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iX M60 vs Rivian R1S Comparison Review. Car and Driver glows about iX
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Styling aside, the iX xDrive is not so bad value considering what you’re getting as an overall product - $90,000CAD isn’t so bad if you’re a buyer in this price bracket. Just saw a EQB for close to $86,650CAD. Comparing the two, you’re getting a whole lot more with the iX than what you’re getting with a EQB at similar price.
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12-08-2022, 12:40 PM | #3 |
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Sounds like Rivian needs to do some software upgrades to R1S. Like they said R1T drives amazing. R1S could need some tweaks to address it's shorter wheelbase. Although other reviewers have fully tested R1S and had different feelings.
Rivian is the only company besides Rimac selling quad motor EV's. Leading the way in EV drivetrains. R1S also has air suspension with 9.5in to 14in of ground clearance. Active dampers and hydraulic roll stiffness. Very little in the article about R1S quad motors and the 8 different drive modes, suspension settings...etc. What drive mode and/or suspension settings were they in during testing, they completely change the characteristics of the vehicle. They complained about the nose going skyward when launching the R1S. Tells me they were probably doing launches in normal mode with soft suspension. R1T and R1S best launches in sport mode and stiff suspension, you will get no nose lift. The R1S is setup to do everything including offroad, so there a large variable between suspension settings. Lackluster article to be honest. Last edited by M3WC; 12-08-2022 at 01:07 PM.. |
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This review is correct, the chassis dynamics on the iX are just incredible. Has the same magic as some of the recent M CS cars, just a masterclass. I test drove a Model Y the other day, its pathetic by comparison. |
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On the open road, meanwhile, the coasting function enhances comfort and efficiency, the car “freewheeling” with no drive power whenever the driver takes their foot off the accelerator. Adaptive adjustments according to the driving situation are also carried out when the navigation system’s route guidance function is not activated, precise control of the adaptive recuperation enabling instantaneous responses to changes in the driving situation. For example, activating the turn signal indicator while coasting immediately initiates recuperation. But when approaching junctions with traffic lights, Brake Energy Regeneration is cancelled if the lights turn from red to green.
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Rivian has promise however they are cashed strapped, bleeding money and well can't deliver in a market that is new, overpriced, and workforce/part stressed so it's going to be rough. I think the review is fair, i have yet to see any bad review of the IX outside of looks and dislike of the lack of buttons. This applies to all new EV startups... Rivians value is down 75%, so IDK is the SUV a rushed job to make sales. There are plenty of bad SUVs but how many bad pickups are on the market? A bad pickup in North America wont sell If you test some ev's alone but test it next to something in the same class often you find faults. 90% of the suv market never goes of pavement... So the offroad is moot just as if they where to do a track test. |
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It seems the traditional auto reviewers are just not well versed in EV's and different tech in each vehicle. They seem skim over some huge details. Last edited by M3WC; 12-08-2022 at 04:24 PM.. |
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People are using their Rivians around town mainly, so it’s a valid comparison. If you want to use your EV off-road, you shouldn’t be looking at the iX at all.
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The 4 motor Rivian has the ability to power each wheel. The iX has the ability to power one wheel on each axle. That should tell you quite a bit of the intent for each. I do wish the iX had a limited slip rear differential.
These are different cars for different purposes. The R1S would be better compared against a Suburban or Yukon if they made them in an EV. |
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This is very interesting to me and directly relevant. The only reason I have an iX is due to the fallout of my journey with Rivian.
Our family decided to go full electric and we need an SUV sized car. So I did some research and fell in love with the R1S. I got in a pre-order at the introductory price. Rivian then infamously raised the price on pre-order holders, so I promptly canceled my order and bought an iX. When they walked back their price increase on pre-order holders, I went ahead and got back in line - and I've been waiting since. Meanwhile, my iX was ordered, built, and delivered from Germany. And I've been enjoying it for months now. I'm still waiting for my R1S. They say it'll come in summer 2023........ I still want an off-road capable SUV. And the third row will be useful to me. I expect the acceleration and range to be on par with the iX. So I don't know if I'm going to keep the iX and sell the R1S for an immediate profit, sell the iX and roll the dice on making the R1S my main ride, or keep both. |
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while it doesn't handle nearly as well, the performance stats are tremendous for the m60 - .2 seconds slower to 60 and .1 slow in the quarter mile vs. the 190K Porsche Cayenne GT. Not too shabby in the go fast department (and yes I know EVs are fast but 6K pounds and 600+ hp are working well here). Could bode well for the XM
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