It being a "cute" design is why I don't like it as a truck. Trucks are best when they look mean and touch and aggressive, like the raptor, tundra, trx, etc. Big fast "cute" looking truck just looks off-putting
@@al3jandr038it’s all subjective isn’t it? It obviously went through multiple rounds of focus groups and enough people liked it for it to be on the road. Who are we to deem a truck’s appearance as “a bad design” just because it doesn’t adhere to our tastes? Bad design is any Ford out right now! And I work for Ford! These damn things are falling apart! Bad design is pushing electric vehicles without the infrastructure to handle them, or any foresight about the environmental effects.
The views are so insane, I hope you'll do more trips to Cali so I can enjoy driving there (outside of LA) through your videos. 18 minutes gone in a blink of an eye, truly. I love this truck even though I'm not a fan of such vehicles (probably because I'm from EU). It looks bonkers, color is on point, I love when an utility vehicle (you could debate on that considering it's price ^^) is packed with utility features, I truly love this sort of stuff. On the other hand I 100% agree with your take on the screens - I love the dash one, I despise the center console one, I hope car manufactures start moving away from that trend within the next couple years - yeah, looks minimalistic/futuristic but it often takes a split second to take your eyes off the road and cause a crash, nothing can change my mind on that.
Tedward I truly love your channel. I’m not even at the age to drive yet, but I’m so excited to own which ever car I’m interested in and if I want to see someone driving it and reviewing it you’re the one tedward
Would love to have one of these. Great size. Funny, I live in Chicago, but have driven those roads around Malibu and am always surprised there are not more folks up there. Those views are epic!
I live in a small area in eastern Ontario (Canada) and someone owns one! I think they’re really handsome in person. I know there’s a lot of EV haters out there, but I kinda enjoy that there’s a good variety of EVs on the market, and coming onto the market.
9:55 I think physical buttons and inputs are important for critical and often-used functions such as selecting gear, turn signals, hazard lights, etc. But things like moving the steering wheel position, that people rarely do, isn't something that requires physical buttons, in fact it clutters up the entire driving area with too many buttons. Its better if its in the screen menu.
I agree with u on the lack of physical buttons for simple adjustments, and we know there not goin to add physical buttons, but if the vehicle is so reliant on the infotainment system to make adjustments they should make it easier. Like using voice control shortcuts to take u to that menu and make ur adjustments quicker, easier and safer
I remember seeing the r1s in the wild before it was officially released of course covered in the black and white pre-release wrap. The future of evs looks bright.
I really love Rivian and RJ a lot and I am so happy to invest with Rivian even if Rivian has ups and downs but I am pretty sure the future is so bright for Rivian
I think you're right on the money with the death of physical controls, buttons, etc. Tactile feedback from a button will always be better in a vehicle than a touchscreen. Hitting the right spot on a bouncing truck will always be harder than being able to physically place your finger on a button or knob and manipulating it by feel without taking your eyes off the road. I think in the attempt to be "cool" and "new" we're losing a lot of hard earned lessons in the auto industry.
Drivers Ed 101: Set your mirrors and seat position before you start to drive. Also, a quick way to bing up the adjustment screen is move your seat just a little and the screen you need pops up. Love your POV perspective and chill comments while driving.
only gets you about 90% there. sitting in a driveway setting mirrors does not represent what you need to see when you're on the road. I always make small adjustments once I'm on the road in comparison to when I set up in a parking spot.
Look at you in CA, hope you're enjoying the beautiful countryside out there. Could you perhaps review the Wrangler 4XE at some point? That's more my style than a Rivian.
I still think the F150 Lightning is a better truck, but the R1T is definitely the more interesting EV. The quad motor AWD setup is pretty insane engineering, and the storage space solutions is pretty cool.
i was really surprised how small it is.. next to my rubicon unlimited, it looks small.. there's a lot of them in ohio, they're all over the place, kinda neat, not for me, but it's a nice little truck thing..
