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Rivian simplifies the R1S and R1T trim lineup for 2027. \u00a0
Rivian replaces the Dual and Tri trims for Premium and Performance. The Quad trim remains. \u00a0
The electric R1S SUV is now available with second-row captain\u2019s chairs for the first time.
Rivian significantly updated the R1S and R1T for 2025, so the changes for 2027 are minor, but important. The automaker has simplified the trim lineup for the R1, better aligning it with the new R2, and the R1S SUV is now available with second-row captain\u2019s chairs for the first time. \u00a0
When customers shop for a 2027 R1S or R1T, they will choose one of three trims: Premium, Performance, and Quad. Quad carries over from 2026, but the other two replace the Dual and Tri trims based on the motor count. \u00a0
The R1 Premium is the entry-level offering, with 533 horsepower, but an optional power upgrade can increase the output to 655 hp and 829 pound-feet of torque. That lowers the Premium\u2019s zero-to-60 time from 4.5 seconds to 3.4. This trim is also available with a Long Range battery option with up to 420 miles of range on the R1T. \u00a0
The R1 Performance is the mid-grade trim with 850 hp and 1,103 lb-ft of torque. It can hit 60 miles per hour in 2.9 seconds. The Quad is a powerhouse with 1,025 hp and 1,198 lb-ft of torque. It takes 2.5 seconds to hit 60 mph, and it completes the quarter-mile in 10.5 seconds. \u00a0
Rivian also refreshed the naming of its available interiors, matching the R2. The Premium trim is available with Ocean Coast or Black Mountain interiors. Performance and Quad get three options: \u00a0
Slate Sky pairs gray, plaid details, and walnut wood accents. Black Mountain uses warm ash, whileOcean Coast features soft grays and dark ash wood accents.\u00a0
Beyond the new naming structures, Rivian is offering the R1S with its \u201cmost requested interior feature to date\u201d\u2014second-row captain\u2019s chairs. It gives the SUV a six-seat configuration with a center pass-through. \u00a0
The new seats are heated and feature armrests that stow flush to the chair when not in use. Each seat has a pop-out cupholder and can fold flat to maximize storage. Rivian will continue to offer a seven-seat setup on the R1S Premium and on the R1S Performance and Quad with the Black Mountain Signature interior. \u00a0
For the R1T, Rivian is giving the truck new 20-inch Adventure All-Season wheels with more capable tires. The automaker is also adding a new color to the R1 called Esker Silver, which Rivian first introduced on the R2. \u00a0
The starting price for both the 2027 R1S and 2027 R1T remains unchanged from 2026. The truck will start at $79,990 for the Premium trim, while the Premium Long Range starts at\u00a0$86,990. The R1T Quad starts at\u00a0$115,990.\u00a0
The 2027 Rivian R1S Premium is a bit more expensive, with a\u00a0$83,990. The long-range variant is $90,990, with the R1S line topping out with the\u00a0$121,990 Quad. The power upgrade, available on the Premium trims for both body styles is a $5,000 option.\u00a0
Motor1's Take:\u00a0Rivian doesn't make any major changes to the R1 for 2027, but we suspect those captain's chairs in the SUV will be quite popular. Aligning the trims and names with the R2 makes sense, as it is the brand's latest model that is designed for mainstream consumers entering the EV market.\u00a0
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