After 3.5 Years Of Waiting, My R1T Is Finally Here!
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- Опубликовано: 29 авг 2024
- The best way to explain the R1T is: this is a luxury off-road pickup. If there were ever to be a Range Rover pickup or a Grand Cherokee Summit pickup, it would be a lot like the Rivian R1T.
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Soooo.... Yea, it has a wireless charging mat but it doesn't like my phone case. LOL
The size of this thing is deceiving. It has nearly 200 hp equivalent at each wheel and it weighs 7k lbs, and can tow 11k lbs, if I'm not mistaken.... These are all virtually F350 numbers.. This thing is more like a SuperDuty level truck, crammed into a 1/2 ton pickup. People don't realize how heavy this thing is until they actually drive it or tow something.
I say we just call it what it is: It's a uni-body on frame... It's definitely both.
I hate that there are "modes" like conserve mode--- I'd rather just have the more utilitarian function of on/off "axle" switches, where I can turn the front wheels on or off, and the same in the rear.. There should be secondary switches to act as virtual diff locks also. This thing can spin in "tank mode"- but can it do a "Front dig" ?? Which is required in several off road trails. If it had these simple "manual" controls, then it would be able to very easily. For an "adventure vehicle" they kinda missed the mark on appealing to the offroad crowd... But it's something that could easily be added with a software update.
funny Alex pretends he is so environmentally conscious : sun panels , etc but changes cars each year!
and buys trucks. or big cars.
hypocrisy is name of the game!!
@@MyAlexWest "hypocrisy is name of the game!!" -- You may have missed the fact that he reviews vehicles, including long-term. You are on his channel.
I love love love the color!
No question about it. I'd keep the Rivian and sell the Lightning. That interior, the fancy suspension, quad motors, and smaller size make it a winner for me.
Plus it has the benefit of not being a Ford.
I've had my R1T for about a month now, and I can say confidently that it's the best vehicle I've ever owned or driven. It's as fast as a Tesla, as functional as a Tacoma, and as comfortable as a Land Rover.
Keep the Rivian! Give the new kids on the block a shot. I’d be interested to see it’s long term reliability.
And I will buy a fully loaded F150 Lightning Platinum anyway.
I respect that you’ve gotten your truck because you signed up at the beginning and not because you’re a popular youtuber….
It's probably a combination of both factors Rick, as I expect many long term reservation holders are still waiting.
@@jamespaul2587 Four years is a long wait. I suspect his being a bit flexible about the specifics made a big difference over waiting for one built to his specs.
@@jamespaul2587 Oh, I'm aware of that. But, four years is plenty.
@@markmiller3279 you may be right Mark, however it's possible that other early reservation holders were not given the same opportunity. Not blaming Tom at all but I've heard Rivian has prioritized some "influencers" to get the truck out in the public more, since production is so limited
While the Rivian seems more impressive than the Lightning, the Ford’s ability to charge a home and have a ton of outlets in the bed and the frunk is a huge advantage.
The Lightning is more impressive in terms of capabilities. That is what wins in a truck. Rivian is firmly a luxury lifestyle truck.
For those times when you need to charge .... a home. Lol.
You'll have to drop 5 grand on an electrician to get a sub panel installed.
Saw my first RT1 at a local cars & coffee a while back. I was surprisingly very impressed with the solid build quality along with the remarkable fit, finish, and choice of interior materials. Every aspect of this truck left me with the impression that it could easily pass for a new model from one of the premier legacy auto makers.
Congratulations Alex! Personally keep the Rivian and you have a great relationship with crew at TLF they have the F-150 Lightning swipe with them at some point year or two from now.
Beautiful color.
Nice, congrats. Hey Alex, can you please add a session for Auto Pilot/Dynamic Cruise Ctrl to your test drives? As a person that uses that a lot on long road-trips, it is definitely a very important item for me whenever I’m thinking about buying a car…. And, systems are very different among cars and brands. Thanks.
congratulations Alex . love the color and the Wheels
Since TFL has a Lightning, I think you should keep the Rivian! Y’all could do a bunch of crossover video work together and I would love to follow both vehicles long term
It's hard to say which one to keep but I suspect that the Lightning will be more useful and more capable overall. Maybe you could keep both and get rid of something else?
