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Is the 2024 Rivian R1S a good car?

Yes.

4 of 6checks

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20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.

R1S -55%-55%+150%Price vs predicted
Price vs predicted, 167 SUVs (2024). Orange: this car.
Checks for the 2024 Rivian R1S
CheckResultNumber
Family carNo2 of 4 parts
First carNo1 of 4 parts
CommuterYes$71 vs $111 a month
SeniorsNot enough dataN/A
Off-roadYes8.7 in, top 23%
Worth the moneyYes55% below predicted
Good buyYesNo rival beats it

Is the R1S a good family car?

No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.

Family car check, 2024 Rivian R1S
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Seats7 seats5 or moreN/AYes
Rear legroom36.6 inMedian 38.6 in172No
Rear headroom39.7 inMedian 38.7 in174Yes
Cargo behind the last row17.7 cu ftMedian 25.3 cu ft182No

Is the R1S a good first car?

No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.

First car check, 2024 Rivian R1S
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Price$74,900Median $47,450187No
Horsepower533 hp169 hp to 355 hp188No
Length200.8 inMedian 190.5 in180No
Turning circleN/AMedian 38.7 ft169No data
Fuel cost per mile8.2 centsMedian 12.8 cents189Yes

Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.

Is the R1S a good commuter car?

Yes. $71 a month to commute. Class median $111.

Miles a month
867
This car
$71
Median of 189 SUVs
$111

Is the R1S a good car for seniors?

Not enough data.

Is the R1S a good off-road vehicle?

Yes. 8.7 in clearance. Top 23% of 175 trucks and SUVs.

AWD or 4WD
Yes
Best trim for clearance
Adventure Dual Motor AWD, 8.7 in
Cohort
175 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims

Is the R1S worth the money?

Yes. Priced 55% below cars like it.

Price, Launch Edition AWD
$75,500
Predicted price
$168,018
Gap
-$92,518 (-55%)
Model error
14% median, 310 cars

Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2024 cars.

Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.

Is the R1S a good buy?

Yes. No rival beats it on all four.

Compared with 1,195 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2024.

What this cannot tell you

No safety, reliability or insurance data.

Your prices, use and trim may differ.

How values are checked