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On the unveiling of the Rivian R2, a smaller counterpart to the R1S electrical SUV, firm CEO RJ Scaringe gave the brand new ute a shock sibling known as the R3. It's fairly cute, it has the identical face because the R1S and R2, however there are some particular variations in dimensions. And if that wasn't sufficient bonus, Rivian additionally revealed a sporty R3X version.
The mid-size R3 is a good smaller SUV than the R2, with tighter dimensions and shorter overhangs. Its wheelbase is 135 millimeters (5.3 in) shorter than the R2. Aside from the extra compact dimensions, the rear of the automobile appears to be like fairly completely different from the boxy R2 and R1s. With a damaged window on the liftgate.
Not solely that, however that window part can open individually whereas the remainder of the liftgate closes, permitting for straightforward entry inside, offering recent air or accommodating longer cargo like surfboards. could also be allowed, as Scaringe informed the viewers. Rivian calls this function “Flipper Glass”, because it flips up from the again.
R3 takes different indicators from R2. All rows, together with the primary row, fold flat, permitting for straightforward tenting with an air mattress contained in the automobile. Just like the R2, the R3 additionally has not one, however two glove containers, a frunk and even a flashlight housed within the door. Though we don't have full powertrain particulars but, the R3 will supply single, twin and triple motor setups and a driving vary of over 300 miles.
What's extra, Scaringe additionally drove one other automobile on stage, known as the R3X. Primarily based on the R3, the R3X incorporates a wider wheel and tyre, wider stance and a sporty tri-motor setup. The revealed instance differs from the R3 with coloured orange mirror caps and a coloured inside. Scaringe stated Rivian refers to this inside as “rugged-up playful” and makes use of intriguing supplies and textures like cork and varied weaves.
We'll preserve our eyes open for extra data on the R2, R3, and R3X. We don't know the manufacturing timing of the R3 fashions, however Scaringe stated deliveries of the R2 will start within the first half of 2026 because it ramps up manufacturing at its manufacturing unit in Regular, Illinois.
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