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Rivian is finally getting a long-requested feature

Rivian's 2027 R1S SUV will finally offer captain's chairs, a feature long requested by customers.

By · Published August 13, 2026  16:27 UTC · Updated August 16, 2026  07:28 UTC

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Rivian announced the addition of captain's chairs to the 2027 models of the R1S and R1T, a feature that had been frequently requested by customers. The 2027 models also saw a simplification of trim options.

Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 9 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 9 distinct news outlets with 9 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 7.
  • Primary Driver: Rivian's 2027 R1S SUV will finally offer captain's chairs, a feature long requested by customers.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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Rivian has announced that the 2027 model year of its R1S SUV will include captain's chairs, a feature that customers have long requested. The company has also made other tweaks to its R1 range. The 2027 R1S and R1T will also offer improved off-road capabilities.

The Verge, Motor1.com, Electrek, Car and Driver and Ars Technica have all covered the news. The Verge and Motor1.com both noted that the captain's chairs are the most-requested feature for the R1S. Car and Driver also mentioned the improved off-road capabilities of the 2027 models.

The 2027 Rivian R1S and R1T are now available for order. The company has not yet announced pricing or release dates.

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What is the most-requested feature for the Rivian R1S?

The most-requested feature for the Rivian R1S is captain's chairs.

What other changes have been made to the 2027 Rivian R1 range?

The 2027 Rivian R1 range has been tweaked to include improved off-road capabilities.

When will the 2027 Rivian R1S and R1T be released?

Rivian has not yet announced release dates for the 2027 R1S and R1T.

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