. The review of the “rt1” was amazing as well.

  • @masonmoesch
    @masonmoesch Před 2 lety +6

    Production quality 300/10. Brilliant!

  • @georgev5766
    @georgev5766 Před 2 lety +10

    Best car review channel out there. By far! Keep up the good work guys.

  • @gledatelj1979
    @gledatelj1979 Před 2 lety +3

    it's so relaxing hear natural sounds and be done away with invasive noise of gas engines. EV change is long overdue .

  • @mustangmike3830
    @mustangmike3830 Před 2 lety

    Another great video by the TH team and what an amazing truck! Good time to be an auto fanatic!

  • @MANdoesminecraft
    @MANdoesminecraft Před 2 lety +9

    It makes me so happy that they finally reviewed this truck

  • @b3dazzl3
    @b3dazzl3 Před 2 lety +5

    I've seen 6 different ones driving around the SF Bay Area and.... wow, I've never been more jealous of someone rich enough to buy one of these; they look phenomenal in person.

    • @JohnnyZenith
      @JohnnyZenith Před 2 lety +1

      Exactly what my American friend says.

  • @WASTED__POTENTIAL
    @WASTED__POTENTIAL Před 2 lety +1

    That intro is better a better Rivian commercial than any commercial Rivian is likely to ever produce.

  • @wheelspinmanager
    @wheelspinmanager Před 2 lety +1

    Fhe quality of your content is just getting better and better even better than some TV shows

  • @chrisricetopher21
    @chrisricetopher21 Před 2 lety +10

    Freaking best part of Sundays!!!! I used to be a car guy before CZcams was a thing. After having found these dudes and the guys over at Donut Media, I’m getting dangerously enamored with all modes of vehicularity.

  • @Wonsdloc
    @Wonsdloc Před 2 lety +177

    Been interested in this truck ever since it was announced. The practicality plus tech is awesome. Just wish I could afford it. Great review as usual.

    • @JohnnyZenith
      @JohnnyZenith Před 2 lety +2

      I feel the same. The green truck does it for me.

    • @toddstephens4431
      @toddstephens4431 Před 2 lety +2

      Yup! I would absolutely adore an EV!
      My 300k mile v8 4runner makes vastly more economic sense to keep polluting e even when gas approaches $5-6 in a few years.

    • @RAZGR1Z
      @RAZGR1Z Před 2 lety +4

      @@toddstephens4431 This truck produces more "pollution" in it's manufacturing than your truck over several years. Add in the "pollution" from charging the truck as well. It's not about the environment it's about making money.

    • @jeepneygang
      @jeepneygang Před 2 lety +1

      Not practicality. There's a great CZcamsr who has been testing the towing capacity on this thing. Drops down to 160 miles per charge with a 2k pound trailer.

    • @FriendOxygen625
      @FriendOxygen625 Před 2 lety +1

      @@RAZGR1Z Balances out after using it for a while, 3 years or so, which sounds long until you realize vehicles stay in operation for sometimes as much as 20 years

  • @Bacciagalupe
    @Bacciagalupe Před 2 lety

    Lifelong sports car enthusiast here. THIS RIVIAN is my dream vehicle. Wishing them major success

  • @richh650
    @richh650 Před 2 lety

    Another great review gentlemen! I must say when looking at new vehicles the R1T appears to be the best engineered buy on the market today in my opinion.

  • @AGhostRiderR
    @AGhostRiderR Před 2 lety +6

    Cool. Thanks for listening or at least having the same ideas. This is what I was looking for when I commented on the podcast. Really contemplating its brother R1S. Like James, I have been contemplating Ev down the line. R1S is currently top of the list based on features.

  • @Zisuen
    @Zisuen Před 2 lety +86

    I have been looking at the Rivian since the first news... And I gotta say, I can't wait till we get it in Europe as well, it looks amazing.

    • @georgeperalta936
      @georgeperalta936 Před 2 lety +3

      Is it confirmed to the EU markets? I'd love one of these as a support vehicle for racing

    • @TartarusHunter
      @TartarusHunter Před 2 lety +5

      @@georgeperalta936 Apparently there are plans for Europe "in the near-term". We'll just have to see how that translates to the real world.

    • @oogabooga72
      @oogabooga72 Před 2 lety +4

      At 7k pounds this will destroy all your roads and be banned from most cities

    • @georgeperalta936
      @georgeperalta936 Před 2 lety +12

      @@oogabooga72 You realise we already have vehicles much heavier than 7k pounds on our roads? And in our cities

    • @brianlewis8320
      @brianlewis8320 Před 2 lety +4

      @@georgeperalta936 🤣😂 yep you shouldn't have to explain it but I guess some people are just out to lunch.

  • @krasnophoto
    @krasnophoto Před 2 lety

    Yasss! I've been waiting for this review for what feels like years!

