@@funwithdrums206 The C8 Stingray was definitely worth its *MSRP* - but so many people were asking double that AND double the cars’ sticker price. The Z06’s were asking $100k or more over sticker. Neither one is a fair comparison.
@@MGTOW89 not really. Most of the features mentioned come standard on the base model. 45k is 270 range, but you can look at the price differences on the r1s to see what jumps to expect. High 40s to mid 50s will be a common, long range configuration depending how many motors you get.
That's the single motor and has the smaller battery that does 270miles. Question is whether there are additional compromises. We don't know the price of the dual or tri setup. Style and function wise, it seems phenomenal, but pricing is Where we'll see if it holds up
Absolutely! #MKBHD recorded a much longer video...on his phone..on a selfie stick...which was *quite annoying. 😖* This video was a breadth of fresh air in comparison. *❤️❤️R2❤️❤️* _ps... I am a loyal follower of both of their channels 😊_
@@GamingTrivia1113Depends at the rate at which they are paying that debt back. Obviously they are in the negative, with a startup cost. They also have a contract with Amazon delivery vehicles with is major.
@@stupidvideos1449He’s not joking. It’s not to the extent he’s saying I believe, but they’re certainly in the negative for over half a billion dollars. I don’t know how sustainable it will be if the company doesn’t get more funding. Not to mention the EV boom has seemed to slow lately.
As a model y owner who loves their car, I would still probably get the R2 or R3 just for the looks and interior layout. It just wasn’t out when I needed a car, and it won’t be out for a while. I hope it’s amazing so rivian does well and keeps making great cars for adventurers.
The CEO seems so nice (: I see Rivians everywhere in California. Saw one drive on to the beach in Pismo and get all set up and I was like “ok I kind of want one”. Super chill vehicle
I’m a classic car guy myself, been driving a 66 mustang for 2 years (since I got my license) but goddamn I do like the rivians and I usually don’t like electrics
Unfortunately it will greatly accelerate the bloodletting of money Rivian is already king of. I hope they can turn the corner but so far they seem to be in a race to see who can lose the most money.
The current biggest drawback to Rivian ownership was the lack of charging network. The deal with Tesla will make it an actual viable alternative. Sincerely, an R1S owner.
Rivian makes great cars. Glad to see more competition in that $40k-$50k EV market. I would definitely buy this over other off-road SUV’s / Jeeps. Definitely would get this over a Range/Land Rover.
Agree, I think we will eventually get to a place where 0-60 just doesn't matter anymore. I think the next big thing in cars will be a revolutionary technology that everyone seems to be asking for......buttons!
My uncle works for rivian and every time we visit him in California it’s so cool it feels like a rollercoaster when it accelerates it’s a magnificent car
I would barely choose the R2 currently, but due to it being as a concept and we don’t actually know how good it will be, it is somewhat skeptical. However, their R1T and R1S are great and might push over to this car. There will be more contest however by the time the Model Y Juniper releases
I agree. By 2026 the Model Y will be well into its updated phase. However, R2 should do well considering most parts are somewhat shared with R1S. Should make bringing it to market a whole lot easier.
I prefer on the passenger side: curbside charging (which will be necessary for broad adoption), and in tight stalls I can park the car closer to the charger side and still get out of the vehicle easily.
I used to think the same, but after visiting France and seeing the logic of sidewalk chargers and having to pull the cord to the driver’s side on my rental I changed my mind. I think Rivian could have an advantage if they promote that type of sidewalk installed unit in cities or small towns. Plus when Gas station style pull through chargers expand (especially for towing) then the side won’t matter.
The one thing I dont really like about Rivian (and most electric car manufacturers) is the fact that if you’re in even a small collision, the insurance can easily total your car. And if I pay 50-70 grand for a car, I kinda want it to live past one crash
Rivian with yhe triple whammy of treating its employees well, the ceo not being a nutcase meaning tesla buyers are looking for an alternative, and their cars actually being really solid
Yeah but it’s still misleading… I imagine the 45k version has no sun roof. Way smaller screen cloth seats basically missing all of the features he is listing in the video.
@@kennethwright8081the cheaper versions tend to have smaller batteries and slower drivetrains. Most of the tech in the interior will actually be identical between trims because it's cheaper to make essentially the same passenger cabin and mate it to different drivetrains (the most expensive parts of the car). Also software add-ons are even more profitable
The scroll wheels have tactile feedback that adjusts based on what you have selected. No one has gone over exactly what you can select with them, but to give a basic example, if you are scrolling volume, you'll get a bunch of tiny light "clicks" and if you are scrolling climate controls it will adjust the springs in the clicker to make each click feel harder and less frequent. I can't remember which channel had that demonstration on it, but it basically made me not worry about the screens at all since it seems the things you actually want to adjust like that will be done through the scroll wheels on the steering wheel.
