Tesla FSD v14 1-HOUR+ Live Test & Rivian R2 First Drive Impressions

In this special live-drive episode of The InEVitable, Ed Loh takes MotorTrend Technical Director Frank Markus on a real-world test of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) Version 14.2.2.3 in a Model Y — while diving deep into Frank’s first-drive impressions of the highly anticipated Rivian R2. This episode kicks off a new MotorTrend series on semi-autonomous driving systems, comparing Tesla’s camera-only approach against upcoming competitors from Mercedes-Benz and Rivian. Topics covered include: Tesla FSD v14 real-world freeway and city performance Mad Max mode, lane changes, and aggressive California traffic Rivian R2 pricing, specs, suspension tech, and autonomy roadmap Level 2 vs Level 3 autonomy explained Vision-only vs radar/LiDAR debate Autonomy in harsh winter conditions The future of hands-free and eyes-off driving Does Tesla’s data flywheel give it an insurmountable lead? Is Rivian’s R2 the true Model Y competitor? And what happens when autonomy reaches Level 3? Watch (or listen) as the system handles freeways, city streets, four-way stops — and almost parks itself. Timestamps 0:00 – Welcome to The Inevitable 1:13 – Frank Markus joins the drive 2:35 – Engaging Tesla FSD v14.2.2.3 4:08 – Frank’s history with Tesla Autopilot 5:53 – Tesla’s camera-only hardware explained 15:13 – Arrival at John Wayne Airport test loop 15:25 – Using Grok voice navigation 18:05 – Rivian R2 first-drive impressions 21:19 – Rivian’s autonomy roadmap (Hands-Free → Level 3) 23:50 – Tesla’s “Mad Max” mode & speed behavior 28:08 – Manual overrides and stop sign behavior 32:00 – R2 off-road performance & suspension breakdown 37:26 – Coastal drive to Laguna Beach 43:18 – Four-way stop takeover moment 49:12 – Data flywheel: Tesla vs Rivian vs legacy OEMs 58:32 – Driver monitoring system tested live 01:03:55 – The “Resume” cruise control debate 01:09:28 – Is Tesla years ahead of competitors? 01:12:42 – Final verdict + Michigan winter test plans 01:17:19 – Supercharger parking fail & wrap-up MotorTrend is the ultimate destination for gearheads looking for the latest automotive research and news. Find the right car, truck or suv for you. ➡️: https://www.motortrend.com/car-finder Follow MotorTrend for the latest! MotorTrend News: https://www.motortrend.com Facebook: / motortrend Instagram: / motortrend Twitter(X): / motortrend TikTok: / motortrend MotorTrend preferred music partner: Universal Production Music MotorTrend is a fully owned subsidiary of Hearst Communications Inc.