Lots of car buyers are appalled by the way touchscreens are taking over cars. It's understandable as bigger screens often lead to fewer easy-to-use buttons and overcomplicate user experience.
During my recent 10-day stint with a 2025 R1S, I found most parts of the user experience delightful, which is not a sentiment typically associated with the auto industry.
Rivian's tech is smooth and satisfying enough that I didn't even miss Apple CarPlay, showing that there might be a way forward without relying on familiar smartphone ecosystems.
Climb into the R1S's cockpit, and you'll find a centrally mounted, 15-inch, landscape-oriented touchscreen, which, although large, is naturally integrated into the interior and houses practically every key function.
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