RIVIAN DRIVER AUTONOMY PLATFORM REVIEW (HIGHWAY ASSIST) | GEN 2 R1S

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The reviewer provides a comprehensive evaluation of the Gen 2 Rivian Autonomy Platform (Driver+), particularly highlighting its performance in challenging snowy conditions. The system is praised for its improved lane centering and smoother deceleration compared to the first generation, often feeling more confident than GM's Super Cruise. Lane Change on Command is noted as a positive, user-controlled feature. However, the system occasionally hugged lane lines too closely, causing discomfort to the reviewer and other drivers, a behavior also observed with Super Cruise on the same roads. Disengagements occurred during periods of no visible lane lines, and sensor obstruction due to snow was also a factor. Despite these minor drawbacks, the reviewer concludes that the Gen 2 system is a significant upgrade over Gen 1, offering a less stressful driving experience for both daily commutes and road trips, and performing comparably to, or even better than, Super Cruise.