The 2026 Rivian R2 simply arrived, growing Rivian’s lineup to 3 separate fashions by becoming a member of the R1T and R1S. It’s a two-row, five-seat SUV beginning at $45,000 meant to compete with different stalwarts of this section just like the Tesla Mannequin Y, Ford Mustang Mach-E and lots of others. Nevertheless, as you’d anticipate from Rivian, it has an off-road and adventurous twist.
Meaning a rugged box-like design that makes it look very very similar to a extra compact R1S. It retains the signature, chunky mild bar and upright oval-shaped headlights in entrance and the decrease bumper includes a pair of outstanding tow hooks. After which beneath the hood, it has a large frunk like the opposite Rivian fashions. Alongside the facet, you get pop-out door handles, easy physique sculpting and a flat roof all the best way to the rear. The rear quarter home windows come out for, and the rear window may be dropped, too. As soon as round again, you’ll discover the signature Rivian mild bar and a small “R2” badge within the decrease nook.
The inside appears acquainted – it has a pair of screens with a big infotainment touchscreen and a smaller digital instrument cluster in entrance of the motive force operating Rivian’s in-house software program. Jokingly, CEO RJ Scaringe stated one level of suggestions for the R1 merchandise was the dearth of a glovebox. In response, it gave the R2 two(!) gloveboxes. We also needs to anticipate the identical stage of hands-free freeway driving as what’s current within the R1T and R1S by means of 11 cameras and 5 radars, says Rivian.
The entire restricted powertrain specs that Rivian simply dropped are tremendous promising. There will likely be three completely different variations: single-motor RWD, dual-motor AWD and tri-motor AWD. Rivian claims every model will likely be able to over 300 miles of vary. Plus, the tri-motor has a promised 0-60 mph time beneath 3.0 seconds. Rivian additionally says it’s utilizing a brand new battery know-how it calls 4695. It’s a cylindrical cell that’s a lot bigger than the battery cells Rivian makes use of for its R1S and R1T.
We don’t have costs for all of the trims proper now, however Scaringe ended his presentation concerning the R2 by saying its beginning value will likely be $45,000. You’ll be able to reserve one now on Rivian’s web site with a $100 refundable deposit. Deliveries are scheduled for the start of 2026 and can happen at its manufacturing facility in Regular, Illinois.
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