Is the 2026 Rivian R1S a good car?
Yes.
4 of 6checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear legroom 36.6 in. Class median 38.5 in.
- First car: 1 of 4. Price $76,990. Class median $47,693.
- Not enough data: seniors.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 1 of 4 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $58 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | Not enough data | N/A |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.7 in, top 22% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 28% below predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the R1S a good family car?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 7 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 36.6 in | Median 38.5 in | 167 | No |
| Rear headroom | 39.7 in | Median 38.7 in | 168 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 17.7 cu ft | Median 25.2 cu ft | 176 | No |
Is the R1S a good first car?
No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $76,990 | Median $47,693 | 176 | No |
| Horsepower | 533 hp | 175 hp to 373 hp | 182 | No |
| Length | 200.8 in | Median 191.6 in | 178 | No |
| Turning circle | N/A | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | No data |
| Fuel cost per mile | 6.7 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 179 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the R1S a good commuter car?
Yes. $58 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $58
- Median of 179 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 22% of 173 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Adventure Dual Motor AWD, 8.7 in
- Cohort
- 173 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the R1S worth the money?
Yes. Priced 28% below cars like it.
- Price, Dual Standard AWD
- $76,990
- Predicted price
- $106,371
- Gap
- -$29,381 (-28%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 275 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2026 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 1,128 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2026.
What this cannot tell you
No safety, reliability or insurance data.
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