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Rivian’s Path to Better Quality Control

10/30/2024
Jose Castillo

In electric vehicles, the road from concept to showroom is anything but smooth. Rivian, one of the most anticipated new EV manufacturers, has faced scrutiny that only comes with high expectations. As customers express excitement and pride over owning one of Rivian’s groundbreaking R1T trucks or R1S SUVs, there has also been a wave of feedback and criticism over the initial quality control issues in these early models. What many forget, however, is that even Tesla – the world’s most…

Review: Are the Nokian Outpost nAT Tires Worth It for Rivian Owners?

If you’ve followed me or RivianTrackr for a while, you probably know I’m a big fan of the Nokian Outpost nAT. I ran the 275/65R20 LT version on my old Gen 1 R1T and loved them. But now, Nokian finally offers a version for Rivian’s 22” Range wheels, and yes, I immediately swapped out the stock Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season Elects for a fresh set of 275/50R22 HL Outposts. Disclosure: Nokian Tyres provided these tires to me at no cost…

RJ Scaringe Shows Off R2’s “Starfish” Suspension Design

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe has once again dropped a juicy detail about the upcoming R2, this time focusing on the rear suspension setup. In a new post on X, RJ shared images and explained that the R2 will use a multi-link rear suspension featuring five stamped steel links and an isolated rear subframe, which is a design aimed at delivering both premium ride quality and sharp handling, while keeping costs in check. He also highlighted Rivian’s new “starfish” forged aluminum rear knuckle, which integrates…

2023.34

09/12/2023
R1S, R1T
Jose Castillo

New Set Speed Option For Highway Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control, Improved Handling and Ride Comfort, New Phone Call Features, New Drive Mode Option In The Rivian Mobile App Trip Planner, New Screen Clean Feature, and Additional Improvements

2022.47.02

01/20/2023
R1T
Jose Castillo

This update includes a hotfix and may not have been released to all drivers. All features included are identical to 2022.47.00