Rivian R1T Electric Truck | Hoist Review 

The young guy had some great info and flow to his presentation. He’d be great to take more of a lead for vids.

Sandy is like, don’t touch it. Just look at it. 😂

Wow, Sandy knows how to hire. Talented group

Sandy is very protective with his new baby. "No wrenches on my truck!" LOL

I found Jordan and Kevin's analysis objective and informative. Sandy is smitten.

Even without tearing down the Rivian, I still learned so much. Keep up the great videos.

I love Rivian. Even as a Tesla fanboy, i am loving Rivian more the more i see it. I really hope Rivian makes it to mass production. I would definitely put some money towards some Munro merch for you guys to buy another for a tear down :D

Jordan is a genius and explains things very clearly

I do product engineering myself, not cars but industrial equipment. It's always nice to see engineers going the extra mile and put in creative effort. It's also good to see a company that will allow their engineers to spend the extra time required to do this kind of stuff. Ultimately you get a better product for it. The tight tolerances and higher complexity to parts, the variability in materials and construction methods, these all show flexibility in design creativity and a broader knowledge set. Elements are purposeful and specific to the target function. Unfortunately, it isn't a design that's highly cost effective, so this is never going to be a design you'll see at $30k or $40k. There's just too much cost in what's being attempted. But there is also the ever present value for the money. Are the dollars being spent well? Are the dollars being spent in the right ways? Is the extra $10k or $20k really well spent? Are you getting a substantially better product? This is something I wrestle with customers all the time on both customs and volume production designs. At the end of the day, price is generally not the problem. But falling short on the features, quality, and performance is. A product that under delivers is a product that does not have value to most customers. A great example is the decades of earlier EVs and hybrids that never really took off. It was never that people didn't want it. It was that for the most part, many missed the mark considerably. Only a few hit well on the target, and those few saw significant volumes of sales. A great example is the Prius. The package as a whole had few faults and the overall design targets were inline with customer interests. Rivian took a particularly smart approach that to date no one else had taken. As a startup, they took the two most popular platforms on the market, SUVs and pickup trucks, and that's what they built. Every other startup went straight to a halo car only meant to entice the more wealthy early adopters. But this pool is limited, and both the price point and the market space is competitive. Tesla got lucky getting a decade of market time by themselves. That was a massive luxury nobody else has. So to follow the same approach with a halo car for seed money to scale up is maybe not the ideal choice. Additionally, the major automakers are now stepping into the game. Ford is hitting the EV sector hard with some great offerings. Now it's no longer just startups. Now it's the big fish too. So, how do you sell and grow? The better bet is to aim for the big market pools. You'll sell numbers, and this also has its challenges, but you'll have a higher volume of customers that likely won't run dry. The challenge for Rivian is they took long enough that automakers like Ford put a truck in the market space at nearly the same time. A Rivian just a year earlier would have presented a significantly different market prospect. Late to market is just as big of a downfall. Luckily Rivian didn't put in a half effort. They attempted to exceed expectations, and that will likely pay dividends as the brand name grows upon that.

Rivian just took a huge uptick in its' credibility becaue of these 3 guys and their professional analysis! And yes, Sandy is Smitten!

“This could be the last vehicle I ever buy”. Coming from Sandy, that says it all. I’ll be holding onto my R1S for a very, very long time

When you hear an old dyed in the wool off-roader like Sandy Munro saying he doesn't miss his latest Jeep and likes his new BEV Rivian better, that isn't good news for Stellantis or the Jeep brand. Glad to see the uncovered suspension and hear the analysis from the suspension experts at Munro. I'm a little disappointed the front cradle is still welded extrusions rather than a fully developed die casting as that adds cost and lowers production volume. Hope to see that change as production volume builds at Rivian.

Very innovative stuff from Rivian. Again shows what you can do when you build a vehicle from the ground up without legacy ideas or restrictions. Thanks for the informative video.

Congrats on your new truck Sandy, happy motoring. Thanks guys for another great show.🙂

Quite a resume Sue has. I imagine she's a key player in the company with that breadth of learning.

Even without a teardown you gave us so much information. I'm so happy to have found and subscribed to this channel!

Awesome guys! Longer arms can reduce camber change too, as the suspension cycles up and down……but I know you know😎

First Tesla, and now Rivian, putting the USA back at the forefront of the auto industry and that’s awesome ! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

Really enjoy these videos where you bring in the team to talk to their specific areas of knowledge. A lot of good commentary and is as great advertisement for the expertise / experience at your company. Keep it up!

As my grandma used to say, “drive it in good health”, Sandy. Enjoy!

I'm really glad that Rivian is delivering on the promise and potential of quad-motor off-roading.

This is awesome, if posible it would be nice to hear Sandy's thought after a couple of months of use. A bit sad there is no tear down but am glad he is happy with what he got.

Very informative video. Was looking forward to seeing this & hopefully following a tear down of Rivian. Munro team is amazing!👍

Content like this is why I love RU-vid! Great job guys!

