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The 2026 Rivian R2 has simply arrived, increasing Rivian's lineup to a few distinct fashions with the addition of the R1T and R1S. It’s a two-row, five-seat SUV, with costs beginning at $45,000, that goals to compete with different giants within the phase just like the Tesla Mannequin Y, Ford Mustang Mach-E, and plenty of others. Nonetheless, as you’ll count on from Rivian, it has an off-road and journey twist.
Which means a rugged box-like design that makes it appear to be the extra compact R1S. It retains the signature, chunky mild bar and straight oval-shaped headlights on the entrance and will get a pair of outstanding tow hooks within the decrease bumper. After which underneath the hood, it has a giant frunk like different Rivian fashions. On the perimeters you get pop-out door handles, easy physique sculpting and a flat roofline on the rear. The rear quarter home windows slide out, and the rear window can be dropped. As soon as on the again, you'll see the signature Rivian mild bar and a small “R2” badge within the backside nook.
The inside appears to be like acquainted – it has a pair of screens with a big infotainment touchscreen and a small digital instrument cluster in entrance of the driving force working Rivian's in-house software program. Jokingly, CEO RJ Scaringe stated that one level of suggestions for R1 merchandise was the dearth of a glovebox. In response, it gave R2 two(!) gloveboxes. We also needs to count on the identical stage of hands-free freeway driving current within the R1T and R1S, says Rivian, by way of 11 cameras and 5 radars.
The entire restricted powertrain specs that Rivian has launched just lately look extraordinarily promising. There will probably be three completely different variations: single-motor RWD, dual-motor AWD and tri-motor AWD. Rivian claims every model will probably be able to a variety of greater than 300 miles. Moreover, the tri-motor is promised to speed up from 0-60 mph in lower than 3.0 seconds. Rivian additionally says it's utilizing a brand new battery expertise it calls the 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 trims but, however Scaringe ended his presentation in regards to the R2 by saying it’s going to have a beginning worth of $45,000. You may reserve one now on Rivian's web site with a $100 refundable deposit. Supply is scheduled for early 2026 and can happen at its manufacturing facility in Regular, Illinois.
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