@tedward, a full day in the canyons and you didn't drive the thing in sport mode for even one minute in this video! Bummer cause sport mode unlocks 20% more torque and totally changes the handling dynamics. Maybe next time. - R1T Owner
Second, we need a sport mode eval (It is special. Shares suspension characteristics with McLaren) Also thank you for showing me where the frunk button is on my own truck.
I'm not someone who's ever been near a large body of water; those views are so disorienting, like how "tall" the ocean is. It feels like it's taking up way more vertical space than it should, like the horizon should be lower.
I hear what you're saying despite the obviously snarky/know-it-all tone. But the reality is sitting in a parking spot or driveway sometimes only gets you 80-90% to the ideal mirror setting. Until you're on the road and actually seeing the mirrors you may have set them too far out, too far in, down, up. There are micro adjustments that get made between sitting in a new car stationary vs being on an actual highway.
My thoughts exactly. If they made the headlights look more like a 'regular' truck's, I would like it more. My opinion though. I just saw a Rivian truck in my town yesterday and that's what caught my attention the most. Its just the headlights that look so weird to me.
If there is a thing that i hate in these new cars with "screens only" it's when there's no physical buttons to the climate control. I like to have the feeling of clicking some button or wheel to know what I'm doing even if I'm not looking directly to it. Specially for something like changing the temperature
I don’t know what it is about electric vehicles that I dislike so much, they always seem so empty and almost boring when I see them on the road. I have not driven one yet, but I have ridden in one, so don’t take my opinion that serious as it might change if I ever do drive one. What I do like about electric vehicles is the very awesome acceleration and that instant response, but they never seem to have the same essence as their ICE engine counterparts. I don’t want to say they don’t have the same “feel” as a ICE vehicle, but there’s something in an ICE engine car that just makes me feel connected to it. That downright addictive intake and exhaust note, the turbos, the superchargers, shifting gears, and the vibrations of the drivetrain of an ICE vehicle is what I think makes it awesome compared to an electric vehicle.
Yuppp exactly thats why we love cars , going electric is like tryna make cars perfect when they never will be also it gives me NWO energy smh. Lets not act as if the govt didnt been have ev cars ; contrasting to how they had internet before it came out
The things you like about ice are the same exact things I do not care for… every time I have to sit in an ice vehicle, I find the constant drone from noise and vibration to be tiresome.
Hey your cap locks are on. But you’ve missed the point. Sitting in a parking lot or driveway only gets your mirrors about 90% there. I usually make fine adjustments once on the road or when parallel parking. Anyway I hope if you’re yelling you have a more calm day since this should not cause such concern. Best wishes
Rivian has not enabled tank turn for owners. The reason is that it's highly destructive to surfaces and would create some ugly PR from people doing it. It's capable - just won't happen.
Listen I love the idea an thought put into electric vehicles. Let’s be honest where not there yet . There is not enough grid support . I feel sorry for early supporters it’s got to be frustrating.
Dude the grid thing is such a dumb myth. EVs use about as much power as a dryer when charging. It's a non-issue compared to population and housing growth in any area. I'm an early adopter and its' absolutely fantastic and in no way frustrating.
One thing I've noticed about all of these electric vehicles, they all drive the same, there is nothing that makes them feel special, they all do the same thing in the same way, with a different shell and badge. They're a laptop with a wheel and that's boring
They have 12+ billion in cash, hundreds of thousands of orders. They are doing fine, though it will take a couple years to hit profits given their expansion and factory buildout.
@@TheBowerbird You need to look a bit deeper. Rivian reported this quarter that they lose $267 dollars for every $100 they gross. How exactly do you expect them to stay afloat when they lose that much per $100? In comparison, Tesla at this point was profiting about $24 dollars per $100 gross, and today sits around $14 per $100 gross. Rivian needs to secure more funding than they’re worth just to stay afloat. Several large backers have withdrawn from the project. On top of that, as if thats not had enough, EV sales are cratering so badly that several brands are now rolling back plans to introduce new EV models. Rivian is half a step away from a zombie brand
@@J_Madison LoL you clearly know nothing about the economics of auto production. They were actually ahead of their revenue goals while building out production lines for things like their new in-house motors and expansion of existing lines. They are doing better than they even predicted at this point.
