2027 Rivian R1S and R1T Get New Trims, Six Seats and More Range

2027 Rivian R1S and R1T Receive Major Updates

The 2027 Rivian R1S and R1T bring a revised model-year strategy focused on a refreshed interior, simplified trim structure and expanded configuration choices. The R1S SUV gains an optional six-seat arrangement with second-row captain’s chairs, while both vehicles adopt a Premium, Performance and Quad trim structure similar to the recently introduced R2. The 2027 R1T starts at USD 79,000, while the R1S starts at USD 83,990, matching the outgoing R1S price. The changes are designed to simplify the lineup while retaining a broad range of power, battery and performance configurations.

R1S Adds Optional Six-Seat Configuration

For the first time, the R1S can be ordered with a six-seat interior featuring second-row captain’s chairs. The option is available across all trims for an additional USD 1,500, although customers must also select the Sound + Vision package, which costs between USD 2,500 and USD 4,500 depending on the chosen trim. The revised seating arrangement creates a wider pass-through between the second-row seats, allowing passengers to reach the third row without moving those seats. When the third row is folded, the opening can also accommodate long items such as skis and surfboards.

Rivian Simplifies R1S and R1T Trim Strategy

Starting with the 2027 model year, the R1S and R1T will no longer be divided primarily according to the number of electric motors. Instead, the lineup follows the streamlined structure introduced with the R2, offering Premium, Performance and Quad trims. The Premium version uses dual-motor all-wheel drive and produces 533 hp with 610 lb-ft of torque, while an optional power upgrade raises output to 665 hp and 829 lb-ft. The standard battery provides 329 miles of range for both models, with Long Range versions reaching 410 miles for the R1S and 420 miles for the R1T.

Performance and Quad Models Retain High Outputs

The Performance trim replaces the outgoing Tri configuration and uses three electric motors capable of producing up to 850 hp and 1,103 lb-ft of torque. A single battery option gives both the R1S and R1T a stated range of 371 miles. At the top of the lineup, the Quad trim continues with four electric motors producing 1,025 hp and 1,198 lb-ft of torque. Its range is rated at 374 miles for both models. This structure allows buyers to select between efficiency-oriented range options and increasingly powerful configurations without navigating separate motor-based model designations.

2027 R1S and R1T Production

The updated vehicles continue production at Normal, Illinois, where the company manufactures the R1S and R1T. The manufacturing location remains an important part of the program as the automaker expands and reorganizes its product portfolio around multiple vehicle platforms. The revised lineup also creates closer consistency between the existing full-size models and the newer R2, giving customers a more straightforward way to compare trims based on equipment, performance and range. Across the 2027 lineup, the changes combine interior flexibility with revised naming and powertrain choices.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main changes to the 2027 Rivian R1S and R1T?
The 2027 models introduce a simplified trim structure, a new six-seat R1S configuration, revised performance choices and additional long-range options. The R1S and R1T now use Premium, Performance and Quad trims rather than configurations primarily defined by electric motor count. The R1S can also be ordered with second-row captain’s chairs, creating a pass-through to the third row. Pricing starts at USD 79,000 for the R1T and USD 83,990 for the R1S, while production continues in the United States.