The Green Cabin Is Back — but Rivian Made It a Trap for Pricier Trims

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Rivian is once again offering the Forest Edge interior on the R1T and R1S. The green cabin with wood accents was dropped after the model refresh two years ago, and now it returns not as a regular trim option but as a limited Forest Edge Pack priced at $9,000.

There is an important catch: the Forest Edge Pack is available only on the dual-motor R1T and R1S with the Max Pack battery. That sets the entry bar quite high. The R1T Dual Max starts at $89,000, while the R1S Dual Max begins at $93,000. So buyers are not just paying for a cabin color — they are essentially paying for a well-equipped, expensive configuration.

The pack includes three exterior colors to choose from: Glacier White, Half Moon Grey, and Forest Green. The last one is the most logical match for the Forest Edge cabin — a green body with a green interior is exactly what many people loved about the early R1T and R1S. The pack also adds a darkout treatment: 22-inch black wheels and blacked-out exterior trim. For 20-inch wheels with off-road tires, you have to add the All-Terrain Package separately.

Inside, the pack delivers more than upholstery and brown ash wood. It also brings a dynamic glass roof and Rivian's premium audio system. The R1T pickup additionally gets a compressor built into the service panel, an auxiliary inflation kit, Gear Guard mounts, and a weatherproof powered tonneau cover for the bed. On the R1S, the compressor is tucked into the cargo area.

The hardware on Dual Max trims is anything but entry-level. The R1T delivers 533 hp and up to 420 miles of EPA range. For $5,000, you can unlock the Performance Upgrade: power jumps to 665 hp, and the truck gains three new drive modes. The R1S puts out the same numbers, but range is slightly lower at 410 miles.

Rivian is clearly using Forest Edge as a way to push buyers toward pricier R1 trims. For shoppers, it is a debatable deal: the pack looks gorgeous and could help with resale value down the line — but Autonomy+, the brand's flagship driver-assist system, is not included. That $2,500 option still has to be added separately.