RIVIAN, HOW COULD THINGS GO SO WRONG? R1T GEN 2 DUAL MAX 10% EV ROAD TRIP CHALLENGE

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The reviewer expresses significant disappointment with the Generation 2 Rivian R1T Dual Max, particularly concerning its road trip capabilities. Despite acknowledging Rivian's overall appeal as an adventure vehicle with excellent driving dynamics and off-road prowess, the Gen 2 model fails to improve upon key weaknesses. Charging performance is highlighted as a major issue, with the new truck exhibiting inconsistent and slower charging speeds compared to older models, even when preconditioned and in ideal conditions. The reviewer also criticizes the new sound system as 'trash' and worse than previous generations, and notes the failure of adaptive cruise control and other driver assistance features during the test. While the truck's efficiency is deemed acceptable for a range test, its charging and overall refinement issues lead the reviewer to conclude that it's not a significant improvement over Gen 1 and is unsuitable for serious road-tripping, recommending the LFP (standard range) model instead for better charging consistency.