  • @kootenayevfamily4208
    @kootenayevfamily4208 Před 2 měsíci

    Fun to come back and watch this after your Cybertruck 500 mile review. I've had an R1T for about 6 months now and it's everything you suggested in the video, I love it. I think I would struggle to say the same in a CT.

  • @uosuv
    @uosuv Před 2 lety +11

    I started to laugh when Thomas got out of the car, cuz I knew something hilarious would happen next. You guys never disappoint XD

  • @jdj8168
    @jdj8168 Před 2 lety +3

    When I saw that you were in LA, I was hoping that you guys would come on TST with Matt and you actually did it. Love it

  • @ecobadlandz
    @ecobadlandz Před 2 lety

    Really enjoyed the video! Keep up the good work👍

  • @jules_mac
    @jules_mac Před 2 lety

    Another great review! Been waiting for this one. Thanks.
    Heres hoping Rivian make it to Australia real soon!

  • @bolt5564
    @bolt5564 Před 2 lety +111

    I would prefer the interior have more physical controls for things like volume and climate control. I don't see why I should have to go into the touch screen to adjust where a vent is blowing.

    • @BillyHarvey
      @BillyHarvey Před 2 lety +5

      Buy vehicle. Set vents where desired. Weld them into place.

    • @chrisgarret3285
      @chrisgarret3285 Před 2 lety +19

      Yeah that’s idiotic

    • @HarryKuloh
      @HarryKuloh Před 2 lety +5

      @@BillyHarvey no

    • @kristianodegaard6682
      @kristianodegaard6682 Před 2 lety +15

      Yeah some things need to be tactile so you can use it while driving and not have to look at the screen. I'll never get a car without physical climate control dials at the bare min.

    • @ZenMortal
      @ZenMortal Před 2 lety +2

      The dial on the steering wheel controls volume. The buttons on either side move tracks forward or backward.

  • @barkbros123
    @barkbros123 Před 2 lety +4

    Watching you guys is more like watching a funny show then watching a boring car review video on CZcams . Keep it up guys 😂😂💪

  • @ramm150
    @ramm150 Před 2 lety

    Wonderful review. Truely the Top Gears of the modern era. Keep shining boys!

  • @isaiahwright1667
    @isaiahwright1667 Před 2 lety

    This is awesome! Me being not a fan of new ev cars you guys changed my mind. Definitely subing for future videos.

  • @ghostphantasm
    @ghostphantasm Před 2 lety +4

    I saw one on the freeway last night, looks good in motion.

  • @mikepaoletta9847
    @mikepaoletta9847 Před 2 lety +61

    Love the Rivian! I’m a truck guy, grew up in them and have driven them my whole life. I’d definitely be a buyer if it was cheaper

    • @rafaelcarmo5562
      @rafaelcarmo5562 Před 2 lety +6

      I'm definitely not a truck guy, but this truck looks amazing by the amount of utility it has!

    • @markcoopers1930
      @markcoopers1930 Před 2 lety +8

      Counterpoint: full size trucks from Ford, Toyota, Chevy/GMC are all starting around 50k for the most basic (before dealer markup) and are skyrocketing to 80k. I think Toyota's hybrid drivetrain is only available at 55-60k. Plus in the US this gets big tax credits. Trucks are expensive right now, giving this a great chance.

    • @paulpellico3797
      @paulpellico3797 Před 2 lety

      " if it was cheaper"
      funny.

    • @mikepaoletta9847
      @mikepaoletta9847 Před 2 lety +7

      @@paulpellico3797 yes, cheaper. Some of us can’t afford that kind of price tag.

    • @mikepaoletta9847
      @mikepaoletta9847 Před 2 lety +5

      @@markcoopers1930 I completely agree! Those in the market should absolutely consider this, especially if they’re buying the higher trim levels.

  • @princefunwie4410
    @princefunwie4410 Před 2 lety

    Electrical engineering undergrad here. I’m trying sooo hard to intern at Rivian and I have some skills they look for but MAN is it hard to get some eyes on my resume lol. Love their product!

  • @SuperMcgenius
    @SuperMcgenius Před 2 lety +1

    Nice review guys.

  • @bradleyrussell3070
    @bradleyrussell3070 Před 2 lety +12

    Headlights made from a Dyson ion air purifier

  • @James-kd2cm
    @James-kd2cm Před 2 lety +86

    Great review guys. It sure looks well sorted for a new design. It’s good to see what can be done. I know electric trucks aren’t that practical yet if you want to tow any distance. It’ll be interesting to see where these types of designs go over the next 5 to 10 years.

