Hot on the heels of unveiling of the R1T, Rivian has
taken the wraps off their new R1S SUV. Set to be shown at the Los
Angeles Auto Show, the R1S is largely identical to the electric pickup but it
features unique styling aft of the A-pillar. The biggest change is the new body
style which results in the R1S having longer rear doors, a gently sloping roof
and a more practical interior that can set up to seven people.
Like the R1T, the R1S will be offered in multiple
configurations and the base model will have a 105 kWh battery pack which powers
four electric motors. This setup gives the SUV a combined output of 402 hp and 560 Nm of torque. In terms of performance, the
entry-level model can accelerate from 0-96 km/h in 4.9 seconds, hit
a top speed of 201 km/h and travel more than 386 km on a
single charge.
The mid-level model has a larger 135 kWh battery
pack and a combined output of 753 hp and 1,120 Nm of torque. Thanks to the extra power and larger battery, the SUV can run from 0-96 km/h in 3.0 seconds and travel in excess of 498
km.
The range-topping variant has a 180 kWh battery pack
and is the only version of the R1S to come with a five-seat interior. The model
also has slightly less performance as it is rated at 700 hp and 1,120 Nm of torque. As a result, the dash to 96 km/h takes an additional 0.2 seconds but its range is 659 km.
While the powertrains carryover, the R1S is shorter
than the truck as it measures 5040 mm long. The SUV is also
slightly taller and weighs 20 kg less than the R1T. At launch, the R1S with only be
available with the two larger capacity battery packs. Pricing starts at US$ 65,000
(after a federal tax credit) and the first deliveries are slated to begin in
late 2020.
The company didn’t have much else to say about the
R1S, but the model will come equipped with a 12.3-inch digital instrument
cluster, a 15.6-inch infotainment system and a 6.8-inch touchscreen for rear
seat passengers. The R1S is also slated to have a Level 3 semi-autonomous
driving system as well as an assortment of “self-driving features focused on
enabling active lifestyles.”
