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…
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…
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…
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…
If you’re planning to order a 2026 Rivian R1T or R1S, here’s something to keep in mind: Rivian is no longer including the Portable Charger with new vehicles. Previously, every Rivian came with a Portable Charger that let you charge at home using either a standard 120V outlet or a 240V NEMA 14-50 outlet. For 2026, that charger is now…