That’s is true, I don’t own a Tesla. I would be mad though if a bunch of pussies pulled up to a charging station they have nothing to do with just to take advantage lol
Didn't Elon Musk encourage EV development by all and agreed to have other EVs use his charging network? Did his EV owners read the fine print? I encountered this problem at the Eastham Library with 2 free chargers, one at 240V and one at 110V, 2 others are out of service for a while now...😎
As someone who was driving a non tesla seeing a tesla in the only non tesla charger while there was a tesla charger was open right next to them, let them complain.
Rivian is one of the few electric car companies I can respect. They’re not taking over the world, pushing everything to become electric and their trucks can do truck things, with out trying to make it a sports car as well.
It also gets over 300 miles with the bigger battery pack!
That’s crazy!
@@CountryClimbingmy raptor gets 500 😏
How much is the battery pack additionally? love the shorts btw lol
But honestly... what is the starting price for this model VS the 45K starting price one???
@@jacobcortez2881 bro owns an electric raptor
*casually fistbumps the CEO of rivian*
If you're forrest this isn't a big thing
He’s the coolest guy fr. Was just giddy over his products the entire time. Gotta love it!
Bruh, the CEO was hosting the event and demonstrating the R2/R3/R3X for all the journalists
Johnny Knoxville is looking great these days
@@___asd159gh43 More like Steve-o lol
Steve-O’s transition to Rivian CEO was definitely not on anyone’s bingo cards
now i can’t unsee it thanks😂
I thought I was the only one that saw it
I knew it looked like someone familiar haha
Yooo thought the same
I was going to comment the same 😂
If $45k is the actual price that’s incredible. Can’t remember the last time I saw a car that was worth the asking price.
You don't remember when you saw the C8 Stingray and the Z06?
@@funwithdrums206 The C8 Stingray was definitely worth its *MSRP* - but so many people were asking double that AND double the cars’ sticker price. The Z06’s were asking $100k or more over sticker. Neither one is a fair comparison.
If it’s all that for under $50k it’s definitely worth it!!
That’s the starting price. Bigger battery plus options will surely be more. Probably more like upper 50s to 60s
Model Y (and Model 3) are now getting close to what they were always worth.
I pray to god this company stays alive because this stuff looks so cool
They signed a deal with Volkswagen so it’s looking good for them !
@@Baldwinthefourth-1176and I’m seeing more and more of them on the road.
They’re gaining traction! 🙌🏽
They also make the Amazon delivery cars
God bless
The r3x goes crazy
Rj and Forrest is the dynamic duo we never knew we needed
Who's this RJ?
actually same with MKBHD. Rivian CEO is a chill dude
@@ThawhidOwner of Rivian.
How original..
fr @@Krust23
Really good short. This caught my attention even though I've never been a Rivian fan and actually made me consider it now.
Me too I want the truck now
The truck is awesome
Yoooo, even the Rivian CEO was impressed with Forrest’s 60 seconds car review Super Power!! 😂😂😂
😂
I'm the guy who turned 999 to 1k likes 😅
Hehe, ikr?!! 😅
45k sounds like a steal
There is just no way.
If that was the case I'd trade in my CX-50 for my first EV
@DegraTrip
ya, it "starts" at 45k, the one in the vid probably costs 65k+
@@MGTOW89 not really. Most of the features mentioned come standard on the base model. 45k is 270 range, but you can look at the price differences on the r1s to see what jumps to expect.
High 40s to mid 50s will be a common, long range configuration depending how many motors you get.
That's the single motor and has the smaller battery that does 270miles. Question is whether there are additional compromises. We don't know the price of the dual or tri setup. Style and function wise, it seems phenomenal, but pricing is Where we'll see if it holds up
dealerships will make it 90K
That panoramic roof looks sick but i think I would regret it in the vegas summers
You killed it at the end, and the fistbump with the CEO is just the cherry on top!
Coolest CEO you'll ever see...he was impressed, Forrest just keeps mesmerising is every day. What a beautiful man.
Beautiful man😂😂😂
RJ with the fist bump😂 love it.
That second glove compartment is clutch..... FOR THE BLICKY!!
😂😂😂
Nice reference! Someone's been paying attention 😉
@@dbrenz of course! This channel is great. To see how it's grown amazing.
