Photo: DrBluey via Rivian Forums
Rivian is rumored to announce the 2025 R1S and R1T models this week, and new information surfaced in the past week. For the first time, we get to see the refreshed R1S alongside the 2023 model, offering a great opportunity to see what's changed.
As the launch day approaches, we learn new things about Rivian's refreshed models. Last week, an unofficial conversation at a service center offered insight into the 2025 R1S improved suspension. Although such information should always be taken with a grain of salt, they are still a great way to corroborate information we've got from other sources. So far, everything checks out, so we should see vastly improved R1 vehicles rolling off the production line soon.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so we're happy to share the first side-by-side picture of the refreshed R1S and the 2023 model. The uncamouflaged prototype wearing manufacturer number plates was spotted in a parking lot in Ann Arbor, Michigan. By parking his 2023 R1S next to it, Rivian Forums member DrBluey offered us the first visual comparison between the two variants of the R1S.
The changes are very subtle, and only a Rivian fan would notice. Probably the most obvious is the missing tow hooks on the refreshed model. However, whether this is across the Rivian lineup or only for select trims is unclear. Rivian is reportedly introducing new R1 variants besides the Adventure trim, including a Premium package. The black R1S in the pictures does have a port for attaching an eye hook should it ever need assistance to get out of a difficult situation.
Subtle changes are visible around the headlights and the front light bar, which now appears narrower. The refreshed model looks less "cute," which is not necessarily bad. Rivian also relocated the turn signal lights from the headlights' ovals to where the fog lights are located. The reception from the Rivian community was mixed, though, with some users on Rivian Forums indicating that they preferred the previous look.
Another subtle change affects the door handles, which now have what appears like a little slot. People hope that this means the handles will not stick out all the time the truck is unlocked. Rivian could've adopted a similar solution to the Tesla for Model 3/Y, meaning that the passengers need to apply pressure to the front side of the handle to pop it out and open the door.
There aren't visible changes in the cabin besides the new wireless charging pad. This disappointed people who expected to see the R2's Halo Rollers on the steering wheel. The new charging pad has a divider, so it could probably charge two phones simultaneously as opposed to none currently. The charging pad was one of the major letdowns of the current models. Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe promised the new part could be retrofitted to the existing vehicles, hopefully free of charge.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so we're happy to share the first side-by-side picture of the refreshed R1S and the 2023 model. The uncamouflaged prototype wearing manufacturer number plates was spotted in a parking lot in Ann Arbor, Michigan. By parking his 2023 R1S next to it, Rivian Forums member DrBluey offered us the first visual comparison between the two variants of the R1S.
The changes are very subtle, and only a Rivian fan would notice. Probably the most obvious is the missing tow hooks on the refreshed model. However, whether this is across the Rivian lineup or only for select trims is unclear. Rivian is reportedly introducing new R1 variants besides the Adventure trim, including a Premium package. The black R1S in the pictures does have a port for attaching an eye hook should it ever need assistance to get out of a difficult situation.
Subtle changes are visible around the headlights and the front light bar, which now appears narrower. The refreshed model looks less "cute," which is not necessarily bad. Rivian also relocated the turn signal lights from the headlights' ovals to where the fog lights are located. The reception from the Rivian community was mixed, though, with some users on Rivian Forums indicating that they preferred the previous look.
Another subtle change affects the door handles, which now have what appears like a little slot. People hope that this means the handles will not stick out all the time the truck is unlocked. Rivian could've adopted a similar solution to the Tesla for Model 3/Y, meaning that the passengers need to apply pressure to the front side of the handle to pop it out and open the door.
There aren't visible changes in the cabin besides the new wireless charging pad. This disappointed people who expected to see the R2's Halo Rollers on the steering wheel. The new charging pad has a divider, so it could probably charge two phones simultaneously as opposed to none currently. The charging pad was one of the major letdowns of the current models. Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe promised the new part could be retrofitted to the existing vehicles, hopefully free of charge.
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