    • @Swoosh_TV
      @Swoosh_TV Před 2 lety +1

      czcams.com/video/UTc4ZyWVFr0/video.html 🤣🤣🤣

    • @spencerlorrigan
      @spencerlorrigan Před 2 lety +3

      That's kind of what I like about this truck compared to the F-150 lighting, and the other coming electric trucks is this one doesn't really seem to be marketed towards people that would tow long distances. But you're right though, that is a big Achilles heel of ev trucks

    • @wagonwheel9426
      @wagonwheel9426 Před 2 lety

      @@spencerlorrigan what do you mean by “long distance”? It’s 100 miles to my camp (and I need to get back)
      Thanks

  • @chrisowen2763
    @chrisowen2763 Před 2 lety

    Good review guys.

  • @noxlight5564
    @noxlight5564 Před 2 lety +1

    Id say this is the best automotive channel on CZcams right now

  • @bostondan77
    @bostondan77 Před 2 lety +22

    The horsepower/torque/acceleration is insane and not needed by most. Hopefully one day they make a dual motor set up and bring the cost way down.

    • @Traumatree
      @Traumatree Před 2 lety +6

      This is exactly the thing I am complaining about most electric cars. Why do they have to have 800+ hp and 800+ ft/lbs of torque, weight 2+ tons and cost an arm and a leg? There is no need for that. What I want from an ev car is 4 little 50-75 hp & 30-50 ft/lbs motors and a battery that will let me do 500+ km that can be bought at a regular price. That's what we all want.
      For example, most Tesla owners never owned a car that had above 200hp and all of a sudden, they get themselves into a car that is way above their driving skills if they accidentaly floored it. High hp/torque e-car is NOT the way to go.
      The Rivian could do it with half the hp and torque and 2000 lbs less.

    • @DanVoels
      @DanVoels Před 2 lety

      @@Traumatree Agree 100%, but they are going for that wow factor. The boring versions are coming. We just have to wait a bit longer.

    • @mrpmj00
      @mrpmj00 Před 2 lety

      @@Traumatree Unlike Tesla and Ford and Chevy/GM/Hummer, Rivian's customers can get the $7500 federal tax credit.

    • @mrpmj00
      @mrpmj00 Před 2 lety

      @@Traumatree like my 2017 Corvette C7, lighter vehicles could replace the chasis steel with aluminum, body panels with carbon fiber/composite.
      solid state batteries are 1/4 the weight and size of lithium , triple the range and charges in 10 min but it's more expensive now...just give it time.

    • @kurtpenner2362
      @kurtpenner2362 Před 2 lety

      Too much is just enough

  • @glowingeddy
    @glowingeddy Před 2 lety +8

    Never thought i'd be saying this about a pick-up but this is actually a cool car

  • @marklee2412
    @marklee2412 Před 2 lety +6

    11:00 “there isn’t a slide-out gun rack…”. I personally can’t wait to see this idea come to fruition

    • @PumpUptheJam81
      @PumpUptheJam81 Před rokem +1

      Lol ah yes. Our obsession with guns never ends 😆

  • @boostoshi
    @boostoshi Před 2 lety

    You guys are amazing!

  • @naiokanaeholo5408
    @naiokanaeholo5408 Před 2 lety +4

    that opening. lmfao. love you guys!

  • @mojojojo_BB
    @mojojojo_BB Před 2 lety +47

    Great looking truck, inside and out. Looks like the same road you took the WRX on.

    • @shoobs7132
      @shoobs7132 Před 2 lety +5

      As per the Smoking Tire podcast, it is

  • @hamiltonshangar
    @hamiltonshangar Před 2 lety +1

    Very nice review! I work there and it is a pleasure to be apart of the rivian adventure and to ride in one of these beautiful vehicles. Both Truck and SUV. Cheers and enjoy 😁

  • @tubaterry
    @tubaterry Před 2 lety +2

    I spend an unreasonable amount of time One-pedal driving in canyons in my EV too, the precision is really really satisfying

  • @logandb
    @logandb Před 2 lety +8

    I can't say I love the exterior styling, and maybe not even the interior, but the R1T projects a sense of being incredibly thoughtfully designed, with every detail being perfectly integrated and having a genuine purpose. Even the badge font, and the yellow shoulders to the silver badging is just so nicely executed.

    • @993mike
      @993mike Před 2 lety +1

      The front end is the worst part. The headlight treatment should be horizontal and a bit more truck-like, but instead it looks like a toy drawn up by a designer who has never owned a truck

  • @The_Hi_Life
    @The_Hi_Life Před 2 lety +71

    It’s the perfect size, all the other trucks these days are needlessly huge.

    • @deer_man2676
      @deer_man2676 Před 2 lety +3

      A truck can never be to big

    • @lanceareadbhar
      @lanceareadbhar Před 2 lety +5

      @@deer_man2676 It would be nice if it can fit in a garage.

    • @JoshuaTootell
      @JoshuaTootell Před 2 lety +7

      Trucks are the perfect size for the majority of the buyers who are compensating for something.