Good idea
The ceo was definitely impressed with the review by far some of the best quick reviews in the biz
Dude your camera guy deserve an award!
Absolutely! #MKBHD recorded a much longer video...on his phone..on a selfie stick...which was *quite annoying. 😖*
This video was a breadth of fresh air in comparison.
*❤️❤️R2❤️❤️*
_ps... I am a loyal follower of both of their channels 😊_
@@MisterSixtyyou talk like an AI just saying
@@PParsa Bless your heart... 😂 😂 😂
@@MisterSixty MKBHD is purposely doing more efficient production with his AutoFocus Channel to differentiate from his main channel.
They really need to get this model out ASAP, it clearly would dominate that market segment hands down.
This Rivian is impressive.
I would consider something like this as a daily. Lots of features.
“Sir, this charger has overheating issues.” “How about we advertise it as a hand warmer”
🎯
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Smart… PlayDoh was originally wall paper cleaner.
Converting a negative to a positive is a good thing. Good job Rivian ❤
Lmao
That CEO loves the company
I would too, I love making money 😂
@@Fuddylarper Rivian has a profit of around negative 2 billion dollars. So he's got to get this into mass production
@@GamingTrivia1113 suree
@@GamingTrivia1113Depends at the rate at which they are paying that debt back. Obviously they are in the negative, with a startup cost. They also have a contract with Amazon delivery vehicles with is major.
@@stupidvideos1449He’s not joking. It’s not to the extent he’s saying I believe, but they’re certainly in the negative for over half a billion dollars. I don’t know how sustainable it will be if the company doesn’t get more funding. Not to mention the EV boom has seemed to slow lately.
You are so good at these videos! I’m not looking to buy a car right now,but I enjoy your knowledge and positive attitude!
I thought it was Steve-O at the end lol 😂
I was thinking the same thing. Imagine if Steve-O did an outrageous Ad for Rivian with RJ in it as well!
😂😂 bro same here...
LMAO
Make it happen Rivian!
As a model y owner who loves their car, I would still probably get the R2 or R3 just for the looks and interior layout. It just wasn’t out when I needed a car, and it won’t be out for a while. I hope it’s amazing so rivian does well and keeps making great cars for adventurers.
Same. I love my model Y but once this comes out i'm trading in my Y for this.
The CEO seems so nice (: I see Rivians everywhere in California. Saw one drive on to the beach in Pismo and get all set up and I was like “ok I kind of want one”. Super chill vehicle
wonder why you're in debt
R&D
Love my Rivian… it’s like a luxury 4 runner and real plush and subtle
45k, not bad at all
Don't forget the $7.5K tax credit too
Plus another 2k in California.
That’s a triple steal
Model shown here probably 90k
@MR-dz8ex No. That's R1S territory. Max 55k thats with tri motor and max pax
Forrest has mastered the short. Incredible work bro.
I lost count of how many times I watched this vid because he did such a great job!
That ceo seems like such a great guy
he literally said like 2 words
You either die a cameo or you live long enough to become an Elon
I love it when a guy says thank you and accepts a fist bump and immediately gets great words😂
I’m a classic car guy myself, been driving a 66 mustang for 2 years (since I got my license) but goddamn I do like the rivians and I usually don’t like electrics
This is what will honestly have possibly the most impact on the ev general market since Tesla. Affordable, spacious and functional. Well done Rivian.
the only thing missing would be solar panels. You could probably line the roof with them instead of having a glass roof.
Unfortunately it will greatly accelerate the bloodletting of money Rivian is already king of. I hope they can turn the corner but so far they seem to be in a race to see who can lose the most money.
The current biggest drawback to Rivian ownership was the lack of charging network. The deal with Tesla will make it an actual viable alternative. Sincerely, an R1S owner.
I love how much info you pack into such a short amount of time. It’s so refreshing to have someone be efficient! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Info? Like talking about led lights you can see from pictures or that the car has ac? My bad lol
People are so naïve @@vin101
You had me at extra ground clearance
Was that the CEO at the end
yea
Looked like Steve-O
Nah that's Steve O
Yup
Yeah that's Steve O. Amazing transformation
Its not a competition! I want this
i saw a testing one on the highway and it looked cool wrapped in a green gradient. the driver looked very happy
There isnt a single thing about the model Y that would make me want it more than this
Fr
Software is a bit better in the Tesla
Yeah, Rivian actually has a personality and an interior that doesn’t invoke suicidal thoughts
@@MaticTheProtoThat’s subjective.
