2023 Rivian R1S

Our R1S is seriously the best car I have owned. Our girls easily get in and out into boosters (2) and my oldest to the 3rd row on their own. Climate controls (voice!) are so much better than a lot of critics make them out to be. The room for storage is so great with the flexibility of the frunk - way better use of space than my Traverse had. Those were the main points of hesitation we had going into buying it and we were blown away by how wrong the reviewers were. It's the very best!

I have driven /owned over 20 vehicles and this is BY FAR the best one and I am certain I will never own a gas car again. Rivian is a match of rugged and luxury. I would describe this as driving a computer (in a great way) the way it was designed, versus a Ford EV that feels like they just tried to retrofit a gas truck into an EV - trust me it's a completely different experience. Amazing range, comfort and the kids LOVE it! So much space and the front trunk is a lifesaver. I am a 'no extra things in the cab' mom for safety reasons and that enclosed trunk is such a win. 10/10 would recommend!

We love our Rivian! Such a spacious car that is fun to drive. I love the light interior and find it very easy to keep clean, even in our wet PNW climate. When my lease is over we are looking to get another one because we love it so much. The third row isn’t huge, but fine for smaller kids

Great car. So fun to drive. Handles well and so much power. Good tech. Only negative for me is second row. I wish they had made the bench a little wider. The middle seat is snug. Also, more cup holders please Rivian!

We have absolutely loved our Rivian R1S! The performance is incredible, and the air suspension makes it such a smooth, comfortable ride. We switched from a Lincoln Navigator, and because our children travel frequently for physical therapy, swimming, school, and other appointments, my wife was spending more than $200 a week on gas. With the R1S, we’re saving close to $1,000 a month in fuel costs, and charging it at home costs next to nothing. It’s spacious, comfortable, easy to travel in, and truly a great family vehicle. We also own a Cybertruck, and in our experience, both Tesla and Rivian are top-notch. If you’re considering an R1S, I honestly believe you’ll love it!

I can't honestly think of one thing I don't like about my R1S. The constant technology updates are an unexpected amazing touch (think of this as if your iPhone just automatically gets all the good updates of the newer versions without needing to buy the new one - it's like a glitch to always have a new car!). The access to the back seat is fabulous. Ventilation is great. The frunk IS AMAZING. We have way more storage than in our Tahoe thanks to this deep storage (and I like that the items are not loose projectiles in the back area).

I have LOVED my Rivian R1S! We are actually now a dual Rivian family with my husband driving the R1T. Overall, we have been very happy with the performance and reliability of the Rivian. There are over the air updates to the software that they push through every few months, which feels like you are getting a new car sometimes. The Phone as a Key feature is amazing, especially since we both have Rivians, we can just have our phones with us and always have both sets of keys regardless of who drove where. And when we get in the car, it knows whose phone unlocked the car and adjusts the driver seat preferences, etc. Tons of storage with the "frunk" and even has a "kneel" feature when you park that lowers the car for ease of getting in and out! Our only downside is that we live in a city that does not have a Rivian Service Center. The closest one is about 1.5hrs away. For the most part, if you have a service issue, you can submit a mobile service request and they will come to you. There have been a handful of times over the last 3+ years that we have had to go to the actual service center for something, but they have taken great care of us when we have had to go and either provided a loaner, etc. I've had very little issues charging or having range anxiety as most of the places I drive to are within 300 miles, so I can get there on a single charge. Probably only charged on the highway 10 times in 3 years. For kids - the car is great! We used to have 2 boosters but are down to only needing 1 booster. The middle seat of the 2nd row folds down easily so kids can climb back to the 3rd row on their own without an adult tilting the whole row back. We are huge Rivian advocates! Highly recommend!

I've had my R1S (Launch Edition) for over 3 years now. I went into buying a brand-new car from a brand-new company expecting there might be some issues, but I've honestly been very lucky. No major problems, and it's only been to the service center once for a recall. As a mom of 3, this car has been amazing for our family. When I first got it, we had 3 kids in full car seats. Now we're down to one high-back booster and one regular booster. I can fit all 3 kids across the second row and keep the third row folded when I want the extra cargo space. I also drive friends home or to practices about 3x a week, so we use the third row ALL the time. The kids can push a button to move the second-row seat and get back there themselves, which is huge. The third row is surprisingly roomy for kids. I wouldn't choose it for adults on a long trip, but for kids and their friends, it's great. The storage is one of my favorite things. In addition to the regular cargo area, the frunk holds all the random mom stuff I want in the car but don't want taking over my trunk, extra clothes, blankets, snacks, medicine, emergency supplies, etc. It all just lives there. I charge at home, so I never have to stop for gas, which with 3 kids is honestly one of those conveniences you don't fully appreciate until you have it. We only charge out of the home on longer trips, and the range has worked really well for our everyday life. It's also incredibly fun to drive, fast, great on hills, 4WD, comfortable, and it doesn't feel like you're driving a huge family SUV. My biggest complaint is probably the infotainment system. It can be annoying, although you do get used to it. After 3+ years, I still absolutely love my R1S. It's one of those rare cars that works incredibly well for 3 kids and all their stuff but is also a car I genuinely love driving. I would absolutely get another one.