Seat comfort

[claw]

Can anyone with a Rivian comment on seat comfort?

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[SeaGeo]

Reminded me of my 2018 Xc60.

 

[ironpig]

Don’t have mine yet but on my test drive I was pretty comfortable for a Pickup truck. Way better than my Model S but not like a luxury sedan from Mercedes or Audi.

Comparable to what our Dodge Ram Laramie had.

 

[CommodoreAmiga]

Reminded me of my 2018 Xc60.

That is high praise. I am eager to try it for myself. Although, given the severely limited adjustment options provided by Rivian, I don't see how they could possibly match Volvo. From what I've read, they are simply sourcing seats from Hyundai.

 

[crashmtb]

Can anyone with a Rivian comment on seat comfort?

Seats were great in my brief test drive.
The minder I had mentioned he’d been doing the mobile test drives in NY previous to the first mile event, and he was very emphatic about how comfortable they were for those 10hr days.

 

[crashmtb]

From what I've read, they are simply sourcing seats from Hyundai.

Its not like they’re using the seats from a Hyundai model, a division of Hyundai which makes seats for OEMs is supplying their seats.
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20190522003900320

 

[SeaGeo]

That is high praise. I am eager to try it for myself. Although, given the severely limited adjustment options provided by Rivian, I don't see how they could possibly match Volvo. From what I've read, they are simply sourcing seats from Hyundai.

I didn't notice a significant difference in adjustability, at least for what I was doing to move the seat around. Didn't try to adjust the lumbar. However, my spouse though it reminded her of it as well, and the 60 is her daily driver.

We have an r design, and not an inscription trim for what it's worth. So our seats may not be the ones you're thinking of.

 

[Taycanfrank]

The interesting thing to me will be how the seats hold up over time. Some of the "Vegan leather" seats really don't hold up well, both in appearance and comfort.

 

[davrow_R1T]

My wife rode in the back for our F150 Lightning "test drive" and for the Rivian First Mile test drive. The Rivian was vastly superior. Enough so that she doesn't want us to get the Lightning.

 

[SeaGeo]

My wife rode in the back for our F150 Lightning "test drive" and for the Rivian First Mile test drive. The Rivian was vastly superior. Enough so that she doesn't want us to get the Lightning.

My mobile drive transitioned my pre-emptive Reservation for her from the "that's silly, i don't want the same brand as you" death to her talking about "how will my R1S fit in he garage?" Cant decide whether to pat myself in the back for getting a second reservation last spring, or cry for our bank account.

 

[Gearhead500]

My mobile drive transitioned my pre-emptive Reservation for her from the "that's silly, i don't want the same brand as you" death to her talking about "how will my R1S fit in he garage?" Cant decide whether to pat myself in the back for getting a second reservation last spring, or cry for our bank account.

This times 1000. So proud I finally got her on board with a R1S but how the heck am I going to afford another R1 after my T.

 

[crashmtb]

This times 1000. So proud I finally got her on board with a R1S but how the heck am I going to afford another R1 after my T.

It’s only money, the bank has lots!

 

[CommodoreAmiga]

I didn't notice a significant difference in adjustability, at least for what I was doing to move the seat around. Didn't try to adjust the lumbar. However, my spouse though it reminded her of it as well, and the 60 is her daily driver.

We have an r design, and not an inscription trim for what it's worth. So our seats may not be the ones you're thinking of.

not sure about the R-Design, but my Inscription has adjustable thigh support and side bolsters. It also has 4-way lumbar, but I think the Rivian Adventure trim includes that, at least.

 

[SeaGeo]

not sure about the R-Design, but my Inscription has adjustable thigh support and side bolsters. It also has 4-way lumbar, but I think the Rivian Adventure trim includes that, at least.

Yeah, mind does not hand adjustable thigh or side bolsters.

 

[DuckTruck]

Yeah, mind does not hand adjustable thigh or side bolsters.

I have a '15 R-Design XC60 with the Polestar chip (I'm not sure if that's standard). While there is an adjustment knob for lumbar on the Driver's seat only, there is no thigh or side bolster adjustability. Luckily, the seats are perfect for me. They must have been designed by an orthopedic specialist/car-nut.

I'm 6' tall and 200 pounds. I found the R1T’s seat and steering adjustments to have a whole lot of range. It was easy to fit my backside perfectly while placing the wheel, pedals, and all controls exactly where I wanted them. On top of that, the seat was really comfortable and held me in place sufficiently while drifting, bouncing, and racing around Rivian's test facility.

As much as I love the seats in my Volvo, I wouldn't want the Rivian's to be as cockpit-like. The Volvo's are somewhat restrictive or form-fitting, which is fine for the use case of driving the XC60 on pavement. That said, when playing off-road, I want a little less of a glove-like fit. At least for me, the Rivian's seat was roomier and more appropriate for an "Adventure" truck.

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