This is the best shot I’ve seen of the Forest Green paint. Glad you finally got this, I’ve been waiting for review since the R1T media release last September!!
Interesting! Very cool car. A buddy of mine at work has one in blue…their color schemes are great. Can’t wait for the R1S!
I really like this Alex. This is the first electric vehicle that appeals to me both interior and exterior. I hope you decide to keep it. I never heard of Rivian before your video. Thank you!
Living under a rock?
@@Garlander Yes - next to yours. 😁
The F150 would be easier to sell, so by that logic, keep the R1T. I wanna know what the dealership experience is like long-term
Have you seen what the r1t is selling for at auction?
@@baboonman then alex should sell both
And I will buy a fully loaded F150 Lightning Platinum anyway.
@@nintendoatarikiller He should definitely sell both... and go buy a good used truck for $4k and keep all the profits.
The Rivian looks cool but the Lightning (and subsequent ownership updates) will probably get you more views over time as it will appeal and sell to a much wider audience. I think the Lightning is the logical choice in that scenario, unless you are basing your decision entirely on which you simply like better.
It might be easier to sell the lightning, and even make few bucks than finding a buyer for the rivian without loosing his shirt…
Yep, the Lightning is a mass market EV F-150. The Rivian is a luxury lifestyle truck, which will not sell at the same volume that even the Silverado EV will sell.
I just love and appreciate how open, transparent and honest you are on your channel. One of my favorite channels/people. Thank you 🙏🏾
Whoa! This means I’ve been watching your channel for even more years than I realized!
Congrats, Alex.
I wish I could forget the hippo cartoon character I saw as a kid in the 60s/70s that is the face of the Rivian 😖😖
Super vehicle other than that unfortunate similarity to Looney Tune animal…
I know what you mean. I wish the headlights were set a little wider, and we're less pill-shaped. Other than that, I think the styling is excellent.
I saw my 1st Rivian R1T in the wild in the parking lot at my work and it is a VERY nice truck. The guy who owned it got the camping kitchenette with it that folds out of that compartment on the side underneath the bed and it was very cool. If I could afford it I would for sure buy this truck.
Keep the Rivian. It's a luxury vehicle and that green paint color is amazing 👏
And I will buy a fully loaded F150 Lightning Platinum anyway.
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Congratulations! Nice to see a popular RUclipsr that actually ordered and waited to get their Rivian. Unlike out of spec!
I saw I rivian for the first time in real life today and it was in this color. It’s a nice looking truck.
Congratulations! I wish the price didn’t increase so much
Looking forward to your in depth video on EV buyers guild
Congratulations to you. I remember you covered Rivian's out of the blue reveal.👋👋
Wait a sec Alex, that is a charging pad. We’ve had A LOT of talk, on the forums, on how bad it is.
I think the Rivian is a more handsome and more interesting truck than the Lighning so I would stick with the Rivian unless you need the extra hauling capability of the Lightning. Congrats on finally getting the R1T!
I’m not a form over function guy so I would go with the Lightning. I love the on board power, and the fact that there’s a 240volt power hook up which the Rivian does not have. I’m hoping Ford comes up with some cool variations like an Electric Raptor.
Congratulations 🥳
Congrats Alex. I am hoping you keep the Rivian. Although the Lightning is new and electric, it's still a full Frame Ford F-150 we know is a great truck. I am very interested to see how the Rivian holds up over the long haul, what problems may pop up, what may wear quicker than expected...if anything at all. I have an R1S on order and very curious to see what you will report over many miles to come. Cheers mate. PS the green interior is killer
And I will buy a fully loaded F150 Lightning Platinum anyway.
@@RichardJoashTan You'll buy a used Nissan leaf
@@klyded8523 And I will buy a fully loaded F150 Lightning Platinum anyway.
This the first good looking green I have seen. maybe it's because of the way the sun is hitting it. Beautiful!
ive been looking for detailed review on R1S and i was excited to see you having a R1T! your review did not disappoint! your MDX review helped me decide on getting it years ago and i cant wait for my R1S in a few years...
