R1S/R1T Roof Sunshade

I am writing this review because I am very happy with the fit and heat blocking. I previously had the black version and once they made the grey I felt it would look nice with my ocean coast interior. Installation was a breeze with the supplied clips and instructions.

Very happy with the Vion Sunshade for my Rivian R1T. I like that its two pieces with the Rivians large glass roof it makes it easier to install and manage. There are no light leaks with the two pieces and it fits perfectly with no sagging. The black color looks prefect with my interior, you can’t tell its up there. ANd it does its job very well reducing the heat coming into the truck. Making it easier to cool down and for camping helps to save the battery usage. Highly recommend.

An update to an earlier review post. The first review was specific to product fitment. Vion was responsive and expressed concern on their product shading working as described in their product description. Vion replaced the entired shading package. The fitting is as described in their description. The panels keep my R1S on a 100° plus day below 95°, meets my expectations. This summer has been brutal for the NE and Vion has met that challenge for keeping my R1S cooler. And its attractive add-on meaning I would like to see the vista roof but its feature that really should be for people who can tolerate sun power as it stands today. Given the care Vion shown on my purchase I definitely look forward to seeing more vion products to come out.

I easily installed the 3 sunshade with the provided clips as shown in the illustrated directions. My R1S cabin is much cooler and I’m looking forward to not frying an egg on my head while driving or coming back to a 135 degree cabin.

Nicolas Cage can steal a car in 60 seconds, but I can install these sunshades even quicker in our 2026 R1S. The case is nice and compact. The clips that hold the shade up are self explanatory. I was worried the clips would be an eye sore, but they aren't. Black clips on a black shade disappear from sight. Putting them back in the case is like stowing a windshield sunshade, again, super fast. The picture is one of the two panels installed.

Maybe it took 5 minutes to install? And that's because I was filming a review video at the same time. If you've ever installed a similar sunshade in another vehicle it's simple - attach clips and insert under the roof with the shiny side up. Solidly built and come with a nice storage bag.

Just received my VION R1T Sunshade.

In addition to the sunshade/s and the attachment clips, VION included a nice storage bag to keep everything in when not attached to the sunroof. Extra attachment clips are also included in case you drop one or two under your seat during installation. Although not very likely, it is a nice touch.

Installation is straightforward with the enclosed instructions, and in case you need more detail, VION sends you an installation video link when you order their product. One of the sunshades is tailored for the front and the other is tailored for the back. If it doesn’t look quite right after installation, swap the shades and it will be a perfect fit.

My overall impression is that this is a very solid product. There is no sagging at all. Once installed, it has that OEM feel…something that Rivian might sell in their Gear Shop. The two part sunshade gives it a solid tight feel with no light leaks and no wrinkles. Even with Winter approaching I will probably leave the sunshade installed. It is barely noticeable (unless you remember to look up at it) and probably provides a little sound dampening in the cabin. It is definitely the look I was searching for.

Full Discloser: I had researched a lot of sunshades but added this item to my cart on the VION Website last month, waiting for the R1T version to be released. When VION announced their limited free giveaway, I jumped all over it and was lucky enough to receive one in the mail. That being said, I would definitely purchase this shade. It’s a quality sunshade, good value for the money, and looks GREAT!

Right out of the gate, I noted it seemed like a better quality material than my previous one-piece sunshade I had purchased a couple years ago.

It was easy to unbox and unpack. They include a nice carry case for all of the clips (they provide you with extra, it is expected to lose some 😁).

By far, hands down I found the installation to be significantly easier than the one-piece shade I had been using previously. The two piece design makes it very maneuverable and easy to put in place and install the clips on. Another observation, the material seems a bit nicer and has more quality than the low cost material of my previous one.

I will continue to use this shade over my previous one. It will also store in a smaller form factor than my previous one as well. The shade is effective and it keeps the cabin area cool.

So happy with the product. The truck cools quicker and doesn't get as hot in in the summer down in the south. Install was too easy and took less time than it did to open the box it shipped in. Magnets and clips for a perfect fit (a few gaps BUT they closed about an hour after it settled in the truck). I truly appreciate this product and the value and comfort it provides, especially for my kids in the back seat who aren't complaining about the sun.

I’ve tried several R1T sunshades and so far this one fits and looks the best. I will say on initial opening and installing it did seem like the center area where the two pieces join together seemed bent a little bit and the magnets weren’t strong enough to pull it flat but once installed in the truck, the tension from the sides of the headliner helped. I would highly recommend this to any R1T owner as a must have accessory.

You can literally immediately feel the difference in heat coming through the glass, pretty sure my AC isn’t working as hard when the cars running, but when the car is parked it makes a massive difference to the temp. Perfect fit, very easy install and love that they just fold away when you’re done!

R1S/R1T Roof Sunshade

Fits well. Easy install. Grey matches Ocean Coast interior very well.

Great construction and materials

The Vion shade looks great and fits perfectly. The installation was easy and seems sturdy and well made. Here in Colorado the sun is brutal and the shade definitely works to cut the heat gain in the vehicle. I could not be happier than having added this shade to our vehicle.

The quality of the shades are quite nice and better than I had expected. The only complaint I have is the third row shade doesn’t really provide a complete covering. The gaps are larger than I had expected. Since my third row is mostly unused by passengers, it’s not a big deal. I would still recommend these shades.

Extremely happy with the sunshade! And when I mistakenly ordered the incorrect color and asked for an exchange, Luke got back to me immediately to let me know that would not be a problem and shipped my the correct color right away. It was a seamless transaction.

Amazing coverage and heat control in my Rivian. By far best product on the market and great customer service.

Works great. Easy to install. Helps to keep the car cooler.

R1S. Perfect fit, but I had to guess which panel went in which direction. Two of the panels look like the same size, but they are not. After trial and error, bingo...a perfect fit. All good after a little frustration. Why not number the panels and put an arrow showing direction? Simple fix.

R1S/R1T Roof Sunshade

This is our second VION sun shield that we purchased; the first was for a Tesla Model Y. That was our first installation, and we learned a lot from the experience. For the Rivian R1T, the shade arrived well protected; a storage pouch in a box in a box. The instructions were straight-forward, the components were intuitive (thank you for the "THIS SIDE UP" tabs), and I had the shade unfurled and installed in all of about 5 minutes.

WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!! It is HIGH summer here, and to NOT have the sun beating down on us through the glass sun roof makes it so much more pleasant! I can park the R1T in a parking lot, in full sun, and the interior remains comfortable. Saving energy, as well! The gray matches the interior perfectly; looks OEM!!

Great product! Glad to have added it to the vehicle!

Install Easy. Let’s see how it last putting up an taking down. Folding will take getting use to. Hopefully before I damage it forcing the fold.