After having driven the Gen 2 R1S twice I'll add the following.
Con....Noticeable difference in the quality of the door, handle and mechanisms. The Gen 2 seems loose when pulling the door shut. The delay in unlock and opening is in need of improvement.
Pro??? More storage areas all around...
Free R1T ceiling window shade and uv liner. I traded in my R1T and the shade did not convey. It's a seam fit and requires no tools to install. I'm in Germantown MD. No shipping.
With all due respect for anyone's driving choices. I'm certain that the majority of R1S drivers do not go or have ridden all models and tires on both vehicles r1s is best on highway and city roads With the smaller turning radius, tires and improve navigating is less cramped on and off the...
Over a two year period I’ve had the opportunity to own and or drive the R1T and R1S on each Rivian stock wheel/tire.
20” All-Terrain wheels
21” Road wheels
22” Sport wheels
Driving conditions included highway, two lane, dirt road in dry and wet conditions. I’ve driven both models on the...
Rivian Cargo Crossbars
Built sturdy with a sleek design to carry 250 lbs of gear while driving or 600 lbs with a full rooftop tent while parked.
Telescoping fit for roof and bed rail
Compatible with a range of Yakima Mounts
One-handed snap-on design
2 years old used twice. Clean with Key...
As the former owner of a R1T and current owner of an R1S I’ve been through the Rivian service request process numerous times. I’m sharing my experience to date so current and future owners have an idea of what to expect including suggestions on how you may be assured your service requests are...
I feel your pain. Started a club today on this forum for those of us who traded up. Pretty sure that count is low. I'm looking into 20" street to help mitigate the porpoising. Rumor has it Rivian will be offering. Would like to hear more about your experience...
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We traded in our LE R1T with 21" road tires for a R1S with 22" Sport. Rivian offered a very fair valuation. After a few $ bumps before closing the process for migrating the R1T off my account took 6 weeks after closing. Created some notification confusion but it worked out.
The service...