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Sawyer Merritt
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Rivian has just unveiled the 2027 model year R1S and R1T, and they have introduced the most requested interior feature ever. Here's what's new: • R1S now has optional second-row captain’s chairs for the first time ever. Both seats are heated, fold flat, have armrests that stow flush, along with a push-to-release cup holder that folds down from the inside edge of the seat, and full car seat tie-downs. • Gear pass-through: Long items such as skis and surfboards can fit through the center while all six seats remain occupied • New Esker Silver exterior color comes to both R1S and R1T after debuting on R2. • New simplified trim structure: Rivian is replacing the Dual/Tri/Quad motor-based naming with Premium, Performance, and Quad trims. • Premium trim: Dual-motor AWD with 533 hp, 610 lb-ft, and 0–60 mph in 4.5 sec. • Premium power upgrade: Optional upgrade boosts output to 665 hp, 829 lb-ft, and 0–60 mph in 3.4 sec. • Premium Long Range: Up to 410 miles EPA-estimated range for R1S and 420 miles for R1T. • Performance trim: Tri-motor setup producing 850 hp and 1,103 lb-ft, with 0–60 mph in 2.9 sec and up to 371 miles of EPA-estimated range. • Quad remains the flagship trim: 1,025 hp and 1,198 lb-ft, with the R1T hitting 0–60 mph in 2.5 sec and the ¼ mile in 10.5 sec using Launch Mode; up to 374 miles of range. • New interior naming system designed to match Rivian R2. • Slate Sky Signature interior: New grey/plaid interior with walnut wood accents for Performance and Quad. • Black Mountain Signature interior: Warm ash wood accents for Performance and Quad. • Ocean Coast Signature interior: Light coastal-inspired interior with weathered driftwood accents for Performance and Quad. • Premium interiors: Black Mountain and Ocean Coast are offered with dark ash wood accents. • Seven-seat R1S remains available with the traditional second-row bench on Premium interiors and Black • Mountain Signature on Performance and Quad. • New 20-inch Adventure All-Season wheel/tire package for R1T, designed to improve off-road traction while maintaining strong on-road range. • 20-inch Adventure wheels are standard on R1T Premium and a no-cost option on R1T Performance. • New Goodyear Adventure All-Season tire delivers EPA-estimated ranges of 300 miles on Premium, 380 miles on Premium Long Range, and 348 miles on Performance. • Esker Silver replaces LA Silver as the included/no-cost paint color. • Esker Silver is available across all R1 variants and interiors. • 2027 R1S now starts at $83,990. • 2027 R1T now starts at $79,990. More photos in thread below:
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