RIVIAN R1T OFF-ROAD: THE GOOD AND THE BAD

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Doug DeMuro takes the Rivian R1T off-road, exploring its capabilities and limitations. While the R1T impresses with its ability to conquer a daunting, rocky hill climb that even seasoned off-roaders hesitate to attempt, DeMuro highlights several drawbacks. Key criticisms include the lack of a tire pressure monitoring system for individual wheels, the absence of hill descent control, and a subpar camera system. He also notes the anxiety induced by the truck's significant weight (6,000 lbs) during steep descents and the unusual, albeit effective, reliance on raw acceleration due to the lack of locking differentials. Despite these points, DeMuro concludes that the R1T is a genuinely capable off-roader, praising its impressive approach/departure angles, ground clearance, and surprisingly composed on-trail handling. The ability to combine supercar-level performance with serious off-road prowess at its price point is deemed a unique and significant achievement.