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CR recently took delivery of the 2022 Rivian R1S we purchased for testing at our track. We share our first impressions of this all-electric 3-row SUV, and how it compares to the other major three-row EVs on the market, the Tesla Model X, and well as its pickup truck sibling, the Rivian R1T. We also help a viewer search for a truck that is more fuel efficient than a Toyota Highlander, but also can tow 5,000 lbs – does such a vehicle actually exist??
SHOW NOTES
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00:00 – Introduction
00:16 – Highlights: 2022 Rivian R1S
02:15 – Who Are The Competitors
04:44 – Unique Features
08:14 – The Power
12:47 – Regenerative Braking
17:42 – Driving Dynamics
19:49 – The Ride
20:30 – The Controls
24:17 – Question – Does a reliable and fuel efficient midsize SUV that can tow 5k pounds exist?
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First Drive: Rivian R1S Proves to Be a Roomy, Quick All-Electric Three-Row SUV
2022 Rivian R1S
2022 Rivian R1T Electric Pickup Truck Wows Us as It Lives Up to the Hype
2023 Rivian R1T
How Well Can an Electric Pickup Truck Tow?
2023 Tesla Model X
Longer 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Boasts Big Power
2023 Toyota Highlander
Guide to Car Safety
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