2023 Rivian R1S

Bought this after selling our Ford Expedition. It was not on my radar to move to full EV, but I am never looking back! I wanted better gas milage and reliability and boy does Rivan exceed that. It's like driving a truck with a sporty ride. We've owned it for nearly 3 years with zero issues other than rotating tires (and one new set - it's heavy so it does go through winter tires quickly). The kids love it. Boosters fit well and the kids can easily crawl to the third row. Tech is amazing. It doesn't have Apple Car play, which I thought was a downfall, but I love their tech more. I will be coming back to Rivian for a new one (my oldest already called dibs on this one when he can drive!).

We love the cool factor of the Rivian and that it drives like a truck. It’s the smaller of our two cars and perfect for hauling our two kids in car seats and two big dogs. I also like that we can take a grandparent with only minor inconvenience do me crawling into the third row. Although it’s tiny compared to our Yukon xl third row, it’s actually more comfortable if you can slide the second row seats forward a bit because it’s not as bouncy. I love the split tailgate for diaper changing and the 2026 switched to Tesla charging port and seamless payment in the app which makes longer roadtrips a breeze!

I went with the Rivian because my family was making the switch to electric. We love teslas but I wanted more space. The R1S has a ton of room!! It almost feels like you’re driving a truck. It has a gorgeous interior, it literally gets so many looks and comments. I do feel that it has had issues. It is a newer company so it’s somewhat expected. My screen has had to be reset many times. There was a coolant issue that required my car to be in the shop for over a week, they said it’s common when temps get super cold. That happens in Pittsburgh a lot. The air bag sensors have gone off saying to service immediately. My key card (with electric cars your keys are pretty much like a credit card) stopped connecting and had to be reset. Overall, I LOVE the exterior and interior but the reliability isn’t living up to what it should be doing and therefore, I am switching back to a Tesla model y, not only for reliability but that full self drive is just incredible

I will never buy a different brand - Rivian is our favorite! Hands down the best, most reliable, highest quality vehicle I have owned. I would describe it as utility/adventure meets luxe EV. In 3 years, we have not had one single issue and have only needed tire rotations and windshield washer fluid! It's fun to drive, superb technology that makes mom life easier ("Hey Rivian, turn the AC on high and add a coffee stop to my route"). It's got more HP, torque, and towing capacity than our construction trucks (a bit humbling for some macho folks!). We have done cross-country tenting/camping trips with room to spare thanks to the space the front trunk gives. We live in the coldest area of the lower 48 with the least amount of public chargers and have never had an issue with charging (most is done at home - so you always have a 'full tank' to get you over 360 miles of range each morning). My unexpected love is the over the air tech updates every month or two, so you feel like you are getting all the new bells and whistles without buying a new car; these have even increased our efficiency and range. With fuel prices the way they are, we are so thankful to be able to drive 360+ miles for about $10 (our cost of electricity at home). Driving in snow is a breeze thanks to the adjustable height to get through drifts. The heavy weight of the vehicle keeps us steady in high winds. My only wishes were for captains chairs for our growing kids (coming in 2027) and if the 3rd row had a little more squish to the seats - after 5 hours, they feel stiff.

We absolutely love our Rivian R1S. It feels luxurious, thoughtfully designed, and packed with cool modern features that make it genuinely fun to drive or be a passenger in. We have one child in a rear-facing car seat and a dog, and there’s plenty of room for everyone and all our gear. My husband mainly drives it, but it’s our go-to family car for weekends and outings. Our only complaint is that we have to move the front passenger seat farther forward than we’d like to accommodate our rear-facing Graco Extend2Fit car seat. That may be due to the specific seat and its rear-facing setup, rather than the vehicle itself. Overall, the R1S is comfortable, spacious, capable, and a great fit for our family!

I love my Rivian! First of all, it is a very fun car to drive. I drive a lot and LOVE not having to go to a gas station and being able to charge at home. It is perfect for our family with 2 kids to have the option of the 3rd row if we are bringing friends. That said, one of my biggest complaints is adjusting the seats in the 2nd row after accessing the third row. It takes a lot of manual adjustments that my 7 year old is not able to do and it would be quite the hassle if using the 3rd row daily.

I love driving the rivian. It’s a fun drive and fits my 4 kids plus their friends well. The second row is a bit hard for their kids to pull forward and car seats in the third row would be hard. With one car seat though it works great and it’s been a great car to have

This is just a cool car. A seriously great mid sized SUV with the optional two seater third row. The tech is so fun, every few week updates makes the car always feel new. I love the look of this car and it once you drive a fast EV like this- you will never go back. This car is silent and packed with >800 horsepower. Great storage with a large frunk and deep compartmented trunk. An upgrade from my previous Volvo XC90 in all ways.