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See 10Best-Winning 2023 Rivian R1T from All Angles

See interior and exterior photos of the 2023 Rivian R1T, named one of Car and Driver’s 10Best Trucks and SUVs for 2023.

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In the same way that the '90s popularized SUVs as a cool vehicle choice, the 2010s normalized the pickup. And the medium-size Rivian R1T is the best-driving pickup we've encountered.

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The 2023 Rivian R1T wins a 10Best award because it excels in all three 10Best criteria: value, fun-to-drive, and mission fulfillment.

10 best winning rivian r1t
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From the rear the 2023 Rivian R1T looks like most other trucks, but under the skin hide four motors that produce a combined 835 horsepower.

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This interior is so well lit because the roof is glass. That, and we have amazing photographers.

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This R1T interior is called Ocean Coast with Dark Ash wood. It is a $2000 upcharge.

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This R1T's instrument screen measures 12.3 inches.

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The 16.0-inch infotainment screen is the nerve center of the cabin experience. It has everything in it but Apple CarPlay.

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The front seats are covered in what Rivian calls "vegan leather," which is just a fancy term for vinyl. No matter, as the material is top quality and just as nice as many automotive leathers.

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Full-size-truck owners will think this back seat is tight, but drop the armrest and passengers can reach into the Gear Tunnel to access a cooler.

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The light signature is unlike anything else on the road—well, save the R1S SUV. It and the R1T are essentially the same from the A-pillar forward.

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Under the hood is a frunk. You know, the portmanteau of "front" and "trunk" that some automakers have highlighted by filling said frunk with things like shrimp.

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In our range testing, the all-terrain tires (seen here) have returned the lowest 75-mph highway range : 220 miles. On 22-inch all-season tires, the R1T went 280 miles.

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In the bed is a locking cable for tows and an air compressor to fill your toys or refill your own tires if you aired down for a jaunt down the beach.

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The R1T features a fully independent suspension, hydraulic roll control, and air springs at all corners—features more often found on sports cars, but they work great in a pickup, too.

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