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2021 Rivian R1T: What We Know So Far
https://www.caranddriver.com/rivian/r1t
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https://www.caranddriver.com/rivian/r1t
Overview
The futuristic R1T is an all-electric pickup truck from new American startup brand Rivian, and it promises 300 miles of driving range and lightning-quick acceleration. The company says that the revealed truck is no concept vehicle—what you see here is what will enter production as the 2021 R1T. At 215.6 inches long, the crew-cab-only R1T splits the difference in size between mid-size pickups such as the Ford Ranger and full-size trucks such as the Ram 1500. The R1T will be one of the first electric pickup trucks in what seems to be a burgeoning market, soon to include the Tesla Cybertruck and the GMC Hummer EV SUT.
What's New for 2021?
The R1T is an all-new model from Rivian, and the company says it'll start delivering to customers in July 2021. It kicks off with a Launch Edition that starts at $73,000, but a more affordable Explore trim level will join the lineup as a 2022 model. The truck will be sold directly to consumers, although Rivian says that it also will set up a network of service centers and Tesla-like stores. Going on sale soon after the R1T truck will be the R1S, a seven-passenger SUV with similar specs.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
Launch Edition
$73,000
Adventure
$75,000
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The Launch Edition will be the only R1T available at first and it will feature a battery pack with a 300-mile driving range. The Launch Edition comes well-equipped with an array of driver-assistance features as well as a host of infotainment and connectivity technologies. But supplies are limited and if you miss your chance at a Launch Edition, Rivian is currently taking orders for 2022 model year R1Ts, which will be offered in either entry-level Explore or well-equipped Adventure trims.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
All-wheel drive is standard on the 2021 R1T thanks to an arrangement similar to the Tesla Model X, where each axle is powered by its own electric motor. The R1T boasts up to 800 horsepower and a claimed zero-to-60-mph time of 3.0 seconds. Adjustable air suspension will be standard at launch and can adjust the clearance height from eight to 14 inches. Every version of the R1T has all-wheel drive, with an electric motor at each wheel. This allows the R1T to do what Rivian calls a Tank Turn, which sets the electric motors to rotate the left wheels in the opposite direction of the right ones to spin the truck on its axis.