R1 Gen 1 Vs. Gen 2 Capabilities Comparision
RivianTrackr aims to be the source of all Rivian news and an easy way for owners and future owners to find the information they need easily. I’ve compiled this chart below comparing some Gen 1 and 2 capabilities found throughout Rivian.com. Let’s take a look at some of the differences and similarities.
R1T
Below are all the differences between Gen 1 R1T and Gen 2 R1T. As you can see, many of the numbers remain very similar, but the number that sticks out the most is how the max towing went down for the Dual-Motor AWD with Standard pack. This is most likely due to the new LFP battery on this truck variant. Other noteworthy stats are the water fording height going down and a slightly smaller gear tunnel.
| Gen 1 (2021-2024) | Gen 2 (2025+) | |
|---|---|---|
| Max Ground Clearance | 14.9″ | 14.7″ |
| Max Breakover Angle | 26.4º | 26.3º |
| Max Approach Angle | 35.5º | 35.7º |
| Max Departure Angle | 30.0º | 29.9º |
| Water Fording Height | 43.1″ | 39″ |
| Front Trunk Capacity | 11.1 cu ft | 9.8 cu ft |
| Gear Tunnel Capacity | 11.7 cu ft | 11.4 cu ft |
| Wheelbase | 135.8″ | 135.8″ |
| Bumper to Bumper | 217.1″ | 217.1″ |
| Max Tow Dual-Motor AWD Standard pack | 11,000 lb | 7,700 lb |
| Max Tow Dual-Motor AWD with Standard+ pack | 11,000 lb | N/A |
| Max Tow Dual-Motor AWD with Large pack | 11,000 lb | 11,000 lb |
| Max Tow Dual-Motor AWD with Max pack | 11,000 lb | 11,000 lb |
| Max Tow Tri-Motor AWD with Large pack | N/A | 11,000 lb |
| Max Tow Quad-Motor AWD with Large pack | 11,000 lb | N/A |
| Max Payload | 1,764 lb | 1,764 lb |
R1S
Similar to the R1T, Gen 1 R1S and Gen 2 R1S also have some differences. Again, the water fording height decreases from that of Gen 1 vehicles. Rear bin storage also decreased, but towing numbers remain in line with no differences.
| Gen 1 (2021-2024) | Gen 2 (2025+) | |
|---|---|---|
| Max Ground Clearance | 14.9″ | 14.7″ |
| Max Breakover Angle | 29.6º | 29.7º |
| Max Approach Angle | 35.6º | 35.8º |
| Max Departure Angle | 34.3º | 34.4º |
| Water Fording Height | 43″ | 39″ |
| Front Trunk Capacity | 11.1 cu ft | 9.8 cu ft |
| Rear Bin Storage Capacity | 5.1 cu ft | 4.8 cu ft |
| Wheelbase | 121.1″ | 121.1″ |
| Bumper to Bumper | 200.8″ | 200.8″ |
| Max Tow Dual-Motor AWD with Standard pack | 7,700 lb | 7,700 lb |
| Max Tow Dual-Motor AWD with Standard+ pack | 7,700 lb | N/A |
| Max Tow Dual-Motor AWD with Large pack | 7,700 lb | 7,700 lb |
| Max Tow Dual-Motor AWD with Max pack | 7,700 lb | 7,700 lb |
| Max Tow Tri-Motor AWD with Max pack | N/A | 7,700 lb |
| Max Tow Quad-Motor AWD with Large pack | 7,700 lb | N/A |
| Max Payload | 1,764 lb | 1,764 lb |