@@J_Madison Dude, you think it will always be like that? That they'll have billions in factory and production line development each quarter? That's why they had a loss - they're still building out everything. My god are you that economically illiterate? I fear for your finances.
When i first saw a picture of this truck, I wasn't a huge fan.
But now, I want one
Best thing about it is that hidden storage,love stuff like that
found the kidnapper
@@taji8928 whoops🤐
that sound of the turn signal is really satisfying
True true
A lot went into making that sound! There is a video out there about it.
This is the best sounding EV I have ever seen. The sound of the motor is so delicious and rich! I love it!
Cute design. I hope Rivian company will be successful
It being a "cute" design is why I don't like it as a truck. Trucks are best when they look mean and touch and aggressive, like the raptor, tundra, trx, etc. Big fast "cute" looking truck just looks off-putting
@@al3jandr038 Many people don't want everyone around them to know that they have a fast car. It's a matter of personal preference.
@@top10cars2 the design just isn't good. Imagine a GT3 style race car design on the new prius. Just doesn't fit it and won't look good
@@al3jandr038it’s all subjective isn’t it? It obviously went through multiple rounds of focus groups and enough people liked it for it to be on the road.
Who are we to deem a truck’s appearance as “a bad design” just because it doesn’t adhere to our tastes?
Bad design is any Ford out right now! And I work for Ford! These damn things are falling apart!
Bad design is pushing electric vehicles without the infrastructure to handle them, or any foresight about the environmental effects.
@al3jandr03 that sounds awesome ngl, or just a regular prius with a v8
The views are so insane, I hope you'll do more trips to Cali so I can enjoy driving there (outside of LA) through your videos. 18 minutes gone in a blink of an eye, truly.
I love this truck even though I'm not a fan of such vehicles (probably because I'm from EU). It looks bonkers, color is on point, I love when an utility vehicle (you could debate on that considering it's price ^^) is packed with utility features, I truly love this sort of stuff. On the other hand I 100% agree with your take on the screens - I love the dash one, I despise the center console one, I hope car manufactures start moving away from that trend within the next couple years - yeah, looks minimalistic/futuristic but it often takes a split second to take your eyes off the road and cause a crash, nothing can change my mind on that.
Tedward I truly love your channel. I’m not even at the age to drive yet, but I’m so excited to own which ever car I’m interested in and if I want to see someone driving it and reviewing it you’re the one tedward
12:30 dude you are living the good life, I felt that scoff. Happy for you. The view is priceless 😇
It might not be the type of vehicle you would do a video with, but I would like to see you make a video on a Kei Truck if you ever get a chance.
I did the Honda Acty a while back. It was a van but I’ll hunt down a truck
@@TedwardDrives The subaru sambar would be perfect
Would love to have one of these. Great size. Funny, I live in Chicago, but have driven those roads around Malibu and am always surprised there are not more folks up there. Those views are epic!
I live in a small area in eastern Ontario (Canada) and someone owns one! I think they’re really handsome in person. I know there’s a lot of EV haters out there, but I kinda enjoy that there’s a good variety of EVs on the market, and coming onto the market.
Such a beast, i would like to see a pov drive of the x3 or x4 m40i
that orange is the best color
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9:55 I think physical buttons and inputs are important for critical and often-used functions such as selecting gear, turn signals, hazard lights, etc. But things like moving the steering wheel position, that people rarely do, isn't something that requires physical buttons, in fact it clutters up the entire driving area with too many buttons. Its better if its in the screen menu.
