[eHauler]

Interesting to see that R1T in China not long after Rivian added a this bit on right-hand drive countries to their FAQ section.

Will you expand to right-hand drive countries? - Support Center - Rivian

Yes. After we begin deliveries in the United States and Canada, we'll work on expanding to other countries and regions.

rivian.com

Will you expand to right-hand drive countries?
Yes. After we begin deliveries in the United States and Canada, we'll work on expanding to other countries and regions.

 

[ripemandarin]

I bet they bought it and will tear it apart and copy it
In the next few months, it will be something named Chery 1RT

 

[eHauler]

I bet they bought it and will tear it apart and copy it
In the next few months, it will be something named Chery 1RT

The safety rating is probably along the lines of "trust us bro"
But it might cost less than a Honda Accord or Civic, like the Range Rover knock off...

China's Best Range Rover Clone Lives On And Costs Less Than A Civic | Carscoops

The Hunkt Canticie is priced at roughly a tenth of what a Range Rover Sport sells for

www.carscoops.com

 

[O. horridus]

Or the BAIC BJ80, which is a MB G-Class clone for about a third the price.

 

[eHauler]

Or the BAIC BJ80, which is a MB G-Class clone for about a third the price.

Oh you mean the most reliable off-road vehicle ever?

China's Military Laughingly Names The BAIC BJ80 As The Most Reliable Off-Road Vehicle @ Top Speed

from a distance and at an angle where you can t see the grille the beijing auto bj80 looks exactly like a mercedes g-class. it is a blatant automotive (...)

www.topspeed.com

As much as I don't want to see a Rivian knock off, it's inevitable

 

[O. horridus]

Oh you mean the most reliable off-road vehicle ever

Well it's probably not the least reliable - Jeep is the proud holder of that title ...