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watching the video's, seeing photos, and a few youtube reviews, statements and or visuals mentioned the hood might be a bit too long for this size segment.
i would have to agree with this observation. i dont think there is a need to have such a long hood. if they shorten it about 10 to 12 inches that might allow for more cabin room by pushing forward the driver to front would give that room and allow for a better view of road. in addition, it would allow for a little more trunk space all while keeping the overall length of the car the same. i know the frunk is there but i personally would prefer a larger cabin, a forward design, and a little more truck but keeping the over length the same. with EV cars this is possible and not with a combustion engine since it needs that space in the front or rear. many of the youtube revies do say that the rear can seat taler people but if given the option, for a few more inches of leg room im sure that would make this car even more desirable.
btw, has anyone else notice that nearly the many of car youtubers are freak'n tall? like over 6ft tall? most of society are not that tall. but i digress.
example of a shorter hood that was great. back in the day i had a 1991 honda civic. the hood was not that long. it allowed for better visibility. coupled it as a wagon, it was very versatile. this new r3x is very similar to me. have it as an EV vehicle is just a dream. i highly doubt rivian would overall such a design but it would be a great adjustment.
the only other vehicle that does this is the EV telo truck. personally i think its an awesome truck but looks ugly as hell compared to the r3x or even the very affordable slate EV truck. but as an example of front forward cabin design, the idea is very nice to see.
in other countries smaller cars with this design is not uncommon. japan has for years cars like this called the KEI cars. they are smaller and can have forward cabin designs. some people have brought over from japan these KEI cars and trucks and they work great in america.
also i saw some photos of some TRX Nano dodge ram little trucks. not sure if they are real or not. but looks very cool.
i not saying to remove the hood area but just make it shorter. maybe have the front cabin moved forward about 10-12 inches.
i am sure everyone has different opinion on this hood length but i havent seen any discussion about it.
i would have to agree with this observation. i dont think there is a need to have such a long hood. if they shorten it about 10 to 12 inches that might allow for more cabin room by pushing forward the driver to front would give that room and allow for a better view of road. in addition, it would allow for a little more trunk space all while keeping the overall length of the car the same. i know the frunk is there but i personally would prefer a larger cabin, a forward design, and a little more truck but keeping the over length the same. with EV cars this is possible and not with a combustion engine since it needs that space in the front or rear. many of the youtube revies do say that the rear can seat taler people but if given the option, for a few more inches of leg room im sure that would make this car even more desirable.
btw, has anyone else notice that nearly the many of car youtubers are freak'n tall? like over 6ft tall? most of society are not that tall. but i digress.
example of a shorter hood that was great. back in the day i had a 1991 honda civic. the hood was not that long. it allowed for better visibility. coupled it as a wagon, it was very versatile. this new r3x is very similar to me. have it as an EV vehicle is just a dream. i highly doubt rivian would overall such a design but it would be a great adjustment.
the only other vehicle that does this is the EV telo truck. personally i think its an awesome truck but looks ugly as hell compared to the r3x or even the very affordable slate EV truck. but as an example of front forward cabin design, the idea is very nice to see.
in other countries smaller cars with this design is not uncommon. japan has for years cars like this called the KEI cars. they are smaller and can have forward cabin designs. some people have brought over from japan these KEI cars and trucks and they work great in america.
also i saw some photos of some TRX Nano dodge ram little trucks. not sure if they are real or not. but looks very cool.
i not saying to remove the hood area but just make it shorter. maybe have the front cabin moved forward about 10-12 inches.
i am sure everyone has different opinion on this hood length but i havent seen any discussion about it.
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