Forest Edge is my favorite, especially with Launch Green. Since Rivian is doing the special run of Forest Edge, it would be so cool to get it in the R2.
Come on Rivian!
That's true, I kind of forgot about that. I love the split tailgate on the X5, and what I had on my R1S. It is just so nice for loading groceries and stuff, as well as being a really nice built in seat. The rear window should give me half of that.
I'm curious what premium features are missing? I'm actually happy to lose the air suspension and camp speaker. It's not like the R1 had real leather.
I think the biggest things I'll miss are the fully powered hood and the split tailgate. But the R2 has not one, but two glove boxes!
I just turned in my R1S and picked up a BMW I4. I spent the last couple months looking for a used R1S, but decided it was just too much for a short term purchase. Then I was between an i4 and an iX, but the i4 was a great deal. I'll keep it until my R2 comes. Meanwhile, I have my wife's SUV for...
My first impressions of the BMW:
It's a regular car first, EV second. And that's a good thing for most people.
The keyfob "just works." Apple phone key is a good backup, but the fob is the way to go.
Drivetrain is just a little less refined than Rivian. A little jerky sometimes. I think I just...
EV Sportline, 2024 Gen 1 R1S. I’ll get them in the member shop soon. Gonna try to get them off today. They have been on the car since Dec 2024. I’ll have to examine them when they come off, but no chips or rust that I’ve noticed.
I hate to say goodbye to this wonderful machine. I love the R1S, no complaints at all. I did extend my lease one month, which got me to some nicer weather so I can remove the running boards. I have replaced it with a CPO BMW i4, yes it is a completely different vehicle type. But I'll use this...