The size of this thing is deceiving. It has nearly 200 hp equivalent at each wheel and it weighs 7k lbs, and can tow 11k lbs, if I'm not mistaken.... These are all virtually F350 numbers.. This thing is more like a SuperDuty level truck, crammed into a 1/2 ton pickup. People don't realize how heavy this thing is until they actually drive it or tow something.
It seems smaller than the standard half tons of today on the road. More Tacoma size
Some of these EVs are pretty heavy, like a dump truck. How can they mitigate this if they hit something or someone?
Seems like it could undo alot of what the IIHS has done to mitigate pedestrian deaths, and for victims in efficient, small, and light cars. Like a Prius.
@@bradyb9929 I saw one at Home Depot wedge between all sorts of trucks. It seems to sit right between the mid-size class and the full-size trucks.
F350 could tow between 15-20k, depending gas or diesel and whether it has the max tow package.
@@doctorisout They are still required to have the same crumple zones, though admittedly trucks have limited laws. The frunk gives a lot of crush space though.
Great review Alex! That’s an amazing truck. Speaking of electric trucks, I recently read that Ford is seriously considering not allowing buyers of the F150 Lightning to sell them. I’m not sure if this is accurate or not, but I thought it might be worth mentioning.
they famously placed a similar 2 year sales limitation on the Ford GT Lemans Supercar.
Like the green exterior and probably looks good with black interior. Keep the Rivian. Too many F150 on the roads now, but I live in Texas should explains that.
And I will buy a fully loaded F150 Lightning Platinum anyway.
I am happy Rivian didn’t scam you out your hard earned money.
Congratulations! Have a feeling lightning is going to stay :)
Cool I love the Rivian R1T I'm not a bike fan of Pick Up trucks more of a minivan person but with all the storage areas on it I could make it work, but I couldn't afford one I wound up with a Rav4 Prime
congrats! wow its beautiful in that color and those wheels are PERFECT! KEEP THIS ONE!!!
Either way you can’t lose because both are in high demand. Plus you can make a little profit. You’re a smart man Alex, you took a calculated risk.
Relative to other cars/trucks the Rivian appears to have very little storage inside the cabin. My Ram has no less than 10 cup holders. While that may seem excessive, one needs cubbies and spots to put things in a truck. Please comment on the livability of the cabin as time goes on.
Congratulations.. still waiting for mine since December 2018
I've seen a few on the road. It's a very unique and cool looking truck. One of them was PINK!!!!
Now here’s a review the other car sites probably won’t have- nice
Nice truck, but no Apple car play? At first it wasn’t a thing for me, but after having it in my 2018 Honda Accord Touring I love it. Wish my 2020 GX460 had it.
Neat looking truck. I remember when you pre-ordered it--so, that was almost 4 years ago?! Time flies...
Congrats Alex, on the brand new Rivian ! You must be very happy.
Alex, that grippy mat is a wireless charging mat, it’s just very finicky.. we got our yesterday and the lady told us it’s there, just hard to get working. FYI.
You might be better off connecting a basic wireless charger pad to a USB port, a quick and cheap solution that should work
Alex, you like utility and practicality so, I think you'll keep the Lightning even though it's less efficient and more expensive than the Rivian.
I can smell tons of comparison videos 😀
I'm glad for you, happy decision making. there's much to like about the Rivian, but it became obvious to me about halfway through that it wouldn't be one I would choose for myself.
This looks very promising. I'm not a truck person, so I look forward to seeing the SUV.
When they start describing in detail what the front looks like and the cameras are pointing right at it and we can see... That's when we know they just want to hear themselves billow and blather. That's when the stop button is hit.
Glad you got it and didn’t jump the line by using connections like some (cough cough OutofSpec).
Looks cool. My initial thoughts are that the F150 would be the better "truck" while the R1T would be the better "vehicle". If I am correct you would have to ask yourself which is more important to you. Is the cargo tunnel lockable or can anyone access it by pressing the button? (I'm assuming it does, but I don't think you mentioned it).
Transparency 💯
This is how all car buying experiences should be.
Absolutely, but dealers make their money selling financing and warranties. Last car we bought a decade, a Hyundai, was pretty painless. We handled the minimal negotiations via email and then just had to go in to sign a stack of papers. No hard sell whatsoever.
Yeah, but can it microwave bacon? The Lightning definitely can!
