Anyone else have an issue with the fact that the R1S has a split tailgate? The lower tailgate just gets in the way and makes it harder to reach in to get your stuff in/out of the cargo space. It's a problem especially for shorter people (with less reach). Maybe you can leave it up but that's not ideal either because it's still in the way and limiting your reach into the cargo space. I don't understand what Rivian's thinking was on this design. Why not just make it a single tailgate like every other SUV/minivan on the market? There's a reason that the single tailgate design works better.
On the other hand, the R1T tailgate folds down 180 degrees so it's actually easier to reach your stuff in the bed compared to other trucks. That makes a lot more sense.
On the other hand, the R1T tailgate folds down 180 degrees so it's actually easier to reach your stuff in the bed compared to other trucks. That makes a lot more sense.