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Rivian Unveils 2027 R1S, R1T Refresh With Higher Prices

8/14/2026

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Rivian unveiled the 2027 refresh of its R1S SUV and R1T pickup, adding captain’s chairs and a 20-inch all-season wheel-tire package.
Captain’s chairs replace the bench and reduce capacity to six.
The chairs cost $1,500 on Premium and Performance trims.
Prices rise to $85,885 for the R1S and $81,885 for the R1T, a $7,000 increase.
Rivian renamed its trims: Dual-Motor becomes Premium, Tri-Motor becomes Performance, Quad-Motor stays Quad.

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Rivian unveiled the 2027 refresh of its R1S SUV and R1T pickup, adding captain’s chairs and a 20-inch all-season wheel-tire package.
Captain’s chairs replace the bench and reduce capacity to six.
The chairs cost $1,500 on Premium and Performance trims.
Prices rise to $85,885 for the R1S and $81,885 for the R1T, a $7,000 increase.
Rivian renamed its trims: Dual-Motor becomes Premium, Tri-Motor becomes Performance, Quad-Motor stays Quad.