Rivian R1T (pickup) vs. R1S (SUV) for "overlanding"

[NorthwestDriver]

Looking over my neighbors Rivian and having lots of time in grandma’s T3. Rivian quality is a huge step up over Tesla fit and materials. Definitely a better sorted and built vehicle than Tesla. Also even living 30 minutes from Tesla factory getting any kind of repairs even glass replacement is a huge pain in the ******** and costly. Which is why I’d for a daily driver I’d easily go Ford Mach e far better parts support, hell even better wheel and tire choices for daily use vehicles. Tesla tire’s and wheels don’t do very well on beat up winter roads and are $$$ to replace.

Is your neighbor an employee? Non-employee deliveries have been rare as hens teeth.

I live in Seattle and have yet to even see one driving on highway. I’d flip my lid if my neighbor had one I could check out in person.

 

[calicamper]

Nah. Used pricing is through the roof right now too.

Except your getting a product that wasn’t cobbled together using random parts vs what was originally specced

 

[calicamper]

Is your neighbor an employee? Non-employee deliveries have been rare as hens teeth.

I live in Seattle and have yet to even see one driving on highway. I’d flip my lid if my neighbor had one I could check out in person.

Nope we have two in town since the new yr
Deliveries are definitely happening

 

[Todd780]

Except your getting a product that wasn’t cobbled together using random parts vs what was originally specced

I dunno. I think our 2015 RV is just as big a POS as the new ones we've seen, lol. But new ones are POS's with more features....

 

[2025 deleted member]

Rivian just screwed placeholders with an up to 16k price increase…

 

[calicamper]

Rivian just screwed placeholders with an up to 16k price increase…

Thats the risk you face when you can’t deliver a product in a timely manner. Materials cost changes etc don’t stay fixed forever

 

[2025 deleted member]

Thats the risk you face when you can’t deliver a product in a timely manner. Materials cost changes etc don’t stay fixed forever

I am hoping these are durable trucks, and scaling up would’ve offset price increases.. I am at least half wrong.

 

[Grendel Kahn]

We are on the list for one and were a little pissed about the increase but were going to wait it out. We got an e-mail from Rivian this morning saying that people on the list before the increase get to stay at old price. They quickly realized they shot themselves in the foot.

 

[BritKLR]

Got to see and ride in a factory R1T that our ATC Recovery Bags are optioned in.....beast of a truck and a game changer.

 

[billiebob]

The Rivian is incredibly capable but I'd want a tiny/light off road capable 4x4.
Sounds like Kia and others might have one in a few years.

Kia To Launch Two Electric Pickup Trucks By 2027 When It'll Have 14 EVs

Kia will expand its EV portfolio to include 14 models by 2027. Two new launches are planned annually from 2023, including an entry-level model and SUVs.

www.motor1.com

THIS would be my choice.
If Prius had done this, I'd own one.

 

[hayde89]

Rivian just screwed placeholders with an up to 16k price increase…

Rivian has backtrack the price increase for anyone that had an order prior to March 1st. I imagine it was due to so many cancellations.

 

[2025 deleted member]

The Rivian is incredibly capable but I'd want a tiny/light off road capable 4x4.
Sounds like Kia and others might have one in a few years.

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Kia To Launch Two Electric Pickup Trucks By 2027 When It'll Have 14 EVs

Kia will expand its EV portfolio to include 14 models by 2027. Two new launches are planned annually from 2023, including an entry-level model and SUVs.

www.motor1.com

THIS would be my choice.
If Prius had done this, I'd own one.

Kia quality is about on par with the big 3- not very good.

 

[Regcabguy]

The Rivian is incredibly capable but I'd want a tiny/light off road capable 4x4.
Sounds like Kia and others might have one in a few years.

View attachment 710261

Kia To Launch Two Electric Pickup Trucks By 2027 When It'll Have 14 EVs

Kia will expand its EV portfolio to include 14 models by 2027. Two new launches are planned annually from 2023, including an entry-level model and SUVs.

www.motor1.com

THIS would be my choice.
If Prius had done this, I'd own one.

How many munchkins can the back seat hold?

 

[NorthwestDriver]

Looking forward to my order a little less after that pricing debacle, but I’m glad Rivian attempted to unring the bell.

I think most people would have accepted a modest increase, especially if the company telegraphed it in advance, but an unsigned email telling you to check your account for price changes was a punch in the gut.

I have yet to see one on the road. Hopefully they start doing events again this spring.

 

[calicamper]

Looking forward to my order a little less after that pricing debacle, but I’m glad Rivian attempted to unring the bell.

I think most people would have accepted a modest increase, especially if the company telegraphed it in advance, but an unsigned email telling you to check your account for price changes was a punch in the gut.

I have yet to see one on the road. Hopefully they start doing events again this spring.

Two in our tiny town. Based on those the quality fit finish seems better than Tesla which is meh