Rivian revealed what at first looked like a very lightly updated R1 model line that appeared almost identical to the vehicle it’s been selling since 2021. However, the exterior changes do not indicate how much work has been done to these trucks under the skin. Once you discover all the changes, you understand why Rivian bills these revised trucks as a new generation.
Jordan Schiefer of Out of Spec Reviews lined up pre- and post-refresh R1S SUVs to see what’s different and whether the new truck is more than just a facelift. In this lengthy video, Jordan, with a voiceless Kyle Conner behind the camera, goes over all of the visible changes and the ones you can’t see.
