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.
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The brief
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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The reporting (7)
- 2027 Rivian R1T and R1S Streamline the Trim Hierarchy and Add Captain’s Chairs Too Road & Track · 7h ago
- The Cupholders On Rivian's New Captain's Chairs Are Delightfully Simple Pleasures For Parents Jalopnik · 7h ago
- 2027 Rivian R1S Finally Gets Its 'Most Requested' Interior Feature Motor1.com · 7h ago
- Rivian’s 2027 R1S adds captain’s chairs, its most-requested feature Electrek · 7h ago
- The 2027 Rivian R1S and R1T EVs Are Now Better at Coddling and Trail Tackling Car and Driver · 7h ago
- Rivian tweaks its R1 range for model year 2027 Ars Technica · 7h ago
- Rivian is finally getting a long-requested feature The Verge · 7h ago
Quick answers
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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