In some way, regardless of the Rivian R1T and R1S being unveiled in 2018 and having first deliveries begin in late 2021, the American EV startup has resisted the urge to come back out with particular editions of its wonderful electrical truck and SUV. That is lastly altering with the discharge of latest California Dune Version of each the R1T and R1S, which have quite a few cool styling cues impressed by, you guessed it, Californian sand dunes.
All of it begins with the brand new colour, referred to as California Dune, which Rivian says evokes “the delicate pure undertones of the desert dunes with calming, earthy tones that provide a impartial and heat feeling.” I feel beige is in, child, and this pretty muted tone actually fits Rivian’s design language. The 20-inch wheels have a brand new design harking back to our favourite rally automobiles, and you may both get them in matching California Dune or in darkish gray — I’ve no clue why you’d decide the latter. In case you get caught within the dunes, the California Dune Version comes with roof crossbars and a pair of Maxtrax restoration boards. The R1T additionally has a redesigned energy tonneau cowl, a characteristic that is been buggy since launch.
Began with the candy spot
The California Dune Version is predicated on the mid-range Tri-Motor variations of the R1T and R1S. Which means you get 850 horsepower, a 2.9-second 0-to-60-mph time and a 329-mile vary. Tri-Motor R1 fashions have already got a Mushy Sand drive mode, too, with particular powertrain and chassis tuning geared in direction of efficiency and enjoyable within the sand.
Whereas different Tri-Motor R1 fashions have a higher-end Ascend inside with fancier supplies, the California Dune makes use of the Journey inside from the lower-end Twin-Motor fashions. That is sensible, as you do not need to have to fret about getting your good inside all sandy whereas utilizing these Rivians for his or her supposed functions. It does have a novel inside colour scheme that pairs Sandstone with Black Mountain vegan leathers, and the Chilewich flooring mats have the Sandstone colour woven in as nicely.
Obtainable to order now
Rivian will show the California Dune Editions for the primary time at SXSW in Austin, Texas, which is going down from March 7 to fifteen. The vehicles will even be on show at choose Rivian showrooms throughout the nation. The California Dune Editions can be found to order now, with the R1T beginning at $99,900 and the R1S coming in at $105,900, each the identical costs as their regular Tri-Motor equivalents.
I am nonetheless ready on a particular version to be impressed by the “Dune” films, although. Particularly the Lynch one — let’s get actually wacky, individuals!
