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Yep, pros and cons to everything. There's probably a reason why the Rivian will cost more. As I said, the medium range CT probably fulfills the majority of my need/want list in a vehicle. I could get an extra motor and range, but I don't think it would be that useful to me. Likewise, I don't think I'd have much use for the extra capability of the Rivian, though I can certainly see the appeal. I've had to back down trails 1/3 mile or so before due to not having enough room to turn around, and maybe being able to turn in place would solve that problem.
One thing I would appreciate about true independent 4-wheel drive is that normal road tires then become more useful in low traction situations. I had highway tires on the truck when I bought it and found that if the field grass was wet, I couldn't get enough traction even in 4-low to go up gentle grades. That was one reason I bought the on/off road tires; so I wouldn't have to pull the truck out of the field with an ATV when it rains.
Perhaps with true 4 wheel drive, some fuel electricity efficient highway tires could still be adequate for light off-roading.
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