If that's not enough, there's also a hidden trailer hitch. Rivian normally covers that up on the R1T, so as to aid with aerodynamics, but pop it off and there's support for a 2-inch Class V receiver.

2024 Rivian RT1 | Manufacturer image One big reason people buy pickup trucks is for their utility — a truck’s cargo-carrying bed as well as its towing and payload capabilities are big upsides ...

Pro artist Andrei Nedelea created this great R1T extended cab rendering — he also writes for us. He based it on the photo we found on Rivian’s Stories site (further below).

Rivian R1T With A Hidden Bed TV Is The Ultimate Tailgate Vehicle The 40-inch TV isn't just mounted within the confines of the bed, but rather it's attached to the flip-up storage hatch in the ...

When not in use, they fit in a carry bag and stow in the gear tunnel between the cab and the bed. It seems these are in short supply, however, Rivian saying the manual tonneau panels aren’t ...

Rivian isn’t the only automaker pursuing off-road-capable EVs. The R1T will soon be joined by electric four-by-fours from a bunch of legacy automakers, and more start-ups are sure to follow.

The downside here is the bed is only 54 inches long, which is a half-foot shorter than a short-bed Tacoma’s. But Rivian offers numerous offsetting advantages.

However, the Rivian's 54-inch bed is about a half an inch shorter than even the compact Maverick's, so you'll need to drop the R1T's gooseneck-hinged tailgate to create a flat, uninterrupted 83.6 ...

Rivian R1T underbed storage. Rivian A locking storage unit under the bed houses a full-size spare tire. The compartment also has a drain hole so customers can fill it with ice and use it as a cooler.

R1T (and sister R1S SUV) wowed for the same reason Tesla had with its S3XY lineup of EVs: Rivian was a clean-sheet, electrified re-imagining of the pickup from bumper-to-bumper.

Rivian’s innovative solution to that storage conundrum is a gear tunnel located behind the rear seats. It’s long enough to hold skis and snowboards, and accessible from either side of the vehicle. And ...

The Rivian R1T has some mighty strong bones. And if it's this good through the toughest terrain, the fully fleshed-out production model should be nothing short of a game-changer.