GCR: Review 2023 Rivian R1S Hits Rocky Mountain Highs

Tideland Prius · Aug 24, 2023

In the Rocky Mountain town of Salida, Colorado, adventure calls. Rafting in the summer, skiing in the winter, cycling and brewing year round, it’s a gateway to high mountain fun at 7,000 feet above sea level.

It’s also a place where Rivians outnumber Teslas, at least two to one. So it seemed upon my arrival with the 2023 Rivian R1S, the three-row SUV counterpart to the R1T adventure pickup truck. I came to play with my brother-in-law and sister, who in the last year had relocated to Salida, and who in the last month had replaced their Dual Motor Tesla Model 3 with the R1T.

Rivian’s outsized presence in one small corner of the world proves that it’s appealing to its target demo, the outdoor enthusiast. With an air suspension providing 15 inches of ground clearance, and a Quad-Motor system enabling 10 drive modes, including five off-road selections, the Rivian siblings epitomize the ideal combination of no-compromise adventuring and eco-friendly exploring
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https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1140541_review-2023-rivian-r1s-hits-rocky-mountain-highs

hill · Aug 24, 2023

Rivian SUV .... for the ~ 2miles/kWh crowd. LOL. Still more efficient than the electric Hummer.
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GCR: Review 2023 Rivian R1S Hits Rocky Mountain Highs

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GCR: Review 2023 Rivian R1S Hits Rocky Mountain Highs

Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Staff Member

hill High Fiber Member

Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
Staff Member