Rivian R1S vs. Rivian R2 vs. Scout Traveler: A Dimensional Comparison

As excitement grows around the upcoming Scout Traveler, many EV fans and Rivian owners are drawing comparisons between this rugged newcomer, the Rivian R1S, and even the future Rivian R2. With these comparisons in mind, we’ve broken down the dimensions of each vehicle to help you see how they stack up in size, stance, and suitability for different lifestyles. As…

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Enable Manual Door Handle Access on Rivian R1T/R1S (Gen 1) for At-Home Use

Rivian’s proximity locking system is a fantastic feature when you’re out and about, but at home, it can lead to some frustrating quirks. Have you ever noticed your vehicle unlocking itself or waking up multiple times simply because you’re walking around your house? This is a common issue for Rivian owners who leave proximity locking enabled, especially when the vehicle…

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Rivian’s Customer Satisfaction Campaign Targets Audio Fix in R1T and R1S Models

Rivian has announced a new customer satisfaction campaign for certain 2022-2024 R1T and R1S models. This campaign focuses on a potential issue with the interior audio amplifier. Some of these vehicles may have been built with the wrong audio amplifier. In certain cases, a firmware update could cause the audio system to stop working. To resolve this, Rivian is proactively…

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A Closer Look at the Elegant Ocean Coast + Driftwood Interior in the 2025 Rivian R1S

This weekend, Reddit user papermodelplane shared their initial impressions of the 2025 Rivian R1S Gen 2 Tri Max, featuring the Ocean Coast + Driftwood interior. After 48 hours of ownership, the Ascend interior package with its premium materials and design upgrades stands out as a major highlight. The Ascend interior is a significant upgrade over previous models, replacing much of…

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Rivian Discontinues Dark Mats and Shifts R1 Package Options

Sometimes I notice the little things that others would never notice and I’m not sure if that’s a good thing… but while visiting Rivian.com, as I do multiple times a day, I noticed a few changes to the R1 configurator and what options come with what vehicle. Let’s take a look at just some minor changes that might be impactful…

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