Rivian Adds Spooky Flair with Halloween Software Update!

By Kevin Joseph October 18, 2024

Rivian's rolling out a Halloween software update for the R1T and R1S, allowing them to "dress up."

The latest update brings some fun Car Costumes, letting you turn your Rivians into K.I.T.T. or even the DeLorean Time Machine.

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This update is available from October 18 to November 4, and it's all about getting into the Halloween spirit.

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If you're a Knight Rider fan, you're going to love the K.I.T.T. transformation with all the themed screens, sounds, and lighting.

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The infotainment screen really brings back memories, mimicking K.I.T.T.'s diagnostics and even playing that classic show music. It's like a little trip down memory lane.

The 2025 Rivians come with this cool glowing red light bar and make a scanner sound, just like in Knight Rider. How awesome is that?

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If you're a fan of Back to the Future, you'll love the DeLorean Time Machine theme.

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Gear Guard is all decked out like Doc Brown, and the screen is lighting up with the DeLorean's interface.

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It comes with a Plutonium Chamber gauge and a time travel date display, complete with matching sounds.

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The 2025 models come with this cool 88-mph button that sets off a light and sound show.

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A spooky Rivian car costume option comes with a scarecrow-themed Gear Guard.

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It shows eerie images, creepy colours, and chilling sounds for the complete experience.

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Rivians make a cool chirping sound like owls when you lock them, and there are a few different options to choose from.

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It’s like pedestrians are just wandering around like zombies, while bicyclists and motorcyclists look like headless horsemen zooming by.

Camp mode is getting a fun Halloween twist with bats, pumpkins, and all sorts of spooky decorations.

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