Rivian R1S

The R1S is the SUV counterpart to the R1T pickup, and the Rivian to look at when you need seats rather than a load bed. It shares its motor options and trim structure with the truck, and Rivian presents the two as a pair. The 2027 trims are Premium, Performance and Quad, replacing the earlier Dual, Tri and Quad names.

Seating and interior

The R1S can be ordered with six seats, using captain's chairs in the second row. A seven-seat layout with a second-row bench stays available on the Premium trim, and on the Black Mountain Signature interior for the Performance and Quad trims. Interior choices differ by trim: Performance and Quad offer Slate Sky Signature, Black Mountain Signature and Ocean Coast Signature, while Premium offers Black Mountain and Ocean Coast. Esker Silver replaces LA Silver as the standard paint colour.

Performance and range

The Premium trim has two motors, 533 horsepower and 610 lb-ft of torque, with 0 to 60 mph in as little as 4.5 seconds. A power upgrade raises this to 665 horsepower and 829 lb-ft with a 3.4 second sprint. The Performance trim has three motors, 850 horsepower and 1,103 lb-ft, and reaches 60 mph in as little as 2.9 seconds. The Quad trim has 1,025 horsepower and 1,198 lb-ft. Rivian lists EPA-estimated range of up to 410 miles for the Premium Long Range, 371 miles for the Performance and 374 miles for the Quad, all based on 22 inch wheels. Rivian says range varies with tyres, drive modes, weather, climate control use and accessories.

Price and software

The starting price in the US is $83,990 before taxes and fees. Rivian says its vehicles stay connected and improve over time through software that works with a phone app.

Key facts

• Model year: 2027
• Trims: Premium, Performance, Quad
• Seats: six or seven, depending on trim and interior
• Range: up to 410 miles (EPA, Premium Long Range, 22 inch wheels)
• US price from: $83,990 (before taxes and fees)