If this thing had a gasoline/diesel range extender, it'd blow all other pickups out of the water in terms of being the ultimate lifestyle vehicle
Engine bad !!! Bad bad!! Environment we must save
@@Jynatech ahahahjaha
@@Jynatech ok yoda
@@Jynatech
so lithium mining is better? on what planet? lol
@@rustbeltrobclassic2512 sarcasm has existed
I agree with u on the lack of physical buttons for simple adjustments, and we know there not goin to add physical buttons, but if the vehicle is so reliant on the infotainment system to make adjustments they should make it easier. Like using voice control shortcuts to take u to that menu and make ur adjustments quicker, easier and safer
I remember seeing the r1s in the wild before it was officially released of course covered in the black and white pre-release wrap. The future of evs looks bright.
Beautiful truck, beautiful review :)
Please drive the Plaid. Interested to see your impressions of yoke and acceleration
Sounds like you left LA at the right time, there was crazy rain after this.
Hollywoo is flooded Bojack!
@@TedwardDrives 🤣🤣
I really love Rivian and RJ a lot and I am so happy to invest with Rivian even if Rivian has ups and downs but I am pretty sure the future is so bright for Rivian
That's a unique truck
I think you're right on the money with the death of physical controls, buttons, etc. Tactile feedback from a button will always be better in a vehicle than a touchscreen. Hitting the right spot on a bouncing truck will always be harder than being able to physically place your finger on a button or knob and manipulating it by feel without taking your eyes off the road. I think in the attempt to be "cool" and "new" we're losing a lot of hard earned lessons in the auto industry.
Drivers Ed 101: Set your mirrors and seat position before you start to drive. Also, a quick way to bing up the adjustment screen is move your seat just a little and the screen you need pops up. Love your POV perspective and chill comments while driving.
only gets you about 90% there. sitting in a driveway setting mirrors does not represent what you need to see when you're on the road. I always make small adjustments once I'm on the road in comparison to when I set up in a parking spot.
I can’t wait to see if Rivian puts out a sports car, that ought to be a real rocket.
That would be interesting, but it's not really in their wheelhouse, considering their brand really is rooted in off-road appeal.
i guess you haven't driven a plaid, it doesn't stop pulling, unlike the model 3/y dual motors and these.
5:30 is when he launches it
Respect the drive.you great content.
Look at you in CA, hope you're enjoying the beautiful countryside out there. Could you perhaps review the Wrangler 4XE at some point? That's more my style than a Rivian.
What road is this? It’s amazing!
I still think the F150 Lightning is a better truck, but the R1T is definitely the more interesting EV. The quad motor AWD setup is pretty insane engineering, and the storage space solutions is pretty cool.
i was really surprised how small it is.. next to my rubicon unlimited, it looks small.. there's a lot of them in ohio, they're all over the place, kinda neat, not for me, but it's a nice little truck thing..
@tedward, a full day in the canyons and you didn't drive the thing in sport mode for even one minute in this video! Bummer cause sport mode unlocks 20% more torque and totally changes the handling dynamics. Maybe next time. - R1T Owner
Second, we need a sport mode eval
(It is special. Shares suspension characteristics with McLaren)
Also thank you for showing me where the frunk button is on my own truck.
Waiting for the day you get in a Model S Plaid
First! Great video, Tom :)
how you watch 17mins in 1min?
in the middle of watching it now and i liked it so far so i commented
Tedward has moved to the west coast?
You ever going to get the chance to drive an Ineos Grenadier?
Probably not, no US for the moment.
I'm not someone who's ever been near a large body of water; those views are so disorienting, like how "tall" the ocean is. It feels like it's taking up way more vertical space than it should, like the horizon should be lower.
Got a nice new R1S up fir grabs in California . Let me know .
I still remember when cell phones had buttons; now, touchscreens are the norm.
It looks like a box of Kraft Mac and cheese
Adjust mirrors before driving maybe?
