I happen to be one of those new R1T owners (1 week, 600 miles in) with an amazing vehicle and no issues (other than the camp speaker, which Rivian doesn't even make). I don't post here or elsewhere about how great the experience has been due to 2 reasons:
1) I don't want to look I'm dunking...
A yes/no response is too simplistic on a question that has many layers. Firstly, the R1T and R1S are two entirely different questions and Rivian's future isn't banked on the R1S being a hit. I think your doubts about the choices in the SUV segment is understandable, but the question is how...
Mostly posting to introduce myself. Long time reservation holder in Portland and was thrilled to get the invite for my First Mile test dive here in Portland. I'm no professional reviewer, but I can say this: Rivian. Did. Not. Disappoint.
The rig was fantastic and a blast to drive up on...
I took my First Mile test drive this morning and they said the same to me. I *did* manage to get onto a large unpaved "parking lot", but my Guide was pretty adamant about that one. "We don't have insurance for off-road test drives (corporate line I'm sure) :)