    • @aussie2uGA
      @aussie2uGA Před 2 lety +2

      I agree. The original Tundra was called 7/8ths and is a perfect sized truck.

    • @JasonParham83
      @JasonParham83 Před 2 lety +1

      My two kids and dogs disagree with this statement

  • @DannerBanks
    @DannerBanks Před 2 lety

    I have a model 3 and only have 4 critiques. One of them is no Android auto or apple carplay. Good on you for calling this out in the Rivian

  • @jamesdominguez7685
    @jamesdominguez7685 Před 2 lety +1

    I would totally own one of these as a daily driver. Awesome!

  • @Flash363
    @Flash363 Před 2 lety +19

    After having driven a tesla model 3 for about a week recently, I'm pretty pretty much sold on EVs and this R1T has been growing on me since it was launched. Would be a massive upgrade from the ol Ridgeline!

    • @FuncleChuck
      @FuncleChuck Před 2 lety +1

      “Massive” ’is the right word. Ridgeline is 4500 pounds, and this thing is >7000.

    • @Flash363
      @Flash363 Před 2 lety +3

      @@FuncleChuck as long as it's got some good breaks we should be good to go! At least it's no 9000lbs like the hummer!

    • @lanceareadbhar
      @lanceareadbhar Před 2 lety

      Just know that there will be limitations in the cold or if you plan to tow with it, which I would only do for short distances. EVs are best if they can do everything that you can normally do within 2/3 of it's stated range and then charge at home when not using it.

  • @eatsfats8497
    @eatsfats8497 Před 2 lety +4

    A truck, an adventure vehicle .... with no physical buttons for the controls inside? And no complaints about that???

    • @bosco5996
      @bosco5996 Před 2 lety

      I will gladly complain lol

  • @akeelabbas28
    @akeelabbas28 Před 2 lety

    I look forward to the beginning more than the car review 🤣🤣🤣 they are always great well done guys.

  • @jonathonnordyke5370
    @jonathonnordyke5370 Před 2 lety

    I love this truck! They’re showing up around my hometown so getting a good close up look 👀

  • @Ianmundo
    @Ianmundo Před 2 lety +49

    800hp, holy moly! when was the last time a brand’s first ever model was _this_ good?

    • @thatjewishkid69
      @thatjewishkid69 Před 2 lety +14

      Lucid

    • @niewissen9912
      @niewissen9912 Před 2 lety +2

      Not their first model. Maybe first truck but not model

    • @MrJoe1627
      @MrJoe1627 Před 2 lety +4

      It’s not that good! Stop geting distracted by numbers.

    • @4035andrew
      @4035andrew Před 2 lety +3

      @@MrJoe1627 have you driven it?

    • @Bursar60
      @Bursar60 Před 2 lety +3

      But 7000 lbs. Its quick but that's a lot of weight. Maybe with regen braking it won't eat pads too bad, but id be nervous about emergency stops on the highway with that bulk

  • @R4M_Tommy
    @R4M_Tommy Před 2 lety +4

    Gran Turismo music. Hell yeah.

  • @kurtbilinski1723
    @kurtbilinski1723 Před 2 lety

    "You call it whatever you like." I honestly did an LOL at that.

  • @tuffyburton1258
    @tuffyburton1258 Před 4 měsíci

    Perfect opening to an episode

  • @DeathGodGaming006
    @DeathGodGaming006 Před 2 lety +5

    This has all the makings of a proper usable, EV SUV which in my opinion is just great. Wait for a few years when the battery tech improves and costs are lower and it's gonna be just perfect. Hopefully, just because it's a new entrant in the market, it doesn't get ignored and also they have enough manufacturing plants to make it go. Otherwise, great truck

  • @jessebutler9352
    @jessebutler9352 Před 2 lety +4

    I love the return to column shift. I hate how console shifters eat up so much interior room.

  • @yukonperson5702
    @yukonperson5702 Před 2 lety +2

    Love this truck and would buy it now if it was more affordable. Great review as always.

  • @thatevchick
    @thatevchick Před rokem

    Cannot wait to get my hands on one of these

  • @MrRivensteel
    @MrRivensteel Před 2 lety +13

    I do like RT1 better as a model name, but that would make the upcoming SUV the RS1 which would eventually be a problem with Audi. Maybe better would be TR/SR, especially because they could eventually have a race car with an SR71 designation.

    • @SJRS700
      @SJRS700 Před rokem

      The naming is RIVIAN 1 TRUCK / RIVIAN 1 SUV = R1-T/ R1-S

  • @hazwell6811
    @hazwell6811 Před 2 lety

    The intro had me in tears! 😂❤

  • @siniraj654
    @siniraj654 Před rokem

    Love the throttle house team🔥❤️‍🔥

  • @jg5529
    @jg5529 Před 2 lety +3

    Not one mention of the RANGE?