About This Vehicle

This is where the legend started. The 2022 R1S Launch Edition was Rivian's debut three-row electric SUVthe very first R1S models to reach customersand this one wears the coveted El Cap Granite exterior over a Black Mountain interior, one of the most distinctive pairings Rivian has ever offered.Look closely at the VIN and stock number: this is an exceptionally early build (#000967), placing it among the original wave of R1S deliveries. For collectors and early-adopter enthusiasts, that early production status is something later model years simply can't replicate. The Launch Edition was a limited, fully-loaded configuration that Rivian retired after its initial run, making every remaining example increasingly hard to find.With 55,144 miles, this R1S has been genuinely lived with and adventured inexactly what these trucks were built for. The quad-motor AWD system delivers a motor at each wheel for unmatched torque-vectoring control, instant all-wheel traction, and the kind of off-road capability that separates the R1S from luxury SUVs that only look the part. Roughly 835 horsepower, sub-3.5-second acceleration, and serious ground clearance come standard.What makes the Launch Edition special goes beyond specs. It shipped fully equippedpremium materials, the full suite of cameras and driver-assistance hardware, and Rivian's signature thoughtful storage including the gear tunnel. This was the no-compromises version, offered to the earliest believers in the brand.Against a comparable used Tesla Model X or a newer Kia EV9, the Launch Edition offers something neither can: provenance. It's a piece of EV historythe SUV that announced Rivian as a serious playerand early, limited-run examples like this tend to hold meaning that ordinary trim levels never acquire.