TAILGATE WARS: Did Rivian Outsmart The Detroit 3 In The Battle For Tailgate Supremacy?

The tailgate war is on among pickup trucks and perhaps this take on it from Rivian with its R1T truck is the best multi-function tailgate out there.

A tailgate is no longer just a tailgate. These days, tailgates feature built-in storage, pull out steps, drop-down sections that function as steps and even some tailgates that open both down and swing out in a split design. The versatility of trucks is ever-expanding and that has led to putting much thought into tailgate operation and use.

 

Truthy - 12/17/2019 3:04:07 PM

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No.

atc98092 - 12/17/2019 4:07:24 PM

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My '53 Dodge pickup could drop the tailgate almost vertically. The bumper kept it from going all the way down, but still enough to reach much of the bed while standing at the rear.

Car4life1 - 12/17/2019 7:34:57 PM

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Yea...I think the Rivian needs to focus on production first and selling the $70-$100k truck

qwertyfla1 - 12/17/2019 4:41:53 PM

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Fold flat tailgates are a plus as they allow you more cargo hauling for longer items that can't be held in a shorty (4 or 6 foot bed). That is if you use a truck for actual work purposes and not just for show like most owners do.

TomM - 12/17/2019 5:00:43 PM

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Gee - How many Rivian Pick ups have been produced so far compared to the GMC Multi-Function Tailgate?

For business - these MultiFunction Tailgates may seem to be good - but they cost money and are more things that can go wrong and need repair.

skytop - 12/18/2019 3:32:07 AM

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Very informative video. I favor the Ram tail gate. The Chevy looks flimsy and will most like get easily damaged.