Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Updates have been made to the Rivian R1S SUV and R1T pickup for the 2027 model year, and they include things customers have been asking for since release. There's also a new paint color borrowed from the Rivian R2, along with new interior themes, a new wheel-and-tire combo for the R1T, and a simplified trim lineup that should make choosing the ideal R1S or R1T for your needs a little easier. Finally, Rivian has revised the pricing structure. After dropping its most affordable variants in June, the R1 family effectively became $7,000 more expensive for the 2026 model year, but now Rivian has taken a little bit of the sting out of that move, reducing pricing by $1,895 for both electric vehicles. Let's take a closer look.New Paint, Comfier Interior, And More For Rivian R1RivianView the 3 images of this gallery on the original articleAdvertisementAdvertisementThe 2027 Rivian R1 pair has dropped LA Silver from its paint palette, with the liquid metal Esker Silver paint introduced on the R2 taking its place. It's available on any trim, regardless of your interior theme. Speaking of, the R1's interior names have been revised to match the R2. Base R1 trims have access to Black Mountain and Ocean Coast interiors, the former mixing black upholstery with dark ash wood accents and the latter combining greys with dark ash wood. For the other two trims, Slate Sky Signature is available, mixing grey hues with plaid details and walnut wood trim accents. There's also Black Mountain Signature, which features ash wood accents on dark charcoal and black upholstery, and Ocean Coast Signature, which has light grey upholstery and accents inspired by weathered driftwood.RivianView the 4 images of this gallery on the original articleMore importantly, the R1S can now be ordered with second-row captain's chairs, which Rivian customers have asked for more than any other interior feature. The configuration includes a center pass-through so that the third row can be accessed without moving the lounging chairs or uninstalling car seats, and each captain's chair has a stowable armrest alongside a push-to-release cup holder. Both seats can be folded flat and have car seat tie-downs, and both are heated, but if you prefer a seven-seat R1S, the second-row bench can still be had on the R1S Premium if you spec the Black Mountain Signature interior, and on both Performance and Quad variants of the R1S, regardless of interior. Before we explain what Premium, Performance, and Quad now represent, we should mention that the R1T Premium gets a new 20-inch Adventure wheel with an all-season Goodyear tire. This is also available as a no-cost option on the mid-range Performance trim, and Rivian estimates 300 miles of range on the Premium trim, 380 miles on the Premium Long Range, and 348 miles on the Performance variant.Rivian's Revised Trim Lineup Is Easier To UnderstandRivianView the 3 images of this gallery on the original articleAdvertisementAdvertisementRivian will henceforth give up naming its R1 variants according to motor count, with Dual, Tri, and Quad trims now reshuffled into Premium, Performance, and Quad trims, as listed below:Premium: Dual-motor AWD with 533 horsepower and 610 lb-ft of torque, 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds. Optional power upgrade returns 665 hp and 829 lb-ft, dropping the 0-60 sprint to 3.4 seconds. Long Range option also available, with up to 410 miles of range on R1S and 420 miles on R1T.Performance: Tri-motor powertrain with 850 hp and 1,103 lb-ft, 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds. Up to 371 miles of range on both R1S and R1T.Quad: Four motors delivering 1,025 hp and 1,198 lb-ft, 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds; quarter-mile in 10.5 seconds. Up to 374 miles of range on both R1 variants.For the new model year, the Rivian R1T now starts at $79,990, while the R1S starts at $83,990. Both figures exclude a destination fee of $1,895, and the 2027 R1T and R1S are now available to configure on Rivian's website.RivianView the 4 images of this gallery on the original articleAdvertisementAdvertisementThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Aug 13, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.