There are hardly any of these SUVs on the road yet, and you’ll have to wait years for one of the hot models if you order one today.
The Rivian R1S. Tim Levin/Insider
But I got to test drive the R1S for a few days earlier this summer, and I’m here to show you what it’s like inside the futuristic and feature-packed SUV.
The Rivian R1S. Tim Levin/Insider
The first R1S models available (and those I drove) start at around $90,000. For that price, you get a fair bit of luxury and heaps of utility.
The Rivian R1S. Tim Levin/Insider
Let’s work our way from front to back. The driver and passenger get heated and ventilated seats made from vegan leather.
The Rivian R1S. Tim Levin/Insider
They’re comfortable and feature bold stitching that gives off an upscale yet technical vibe.
The Rivian R1S. Tim Levin/Insider
They fit the R1S perfectly, as the EV is for Patagonia-wearing outdoorsy types with a bit of money to burn.
The Rivian R1S. Tim Levin/Insider
The dashboard is clad in wood trim that you’ll also find elsewhere in the cabin.
The Rivian R1S. Tim Levin/Insider
Rivian offers a few different color schemes. This one is called Black Mountain.
The Rivian R1S. Tim Levin/Insider
Right smack in the middle of the dash is a 15.6-inch touchscreen that controls basically everything in the vehicle.
The Rivian R1S. Tim Levin/Insider
It’s where you go to change drive modes and ride height …
The Rivian R1S. Tim Levin/Insider
… adjust the stereo system …
The Rivian R1S. Tim Levin/Insider
It’s simple to use and an aesthetic masterpiece, but tapping to adjust things like the air vents, heated seats, and mirror positioning can be cumbersome.
The Rivian R1S. Tim Levin/Insider
The 12.3-inch screen for the driver is just as graphically impressive and displays a map, speed, and remaining range.
The Rivian R1S. Tim Levin/Insider
… and another smaller one above the third row, so nobody feels left out.