Alex, I recently witnessed a Rivian in the wild, what an awesome presence. It looks like nothing else on the road!
Especially at night. Had one come up behind us a month and some back and it took me a moment to recall where I'd seen those strange headlights.
It looks a lot bigger in person than in photos. It's the chunkyness of it that makes it feel big
100% agree with the fact that Tesla build quality is just disappointing. I had to reject the last two Model Ys I tried to take delivery of and just ended up demanding a refund. The service and delivery process was abysmal as well. Probably going to get a EV6. Thanks for your videos!
Tesla started out as an upmarket brand but in my eyes they're just the Nissan Sentra of the car world now. Their quality is embarrassing now, and it's not like they're cheap cars either.
@@Channel-gz9hm as a matter of fact they have quietly become the most expensive vehicles on the market (for their entry level vehicles). They also all from the base model 3 to the loaded model Y have the same exact interior. Garbage quality.
except they do it at a premium price which is laughable. sat in my friends' model 3 and Y and was not impressed at all
Super nice truck and I wish I had put an order in before the price hike. If Range Rover had a truck variant, this would be it. Seriously good looking truck
You complained vociferously about not having camera views at front wheels, but Rivian has had this feature available since at least Breckenridge first drive event in September of 2021.
Rivian! Let's see what they are really made of. Is the Lightning150 that much different from the gas150? You'd pretty much be testing the electric drivetrain on the f150L.
Body on perimeter frame. Very interesting engineering decisions in the making of this Rivian. Hope they can make the business work.
Hi Alex, thank you for the great videos. On the issue of The Lightning vs R1T. You may find the R1T to be more robust due to the long real world test period Rivian did with their preproduction models. Ford put the Lightning together with much less real world testing and in much less time. Also, having watched the video about where live, you will benefit with the better turn radius of the R1T. On the charging, being off grid you do not seem to have enough available power to charge the Lightning at its full rate. The ability of the Lightning to power your home is not much of an advantage to you because you live off grid. On efficiency, the R1T will use less energy per mile than the Lightning. You may find the climate control system better in the R1T. As a daily driver you may enjoy the R1T more. So the issue really seems to be towing. Towing on your property will be better with the Rivian due to its shorter turning radius. Towing long distances on the highway may favor the Lightning. So if you engage in infrequent long haul towing, the R1T seems a better fit for you and yours. On $10K over MSRP. No way! Save your hard earned money to spend on more PV panels and and a smart EVSE. Wishing you and yours the very best - John
You got a great color. I would keep the lightening. You would be happier long term with what you can do with it. Also more places to get service.
The cargo tunnel is a cool feature. The bed is too tiny. If you haul dirt, stone, etc. in the bed, you can be assured that over time, it's going to get into that retractable tonneau mechanism. Massive ground clearance potential. Front end is ugly. Interior is nice. The air vent thing is stupid and needlessly complex. No Apple Carplay/Android Auto is ridiculous and I wouldn't purchase any new vehicle without them. When it breaks, it's going to be tough to find parts or service. If you were one of the folks who didn't initially put down a deposit/reservation, you will be paying the new much higher MSRP price.
Personally I'd choose the F-150 Lightning. I much prefer the front trunk on the lightning and have been enjoying blue cruise on my Mustang Mach-E. But the Rivian is an awesome choice too.
And I will buy a fully loaded F150 Lightning Platinum anyway.
Hey, Alex! When the Lightning arrives, you may decide to keep it. Same thing with the EV6. I remember you purchased the RAV4 Hybrid, so I don't see why you might keep the EV6 without selling the RAV4. Hopefully you'll be able to decide which model you like and your content is awesome!
Saw one on the road a couple weeks ago. Good looking truck.
That's the one thing Ford (for that matter, the majority of car/motorcycle manufacturers) needs to emulate: the buying/delivery experience.
Which one should you keep? I think something can make your life easier. Do you have an authorized repair center that is close to you for the Rivian?
I’ve never understood the ‘green-ness’ of fake plastic leather. Leather is a renewable resource that is usually the byproduct of the production of human-destined meat or dairy and animal destined meat (i.e. pet food) that will have a need to be produced well into the future. Truly measuring the environmental friendliness of leather vs the myriad of different types of leather-ish plastics is not a simple task.
