RIVIAN R1T OWNER REVIEW & LONG TERM UPDATE

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This long-term update review of the 2023 Rivian R1T, after 14,000 miles, highlights the vehicle's impressive versatility, excelling as a truck, sports car, and off-road adventure machine. The reviewer praises its comfortable ride, sporty handling, and the significant benefits of its quad-motor setup with 835 hp and torque vectoring. Over-the-air software updates are a major plus, continuously improving features and fixing issues without dealer visits. The adaptive air suspension and multiple drive modes (including off-road settings) are also lauded for enhancing the driving experience. However, the review points out several areas for improvement: the lengthy service appointment wait times and the lack of a dedicated loaner vehicle program are significant drawbacks. The reviewer also notes the absence of a heated middle rear seat, a lack of true tri-zone climate control, and the missing 12V accessory port in the front cabin as surprising omissions for a vehicle in this price range. The lack of Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and issues with the wireless charger's design are also mentioned as frustrations. Despite these criticisms, the R1T's exhilarating 0-60 mph acceleration and overall capability are consistently praised.