Thank you for taking the time to show this off. It's fantastic. I also really appreciate the no nonsense opinions. Thank you. Air suspensions can be a maintenance or repair nightmare in cold weather, as it ages. How serviceable is it? How does it compare to others currently on the market for maintenance costs? Just the air suspension components. It seems obvious to me that Rivian is losing money on every vehicle sold. How much? Will it hurt the company overall? My gut says no, based on your reviews alone. As long as they keep quality up while reducing costs.

I really enjoy the professional analysis of those systems, with pros and cons and enjoy quite a lot less the personal opinions and biases. There's a lot to learn from the former, as reactions to the past videos have shown.

Because of the curb weight of the Rivian it really had to have some sort of suspension master work. Nice to see they did a good job.

Beautiful truck, and incredible engineering. So much tech in this vehicle. And this is why rivian is having to raise it's pricing . New orders will be thousands more.

Sue was great. Hopefully she agrees to appear in more videos!

Its Pulsed Mig Sandy. Not Tig. You have missed this before. A big fan of what you guys are doing!

I love the honesty in your reviews !

Thank you Sandy for explaining Sue's credentials. She's much too humble. Her analysis is much appreciated.

Looks like a pretty solidly engineered vehicle. Back to the same old question - can they scale and can they make $$$?

Sandy, glad you bought this for yourself.

Gotta love smooth underbodies. Used to be a luxury item on sports cars from Europe back in the day. The focus on the reduction of drag for efficiency is great to see in all the new EVs.

Very informative. These real engineers are treasures for this country.

It’s good to see Rivian have a great package, let’s hope they can get through the difficult build up phase and become another large scale success story. I’m impressed Sandy’s impressed.

Great review!! I am assuming that you will be giving updates on how the vehicle performs over time.

It is good to hear this info from people of your caliber. When you say its good and you explain yourselves, I feel I can take that to the bank, literally. I can spend my money on this and be assured of what I get in return. I am currently looking for the last truck I will buy as I am getting up there in age as well. I am saving those dollars. Thank you for this.

This kind of praise from someone like Sandy is the best feedback Rivian could get. Well done!

Great video !!!!!

This might add a few hundred reservations to the Rivian list but the hole they need to climb out of is very deep. My hope is that Sandy and others cancel their CT reservations. MIght get mine quicker. ;-) Truth be told, I'm just jealous ... looks like a great truck (EV) and I'd love to be driving one.

Sandy is really fan of his car! Great video, thank you for sharing!

I saw one while on lunch break one day in Lafayette, Ca and started peppering the owner with questions. He was more than willing to show me all the features and specs of his truck. It was pretty cool and really piqued my interest as I have owned just about every make and model of various 1/2 tons. They are going to sell a ton of these tell you that much. I appreciate the undercarriage review, that one kid knows his stuff. 👍👌

Love this presentation.

Glad Rivian is bringing it. Let's see how it compares when Cybertruck finally comes out. Real competition is a very good thing!

aaaawwww Sandy, i hope you live long enough to be able to buy several more. luv what you bring to the world with these videos.

Great video. Love your channell and how Sandy thinks, no BS or PC nonsense. Addition of chapters would make it perfect.

Sandy, buy a second one to tear it down. Don't be shy, you guys got moooooneeyyyyy! Afterall, this is your work. How are you gonna compare the Rivian, the Lightning and the Cyber?

News flash: "Old guy thinks that noise equates to performance and speed!" In other news: "Two-year-olds everywhere make noise to be heard and feel important!"

Good review . I love to watch this reviews regularly

thanks for that talk under the car. Suspension looks wild. Amazing to see that

I love this channel! I love electric cars!

I love the engineering and tear down discussions on this channel. A professional channel with a deep engineering analysis is a true internet treat. But, I am puzzled by the video's picture "title page?" with a picture of Sandy doing a face like a RU-vid "influencer" ? With their stock "shocked", "amazed", etc. faces, such as Mr. Beast. Munro has built a trusted channel by presenting quality engineering tear downs with exceptional explanations of design and materials. Absolutely love it. Using click bait is like watching Ed Lundy delaying E-Coating for the sake of short term profits. Quality sells its self and keeps customers.

I ordered a Cybertruck two years ago at the same time I was thinking about Rivian. I almost regret I didnt order it now but Im happy for Mr Munro.

I’ve loved the Rivian ever since I watched Ewan McGregor In the “long way up “ and they trashed on the 2 Rivian trucks and never broke them ! They even tow charged one of them behind a semi!

Hi guys! Every time you're going through steering and suspension I'm trying to imagine how the system articulates during steering and travel. Could Munro do this on the rack, or with animations? Thank you for the great content!

Nice to see how Sandy respects his wife’s evaluation. It was nice to see her in yesterday’s video., very knowledgeable as everybody in these videos.

I didn’t know Sandy could do the popping eyes out of the head thing as well!!? Looks so cool. Love the videos.

I really hope Sandy gets his hands on a Cybertruck next year.