Personally I think companies pushing the green-ness of artificial leathers is more about pushing a different kind of green-ness; that is, increased profit margins.
I’m not saying leather is all better or something silly like that. Different materials have different preferential advantages and disadvantages. If I was buying a car just for luxury I’d want wool velour (quite environmentally friendly and fully renewable), and if I was going to use it more casually, I’d want 1980s style MB-Tex (which is only environmentally friendly in its long service life).
The tanning business is a very messy one and causes a great deal of water pollution worldwide. Forcing it to clean up in the developed world drove much of the business to developing countries with laxer environmental laws. 35 years ago I worked for a law firm on a case that involved tanning companies, and reading their documents was nauseating. Heavy metals galore being casually dumped.
the lightning makes more sense, my biggest concern would be how hard the Rivian would be to fix, there's ford dealerships all over. also what if Rivian as a company doesn't make it. Id probably still take the Rivian though, its much cooler. That bed looked kinda short though. Is it 5.5?
keep the one that makes you happy
Alex, Sell the Rivian at a sensible profit or sell the Ford at a sensible profit. 😉
I'm not getting any audio. Is that just me or is something wrong?
Sounds fine for me on iPhone.
Try resetting
@@HellzHonour We have audio now. I think RUclips just took its time catching up.
Interesting about the lack of sunshade for the sunroof. I suppose they have a system to regulate cabin temperature automatically during hot weather.
My money is on you keeping the Ford because it will likely be more towable and I can see you using all the power connectivity around the property to charge chainsaws and whatnot. But I always could be wrong. The short length could sway you to the Rivian. But then again, it’s regen is aggressive, it’s got a low button count, and there’s no shade for the roof. Either way, looking forward to finding out!
And I will buy a fully loaded F150 Lightning Platinum anyway.
Honest review, mainly at the start of the video!
Great content and style. From the UK.
Isn’t the grippy mat a wireless charger? I felt like it was but it just worked poorly
That ad sense money eh good for you my guy
I spent a half hour driving a F150 Lightning Lariat. Have seen a handful of Rivians and looked them over for a good bit (did not get to drive). The Rivian is much nicer vs the higher trim F150s. The Ford top trims are just cheesy inside IMO, not on par with what I'd expect in this price range (even accounting for the EV price bump). However the two lower trims are nicer than I expected (I was also surprised by how much I thought the Maverick punched above its weight). IMO if you want a cheap truck get the Lightning in Pro (nearly impossible, very limited availability) or XLT, if you have the desire (and $) for higher end feel and performance the Rivian is the better choice.
No question, as pretty as this is (and it is gorgeous), an untested service network and no physical climate controls or carplay make the Lightning the instant winner in this comparison.
I love everything about the truck, but the headlights.
Nice video. Enjoy your new ride. Keep up the good work.
Very nice. Ever since I got to sit in one I have wanted one very badly.
YES to the green! Beautiful truck!
Looks really nice.
Looks great. Perfect size.
I like the color.
Damn Alex is a brave guy, a brand new gen 1 product..
Easier because he knows he can afford to sell it. Given he bought it at a reduced price he may even make money on it.
I’d imagine conserve is FWD bc you can pull more Regen from the front as the weight transfers
Couldn’t it regen with one set of motors while still using the other set for propulsion though?
@@ALMX5DP it easily could. its all software. thinking about it some more, they would likely still use regen on all 4 motors but only 2 to drive. Front does seem a bit strange to me actually. if you were hauling anything in the bed, it would be advantageous to drive the rear wheels
@@willlucas5150 Unless the thing has abundant traction no matter what because of its weight. I don't know what kind of motors it uses or how it "disconnects" wheels. If it's a physical disconnect I can see not wanting to reconnect wheels to brake. In that case you'd probably want those front wheels doing the seven for the reason noted.
Thank you!
Do you have a Silverado EV reservation? Sell both and get that, then sell that and get the Ram so you’ll have tested all of the more traditional (not cybertruck) EV trucks in the next few years.
I believe you are going to end up keeping the Rivian. It has a lot more to offer and the ride is much better. I'm sure you can get a lot more than purchase price for the f150 lightning