Rivian R1S

Stay up to date on the Rivian R1S, the all-electric SUV built for adventure. From new features and software updates to real-world performance and industry news, this category covers everything R1S. Check back for the latest on Rivian’s flagship SUV.

Rivian Opens Configurator for Non Launch Edition R1 Quad With Deliveries Starting Mid September

Rivian has opened the configurator for the new R1 Quad, now available outside of the Launch Edition. Just a couple of weeks after the Gen 2 Quad Launch Edition debuted, buyers can now spec out the non Launch Edition R1 Quad, which starts at $115,990 for the R1T and $121,990 for the R1S. The Launch Edition still stands apart with some exclusive perks, including lifetime Rivian Autonomy Platform+ and Connect+ subscriptions, along with two specific builds: Launch Green with a…

Why Rivian Kick Turn Won’t Be Available on Gen 1 Quad Models

07/21/2025
Rivian, Rivian R1S, Rivian R1T, Software
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Jose Castillo

Rivian’s flashy new Kick Turn feature, the off-road party trick that lets an R1T or R1S pivot nearly in place, is making waves on the 2026 Gen 2 Quad models. But if you’re a Gen 1 Quad owner, don’t expect to see it coming to your truck or SUV through an update. Rivian has confirmed that Kick Turn will stay exclusive to the Gen 2 platform, and it all comes down to hardware and durability, not just software. The original…

Rivian Adds 2026 R1T and R1S Inventory to R1 Shop

Rivian has officially added 2026 model year R1T and R1S vehicles to the R1 Shop, but it’s not a full turnover just yet. You’ll still find plenty of 2025 inventory listed alongside the new builds, giving shoppers a mix of options to choose from. One of the biggest physical differences for 2026 is the addition of NACS charging ports, which now come standard. That’s a major shift from 2025 models, which still use CCS and will require an adapter to…

2026 Rivian R1S Quad Pebble Beach Edition to Auction with No Reserve

Rivian is debuting a bespoke showstopper at Pebble Beach Car Week: the 2026 R1S Quad Pebble Beach Edition, built exclusively for Broad Arrow’s Monterey auction and offered with no reserve. Estimated to fetch around $130,000, this one-off SUV blends performance and artistry in true Rivian fashion. It packs 1,025 horsepower from a quad-motor setup, launching from 0–60 mph in 2.6 seconds and running the quarter mile in 11.4 seconds. With advanced torque vectoring and off-road tuning, it’s just as capable on trails as it is cruising coastal highways. The exterior…

Rivian Gen 2 Quad Motor Offers Better Cooling and Efficiency

On paper, both the Gen 1 and newly released Gen 2 Rivian R1T and R1S offer quad-motor configurations, four motors, one per wheel, with torque vectoring and serious off-road capability. But with the Gen 2 Quad officially launching yesterday, it’s clear the motor technology isn’t just updated, it’s been completely re-engineered from the ground up. Rivian went from using externally sourced Bosch motors in Gen 1 to fully in-house designed Ascent motors in Gen 2 Quad. That change has a…