I hear what you're saying despite the obviously snarky/know-it-all tone. But the reality is sitting in a parking spot or driveway sometimes only gets you 80-90% to the ideal mirror setting. Until you're on the road and actually seeing the mirrors you may have set them too far out, too far in, down, up. There are micro adjustments that get made between sitting in a new car stationary vs being on an actual highway.
@@TedwardDrives I've experienced that before. I would definitely be annoyed by this "feature."
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@@TedwardDrives I apologize for my tone, Tedward. You are right, being snarky. Cheers
I don't know. I can't get used to the look of that front because of the headlights.
My thoughts exactly. If they made the headlights look more like a 'regular' truck's, I would like it more. My opinion though. I just saw a Rivian truck in my town yesterday and that's what caught my attention the most. Its just the headlights that look so weird to me.
Every time I see a new Ford Bronco I think “oooh, a Rivian…..never mind”.
13:47 Como que 33?
It looks like Renault with the yellow color and the logo lol.
How's the battery drain parasite issue?
If there is a thing that i hate in these new cars with "screens only" it's when there's no physical buttons to the climate control. I like to have the feeling of clicking some button or wheel to know what I'm doing even if I'm not looking directly to it. Specially for something like changing the temperature
You said the rivian is bigger than the ranger but how does it compare to the Tacoma?
1 inch bigger than the 2022 taco in length
Bed might be smaller, cab a bit bigger
Length of a Tacoma, width of a Tundra.
Cab is massive compared to that, much wider too.
I don’t know what it is about electric vehicles that I dislike so much, they always seem so empty and almost boring when I see them on the road. I have not driven one yet, but I have ridden in one, so don’t take my opinion that serious as it might change if I ever do drive one. What I do like about electric vehicles is the very awesome acceleration and that instant response, but they never seem to have the same essence as their ICE engine counterparts. I don’t want to say they don’t have the same “feel” as a ICE vehicle, but there’s something in an ICE engine car that just makes me feel connected to it. That downright addictive intake and exhaust note, the turbos, the superchargers, shifting gears, and the vibrations of the drivetrain of an ICE vehicle is what I think makes it awesome compared to an electric vehicle.
Yuppp exactly thats why we love cars , going electric is like tryna make cars perfect when they never will be also it gives me NWO energy smh. Lets not act as if the govt didnt been have ev cars ; contrasting to how they had internet before it came out
Don t sorry, we ll never run out of oil or gas, and im glad i heard this
The things you like about ice are the same exact things I do not care for… every time I have to sit in an ice vehicle, I find the constant drone from noise and vibration to be tiresome.
Are you here In SO CA still?.
10:00 you would be screw in poland during the license test. If you dont have a correct mirrors exam is over.
I think tank-turn was never released to the public.
mirrors just be adjusted when you are stopped.
That ain't a truck, it looks like a Transformer.
Have you seen the R1S yet?
Have seen. Have not driven
Hi
1:09 El Camino? best car
Drive for a few hours. Charge for a few days. What kind of fire suppression does it come with for when the battery spontaneously combusts
A 2-door (w/ extra cab) and a proper sized bed would be an easy choice for me. This one's just not configured to fit my needs. =/
imagine how much it'll cost to insure in europe with that amount of horse power lol
God bless the firefighters
4:12 If you didn't take Decker Canyon, you fucked up
It’s not the fault of content creators, but I have 0 interest in electric or hybrid cars. Hard pass
The logo on the steering wheel reminds me of Renault. That would bug me
875hp what is going on here
U MUST ADJUST UR MIRRORS, STEERING WHEEL AND PUT UR SEAT BELT ON, BEFORE DRIVING MAN !
Hey your cap locks are on. But you’ve missed the point. Sitting in a parking lot or driveway only gets your mirrors about 90% there. I usually make fine adjustments once on the road or when parallel parking. Anyway I hope if you’re yelling you have a more calm day since this should not cause such concern. Best wishes
Rivian has not enabled tank turn for owners. The reason is that it's highly destructive to surfaces and would create some ugly PR from people doing it. It's capable - just won't happen.
