Rivian Files For New Tri-Motor and Premium Trim VIN Assignment

VIN Decipher chart for Rivian R1T

Is Rivian working on a Tri-Motor R1T/R1S? Based on documents submitted to the NHTSA, Rivian has added an additional variant under “Tri-Motor” and a trim called “Premium” for the 2025 model year VIN decoder. Until Rivian shares official information, this is all pure speculation. Source: NHTSA

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Strong back seat protection boosts Rivian R1T to TOP SAFETY PICK

2024 Rivian R1T crash test

A good rating in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s updated moderate overlap front test boosts the 2024 Rivian R1T crew cab pickup to TOP SAFETY PICK+ status. The updated moderate overlap test adds a dummy in the rear seat, pushing manufacturers to improve safety in the second row. In the test of the R1T, sensors in and around the second-row dummy recorded…

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