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It is impossible to make seats that are comfortable to every body shape and height. That’s why people prefer some brands and cars over others.
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I'm 5'10" and found them to be comfortable. That said, when I tried a 0-60 run, I was thrown back into the seat and the part behind my shoulder blades "popped" back like a snapple lid. It felt weird and I was able to reproduce it after by forcing myself back into the seat. Made the seat feel very cheap
 

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It is impossible to make seats that are comfortable to every body shape and height. That’s why people prefer some brands and cars over others.
I agree no seat will fit everyone, but I think this design makes the seat uncomfortable for more people than necessary. Flattening those raised sections probably wouldn’t bother anyone who already likes the seat, but it could make it work for a lot more body types. And sure, some people will accept a little discomfort for the look... people daily drive Wranglers despite the obvious comfort compromises because they’re absolutely beautiful.
 

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Threads like this can never become one sound thought process. Everyone is different, and different ailments as they age.

This is why I am a strong advocate (now) to see if you can find a rental Rivian model. Turo, or something, and rent it for a month, or 2 weeks. Maybe you will be ok with the seats, but not the ride, or maybe you were looking at a Tri/Quad, and realize its to much power, and a dual will meet your needs. There are a lot of variables that none of us can answer for you.

Rent one, try it, make your own decisions.
 

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I've had many cars in my life including the R1T and my current RAV4 Prime and I have never
once noticed any seat being overly uncomfortable. There is something with that gap that just
doesn't totally sit right. Like I said in my previous post one test R2 I didn't notice it and the other I did so maybe there is some manufacturing variations out there.
 

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I've had many cars in my life including the R1T and my current RAV4 Prime and I have never
once noticed any seat being overly uncomfortable. There is something with that gap that just
doesn't totally sit right. Like I said in my previous post one test R2 I didn't notice it and the other I did so maybe there is some manufacturing variations out there.
Could be just recline, if you recline more you may never touch this area
 

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Took delivery of mine the other day. Bunch of driving logged. It's not as comfortable as my R1T Tri Ascend interior, not a comparison there. But basically equal in comfort to my R1S Dual interior.

The difference between the Acend interior is that the Ascend is softer and envelopes you more, where as you more sit atop the R2.
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