Rivian’s Color Options Keep Shrinking and the Bold Colors Are Paying the Price

Rivian R1S Compass Yellow

Rivian's R1 color palette has been quietly shrinking for two years, and the options disappearing aren't the boring ones. Compass Yellow, Limestone, El Cap Granite, and a too-brief run of Borealis are all gone, replaced by another shade of grey. Here's a look at what we've lost and where things stand today.

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Rivian Autonomy+ One-Time Payment Is Worth It Before the Price Goes Up

Rivian Autonomy+ Co-Steer

Autonomy+ is easy to dismiss right now. The feature set is light, the big capabilities aren't here yet, and $50 a month is a tough sell for hands-free lane centering. But the $2,500 one-time payment is a different conversation. You're not paying for what Autonomy+ is today. You're locking in at today's price for everything it becomes, point-to-point driving, eyes-off capability, and eventually personal Level 4 autonomy, all tied to your VIN and yours for the life of the truck. Tesla just killed their one-time FSD purchase option entirely and confirmed the $99 monthly price is only going up from here. Rivian is still offering you a way out of that subscription trap. It might not be open forever.

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