[atebit]

One thing so far that’s surprised me in just over one day of ownership is the R1T’s turning circle. For a vehicle that sized between, say a Tacoma and a Tundra (I’ve owned both) it sure seems to have a wide turning circle at the steering wheel locks.

Turning while driving isn’t bad, but trying to make a tight circle in my driveway, or make a tight U-turn around say a highway divider requires a lot of space.

Is this just me and/or my truck or do I just not understand because it’s A Rivian Thing(tm)?

 

[Cr-R1T]

Not much different than the F150 I used to have...not quite as good as the Ridgeline I also used to have...that said, the 360 surround camera view of the truck makes up for a great deal when dealing with tight spaces...

 

[Wildabeest]

Agree. But I’m comparing it to a 4Runner which is a much smaller truck. I’m sure I’ll get used to it eventually since I’ve owned several full sized pickups and Yukon XL’s in the past.

 

[EVRider]

I also noticed the large turning radius when I drove an R1T. I wonder if the R1S is any better because it is shorter. I'd guess the wheel stops are the same for both models.

 

[sciencegeek]

I found (online) turning diameters of 45ft for both the R1S and the R1T. Take with grain of salt, not verified. Doesn't make much sense because R1S has shorter wheelbase than R1T.

 

[Louisdeg]

I found the turning radius to be greater than my 2000 Tundra based on my parking pattern at home. I have to start farther over and swing wider around the circle to set up to back in to my space

 

[Ayayron]

Def larger turning radius than the Tacoma

 

[RITVT]

Just use the tank-turn an an emergency if its wicked tight.

 

[Canyonero!]

Just use the tank-turn an an emergency if its wicked tight.

I really hope they get the technical kinks for that worked out.

 

[RITVT]

I think it is less "technical kinks" and probably more safety and environmental concerns when spinning a vehicle this heavy at that rate of speed...

 

[O. horridus]

I think it's that they don't want to have to provide free service and towing to all the numnuts who are going to try to use tank turn on pavement. The vast majority of these vehicles, like all other pickups and SUVs on the market, are not going to be used off-road. Cool feature, but just not worth it to Rivian. IMO.

 

[RITVT]

100% agree. They are going to be dealing with all sorts of issues with that feature enabled on pavement, and if Rivian geo-fences it's use to "off-road" only, that creates a whole new set of challenges.