Great video, guys! It's certainly impressive to see a full aluminum suspension with the uprights and cast arms everywhere, but that lower plate and all that welds on the front subframe didn't look that good, eh? Also the front pivoting ball point for the lower arm isn't the best... Anyway, was kind of sad to hear Sandy saying that this may be the last vehicle he is going to buy!! Sandy, we all hope you will outive this and buy many more! 😉

Impressive packaging, but also your engineers are very articulate

Nice video again. Didn't understand some of the industry lingo. Glad Sandy is happy with his new truck :) /cheers ScrapBongo

Get it torn down guys! Lol can't blame you for keeping it though, but it would make a great series to watch you guys do a deep dive on such a wonder of engineering. I'd be keeping it too though, for sure.

I sure hope you get another Rivian for a full tear down..

Considering the R1S to replace my Diesel Grand Cherokee. But price might a deal breaker in Canada 🇨🇦

Brilliant, Brilliant engineering analysis. I need to look at one too!

Love ur reviews

Mr Sandy, how long do you estimate, before we see a Rivian tear down? We always look forward to your insights. Congratulations on your purchase!

Would have preferred some additional information on suspension setup. How's the unsprung mass?

Quite an endorsement by Sandy..."this could be the last vehicle I ever buy". Wow, that's saying a lot. I certainly hope it continues to live up to its expectations. No reason that it doesn't. Always - as usual - a great analysis by Munro Live.

Great review. It sounds like an amazing truck, glad Rivian is an American company

Wow Sandy, you really scored with such an amazing wife.

Great video, Sandy! Are you sure this is the last vehicle you’ll buy? No cybertruck?

Nice work!

The Rivian does have a full frame like any other pick up truck .."body on frame",..though the body is mounted directly to the frame without any rubber bushings in-between like you see in all other pick-up trucks.

I'm willing to bet rivian begged sandy to not tear this thing down just yet.

Yeah , I was going to say that the Rivian has driveshafts articulation similar to the original HMMV Humvee 1 , I forget the clearance numbers , but I think it was something like 18 inches or more.

Great video! Thanks

Good Job Rivian! I hope they will make it big time!

I think we should insist on a full tear down. Just to get Sandy's reaction. Specifically his own Rivian.

Just wondering what Sandy had to pay for his Rivian? I would be more impressed by his enthusiasm if Rivian hadn't just increased the price. Sandy do you still feel the truck is worth the additional 25 percent price increase? I feel this takes it out of the average persons price point for future orders.

Great videos. Please more information about suspension design, technology, bushing and balljoints!!!!!

also regarding the motor padding... anti vibration pads for heavy machines or air compressors will have multiple layers alternating hard and soft materials as that absorbs more vibration than just one thick soft layer

*Sue is very extraordinary !*

So do we need to set up a go fund me for Munroe to buy another one to tear it down?

I can see rivian's advertising office wetting themselves over Sandy's comment 'this will be the last car i ever buy' lol!

The guys over at TFL Truck, (The Fast Lane), lived with a Rivian for a week and they fell in love with it. They put it through some pretty tough testing from off-road Colorado trails, carrying a huge load of fire wood and towing a trailer. It seems to get the same positive reaction from anyone that puts it through the paces.

Thanks for the video. So are you saying that you will dump the CBRTK reservation? Or this will be for your Lady and CBRTK will be for you Sandy ? :)

If I were Mrs Munro I would definitely be a bit nervous about leaving the truck with Sandy- what if he takes it apart!

As usual another good one..i would like to suggest if possible you gents can use laser pointer..so that we can instantly catch up with your points.cool

S J & K, Coming up from underneath, it is a "different" angle from everyone else. And it is altogether extraordinarily thought provoking. One thing I cannot help but recall is something Elon said to Sandy in conversation: The best time to buy a new model is with the very first cars to come off the production line, OR much later when big volume production is sorted out. And so we can all be very happy for Sandy, personally, to have a something he can be so very happy with. It if very nice to see the truly great complement that you all give to all the long hard work of the Rivian design engineers. But I cannot help but recall what you would all turn your mind to at Munro if you were tearing it down, and as a very first step the production engineers requiring a die cast or permanent mold casting simplifying everything at the front suspension inner attachment . . . and if only you could that sorts out the whole relationship to the unibody from both sides . . . or all the standard incremental steps before you could think of something so big, or in this case, so small and simplifying.

Was that rivian near or exceeding the weight limits of that lift or juast being safe ? I see the extra supports you placed under it . I have a 4 post 9k and I guess I'd still be weary of putiing over 7k on it as well.

Love the thumbnail 😂 , love also the video itself of course 👍

come on Sandy, just a couple of wee wrenches, nothing too serious :) But loved seeing the underside, and hearing what you folk think about it. Looking forward to seeing Mr & Mrs Munro but it through it's paces

Remarkable commentary content ! // Unique. Very enjoyable context.

I would speculate that Rivian’s suspension is highly informed by their trip from Tierra del Fuego to LA.

Man, I don't want to be the guy who has change any suspension parts after 5 salty winters. Steel bolts direct into aluminum threads. This is self locking! It is even hard to get the bolt through the aluminum part of the rubber bushing, but out of a corroded aluminum thread... Either you twist the bolt off or you destroy the thread in the aluminum. Greetings from Germany

When engineers love this vehicle, you KNOW it’s good.

Wow big endorsement in my book! Thx