@@rylans.5365 the tesla interiors are as detailed and lively as a padded cell
Someone’s getting absolutely scorched through that sunroof…
I'm sure it's just for presentation, to let light in and show off the interior better.
There's this wild new innovation called window tint. You wouldn't believe what it does.
@@HossLUK 25m and fr
In reality it's tinted.
Agreed. They certainly look nice but only seem practical when driving at night.
My God the Rivian is awesome 🤩 I thought it was just an electric truck or suv but the features are luxurious 🎊
For $45 that’s a steal!! Would buy for sure
Delivery doesn't begin until some time in 2026.
I need the price on AWD.
Whatever you do in life, there is always room to be an artist
Id definitely take this over a Chevy Colorado. Your review on the Colorado was spot on.
Man, R2 is just beautiful. Built with passion.
That price is pretty crazy seeing as many Honda and Toyota SUVs are hitting the $40k mark easily
..those two are worth it though..
@@tomm487 is this one not? I see a lot of features that aren't on a 40-45k CRV or RAV4
@@tomm487 This one is worth it too.
That's the NEW Jurassic Park SUV available for the public lol. That roof reminds me of the classic Jurassic Park movie.
I may be sold on the Rivian now lol! I have a Long Range Model 3. Plus I like the CEO/Founder's personality.
Shout to RJ he never misses a opportunity to be in a video 🤣🤣🤣
Rivian makes great cars. Glad to see more competition in that $40k-$50k EV market. I would definitely buy this over other off-road SUV’s / Jeeps. Definitely would get this over a Range/Land Rover.
Yes, this over model Y for sure! Love the Tesla charging station compatibility
Your camera man is a killer. Get that man a raise. Best work in the space
Amen to THAT!
Why haven’t you reported it to the police then?
All on a cell phone
Yea he did his thing..🔥🔥💪🏾
Definitely getting a Rivian once my lease is up; good job with the R2!
End was the best. Appreciate you both for bringing the best!
Hopefully RJ actually delivers at 45k, unlike his rival
Casually meeting with the CEO. Good job
Meating?! This is a family channel
@@MONTOD sorry my autocorrect feature is broken 💀
@@MONTOD
When mama and fada love each and other, they fist eachother like this one.
I have a Tesla Model X and love Tesla's as a whole, but after seeing this I would honestly give it a try!!
It’s kind of absurd how casually we say 0-60 in under 3 seconds these days
Agree, I think we will eventually get to a place where 0-60 just doesn't matter anymore. I think the next big thing in cars will be a revolutionary technology that everyone seems to be asking for......buttons!
@@df3555You can have both!
Great Job rivian!! As Tesla Model Y owner and it is very tempting to reserve one!!!
Yes...100%...no question. I love that thing, you know, as EVs go.
Bro that chuckle at the end, it seems so innocent,
You had me at Tesla supercharger❤😂
My uncle works for rivian and every time we visit him in California it’s so cool it feels like a rollercoaster when it accelerates it’s a magnificent car
Just flexing at the end there lol
I would barely choose the R2 currently, but due to it being as a concept and we don’t actually know how good it will be, it is somewhat skeptical. However, their R1T and R1S are great and might push over to this car. There will be more contest however by the time the Model Y Juniper releases
I agree. By 2026 the Model Y will be well into its updated phase. However, R2 should do well considering most parts are somewhat shared with R1S. Should make bringing it to market a whole lot easier.
It needs to get to market sooner. How will it compete against the Recon that looks similar and will be available this year.
I love how you packed so much info into such a short video. I want to see this in real life now.
0:51 Good direction with going with NACS charge port. But Rivian needs to put it on the LHD driverside
Agreed. Should have plenty of time for them to change it since the car is coming out early 2026
I prefer on the passenger side: curbside charging (which will be necessary for broad adoption), and in tight stalls I can park the car closer to the charger side and still get out of the vehicle easily.
Chargers are undergoing re-cording with a longer cable. NOT A PROBLEM
I used to think the same, but after visiting France and seeing the logic of sidewalk chargers and having to pull the cord to the driver’s side on my rental I changed my mind. I think Rivian could have an advantage if they promote that type of sidewalk installed unit in cities or small towns. Plus when Gas station style pull through chargers expand (especially for towing) then the side won’t matter.
That roof in a Texas summer is lethal
Yeah same here in Florida. It at least needs some tint like the Tesla Ys and 3s
What can you do? Take it to a shop and have a tint film added?
These types of glass have a UV protection layer. You could drive it in Dubai without issue. It’s harder to see indoors with the fluorescent lighting.
