2026 Rivian R1S Performance Dual Large

"I drove a Rivian R1S and a Volvo EX90 Both 3rd row EV’s with similar range. The Rivian Ruined me- the attention to detail, the quality feel, hands free driving, the speed, Storage Space, thoughtfulness of each area. I nearly expected the Volvo to have cigarette ash trays it felt so dated. I don’t know if it was the Swedish design or what but it felt dated inside. I still think the volvo look is really nice but Rivian won my heart. only issue is both of those cars were about 90k and I’m trying to be in the 60k world… so need to go smaller, ICE, or wait for the EV Highlander’s and Subarus Getaway."

"Why the 2026 Rivian R1S is a great family SUV — real-world car-seat experience Took the R1S out for a family run the other day and came away impressed. We have one child now and another on the way, and we drove three toddlers (plus adults) to the symphony with zero stress. Here’s what stood out from that trip. Car seats used - Graco SlimFit3™ LX 3-in-1 Car Seat What worked on the trip • Seating capacity and layout — We had two child seats installed and a third child seat behind the driver; the third row was easy to access and still comfortable for kids. • Room for adults — With the three toddlers and their seats in place, there was still space for another adult if needed. • Cargo and storage — The frunk is genuinely useful; I sometimes forget it’s there because the rear cargo area still has ample space even with the third row up. • Overall comfort — Long-ish drive to the symphony felt relaxed for both kids and adults; the interior layout makes loading and unloading straightforward. Practical takeaways for prospective buyers • Child-seat compatibility — The R1S handles multiple child seats well; you can fit two across and a third behind the driver without crowding the cabin. • Third-row usability — The third row is easy to access for toddlers and small children, making it practical for family outings. • Adult seating flexibility — Even with three child seats, there’s room for an extra adult, which is great for carpooling or multi-family trips. • Storage balance — The frunk adds useful storage without sacrificing rear cargo space when the third row is in use. Qui"

"Progressive offering $2k diminished value on repaired Rivian R1S - fair or low? Hey all - looking for a sanity check from other Rivian owners (especially anyone who’s dealt with DV after an accident). Vehicle: • 2025 Rivian R1S Dual Motor AWD (purchased Dec 2024) • Color: El Cap Granite • Interior: Black Mountain + Dark Ash Wood • Options: 22” Range wheels, Premium Audio, Dynamic Glass Roof • No prior accidents • Mileage: \~6,700 at time of accident, \~9,300 now • Location: Washington, DC Accident/repairs: • Not at fault (other driver insured by Progressive) • Date of loss: July 4, 2025 • No airbags deployed • Repairs totaled about $41,875 (Rosslyn Auto Body) • Major work included replacement/repair in the left rear quarter area (weld/structural procedures) + rear suspension components (control arms/knuckle/hub/strut/air suspension-related work), plus rear body parts (tailgate/bumper area). Basically a big hit with substantial body + suspension work, not just cosmetic. Diminished Value: Progressive just offered $2,000 DV. Their adjuster said they look at: • severity/structural (frame) damage • repair cost • and CARFAX pricing differences between comparable “clean” vs “accident history” vehicles with similar mileage Question: For a 2025 R1S with \~$42k in repairs (quarter + suspension work), does $2k DV sound reasonable, or does that feel low? If you’ve had DV paid out on an R1S/R1T, what range did you see and what factors mattered most? Appreciate any real-world numbers or advice on how you approached negotiation/appraisal."

"But, it is annoying when they mess up a good thing or fix something that ain’t broke. With 2026.03, Rivian reduced the font size used for the Trip Meter m/kWh and kWh consumed data, to the point it’s very difficult to read from the driver’s seat, without perfect vision. I pay attention to this data all the time, on every drive, and it constantly pisses me off that it’s now so darn hard to read. For my first 2 1/2 years of ownership the font was a reasonable size, bold, and easy to read. Why the heck would Rivian change it? Makes no sense. As a constant annoyance, more than any other thing, I hope Rivian reverts to the original display format, ASAP. First NameJeffJoinedMar 2, 2025Threads1Messages103Reaction score71LocationUSAVehicles > hammick said: > > Nothing. I'm having a hard time justifying paying $2,500 for ADS without some new features. > > > Click to expand... My experience with Rivian self-driving is that it remains well short of ready for prime time. Not sure I'll ever buy it, but no way in it's current state."

"Rivian said during AI day that AI and text messaging would be released in the first quarter of 2026. That's obviously come and gone. I really just want text messaging .. like that feature alone SHOULD not be this complication or hard to integrate. As someone who is not tech savvy at all, can someone explain to me how Rivian was able to showcase AI and text messaging in December, where it worked fine.. but still are having a hard time releasing it now? What would make it difficult to release if it the software was working in December? #### Noplacelikeloam First NameAndyJoinedFeb 18, 2024Threads40Messages523Reaction score973LocationPortlandVehicles"

"Hot take as a highly satisfied Rivian owner with 3 kids. But the car seat experience is one of the only downsides for this car. If you’re planning to have other people ride with you ever, it requires putting two car seats in the third row, which means you need to have at least one kid capable of buckling themselves to not have it be a whole thing. For the third car seat, it will probably be rear facing (just based on the likely age distribution if you have 3 kids). You have to put it on the second row either behind the passenger or behind the driver. If it’s behind the driver, it means you can’t put the driver seat as far back. If it’s behind the passenger, that mean that you have to mess with the larger “60” section going back and forth of the 60-40 second row split. That gives you more loading and unloading space, but it’s heavier / bulkier to fuss with. My wife is the one that drives the car the most so we put it behind the passenger space. She’s shorter so the driver seat doesn’t need to be as far back and she prefers to not have to fuss with the second row bulk. If it was just me driving all the time, I’d do it the other way. Regardless though, it’s not great and a captain chair arrangement would make the whole thing better."