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The Rivian R2 unveiling is only a day away, with some teasers and the primary rumbles rising from the Laguna Seaside extravaganza forward of schedule. First, the official stuff: Rivian posted a shot of the rear left nook of the R2 on X some time again, with the R1 Jr. trying precisely like its father. A shot of the complete rear facade taken at night time proves the similarity, from the black roof to the full-width mild bar, though the R2 will get a pointy, sq. bulge from the greenhouse to the shoulder line, permitting for the sunshine bar. Area is made.
R2. Solely three days left.
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– Rivian (@Rivian) 4 March 2024
The unofficial data comes courtesy of Rivian boss Chris Hilbert, who got here up with the clever concept of utilizing the browser's skill to tug the supply code of a Website. After they did so on the R2 web page on Rivian's web site, they discovered a number of key specs for the electrical SUV. Beginning with value, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe has lengthy talked about an MSRP between $40,000 and $60,000. In line with the location code, the R2 will begin at $47,500; Consumers who qualify for the total $7,500 tax credit score can put that all the way down to $40,000 earlier than vacation spot and choices and the remaining. The least costly R1S begins at $74,900 earlier than incentives and vacation spot. Nevertheless, keep in mind, Rivian doesn't count on to start deliveries till 2026, too distant in these temperamental instances to lock in costs.
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Rivian R2 specs leaked!!!
– Beginning value $47,500
– Vary as much as 330 miles
– 0 to 60 in 3 seconds
– seats 5
– Size 185.6 inches
-Width 75 inches
– Width together with mirror 84.4 inches
– Top 66.9 inches
– Most floor clearance 9.8 inches
– Wheelbase 15.6 inches
– Wheel and tire… pic.twitter.com/VcB13HW2lh-Chris Hilbert (@hilbe) 5 March 2024
The numbers didn't record battery capability, however had a variety of 330 miles – 70 miles lower than the utmost vary accessible with the R1s. A 3-second 0-60 was there too. We're guessing the Dash represents an higher spec that doesn't promote for $47,500.
Dimensions had been 185.6 inches lengthy, 75 inches large and 66.9 inches excessive on a 115.6-inch wheelbase, with 9.8 inches of floor clearance on 32-inch tyres. These figures make the R2 15.2 inches shorter and 6.8 inches narrower than the R1S. Rivian lists the peak of the R1S together with antenna, we're undecided if that's the identical with the R2; As written, the R2's roofline is a full 10.4 inches decrease than the R1S, which isn't not possible however appears just a little excessive. In comparison with the Jeep Wrangler, the R2 is roughly 19 inches longer, one inch wider, and its roof peak is 4 inches decrease. The R2's 9.8 inches of floor clearance is precisely 1 inch lower than the clear air under the 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon.
Rivian is stuffed with journey, the R2 additionally has off-road options: 25-degree method angle, 27-degree departure angle. We're curious to search out out what's happening with the overhang within the new trip, the R2 is 10.6 levels worse on arrival and seven.3 levels worse on departure than the R1S. The minimal method and departure angles for the Jeep Wrangler are 41.4 levels and 35.9 levels respectively.
We count on a lot of data tomorrow, livestream will start at 1pm Jap, operators can be on standby at Rivian to take refundable deposits.