RIVIAN R1S 1 YEAR OWNERSHIP REVIEW! SMOOTH SAILING & WOULD PURCHASE AGAIN

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After 14 months and 17,000 miles, the reviewer expresses strong overall satisfaction with his Gen 2 Rivian R1S, praising its stunning aesthetics, exceptional daily driving and road-tripping capabilities, and impressive off-road prowess even with standard tires. The spacious and comfortable interior, particularly the rear seating, is a significant highlight. However, the reviewer identifies several key areas for improvement. The Rivian Autonomy Platform occasionally struggles with eye-tracking and has repeatable glitches on certain highways. Service experiences are generally positive, but a lack of suitable loaner vehicles and a minor incident with a forgotten tire re-inflation are noted. The most significant criticisms are directed at the premium audio system, which is deemed underwhelming and not significantly better than standard systems in other vehicles, and the slow response of the phone key and mobile app due to the car's slow wake-up times. Despite these drawbacks, the reviewer remains enthusiastic about the vehicle, highlighting the community and the potential for future software improvements, though he expresses some concern about long-term hardware support mirroring past Tesla experiences.