1st of all the skylight has electrochromic shade. If that's not enough then order it without
We need stuff like this, that would create loyalty in the brand in the long term.
This is atcually good 😮
I'd ABSOLUTELY choose this over a Model Y. No contest.
The one thing I dont really like about Rivian (and most electric car manufacturers) is the fact that if you’re in even a small collision, the insurance can easily total your car. And if I pay 50-70 grand for a car, I kinda want it to live past one crash
That glass roof is HUUUUGEE
Rivian with yhe triple whammy of treating its employees well, the ceo not being a nutcase meaning tesla buyers are looking for an alternative, and their cars actually being really solid
Cannot wait until RHD is available!
Keyword is starting at $45,000. Those numbers are most likely their best performance model which is not $45,000.
No, but with the median electric vehicle price being somewhere near $70k, that's a deal.
Yeah but it’s still misleading… I imagine the 45k version has no sun roof. Way smaller screen cloth seats basically missing all of the features he is listing in the video.
@@kennethwright8081the cheaper versions tend to have smaller batteries and slower drivetrains. Most of the tech in the interior will actually be identical between trims because it's cheaper to make essentially the same passenger cabin and mate it to different drivetrains (the most expensive parts of the car). Also software add-ons are even more profitable
Looks nice just wish there was more tactile feedback with buttons as opposed to two screens.
You typed this on a device with no buttons.
@@WordsMatter1982 yes? What does that have to do with a vehicle and the driving experience?
The scroll wheels have tactile feedback that adjusts based on what you have selected.
No one has gone over exactly what you can select with them, but to give a basic example, if you are scrolling volume, you'll get a bunch of tiny light "clicks" and if you are scrolling climate controls it will adjust the springs in the clicker to make each click feel harder and less frequent.
I can't remember which channel had that demonstration on it, but it basically made me not worry about the screens at all since it seems the things you actually want to adjust like that will be done through the scroll wheels on the steering wheel.
"Hey can I get a screen protector?"
"yeah what phone model do you have?"
"No for my car"
Can’t wait to see all of the angry posts from Tesla fanboys about newer EV vehicles taking their charging spots 😂😈
That’s is true, I don’t own a Tesla. I would be mad though if a bunch of pussies pulled up to a charging station they have nothing to do with just to take advantage lol
Your comment literally proves the exact opposite 😂
Didn't Elon Musk encourage EV development by all and agreed to have other EVs use his charging network? Did his EV owners read the fine print?
I encountered this problem at the Eastham Library with 2 free chargers, one at 240V and one at 110V, 2 others are out of service for a while now...😎
As someone who was driving a non tesla seeing a tesla in the only non tesla charger while there was a tesla charger was open right next to them, let them complain.
Soon as you said “it runs off the Tesla supercharger” Tesla already gets paid wether you buy their car or not 😂
You are the best fast review youtuber. Congrats
Glass roof would give you a great view in a roll over
LOL!😂
That glass roof is a deal breaker for me
Yeah, especially in Arizona summers...
@@stardustblue3625 ...wait till you have lived thru an Oklahoma baseball sized hail tornado season....
@@tomm487 Then don't order it with the glass roof. Jeesh!
I have no leg rooooom!!! (casually folds driver into the shadow realm)
I have a model y now and really like it. But I have an R2 reserved, whenever they actually get released. I’m excited for this
Wow it’s really cool to have followed how far you have come. Congratulations on all your success. 🎉
I see these on the road, they 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Heated and ventilated seats is his favorite thing to say and giant ceramics roof😂😂
Wow this video just made me interested in getting a Rivian👍🏼
Like the updated headlights, hated the solo vertical lights, that cross nose light bar changes the look a lot.
The head lights are funny looking lol reminds me of a kids toy
Am I the only one who gets Jurassic park flashbacks when I look at that glass roof?
Loving this vehicle thank you for the reiew
Rivian is one of the few electric car companies I can respect. They’re not taking over the world, pushing everything to become electric and their trucks can do truck things, with out trying to make it a sports car as well.
Bro randomly fist bumps the CEO of Rivian is awesome
I’d love to see you order food in this tone and meter.
Oh man the venting quarter window sold me 😂 Perfect daily honestly this or the hatchback they’re releasing.
“Tons of storage space” 😂
Big ol fish bowl with that roof lol
Im not usually a fan of electric cars and trucks, but I do like the front bench that has
That roof would do great in Florida😂
Rico and are actually super sick
Bro ur Mick is just 😫🔥
I love this car, if I didnt recently buy a Model Y, I would be seriously considering waiting.