Renault logo croped be like
Thanks to Tesla for the charging stns now you can recharge your rivian lol
If you think EVs don’t keep pulling past 60, drive a Plaid.
Listen I love the idea an thought put into electric vehicles. Let’s be honest where not there yet . There is not enough grid support . I feel sorry for early supporters it’s got to be frustrating.
Dude the grid thing is such a dumb myth. EVs use about as much power as a dryer when charging. It's a non-issue compared to population and housing growth in any area. I'm an early adopter and its' absolutely fantastic and in no way frustrating.
Kind of cool for a midsize truck; but no way in hell is it $95,000 cool. The price point on these is out of control.
I can't understand EVs. I don't care how fast or how powerful, they just bore me. (It seems I need to clarify, no hate to those who like EVs).
Exactly!! Aha tryna make the " perfect" car but they make the worst car these cars are strictly for lazy ass folks
@Cmdr Orion I would if I wanted a truck. I don't. Thank you for your input.
@@rightwingchihuahua very ironic to your own comment
@@chriscashoutt1027 👍
Are the buttplug and ev themed vanity plate included or do they cost extra?
Let me guess - you've got a tiny gentleman sausage? Low quality, low status male?
The 110 MPH speed limit on it is a deal breaker for me
Like you'd ever one one anyways, and would you ever actually be driving it past 110mph?
110 in a truck is plenty fast who are you fooling
the off road tires would explode if you did any more
@@dawsongranger4940 if you only knew…
Nobody gon do nohesi in a pickup.
Why do all electric vehicles have such big screens 😂😂
All luxury and sub-luxury cars have big screens these days.
Who asked for a 835hp Adventure Pickup?
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I hate that new car that wants to be popular have to look weird or just ugly. It's sad 😐
Only problem is, when you turn your air conditioner or anything on, your losing range by 31 to 41 percent
don't talk so much, chill a little
I think I’m in the minority on this but the front end is hideous and looks like a cartoon robot. Totally ruins it for me.
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Honestly the truck is soo nice but the fact that it’s electric is a huge deal breaker. If only it had a turbo diesel v8
Why would you want it to be made shitty, less powerful, less reliable, and less capable?
One thing I've noticed about all of these electric vehicles, they all drive the same, there is nothing that makes them feel special, they all do the same thing in the same way, with a different shell and badge. They're a laptop with a wheel and that's boring
Spoken like someone who has never driven one.
Too bad Rivian is about to go under.. Its tough to start a car company.
They have 12+ billion in cash, hundreds of thousands of orders. They are doing fine, though it will take a couple years to hit profits given their expansion and factory buildout.
@@TheBowerbird You need to look a bit deeper. Rivian reported this quarter that they lose $267 dollars for every $100 they gross. How exactly do you expect them to stay afloat when they lose that much per $100?
In comparison, Tesla at this point was profiting about $24 dollars per $100 gross, and today sits around $14 per $100 gross.
Rivian needs to secure more funding than they’re worth just to stay afloat. Several large backers have withdrawn from the project.
On top of that, as if thats not had enough, EV sales are cratering so badly that several brands are now rolling back plans to introduce new EV models.
Rivian is half a step away from a zombie brand
@@J_Madison LoL you clearly know nothing about the economics of auto production. They were actually ahead of their revenue goals while building out production lines for things like their new in-house motors and expansion of existing lines. They are doing better than they even predicted at this point.
@@TheBowerbird Ok. Explain how you stay afloat when you lose $267 for every $100 you gross. I’ll wait.
@@J_Madison Dude, you think it will always be like that? That they'll have billions in factory and production line development each quarter? That's why they had a loss - they're still building out everything. My god are you that economically illiterate? I fear for your finances.
great vid.
humbly requesting a trackhawk video if at all possible 🫣🫣