How family friendly is the Rivian R1S?

After cruising around in the Rivian R1S for a whole week, let me tell you, it's got some serious mojo! I'm talking versatility, smooth sailing, and a design that screams "family-friendly." Overall, it's definitely a top contender for families diving headfirst into the electric vehicle craze!

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00:27 Exterior
00:54 Interior
07:03 Second Row
11:30 Trunk

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[LoveStallion]

I'm not an SUV or truck person, but I absolutely am for Rivian. Love these things.

[robluce]

3:17 Carabiner is the word you’re looking for! Hey just wanted to say thanks for another great, informative review!! Your reviews are the best as a parent trying to figure out how many car seats will fit. I feel like no one else covers this info!

[akc]

You could use rear view camera on the big screen while driving. We have used it and have no issues with visibility. Current R1S owner.

Captains chairs is the big miss, no other complaints.

EDIT: Forgot to mention that we have two kids under 4, so two car seats. Recently did a road trip with 3 car seats, 7 people and all our stuff. Surprisingly, no issues with space. It was great!

[kelliagnich]

I agreed with you about the lack of buttons being annoying, but having owned an R1S for months, I *love* the Alexa voice feature…when I’m driving by myself. “Alexa, turn on the air conditioner. Alexa, turn on the interior lights, ” etc. It’s a different story though when driving with my 3 year old who is *also* able to give Alexa voice commands, even from his 3rd row seat. 🥴

[jambaman]

We have this SUV.. we are a family of 5 with kids ages 6, 4, 2. Kids have a lot of space in the vehicle. We don't do all 3 in one row. We split them up, with either 1 or 2 in the 3rd row and 1 in the middle.
One thing you didn't show is the 60/40 split in the second row, the middle part can be entirely folded down.. Which is what we do, and the kids just use that empty spot to go to the 3rd row.
You also forgot to show the truck bottom space. You showed the flap where you have the charger, but if you take that out, you get an additional 7 or 8 cubic feet of space, and it's very deep.
And also the frunk is absolutely massive. All in all, it's one of the best family SUV's you can get. Highly recommend it!

[NJL]

Very Fair and Thoughtful review highlighting both the pros and cons. I’ve had the R1S for over the year and it’s absolutely amazing. Hands down best car I’ve ever owned. Has everything you need ranging from Adventure to Family friendly. Would recommend it to anyone in the market for a midsize to large SUV and willing to consider 100% all electric.

[MahatasinAzad]

6:38, you can use the center display as your rearview camera with one click, anytime you want. That camera button is always available.

[sjs-]

Love your videos as always, busy I’m a little sad you didn’t even show the front trunk, front sub trunk, and rear sub trunk that offer so much extra usability and storage.

[CMCNestT]

You can lock the Rivian with the carabiner key inside by placing the key band on the outside door handle or using the Rivian app.

[TheresaDew]

Love these videos, Kelly! Thanks for making them fun and educational! As a mom of 4 I LOVE these videos to know how to set up car seats and what car to get with my kids!

[cjabe]

As for seeing behind you. Does the rear camera have the ability to be turned on in the screen if you want to see behind you? Most EVs with the large screen you can turn on the rear camera while driving forward at anytime. Does Rivian’s rear back-up camera have the ability to turn it on in the screen when you want/

[miami]

I’ve owned my R1S for 6 months with 3 young kids.

As you mentioned this is a startup company. And when you think about it how many American startup automakers have their been in your lifetime, let alone EV exclusive.

Easiest way to lift the 3rd row is to go through the 2nd row. But yes, at this price point it was a complete miss by Rivian not to have it operate by motor or a strap to grab. It’s not often our family puts the 3rd row down.

As for the HVAC!! It is absolutely horrible! I don’t mind not having physical buttons. Tesla perfected this, and I’m sure Rivian will with over the air updates. HVAC settings and vent direction should be tied to your driver profile, therefore, very rarely would you have to adjust anything. I get in with my phone as a key (I don’t use the carabiner) and the car automatically adjusts to my driver profile - seat position, hvac settings/vents, etc.

Great car otherwise, Rivian had some killer lease, and purchase deals for end of Q1.

[CMCNestT]

R1S outhandles and out accelerates most BMW sedans on the road and out offroads most Wrangles off it. R1S is totally worth the $74.9k-$103k asking price.

[jissanhuq]

Did there ever add side window shades to the rear?

[Joka]

2:54 She said "I'm old fashion. I like the start/stop button". LOL At what time is this considered OLD FASHION! Wild!

[jessicatootoo]

Just fyi regarding leaving a key in the car— your phone is the key! There’s an app. You walk away, it locks itself and shuts off. So you wouldn’t have to leave a key in there. Also, the middle console pad is a charging pad :)

[KellyWiemann-wdru]

Is there good stroller storage in the front trunk?

[DannerBanks]

Can the R1S have a car seat in the 3rd row? The one car seat in the middle would be a hassle to strap a child in

[maxacosta]

I've watched almost all your videos. You speak on ceiling vents alot. They are great but there is a concern we probably havnt considered. Babies and toddlers can't tell us when they are cold. Direct cold air can make them uncomfortable. I noticed that the other day with my 21month old. He was fussy during the drive. Got home. Took him out and his legs were ice cold. I think ambient air would be much more comfortable for them than direct air. And I live in Houston tx( we get reat heat down here). I just think it's something to consider.

[hollyknippers]

Just found this video! Looking into it for a 2 rear facing car seats plus a mom in between in the second row…… how tight will it be back there? Any similar stories?